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Jonathan Eisen

@phylogenomics.bsky.social

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Professor at UC Davis

Work: phylogenomics & microbiomes; wildlife and aquatic microbiology; #openscience;
Other: #birds; baseball; T1D

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Jonathan Andrew Eisen is an American evolutionary biologist, currently working at University of California, Davis. His academic research is in the fields of evolutionary biology, genomics and microbiology and he is the academic editor-in-chief of the open access journal PLOS Biology. .. more

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Environmental science 24%

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Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · Aug 13

Job Opening. Faculty Position in Plant Evolutionary Biology at University of California, Davis in the Department of Evolution and Ecology (EVE, my home department).

More detail here.

recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07777

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The College of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Davis invites applications and nominations for a 9-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Evolution and Ecology at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. The Department of Evolution and Ecology is seeking a plant evolutionary biologist with interests in the evolution of plants at any taxonomic, geographic, organizational, or evolutionary scale. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in the biological sciences, evolutionary biology, ecology, genetics, or a related field, and will be expected to complement and build upon existing faculty strengths in the Department of Evolution and Ecology and across UC Davis.

We welcome applicants working on any group of plants and using empirical, computational, experimental, and/or theoretical approaches. Possible areas of study are broad, and include macroevolutionary research on plant diversification, trait evolution in a phylogenetic context, major evolutionary innovations, comparative genomics, and evolutionary developmental biology, as well as research focusing at or below the species level including population biology, quantitative genetics, adaptive evolution, speciation, biogeography, and the evolution of life histories or species interactions.

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Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · 4h

Seen at the @ucdavis.bsky.social Putah Creek Riparian Preserve yesterday. #birds #turtles #california #yolo

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Laura Hercher @laurahercher.bsky.social · 5h

If you have questions about epigenetics - and who does not? - this excellent podcast with @wiringthebrain.bsky.social is a clear, in-depth discussion of what it is, what it is not and why so many experts groan out loud every time "epigenetics" shows up in the headlines.

youtu.be/6Ugbm6HJko4

#486 Kevin Mitchell: Psychological Epigenetics, and Other Fads in Neuroscience

YouTube video by The Dissenter

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Institute of Health Emergencies & Pandemics @uoftpandemics.bsky.social · 1d

🛡️ As flu season approaches, air filtration remains an important layer of protection against infectious diseases. IHEP member Jeff Siegel @engineering.utoronto.ca) explains how high-efficiency air filtration can help reduce airborne pathogens in shared indoor spaces.

Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · 1d

For those just starting at @ucdavis.bsky.social or for those who are here and not aware of this - the UC Davis Putah Creek Riparian Preserve is a true treasure - beautiful, serene, filled with amazing plants and animals and other organisms and just spectacular.

Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · 1d

The on deck circle is stupid www.mlb.com/news/alex-br...

Bregman has facial fractures, but postseason return possible (report)

CINCINNATI -- Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman sustained multiple facial fractures after being struck by a foul ball on Sunday, but he will not undergo surgery and could return for the postseason, acco...

www.mlb.com

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Duncan MacCannell @drm.bsky.social · 1d

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Photos: Wildflowers Bloom in the Atacama Desert

Javier Torres, a photojournalist with AFP, recently visited the Atacama Desert in Chile, capturing images of a desert in bloom after a spell of unusually wet weather.

www.theatlantic.com

Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · 1d

And today in adorable -- Allen's Hummingbird - seen in Laguna Beach a few days ago. #birds

Jonathan Eisen @phylogenomics.bsky.social · 2d

A response to Kian Sadeghi's plans

Microbiomes are rapidly getting smarter.

Now, humanity can too.

Today, Microbiome Intelligence Inc. is announcing Eugene, our newest set of microbiome optimization models.

Eugene’s microbiome intelligence model can optimize embryo microbiomes for 15 IQ points — nearly a standard deviation.

The models were trained on 10,000,000,000+ people, validated across 200,000+ twins, and used more than 8 million genetic markers.

In Smart Gut, Gali Ton proposed microbiome optimization as a key way for humanity to keep pace with rapidly advancing microbiomes.

Gali Ton's vision is no longer theoretical.

Microbiome optimization, like AI, has followed a scaling law: as datasets have grown, so have model capabilities. This trend will continue.

Parents across the world now have the choice to substantially improve their child’s microbiome.

And the next generation can choose to do the same.

Microbiomes are no longer the only trait that will compound.

Humanity can now direct its own microbiome optimization.

Screen Capture of Tweet from Kian Sadeghi with the following text:

Now, humanity can too.

Today,
@nucleusgenomics
is announcing Vitruvian, our newest set of genetic optimization models.

Vitruvian’s intelligence model can optimize embryo DNA for 14 IQ points — nearly a standard deviation.

The models were trained on 1,000,000+ people, validated across 40,000+ siblings, and used more than 7 million genetic markers.

In Superintelligence, Nick Bostrom proposed genetic optimization as a key way for humanity to keep pace with rapidly advancing AI.

Bostrom’s vision is no longer theoretical.

Genetic optimization, like AI, has followed a scaling law: as datasets have grown, so have model capabilities. This trend will continue.

Parents across the world now have the choice to substantially increase their child’s intelligence.

And the next generation can choose to do the same.

AI is no longer the only intelligence that will compound.

Humanity can now direct its own evolution.

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Lambros Frantzeskakis @lambrosf.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re a graduate student and interested in fungi please apply, this a great opportunity to experience research in an industry setting

jobs.bayer.com/job/Chesterf...