Guillaume Balavoine
@balavoinelab.bsky.social
Animal evolution and development. Rock and Folk phylogeneticist in my spare time. Opinions my own.
Segment polarity genes in Alitta, the big brother of Platynereis, by our Russian colleagues. Very similar to our (prehistoric) Platynereis results. We need more studies like this in phyllodocidae, syllidae, eunicidae, echiuridae, opheliidae, ...
November 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Segment polarity genes in Alitta, the big brother of Platynereis, by our Russian colleagues. Very similar to our (prehistoric) Platynereis results. We need more studies like this in phyllodocidae, syllidae, eunicidae, echiuridae, opheliidae, ...
I am not an expert Bowie-ologist 🥁, more of a dilletante appreciator, but in addition to Ziggy Stardust, these three albums, I guess. 👉 youtu.be/y-JqH1M4Ya8
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I am not an expert Bowie-ologist 🥁, more of a dilletante appreciator, but in addition to Ziggy Stardust, these three albums, I guess. 👉 youtu.be/y-JqH1M4Ya8
And here is a Halloween wyvern, courtesy of my favorite touring band. Wyverns (called vouivres in French) are tetrapods, which makes them much more plausible than those ridiculous hexapod dragons. #HalloweenForNerds
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And here is a Halloween wyvern, courtesy of my favorite touring band. Wyverns (called vouivres in French) are tetrapods, which makes them much more plausible than those ridiculous hexapod dragons. #HalloweenForNerds
Happy Halloween !
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Happy Halloween !
I’m still in a weirdophile mood; so for our next #MusicForNerds #MusicForGeeks #MusicForDorks, let’s explore the strange plight of people experiencing 👉 youtu.be/TGIvO4eh190 , or is it a superpower? #BaroqueAndRoll 👇
October 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I’m still in a weirdophile mood; so for our next #MusicForNerds #MusicForGeeks #MusicForDorks, let’s explore the strange plight of people experiencing 👉 youtu.be/TGIvO4eh190 , or is it a superpower? #BaroqueAndRoll 👇
You all know the youtu.be/TL0xzp4zzBE ? They have been composed by Erik Satie, who also made lots of quirky piano pieces, such as (dessicated embryos) youtu.be/rzuWmVaUoFw #MusicForNerds #PearShapedMusic 👇
September 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
You all know the youtu.be/TL0xzp4zzBE ? They have been composed by Erik Satie, who also made lots of quirky piano pieces, such as (dessicated embryos) youtu.be/rzuWmVaUoFw #MusicForNerds #PearShapedMusic 👇
Also: a tesseract is a hypercube, a 4D cube. A geometric reminder that we live in a four-dimensional space-time fabric … even if most of us can barely handle 3D Mondays. youtu.be/Pg504Z3mGqE
August 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Also: a tesseract is a hypercube, a 4D cube. A geometric reminder that we live in a four-dimensional space-time fabric … even if most of us can barely handle 3D Mondays. youtu.be/Pg504Z3mGqE
Back to the heavies! Space travel as a metaphor for exploring one’s own mind, with an obvious nod to my favorite film in the video youtu.be/pHZXTmPnMso #MusicForNerds #Djent 👇
August 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Back to the heavies! Space travel as a metaphor for exploring one’s own mind, with an obvious nod to my favorite film in the video youtu.be/pHZXTmPnMso #MusicForNerds #Djent 👇
Sci-Fi is mainstream, but Sci-Fi Hip Hop? Next-level nerd stuff. #Deltron3030 <3030> youtu.be/WjSVYKMk-Zk
Deltron 3030 is a rap group made up of Dan the Automator, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala. I believe those are stage names. #MusicForNerds #DystopiaDanceParty 👇
Deltron 3030 is a rap group made up of Dan the Automator, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala. I believe those are stage names. #MusicForNerds #DystopiaDanceParty 👇
July 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sci-Fi is mainstream, but Sci-Fi Hip Hop? Next-level nerd stuff. #Deltron3030 <3030> youtu.be/WjSVYKMk-Zk
Deltron 3030 is a rap group made up of Dan the Automator, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala. I believe those are stage names. #MusicForNerds #DystopiaDanceParty 👇
Deltron 3030 is a rap group made up of Dan the Automator, Del the Funky Homosapien, and Kid Koala. I believe those are stage names. #MusicForNerds #DystopiaDanceParty 👇
Quelle imposture, ce Vinci.
