Gracie Ann (she/her)
@ladyofflies.bsky.social
🦟 PhD student studying West Nile Virus
🩸 Infectious Disease + Wildlife + Climate Change
💀 Lover of the Macabre
https://linktr.ee/ladyofflies
🩸 Infectious Disease + Wildlife + Climate Change
💀 Lover of the Macabre
https://linktr.ee/ladyofflies
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“Instead, build your reputation on substance. Do good work that matters to you and can be explained to others. The format and funding will change. The value of your genuine contribution won't…the quality of your thinking and your approach will always matter.”
Not exactly advice I give, but I believe this period is shaping the next gen of scientific leaders with unique skillsets. I wrote a bit about it here: uncultured.carinilab.com/p/an-open-le...
An Open Letter to Graduating PhDs in a Post-Federal Science World
July 15, 2025
uncultured.carinilab.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:09 AM
“Instead, build your reputation on substance. Do good work that matters to you and can be explained to others. The format and funding will change. The value of your genuine contribution won't…the quality of your thinking and your approach will always matter.”
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📊 Explore updated data on HIV/AIDS—
When HIV was first identified four decades ago, nearly 100% of those infected died, typically within a few years.
Thankfully, global public health efforts and medical advances such as antiretroviral therapy (ART) have improved this situation dramatically.
When HIV was first identified four decades ago, nearly 100% of those infected died, typically within a few years.
Thankfully, global public health efforts and medical advances such as antiretroviral therapy (ART) have improved this situation dramatically.
January 28, 2026 at 2:46 PM
📊 Explore updated data on HIV/AIDS—
When HIV was first identified four decades ago, nearly 100% of those infected died, typically within a few years.
Thankfully, global public health efforts and medical advances such as antiretroviral therapy (ART) have improved this situation dramatically.
When HIV was first identified four decades ago, nearly 100% of those infected died, typically within a few years.
Thankfully, global public health efforts and medical advances such as antiretroviral therapy (ART) have improved this situation dramatically.
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“Get it all on record now — get the films — get the witnesses — because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
January 24, 2026 at 9:24 PM
“Get it all on record now — get the films — get the witnesses — because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
Dwight D. Eisenhower, after visiting liberated concentration camps in April 1945
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The fringe theory that antidepressants can cause people to turn violent has been around for decades.
But extensive research by mental health and violence prevention experts has found no credible evidence that antidepressants cause or contribute to mass shootings.
But extensive research by mental health and violence prevention experts has found no credible evidence that antidepressants cause or contribute to mass shootings.
No, antidepressants do not cause mass shootings
RFK Jr. falsely claims that pills—not guns—are the source of the shootings epidemic.
www.motherjones.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The fringe theory that antidepressants can cause people to turn violent has been around for decades.
But extensive research by mental health and violence prevention experts has found no credible evidence that antidepressants cause or contribute to mass shootings.
But extensive research by mental health and violence prevention experts has found no credible evidence that antidepressants cause or contribute to mass shootings.
dropped a 30lb kettlebell on my phone this morning… first few gens of iphone would have crumbled into dust and particles
January 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM
dropped a 30lb kettlebell on my phone this morning… first few gens of iphone would have crumbled into dust and particles
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Contrary to what some HHS and CDC political appointee think 🙄 losing measles elimination status is actually a problem
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/utah...
After a quick look at 2024 and 2025 numbers, here's the REAL impact of Year One of MAHA
(Spoiler: they'd get a D on their report card)
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/utah...
After a quick look at 2024 and 2025 numbers, here's the REAL impact of Year One of MAHA
(Spoiler: they'd get a D on their report card)
January 21, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Contrary to what some HHS and CDC political appointee think 🙄 losing measles elimination status is actually a problem
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/utah...
After a quick look at 2024 and 2025 numbers, here's the REAL impact of Year One of MAHA
(Spoiler: they'd get a D on their report card)
www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/utah...
After a quick look at 2024 and 2025 numbers, here's the REAL impact of Year One of MAHA
(Spoiler: they'd get a D on their report card)
releasing a Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) during this morning’s sampling session #birdnerd #wildlifeconservation #womeninstem #wnv
January 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
releasing a Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) during this morning’s sampling session #birdnerd #wildlifeconservation #womeninstem #wnv
December 31, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Happy Belated Birthday to Anthony Fauci!
Without truth, Democracy falls apart.
For Christmas I want
1. #NIH & CDC to use evidence based science
2. RFK Jr Impeached
3. MAHA dismantled
4.To not politicize science
🧪 We can't give up & get discouraged. Do not accept the normalization of untruths.
Without truth, Democracy falls apart.
