Maureen Barr
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Maureen Barr
@barrlab.bsky.social
Scientist studying tiny things: cilia, extracellular vesicles (EVs), C. elegans; ADPKD; Secretary Genetics Society of America; distinguished professor at Rutgers; three boy mom; she/her; my opinions

https://barrlab.rutgers.edu/
Random photos from my November sanity walks. Beauty is everywhere. It's so important to breathe. Take good care, Bluesky peeps
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
I recently discovered that my dog likes Monty Python. He took a runner and returned home when I whistled "Always look on the bright side of life"

He also likes to eat unattended sticks of butter
November 18, 2025 at 1:25 AM
We've entered the ultramarathon stage of marriage
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
DAF-2/IGF-1 degradation: Males WAY outlive hermaphrodites! This is so cool. @patrickphillips.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A great meeting on #extracellularvesicles in nervous systems and reprieve to McGill/Montreal.

Thank you @jasonsynaptic.bsky.social and @isev.org organizers
October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Unicorns unite! #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
QOTD: am I wearing this today or being a human protester? #nokings
October 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Was feeling cranky on my way to the gym and saw this
October 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Love that recipe! Here's a favorite & simple lemon/olive/arugula orzo recipe from a very loved & old New York Cookbook by Molly O'Neill (RIP)
October 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Thanks @katzlab.bsky.social for a 🤯 seminar!

The function of histone modifying enzymes in transgenerational phenotypes, neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s disease

Using C. elegans & mouse models
October 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I was feeling scared to protest on No Kings on October 18 but now WHAT COSTUMES will we wear?
October 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I ran. I ran so far away. I couldn't get away
October 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
An unexpected joy of parenthood is cheering for adult children. Who enjoy being silly
October 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Interfolio email login names/passwords are approaching Editorial Manager frustration levels
September 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What to do with all my HHS anger?!?!

Deadlift PR

Get stronger! Fight the facists
September 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The bomb! My kitchen is a mess, was a $hit ton of work, but nom nom
September 21, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I love summer/fall farmers market hauls
September 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rutgers/NJ peeps: Frank Pallone voted yes on canonizing Charlie Kirk. He's gonna hear from me daily now
September 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Any recs for favorite mushroom recipes? #fungusamongus
September 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Food escapism, to be shared with friends
August 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Fiction escapism weekend. I feel like 12yo me (minus the martini) hiding from all the bullies
August 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The sound of the waves
A call. Breathe. Remember why
The study of life
August 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Look at my pretty new read. The pages feel the same
August 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Boop back
August 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
We need a new microscope objective. A $1.6k tariff for something that you can hold in your hand and that is only manufactured in Germany
August 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM