Ben Auch
@sciberius.bsky.social
Director of Metagenomics @phasegenomics.bsky.social
| Posts & opinions are my own | he/him
| Posts & opinions are my own | he/him
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NEW: The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today.
"I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
Law Dork:
"I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
Law Dork:
The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today
"I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
www.lawdork.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:59 AM
NEW: The unfathomable Minnesota transcript that must be read, as it tells the reality of America today.
"I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
Law Dork:
"I am not white, as you can see," Julie Le — a government lawyer — told a federal judge on Tuesday. "And my family's at risk as any other people that might get picked up too ..."
Law Dork:
Amy, what the hell?
Yes it’s cold in Minnesota—but we embrace it. John and I were in Hastings with Mayor Fasbender for Hockey Day Minnesota to watch my alma mater, Wayzata High School, take on Rogers. Photo taken with parents right after their son scored a goal!
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Amy, what the hell?
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look what they’re doing to my beautiful city. this is bovino’s massive armed convoy, rolling through the Wedge, one of the nicest, friendliest residential areas in Minneapolis, doing nothing but posturing, starting fights, and then deploying chemical weapons at a park many children play in
January 21, 2026 at 10:06 PM
look what they’re doing to my beautiful city. this is bovino’s massive armed convoy, rolling through the Wedge, one of the nicest, friendliest residential areas in Minneapolis, doing nothing but posturing, starting fights, and then deploying chemical weapons at a park many children play in
Three helicopters seen over North Minneapolis, from Saint Paul. Only two showing up on ADS-B.
January 15, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Three helicopters seen over North Minneapolis, from Saint Paul. Only two showing up on ADS-B.
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Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
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The shutdown put incredible strain on so many families and dedicated civil servants, but at least it was all for fucking nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The shutdown put incredible strain on so many families and dedicated civil servants, but at least it was all for fucking nothing.
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Very excited to be at American Society for Microbiology #ASMicrobe meeting. I’m here with a large suitcase of, what could it be? Science swag and also just science. Come talk to us about transforming the future of #metagenomics and #phage research.
@phasegenomics.bsky.social (booth 1109)
@phasegenomics.bsky.social (booth 1109)
June 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Very excited to be at American Society for Microbiology #ASMicrobe meeting. I’m here with a large suitcase of, what could it be? Science swag and also just science. Come talk to us about transforming the future of #metagenomics and #phage research.
@phasegenomics.bsky.social (booth 1109)
@phasegenomics.bsky.social (booth 1109)
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Inaugural post on BlueSky! We’re here to share our latest news and connect with you. Give us a follow and help spread the word!
March 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Inaugural post on BlueSky! We’re here to share our latest news and connect with you. Give us a follow and help spread the word!
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Today's the day! Minnesota, let's show up and make our voices heard to support science!
I'm attending the Stand Up for Science rally at the Minnesota State Capitol this Friday, March 7th. Please join me in advocating for science funding and protesting the arbitrary and highly disruptive cuts to our nations' scientific agencies and research universities. standupforscience2025.org
March 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today's the day! Minnesota, let's show up and make our voices heard to support science!
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Goosebump producing news this week out of Oregon Health and Science University in the diagnosis of pancreatic CA.
They developed a groundbreaking blood test, called PAC-MANN. This new test can find pancreatic cancer in just 45 minutes, even in its earliest stages.
They developed a groundbreaking blood test, called PAC-MANN. This new test can find pancreatic cancer in just 45 minutes, even in its earliest stages.
New blood test identifies hard-to-detect pancreatic cancer with 85% accuracy
A new blood test could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates for one of the deadliest cancers.
www.eurekalert.org
February 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Goosebump producing news this week out of Oregon Health and Science University in the diagnosis of pancreatic CA.
They developed a groundbreaking blood test, called PAC-MANN. This new test can find pancreatic cancer in just 45 minutes, even in its earliest stages.
They developed a groundbreaking blood test, called PAC-MANN. This new test can find pancreatic cancer in just 45 minutes, even in its earliest stages.
Dr. Wolfe-Simon has long-deserved a "redemption" story, and there was never any sin to redeem anyway. The arsenic bacteria paper will always be one of my favorites, regardless of conclusions. Science shouldn't punish anomalies, that's where all the fun is! #arseniclife
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Dr. Wolfe-Simon has long-deserved a "redemption" story, and there was never any sin to redeem anyway. The arsenic bacteria paper will always be one of my favorites, regardless of conclusions. Science shouldn't punish anomalies, that's where all the fun is! #arseniclife
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It has been brought to my attention that my article has been censored to exclude certain terms:
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#MicroSky
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February 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It has been brought to my attention that my article has been censored to exclude certain terms:
asm.org/Articles/202...
web.archive.org/web/20250114...