For Christmas I want
1. #NIH & CDC to use evidence based science
2. RFK Jr Impeached
3. MAHA dismantled
4.To not politicize science
🧪 We can't give up & get discouraged. Do not accept the normalization of untruths.
December 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Happy Belated Birthday to Anthony Fauci!
Without truth, Democracy falls apart.
For Christmas I want
1. #NIH & CDC to use evidence based science
2. RFK Jr Impeached
3. MAHA dismantled
4.To not politicize science
🧪 We can't give up & get discouraged. Do not accept the normalization of untruths.
Without truth, Democracy falls apart.
For Christmas I want
1. #NIH & CDC to use evidence based science
2. RFK Jr Impeached
3. MAHA dismantled
4.To not politicize science
🧪 We can't give up & get discouraged. Do not accept the normalization of untruths.
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International scientific conferences are organized years in advance. Some scientific societies need the money from US-based conferences to remain operational. Then there's US scientists losing jobs & funding so not attending
Increases the risk of the end of some scientific societies
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Increases the risk of the end of some scientific societies
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Well, I guess I'm not travelling to the U.S. for research and conferences for quite some time.
Trump and his fascist government can piss off!
Trump and his fascist government can piss off!
December 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM
International scientific conferences are organized years in advance. Some scientific societies need the money from US-based conferences to remain operational. Then there's US scientists losing jobs & funding so not attending
Increases the risk of the end of some scientific societies
🧪
Increases the risk of the end of some scientific societies
🧪
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Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says reut.rs/43LwLI9
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says
A Washington State resident receiving treatment for H5N5 avian influenza died on Friday, the state's health department said, in the first confirmed human case of this variant globally.
reut.rs
November 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says reut.rs/43LwLI9
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First H5N5 bird flu death, globally – but don't look to the CDC, HHS, or RFKjr for any remotely accurate advice.
Grays Harbor County resident dies from complications of avian influenza
For immediate release: Nov. 21, 2025 (25-140) Contact: DOH Communications The person was infected with the H5N5 virus; the risk to the public remains low OLYMPIA – A Grays Harbor County resident who w...
doh.wa.gov
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
First H5N5 bird flu death, globally – but don't look to the CDC, HHS, or RFKjr for any remotely accurate advice.
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A non-exhaustive timeline of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s war on vaccines
A non-exhaustive timeline of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s war on vaccines
He's transformed conspiracy theories into action and reshaped American policy in just a few months.
www.motherjones.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A non-exhaustive timeline of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s war on vaccines
my sweet senior kitty has been diagnosed with both arthritis and hyperthyroidism 🥲
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
my sweet senior kitty has been diagnosed with both arthritis and hyperthyroidism 🥲
my sweet senior kitty has been diagnosed with both arthritis and hyperthyroidism 🥲
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
my sweet senior kitty has been diagnosed with both arthritis and hyperthyroidism 🥲
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Good morning! We’re still not over 🧠 🪱’s latest stunt in his crusade to spread vaccine/autism disinformation. The data are clear and unequivocal, VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM and yesterday’s vile dribble of a webpage update needs to be removed 😒
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Good morning! We’re still not over 🧠 🪱’s latest stunt in his crusade to spread vaccine/autism disinformation. The data are clear and unequivocal, VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE AUTISM and yesterday’s vile dribble of a webpage update needs to be removed 😒
me when the Emperor/Blood Incantation tour isn’t coming to AZ
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
me when the Emperor/Blood Incantation tour isn’t coming to AZ
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I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I really hate it when scientists keep saying that “we need to rebuild trust in science,” because it implies that scientists are to blame for the mistrust rather than the millions of dollars of dark money that have funded political attacks on science in order to advance a far right agenda.
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Vaccines don’t cause autism.
No matter what the 🧠🪱 says.
No matter what the 🧠🪱 says.
Penn and Teller on Vaccinations
YouTube video by UltraMiraculous
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Vaccines don’t cause autism.
No matter what the 🧠🪱 says.
No matter what the 🧠🪱 says.
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An Owl at Night
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
An Owl at Night
after 7 years in science, my first first-author paper is preparing for publication!!!!
November 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
after 7 years in science, my first first-author paper is preparing for publication!!!!
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wild to me that whenever Epstein is in the news, bsky science folk are up in arms about a couple of famous academics who barely knew the guy rather than Martin Nowak, who took millions of Epstein dollars to run his lab, hosted Epstein there often, and somehow is still teaching at Harvard
September 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
wild to me that whenever Epstein is in the news, bsky science folk are up in arms about a couple of famous academics who barely knew the guy rather than Martin Nowak, who took millions of Epstein dollars to run his lab, hosted Epstein there often, and somehow is still teaching at Harvard