Remarkable weekend at the induction ceremony to the American Academy of arts and sciences, so many fascinating people engaged in amazing work.

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Most animal species pack sperm DNA with protamines instead of histones. Protamines are essential for male fertility. They are among the fastest-evolving genes in animals. That makes little sense. We think we know why, in a new paper led by @ching-hochang.bsky.social. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Tenure process in the age of Trump and Vought

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My department (Biology at Emory) is hiring for a teaching track position! These are stable, well-respected, long-term positions with a path to promotion and ppl often staying for decades. The dept is wonderfully supportive and filled with amazing humans (faculty + staff) apply.interfolio.com/191814

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Just received the NOA for a completing renewal on "The Fundamental Biology of Neuronal Extracellular Vesicles." So many made this happen: my labmates, Rutgers worm group @monicadriscoll.bsky.social, NIH study section, my PO who ushered this Hail Mary to funded state, taxpayers. Five more years!

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