Le seul système qui marche:
Le seul système qui marche:
June 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Quelle imposture, ce Vinci.
Le seul système qui marche:
Le seul système qui marche:
This nerd wants to entertain you this June with a compelling mix of vengeful riffage,
screaming vocals, Earth science, and lofty philosophy.
youtu.be/Nt6IpvnGt4A #ProgMetal #TrilobiteTherapy #NietzscheWithDistortion #MusicForNerds
screaming vocals, Earth science, and lofty philosophy.
youtu.be/Nt6IpvnGt4A #ProgMetal #TrilobiteTherapy #NietzscheWithDistortion #MusicForNerds
June 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This nerd wants to entertain you this June with a compelling mix of vengeful riffage,
screaming vocals, Earth science, and lofty philosophy.
youtu.be/Nt6IpvnGt4A #ProgMetal #TrilobiteTherapy #NietzscheWithDistortion #MusicForNerds
screaming vocals, Earth science, and lofty philosophy.
youtu.be/Nt6IpvnGt4A #ProgMetal #TrilobiteTherapy #NietzscheWithDistortion #MusicForNerds
Still, one day, every nerd meets their bespectacled, nerdy soulmate. youtu.be/gOHfabPwtMc . The albums Promenade, Casanova and Regeneration are marvels of witty, elegantly sarcastic, at times beautifully melancholic chambre pop.
May 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Still, one day, every nerd meets their bespectacled, nerdy soulmate. youtu.be/gOHfabPwtMc . The albums Promenade, Casanova and Regeneration are marvels of witty, elegantly sarcastic, at times beautifully melancholic chambre pop.
The Divine Comedy is a British band (Northern Ireland) formed in the early 90s. It consists of… well, Neil Hannon: singer, composer, dandy. Fun fact: Neil is the son of a bishop (wait, what!?). In this song, he explains why nerds don’t get the girls. youtu.be/w02DNxJExqo
May 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The Divine Comedy is a British band (Northern Ireland) formed in the early 90s. It consists of… well, Neil Hannon: singer, composer, dandy. Fun fact: Neil is the son of a bishop (wait, what!?). In this song, he explains why nerds don’t get the girls. youtu.be/w02DNxJExqo
This song contains 37 references to edible sea creatures. Remarkable. youtu.be/xMqB1lMemvU @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social #BaroquePop #NapoleonComplex #MusicForNerds
May 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This song contains 37 references to edible sea creatures. Remarkable. youtu.be/xMqB1lMemvU @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social #BaroquePop #NapoleonComplex #MusicForNerds
We resurrected the Cave Lion !
April 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We resurrected the Cave Lion !
Thank You Scientist, an “eclectic, vibrant, and well-hydrated progressive rock band from New Jersey,” formed in 2009. Their songs aren't really about science. But they are prog, so definitely #MusicForNerds. youtu.be/u7ukvQZIgn8
April 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Thank You Scientist, an “eclectic, vibrant, and well-hydrated progressive rock band from New Jersey,” formed in 2009. Their songs aren't really about science. But they are prog, so definitely #MusicForNerds. youtu.be/u7ukvQZIgn8
Have they ever said thank you to us, just once? Some do. youtu.be/dv1ypynSLzY #ProgRock #StrangerHeads #MusicForNerds
April 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Have they ever said thank you to us, just once? Some do. youtu.be/dv1ypynSLzY #ProgRock #StrangerHeads #MusicForNerds
During my PhD years, their music was my soundtrack—often blasting the albums Pungent Effulgent,
Erpland, and Arborescence in the lab’s experiment room. I feel so lucky to have shared that formative
time with colleagues who had similar tastes! youtu.be/l9TwJXZXQGY
Erpland, and Arborescence in the lab’s experiment room. I feel so lucky to have shared that formative
time with colleagues who had similar tastes!
