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Matthew Nelsen
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Senior Research Scientist at Field Museum || Lecturer @saic-edu.bsky.social || Evolutionary biologist interested in macroevolution, symbiosis, fungi and geobiology. Posts my own. https://mpnelsen.com/
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Aw man...been wanting to see that one IRL for awhile. Awesome!!!
April 16, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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April 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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April 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Gah, I'm sorry, Alex. That's really hard. I know you're going to pull through, but yeah...that's rough.

And I saw the honorable mention today and have been meaning to congratulate you! Just didn't expect it would be this way...
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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I'm sorry, and I get it. I know there are great things in your future. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Thinking of you!
April 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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April 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Could I please be added? Thanks!
April 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Thank you!
April 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Would love to be added to list if possible, thanks!
April 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Same here!!
April 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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And see this great article by @kategscience on @CNN to learn more about this fascinating system!!

cnn.com/2024/04/15/wor…
A strange fungus could transform emerging cicadas into ‘saltshakers of death,’ scientists say | CNN
This spring, a bizarre fungus called Massospora cicadina will turn some cicadas into sex-crazed zombies.
www.cnn.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM