Why ‘being squeezed’ helps breast cancer cells to thrive
“intense physical pressure at early stages of the disease… leaves a lasting ‘mechanical memory’ in breast cancer cells, promoting aggressive behaviour after the pressure itself has been relieved.”
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
A key take away for me is that these molecular force sensors and signal transduction molecules may link tissue-scale forces to a form of mechanical memory in tumour cells that promotes disease progression. Was a pleasure to be able to work with Sarah and Michael and make a contribution to this work
Dive into the world of biophysics at the University of New South Wales, where groundbreaking research is unraveling the complexities of human health in the unique environment of space. @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social #bps2026 youtu.be/h26oCSG7l2Q
Yeah, pretty much sums up the last hour in this household watching absolute legend Cooper Woods win gold in Moguls
Congrats Rashmi, wonderful to see your excellent work and your contributions recognised.
@ginaravenscroft.bsky.social & #NARF are collecting impact statements from Australian researchers
‘ Please consider sharing your story about the impact of Australia's chronic underfunding of science and biomedical research.’
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We’re organizing a conference at @ijmonod.bsky.social in Paris, January 2026, in memory of M.P. Sheetz — pioneer in cell mechanics and mechanobiology, co-discoverer of kinesin, and founder of @mbisg.bsky.social. Join us to explore his legacy.
mikeinmemoriam.sciencesconf.org
Screenshot of tweet from the ARC about a survey they want "stakeholders" to complete. Black text on white background above a rather outsized picture of dark blue smudges on a light-blue background. One smudge says "Survey" … you know, to catch your eye?
Once again, ARC hits the 🎯 with their comms strategy:
8pm on Sunday night. When the eyeballs of researchers are glued to … twitter?
They've not posted this anywhere else. I can't think of a better way to _not_ "engage stakeholders". Almost uncanny.
A beautifully elegant study from Vaish and Leeba and team looking at mitochondrial volume regulation using cleverly designed and fabricated chambers to track fission yeast divisions over time
Excited to join Bluesky today! As an ion channel biophysicist, Professor at Duke Neurobiology, and Director of Graduate Studies I will be sharing my insights. Plus the occasional post of my private life. Please help me connect to my community by sharing this post.
“The PhD stipend is $33,511 … well below minimum wage of $47,627”
“Universities can raise the stipend to a maximum of $52,352, but a ACGR survey found none have done so. The highest stipend is just over $40,000 … with the average at $34,244.”
#RaiseTheStipend
Hi Jorge, please add me to the list
Good luck every one!
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Wot? How is this in line with section 6 of the ARC conflict of interest and confidentiality policy? And the hide to even ask for this information. I’m struggling to find a charitable explanation for the intended purpose of having those names.
Happy New Year Izzy and Jess - here’s hoping it’s a good one
If there is anybody on Bluesky with an interest in working towards a PhD with a vibrant and inclusive group of people, we have a funded project available through @singmolsci.bsky.social in UNSW, Sydney, to do some advanced single molecule & electron 🔬. Please pass on to any students you may know. 🧪