March 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
During my PhD years, their music was my soundtrack—often blasting the albums Pungent Effulgent,
Erpland, and Arborescence in the lab’s experiment room. I feel so lucky to have shared that formative
time with colleagues who had similar tastes! youtu.be/l9TwJXZXQGY
Erpland, and Arborescence in the lab’s experiment room. I feel so lucky to have shared that formative
time with colleagues who had similar tastes!
Ozric Tentacles is a UK band formed in 1983, led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Ed Wynne.
Their unique sound blends electronic soundscapes, oriental vibes, and ethereal shredding.
youtu.be/r1dafr1mrzI
Their unique sound blends electronic soundscapes, oriental vibes, and ethereal shredding.
March 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Ozric Tentacles is a UK band formed in 1983, led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Ed Wynne.
Their unique sound blends electronic soundscapes, oriental vibes, and ethereal shredding.
youtu.be/r1dafr1mrzI
Their unique sound blends electronic soundscapes, oriental vibes, and ethereal shredding.
#musicfornerds ! And special shoutout to Nicolas P from @pasteur.fr
youtu.be/0c9t6QPI0iM @OZRICSOFFICIAL #ProgRock #SpaceRock
youtu.be/0c9t6QPI0iM @OZRICSOFFICIAL #ProgRock #SpaceRock
March 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
#musicfornerds ! And special shoutout to Nicolas P from @pasteur.fr
youtu.be/0c9t6QPI0iM @OZRICSOFFICIAL #ProgRock #SpaceRock
youtu.be/0c9t6QPI0iM @OZRICSOFFICIAL #ProgRock #SpaceRock
This one is really for the #Platynereis aficionados. #WormWednesday
Four boxes of worms. Same age (2 months). Same conditions/incubator.
And four different algal/microbial mats growing in them.
Four boxes of worms. Same age (2 months). Same conditions/incubator.
And four different algal/microbial mats growing in them.
February 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This one is really for the #Platynereis aficionados. #WormWednesday
Four boxes of worms. Same age (2 months). Same conditions/incubator.
And four different algal/microbial mats growing in them.
Four boxes of worms. Same age (2 months). Same conditions/incubator.
And four different algal/microbial mats growing in them.
All your cell cultures have gone bad? Thrash your frustration away with youtu.be/vtHbE2XOY2Q?si=kIzxEaBdcnr5dHpJ #musicfornerds #BloodyRoots
February 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
All your cell cultures have gone bad? Thrash your frustration away with youtu.be/vtHbE2XOY2Q?si=kIzxEaBdcnr5dHpJ #musicfornerds #BloodyRoots
@ViagraBoys have a passion for crustacean taxonomy. One more reason to listen #musicfornerds
January 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
@ViagraBoys have a passion for crustacean taxonomy. One more reason to listen #musicfornerds
In their 2022 album ‘Cave World’, they contrast the futilities, anxieties and obsessions of the 21st-century schizoid man with the simpler ways of our ape ancestors. youtu.be/z5eNJxXV5qo?si=KAjHPIbsQDEhKPr4
January 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
In their 2022 album ‘Cave World’, they contrast the futilities, anxieties and obsessions of the 21st-century schizoid man with the simpler ways of our ape ancestors. youtu.be/z5eNJxXV5qo?si=KAjHPIbsQDEhKPr4
Happy new year! #musicfornerds goes de-evolution! Why not make "leave society, be a monkey" your resolution for the new year? Abrasive, brilliant social satire by @ViagraBoys
youtu.be/iW4Gdsnr2Bg?... #BeerBelly #Caveman #Punksnotdead
January 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Happy new year! #musicfornerds goes de-evolution! Why not make "leave society, be a monkey" your resolution for the new year? Abrasive, brilliant social satire by @ViagraBoys
youtu.be/iW4Gdsnr2Bg?... #BeerBelly #Caveman #Punksnotdead