Without a shadow of a doubt, I've had the opportunity to grow so much at Berkeley -- and I have grown. Dear Universe, thank you

Art that is human-made feels like a beautiful act of resistance against AI. Lux by Rosalia is a great example I anticipate we will see more and more of this — and human-made, much like hand-made goods, will come at a premium

Wikipedia reminds me that millions of strangers collectively built one of the greatest knowledge resources in history -- and it is free. Faith in humanity stays strong

I hope everyone is having a restful and happy holiday 😊

Things are coming up roses

Fluorescent microscopy is beautiful🔬✨ People who are pushing the envelope will not only uncover new biology, but captivate (and entice!) new generations of brilliant minds to love biology the same way we do

I'm taking recommendations for the type of content you'd like to see on my Substack. I feature weekly newsletters about what is happening in BioAI (eg, research advances) and what is happening in Biotech (eg, acquisitions, mergers) Please feel free to DM me if there's something you'd like to see!

A highlight of my career was when one of my thesis chapters was highlighted on the #SciShow by @hankgreen.bsky.social. I was in my 2nd or 3rd year of my PhD

I'm way too into keyboards 😆

Did the first animal look like a sponge or a comb jelly? The debate continues. Check out the article from MCB's Nicole King and postdoc Jacob Steenwyk @jlsteenwyk.bsky.social: news.berkeley.edu/2025/11/19/d...

There's been an uptick in visitors to my website jlsteenwyk.com. If there is a type of content that you would find helpful (e.g., more bioinformatics tutorials, etc), please let me know! My website has many purposes including serving as a resource for the community!

Prompt: "Can you rotate the clade encompassing A, B, C and D" 1st image is the original, the 2nd image is after 'rotation' They are the same. The LLM was unable to rotate the clade. Frontier Labs, we can get this right - I feel very strongly about our ability to do so! bsky.app/profile/jlst...

Wow - what a location! This looks awesome! bsky.app/profile/erik...

Companies building frontier LLMs, please let me help you teach your models how to interpret evolution These are *so* wrong, but I know we can get it right. prompt: "create an image of a phylogenetic tree with the following topology (((A,B),(C,D)),E);"

Hey folks, we (the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University) are looking for an Assistant Teaching Professor in microbiology and immunology. Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested, or check it out if you are interested yourself! apply.interfolio.com/176994

"Project Prometheus aims to build AI systems for engineering and manufacturing across several industries, including computers, automobiles, and spacecraft" www.eweek.com/news/jeff-be...

Over a century ago, Hannah Höch gifted us with the Dada piece titled "Cut with the Kitchen Knife Dada Through the Last Weimar Beer-Belly Cultural Epoch of Germany" (1919-20). imo, this collage shreds meaning, mocks certainty, and still feels more honest than most timelines today. Awesome piece

today has been a wonderful day of rot

Perhaps I should clarify that I speak for myself and can't speak on behalf of my social media-free advisor. So please consider this my personal stance :) bsky.app/profile/jlst...

Cherry chip #mushrooms 🍒🍄 This reddish-orange #mushroom gets its name from a #cherry-like coloration🔴 and for being found in #wood chips🌳 Awesome find in the backyard!

Folks have been super kind regarding this manuscript It is such a contentious topic that I wondered if letting this project go beyond the four walls of the lab was a personal/emotional mistake But no - it wasn't People are chill. People are nice. This community rules 🤘 bsky.app/profile/jlst...

Today is the last day to register! Please consider doing so - it is going to be a fun one! Register here: evomics.org/apply-worksh... bsky.app/profile/jlst...

I decided to join in on the fun and write a popular science-y article about the recent manuscript. It is available on the @genomelybio.bsky.social Substack Subscribe for free :D genomely.substack.com/p/what-was-t... bsky.app/profile/jlst...

