TWiV 1295: Are YOU willing to take one for the team?

Excerpt from TWiV 1295: Are YOU willing to take one for the team?

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The Lysis Genes of the Paradigm Phage SP6 | PHAGE Background: The Salmonella podophage SP6 has been extensively studied as a divergent relative of T7 and as a prototype for therapeutic applications. Two decades ago, it underwent two comprehensive gen...

We recently revised the genome of the paradigm phage SP6 and characterize its lysis genes: www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...

The Lysis Cassette of Jumbophage phiKZ Pseudomonas jumbophage phiKZ is prominent because of the proteinaceous nuclear structure that is formed during the infection cycle, conferring resistance of the replicating phage DNA to anti-phage res...

And we also characterized the lysis cassette of the Jumboohage phiKZ www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Immunogenic Streptococcus equi cell surface proteins identified by ORFeome phage display | mSphere This work utilized an ORFeome phage display platform to systematically identify antigenic epitopes produced by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi (S. equi), an important equine pathogen and the causative agent of horses strangles. Three major S. equi surface proteins were identified: a novel proline-rich repeat domain protein, a serine peptidase, and the M-like protein SeM. The proline-rich repeat protein and serine peptidase were confirmed to be immunogenic in horses with strangles, and their sequences were shown to be conserved in global S. equi genomes, in contrast to their diversity in S. equi subsp. zooepidemicus. With the well-characterized S. equi immunogenic protein SeM, this paper identified an immunogenic region outside of the reported critical IgG-binding region. This work provides novel insights to the understanding of the S. equi immunogenic proteins and provides peptide regions that could serve as vaccine candidates against S. equi or as diagnostic markers to specifically identify S. equi infections.

Our newest publication in collaboration with @tubsmedbiotech.bsky.social @tu-braunschweig.de on S. equi immunogenic surface proteins identified by ORFeome phage display journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

Teach less, more

#ASMCUE Robert Duke talk

Fierce Biotech have a layoff tracker so you can be aware of how a company is doing. Lauren Celano at #ABRCMS2025

Lauren Celano has a podcast called "Propelling Careers" with Dr. Jim Gould from Harvard. They give amazing career advice so listen to it on Apple and Spotify! #ABRCMS2025

Speed date AI tools, prolifically. Don’t trust them. Propel yourself forward on the edge.
#ABRCMS2025

Apparently failure tolerance is a general life skill. Fail, learn, keep going!
#ABRCMS2025

Views from Lilly recruiters @ #ABRCMS2025 I took away

How we do what we do is as important as what we do (Team work)

Lattice in your ladder—take lateral opportunities (linear career paths are rare)

Success means failing fast because your time is limited (prioritization leads to impact)

Conferences like #ABRCMS2025 hosted by ASM are critical venues for many promising trainees to find their path in & through science 🧬🔬🧫🦠

Good morning #ABRCMS2025!
My graduate student, Sushmita, is presenting a poster about how cytonemes interact with each other during tissue patterning.
She is planning to wrap up her PhD in 2026 and is on the job market.
She's a great lab member and independent researcher.

We are SO excited to be at #ABRCMS2025! There are a few opportunities to hear from my lab. Nicole is applying to graduate school and Lesley to medical school, and both have been excellent additions to my lab! Come see their posters today!

Just gave my "A Practical Guide To Negotiation" at #ABRCMS2025. I asked my participants to practice negotiating for a hypothetical role. They did amazingly well and asked great questions. I'm looking forward to continuing the conversation at the mentoring tables.

It is always nice to support friends and colleagues! Watching @biologistbill.bsky.social , Dr. Caleb McKinney and Robin Sugiura present on doing a postdoc or not on behalf of the National Postdoctoral Association. This is always an important talk given each year at #ABRCMS2025.

👋 Heading to #ABRCMS2025?

📊 Sarah Wojiski, director of education and external programs at @jacksonlab.bsky.social, will be judging posters this year. Say hi if you see her!

Good luck to all students and early-career researchers presenting this week at ABRCMS.

