Awwww, thanks Laurie! 🖖

How ‘Star Trek’ Boldly Became a Science Classroom | Duke Today

Really gracious story... today.duke.edu/2026/04/how-...

Happy birthday Laurie! Thanks for all you do! 🖖

“What can Star Trek or other science fiction teach us about evolution?” Talk on 26 March at 4pm

Looking forward to chatting science and #StarTrek at @eastcarolinauniv.bsky.social next week!

Transposable elements contribute substantially to naturally occurring genetic lethality in Drosophila melanogaster Recessive lethal mutations are common and often persist at unexpectedly high frequencies due to diverse mutational causes. This study shows that many lethal alleles in Drosophila melanogaster arise…

In a new study, Sarah Marion &co use genetic mapping and whole genome sequencing in wild #Drosophila to reveal the genetic basis of naturally occurring lethal mutations and introduce a new model that could explain their frequencies in natural populations.
🧪 #genetics

Newly Transferred Jumping Genes Drive Lethal Mutations Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a new study from Duke University.The findings, published in PLOS Biology, ch...

New study by the awesome Sarah Marion on naturally occurring lethal-causing mutations in Drosophila trinity.duke.edu/news/newly-t...

Eight common errors I see in PhD applications and interviews, and how to avoid them Convince a supervisor that you’re a great fit for their laboratory by preparing questions, honing your personal statement and showcasing strong team-player instincts.

Excellent advice for PhD student applicants... www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Thanks friend! 🖖

Thanks so much- see you next time! 🖖

Join me aboard Star Trek the Cruise X! Dr. Mohamed Noor, guest lecturer.

I’ll be back on Star Trek: The Cruise in 2027, and hope you join me! Get ready to celebrate a year of #StarTrek celebrations at sea! Book now/ ASAP at StarTrekTheCruise.com #StarTrekCruise

Scientific Context of Star Trek: TOS // #startrekthecruise // #startrek // Star Trek the Cruise IX YouTube video by UltimatDJz Playz

youtu.be/4gmkM47GCiQ?...

"The Scientific Context of Star Trek TOS" with @mafnoor.bsky.social and @drerinmac.bsky.social

How do non-living things ‘evolve’? | Michael Wong | TEDxNewEngland YouTube video by TEDx Talks

My TEDxNewEngland talk is out!!!

By identifying commonalities among evolving systems, both living and nonliving, we can develop an expanded concept of evolution that describes the emergence of complex phenomena and reflects the creativity of the cosmos.

Advice | Feeling Depleted? A Guide to Faculty Renewal How to reconnect with purpose to what brought you into this profession.

Some good reminders here to help avoid faculty burnout: time away, reflection/ goal setting, community, etc. www.chronicle.com/article/feel...

Happy Thanksgiving- drawing of pumpkins

Happy US Thanksgiving to all! Really grateful for all my friends & connections on this platform!

Safeguarding Sound Science | National Center for Science Education Safeguarding Sound Science, Evolution EditionThe second season of Safeguarding Sound Science examines the everyday impacts of evolution, the grand theory that informs our understanding of all life on ...

I got to go on the @ncse.bsky.social Safeguarding Science podcast with ST science advisor @mafnoor.bsky.social and the episode is out! Star Trek and Evolution together on one episode! ncse.ngo/safeguarding...

The ultimate intersection of fiction and fact: Star Trek. We were so honored to interview Dr. Mohamed Noor and dive deep into how the show's focus on discovery and scientific integration pushes our understanding of the universe. @mafnoor.bsky.social

📺 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/P9d936OOFYo

A replicator would be amazing, but I'd never trust a transporter. They're like death traps! I'm concerned replicators might be abused if widely available. Remember why the Kazon wanted one? #StarTrek #SciFiTech @mafnoor.bsky.social

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨

Welcome aboard! In this exclusive interview, The Transporter Room sits down with Dr. Mohamed Noor, acclaimed evolutionary geneticist and Star Trek science consultant. @mafnoor.bsky.social

Be sure to Like, share, and follow

📆 November 9th |1PM PT / 4PM ET
🎞️ youtu.be/P9d936OOFYo

Thanks Caiti!!!

Transposable elements drive much of naturally occurring genetic lethality in Drosophila melanogaster Recessive lethal mutations are widespread across studied species, with estimates suggesting that each individual carries at least one. Numerous lethal alleles persist in wild populations at higher fre...

Congrats Sarah, @mafnoor.bsky.social, and team on such a cool paper!

Just in case you need some joy/laughs, the new season of Abbott Elementary starts now on ABC.

Excited that we could share some of our recent work on how temperature affects sporulation and recombination rate in Saccharomyces 🎤🌡️🧬🔬
Thanks for having us Mike & @heredityjournal.bsky.social!

Duke Jewish Alumni Network Book Club: “The Most Human" by Adam Nimoy YouTube video by Jewish Life at Duke

Fun interview of Adam Nimoy about his book, conducted last summer... www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_EQ...

Yep, I made it. And did the html directly- no “geocities”… 😂🖖

"The Enterprise Guys" with Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, and John Billingsley, moderated by @mafnoor.bsky.social
#STLV

Come see a new evolution talk at #STLV this Thursday! #StarTrek

Absolutely true!!! And connects to the talk I’m planning for #STLV in ~10 days! ❤️🖖

Official Trailer | Star Trek: Khan YouTube video by Star Trek

GET AN EARFUL OF THIS:

#StarTrek: KHAN — A full-cast audio drama written by Kirsten Beyer & @davidmack.bsky.social, based on a story by Nicholas Meyer. Premiering September 8 from CBS Eye Podcast Productions and Realm.

Official Trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D71e...

Don't Eat the Olive | Strange New Worlds, ep 303 "Shuttle to Kenfori" w Dr Mohamed Noor | T7R2 #164 YouTube video by The 7th Rule

Fun chat about the science and more in the most recent Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode! #StarTrekSNW www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q9b... on the 7th Rule podcast!