Andre Pires
@andre_evol
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Assoc Prof Biology, interested in Evolution, Genetics, Developmental Biology and Bioinformatics.
University of Warwick
Joined June 2015
Fantastic video produced by University of Warwick student Sophie Spratt, for the Science Communication module. BoMedia Rhapsody https://t.co/jXfdg2Cng0 via @YouTube
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Recently we published this paper in @GeneticsGSA. A classic example of using modern genomics to decipher the biological wonder of non-model organisms. https://t.co/i8C8FZrPKD
academic.oup.com
Abstract. Auanema freiburgense is a nematode with males, females, and selfing hermaphrodites. When XO males mate with XX females, they typically produce a
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New career in 2024? Come and join us @WarwickLifeSci and @uniofwarwick where big ideas have big impact! We're hiring 3 x new Assist/Assoc Profs in: - Human-Microbe Interactions - Ecology and Evolution - Cardiorespiratory Physiology Closing date 3rd Jan https://t.co/3dllstlqnj
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Here, in full directly on Twitter, is "A Hackers' Guide to Language Models". This 90 minute tutorial is designed to be the one place I point coders at when they ask "hey, tell me everything I need to know about LLMs!" It covers both @OpenAI models and open source ones in depth.
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The X chromosome acts as a cytoplasmic cue for asymmetric cell division in XO male spermatocytes of a nematode. Our last pub in Genetics: https://t.co/YWummGQvTr
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The X chromosome acts as a cytoplasmic cue for asymmetric cell division in XO male spermatocytes of a nematode. Our last pub in Genetics: https://t.co/YWummGQvTr
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The University of Warwick (UK) is looking for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Biology: https://t.co/DsrQFFJJsM. 1. Tissue-scale development and patterning 2. Developmental genetics 3. Comparative biology (e.g. evo-devo, genomics) Deadline: 9th Aug 2022
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The University of Warwick (UK) is looking for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Developmental Biology: https://t.co/DsrQFFJJsM. 1. Tissue-scale development and patterning 2. Developmental genetics 3. Comparative biology (e.g. evo-devo, genomics) Deadline: 9th Aug 2022
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Most caterpillar larvae are 'vegan', but not these Hawaiian species - they are master assassins [read more: https://t.co/IJtleu1taK]
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Social cues detected by neurons instruct the germline to make different types of offspring in C. elegans: https://t.co/Yw23DVZWBJ With hook to our study that showed similar findings in the nematode A. freiburgensis: https://t.co/RFskP5P70S
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Why so few males? What are the mechanisms to produce skewed sex ratios in nematodes? Check out the review "Fisher vs. the Worms: Extraordinary Sex Ratios in Nematodes and the Mechanisms that Produce Them" https://t.co/ChjqWRZK3B
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Amazing case report. The medicine of tomorrow. 5 week old boy admitted to NICU. Within 37 hours he had his whole genome sequenced, gene defect identified, treatment ordered and received by patient. Within 6 hr symptoms resolved. https://t.co/UYSJSURQHW
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OK, so you didn't have to, I climbed inside the mouth of a wax moth (Galleria mellonella) larvae, charted a path through its entire gut, and scrambled out of its butt #InverteButt
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This curious photo shows two juvenile soil #nematodes as they attempt to grab a ride from a passing #springtail or #mite by gently swaying and questing in the air...
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This is my latest blog post about giant springtails. Originally written for another platform, I've redone and expanded the whole thing...! https://t.co/ym5DmzVrRJ
chaosofdelight.org
Giant springtails are stunningly beautiful and iconic animals, mostly from Australia and New Zealand. Unprotected and still almost unknown, they are risking extinction through climate change and...
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Social cues experienced by the mother determines if offspring develops as hermaphrodite or female: https://t.co/7HIDkPFmEl
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New paper led by @EdIvimeyCook: Transgenerational fitness effects of dietary restriction via intermittent fasting in C. elegans – several interesting results: https://t.co/0Lklmy4SNg DR extends lifespan but what about future generations? Adaptive effects? 1/5
royalsocietypublishing.org
Dietary restriction (DR) increases lifespan in a broad variety of organisms and improves health in humans. However, long-term transgenerational consequences of dietary interventions are poorly...
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Embryogenesis up to E11 in 3D roller bottles @nature. The supplementary videos are insane. And check out the in utero vs ex utero UMAP 🤯 https://t.co/rDzfFBmKak
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