#MicroSky
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#MicroSky
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BREAKING: Federal judge in Rhode Island formall blocks the Trump spending freeze, saying the actions likely "violate the Constitution and statutes of the United states."
Judge cites @PressSec statement as primary cause for concern:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge cites @PressSec statement as primary cause for concern:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
BREAKING: Federal judge in Rhode Island formall blocks the Trump spending freeze, saying the actions likely "violate the Constitution and statutes of the United states."
Judge cites @PressSec statement as primary cause for concern:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge cites @PressSec statement as primary cause for concern:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Check out our paper on genetically barcoded flies! The barcodes enable multiplexed behavioral assays that are read out by sequencing or can be expressed tissue-specifically to tag cells upstream of single cell transcriptomics. Artwork below by @mdonox.bsky.social - includes a scannable barcode!
A genetic barcoding system lets scientists tag and track cells, making it easier than ever to map gene expression (#transcriptomics) and decode behaviour.
https://elifesciences.org/reviewed-preprints/88334?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic
https://elifesciences.org/reviewed-preprints/88334?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic
January 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Check out our paper on genetically barcoded flies! The barcodes enable multiplexed behavioral assays that are read out by sequencing or can be expressed tissue-specifically to tag cells upstream of single cell transcriptomics. Artwork below by @mdonox.bsky.social - includes a scannable barcode!
Really disappointed in Target's recent decision to pull back on diversity programs, and I stand w/ Twin Cities Pride in telling them enough is enough. If you want to support Pride, you can donate to their "Fill the Gap" fund which is already halfway to its goal. tcpride.org
January 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Really disappointed in Target's recent decision to pull back on diversity programs, and I stand w/ Twin Cities Pride in telling them enough is enough. If you want to support Pride, you can donate to their "Fill the Gap" fund which is already halfway to its goal. tcpride.org
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One concern I've heard for long-read #metagenomic sequencing is the amount of DNA needed.
New Ampli-Fi protocol from #PacBio now allows as little as 1ng input for library prep - that's kind of a game changer for low biomass samples.
New Ampli-Fi protocol from #PacBio now allows as little as 1ng input for library prep - that's kind of a game changer for low biomass samples.
Unlock new possibilities in #genomics with the #PacBio Ampli-Fi protocol! Sequence ultra-limited samples, like insects and preserved specimens, with as little as 1 ng DNA. Explore how this innovation is reshaping #HiFisequencing for diverse species. 🌿🦥
Blog here: bit.ly/3Cidm6R
#PAG32
Blog here: bit.ly/3Cidm6R
#PAG32
New Ampli-Fi ultra-low-input protocol will support HiFi sequencing from as little as 1 ng of DNA - PacBio
The Ampli-Fi protocol is a new workflow that will enable HiFi sequencing from as little as 1 ng of genomic DNA.
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January 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
One concern I've heard for long-read #metagenomic sequencing is the amount of DNA needed.
New Ampli-Fi protocol from #PacBio now allows as little as 1ng input for library prep - that's kind of a game changer for low biomass samples.
New Ampli-Fi protocol from #PacBio now allows as little as 1ng input for library prep - that's kind of a game changer for low biomass samples.
Dissing and defending and arguing about peer review – hot takes and take downs – that's what I'm here for. SciTwitter we are so back! 💕
I think this is a common misunderstanding of the purpose of peer review. In fact, I am confident Jeremy has frequently benefited from peer review, even if he doesn't see it.
Peer review is tremendously useful but not in the way most people think. I will die on this hill. 🧵
Peer review is tremendously useful but not in the way most people think. I will die on this hill. 🧵
I've never, personally, had any direct utility from traditional academic peer review for my scientific work.
I've never used that peer review as any kind of signal or credential in judging a paper or deciding whether to read it.
Nearly all the papers I read are preprints.
I've never used that peer review as any kind of signal or credential in judging a paper or deciding whether to read it.
Nearly all the papers I read are preprints.
November 25, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Dissing and defending and arguing about peer review – hot takes and take downs – that's what I'm here for. SciTwitter we are so back! 💕
We're Back! (A Dinosaur's Story)
a cartoon of a dinosaur says roll back the rock to the dawn of time
ALT: a cartoon of a dinosaur says roll back the rock to the dawn of time
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November 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM
We're Back! (A Dinosaur's Story)