Up early for ABRCMS! Day 1 for me! Come hear me share a developing story from my lab on Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. There’s microbial physiology, and polymicrobial interactions during infection! Today: Session 9 at 10 am in 214D #Brinsmadelab @gubiology.bsky.social #abrcms2025

We're hiring for several positions (a post-bac researcher in #transcriptomics, a #phage #postdoc, a senior researcher (broad topics) and a graduate student to work on #ciliates) - find info here: www.marine.usf.edu/genomics/app...

@trevorsorrells.bsky.social seminar for @tamubiology.bsky.social

cues waft on the wind
#mosquito neurons light up
blood thirst wanes post-bite

#sciku #neuroscience #biology

switch up apoE
adult mouse gets new allele
Alzheimer’s? Plaques down!

#sciku on #alzheimersdisease seminar

Science Peer Learning Center

Stuck on a tough concept with exams coming up? 🤔 Don’t stay stuck, come to the Science Peer Learning Center in Butler 009! Free tutoring + friendly support. Tutor schedules & subjects: tx.ag/splc2025

Ramsey Lab Showcases Phage Research at International Conference This August, members of Dr. Jolene Ramsey’s lab traveled to the Molecular Genetics of Bacteria and Phages Meeting at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (August 4–8, 2025) to present their latest disc...

TAMU Biology trainees in the Ramsey Lab shared their latest phage biology discoveries at the international Molecular Genetics of Bacteria & Phages Meeting! They showcased cutting-edge research on how phages interact with and reshape their hosts. tx.ag/V6sxHFT

@tamubiology.bsky.social seminar by James Brozik in #sciku

massive water flow
aquaporin tails diverse
coalesce complex

@tamubiology.bsky.social seminar by @mccreedylab.bsky.social on neutrophil heterogeneity in spinal cord injury, summed up in #sciku

sex diff opened up
storied neutrophil crumb trail
injured spine?—new hope!

Ramsey Lab Microbiology Spring Meeting - Texas A&M Biology TAMU Biology Students Shine at Texas Branch of the American Society for Microbiology Spring Meeting By: TAMU Biology TAMU Biology is proud to announce the outstanding participation of students fr...

Dr. Jolene Ramsey lab students presented their research on phage peptide membrane disruption, antibiotic synergy with phage-encoded peptides, and novel Caulobacter phages at the Texas ASM Spring Meeting! Learn more about the meeting and presentations: tx.ag/tjxjwfK

SPRC Spotlight: Michael Debrah - Texas A&M Biology SPRC Highlight: Michael Debrah By: Gabby Wetwiski This SPRC highlight features Michael Debrah, a post-preliminary graduate student who won 1st place in his poster presentation! What is your res...

The next SPRC highlight features Michael Debrah, a post-preliminary graduate student who won 1st place in his poster presentation! Learn more about Michael and his advice for future graduate students here: tx.ag/DYQIABh

Graduating Senior Spotlight: Madison Metcalf - Texas A&M Biology Graduating Senior Spotlight: Madison Metcalf By: TAMU Biology Meet Madison Metcalf! Madison's journey to majoring in Biology at Texas A&M was inspired by her evolving passion for science, guided...

Meet Madison Metcalf! Madison’s journey to Biology at Texas A&M was inspired by her evolving passion for science, guided by two influential teachers during her school years and her favorite classes at TAMU Biology, Biological Clocks and Virology! tx.ag/g6aT0OY

Graduating Senior Spotlight: Paige Ripberger - Texas A&M Biology Graduating Senior Spotlight: Paige Ripberger By: TAMU Biology Meet Paige Ripberger! Her love of pursuing scientific knowledge led her to study Biology at Texas A&M, where her passion for medicin...

Meet Paige Ripberger! Her love of pursuing scientific knowledge led her to study Biology at Texas A&M, where her passion for medicine was ignited. Paige has since gained a strong foundation to pursue her career as a Physician Assistant after graduation! tx.ag/z8pT7hZ

PVAMU Students Complete TAMU Biology NIH Summer Research Program Students from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) recently completed the GREAT (Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talent) Summer Research Program, an initiative funded by the National Institutes ...

PVAMU students recently wrapped up the NIH-funded GREAT Summer Research Program in TAMU Biology, gaining hands-on experience in genomics, mentorship, and career development. Thanks to all who supported these future scientists! tx.ag/biosummer25