Andrea BeckMitch
andmitch.bsky.social
Andrea BeckMitch
@andmitch.bsky.social
Brains rule 🧠
Also dogs, cats, and some humans
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The developing brain? Yeah, we have it covered.

The first brain cell atlas of the developing mammalian brain is now available to curious minds and researchers everywhere.

Check out the findings in @nature.com: www.nature.com/collections/...

🎨 Cover art by Jasiek Krzysztofiak
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Love this! #studyBRAIN
THIS IS ONE NEURON! Jaw dropping.

It distributes a particular neurotransmitter (norepinephrine) across the mouse brain; it’s a locus coeruleus neuron.

@jeremiahycohen.bsky.social and colleagues at the @alleninstitute.bsky.social are using new biotech to see things never seen before.
April 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Building 1. IYKYK.
January 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Dr. Tamara N. Stevenson, has penned an op-ed that’s worthy of praise. She masterfully used real life examples as metaphor to highlight challenges to diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives around the country.

This is excellent writing. #utpol #utleg #uted

www.sltrib.com/opinion/comm...
Voices: In 2025, Utah can thrive by moving beyond a zero-sum approach to diversity, equity and inclusion
2025 Predictions: “As the nation and Utah become more racially and ethnically diverse, colleges and universities must be prepared to serve larger, more varied groups of students for a global marketpla...
www.sltrib.com
January 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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New brain aging study is out today in Nature

The largest single-cell RNA seq dataset of mouse brain aging reveals incredible insights and could pave the way for future therapies to slow or manage the impacts of the aging process. 🧵 #studyBRAIN
January 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Nudge for scicomm (~spring)

Many of you (& me) want to help with the next steps in the US. How?

Science may take a hit in 2025. Spring is a great time for public-facing efforts that unpack what scientists do and why it matters. *Now is pitch time!*

Imagine if we all did 1 thing? To consider:
December 5, 2024 at 2:11 PM
This is Jammie. She worries. 🩷
November 27, 2024 at 2:55 AM