I really appreciated this popular science article covering our recent manuscript — big shout-out to @jakecurrie.bsky.social, thank you so much for taking the time to share your writing! nautil.us/fierce-debat... bsky.app/profile/jlst...

The number of free subscriptions to @genomelybio.bsky.social substack has been steadily growing. Super thankful folks find my BioAI and biotech development weeklys helpful. Looking forward to writing more deep dives in the future. Appreciate you :) open.substack.com/pub/genomely...

Tomorrow registration closes for the #Phylogenomics and Evolutionary #Genomics workshop in the beautiful Czech Republic! The #faculty are world-class -- this isn't one to miss! Register today and learn both the fundamentals and advanced techniques in the field! evomics.org/apply-worksh...

Whoa - we've seen a big bump in the number of registrants! After some communication among the organizers, we've decided to continue accepting registrations. Registration closes tomorrow, so please register today! evomics.org/apply-worksh... bsky.app/profile/jlst...

I just finished my 2nd reading of this perspective. It is so great. The article captures a great deal about the sponge/ctenophore and is measured in its assessment of what the true tree is. I absolutely share this position bsky.app/profile/jlst...

tbh, I've really been in my feels about this lately My family situation means leaving the West Coast, even California, will be hard Snagging a job out here is tough. Rejections have largely been due to fit -- or so I'm told But, I'll keep trying while I still can :) bsky.app/profile/jlst...

This may be my last major contribution in academia, I will be content with/ what I've done, & I will always miss the people I've met along the way You all have been & continue to be a major source of inspiration, not only for how I conduct science, but for my personhood🫶 bsky.app/profile/jlst...

The debate goes on! bsky.app/profile/jlst...

And a great perspective by Peter and Anthony! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... bsky.app/profile/jlst...

NEW pub in @science.org 🥳 Is it sponges (panels A & B) or comb jellies (C & D) that root the animal tree of life? For over 15 years, #phylogenomic studies have been divided. We provide new evidence suggesting that... 🔗: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Just gonna put this here for now www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... bsky.app/profile/jlst...

Registration closes in two days! bsky.app/profile/jlst...

will be sharing some big(ish) news later today :D

It's okay, I'm good

Registration closes at the end of this week! bsky.app/profile/jlst...

It is incredibly heart-warming to see that people enjoyed the workshop. I look forward to making future iterations the best I can! bsky.app/profile/jlst...

Feedback from the last #Phylogenomics & EvoGenomics workshop 1) The whole experience was fantastic!! Thank you for organising such an amazing workshop! 2) I’ve learned more here than I did in 4 years of my undergraduate studies Register today! www.evomics.org/apply-workshop-on-phylogenomics-2026/

forgot to attached the image lol bsky.app/profile/jlst...

The connections & friends I met at the Workshop on #Phylogenomics and #EvolutionaryGenomics are of immense personal and professional value I keep in contact with a lot of folks from the workshop, and a lot of benefits came from beyond the classroom Apply by Nov 15 evomics.org/apply-worksh...

The full list of instructors can be seen here! bsky.app/profile/jlst...

At the workshop on #Phylogenomics & #EvolutionaryGenomics, @ankarn.bsky.social will present work on #microbial #ecology & #phylogenetics We are incredibly excited that a former workshop director will be returning to share her latest work! Register by Friday, Nov 15! evomics.org/apply-worksh...

Really excited to see that seats are filling up! There are still a handful left - get them while you can! evomics.org/apply-worksh... bsky.app/profile/jlst...

BioAI weekly from @genomelybio.bsky.social has undergone some changes Now, the newsletter highlights: - 3 #research articles - 3 #Reddit threads & - 3 trending topics aiming to capture only the most exciting buzz from the week See today's post as an example! genomely.substack.com/p/bioai-week...

Phylogenomics and Evolutionary Genomics Workshop in Czechia - 5 days until registration closes! evomics.org/apply-worksh...

The full list of instructors is available here bsky.app/profile/jlst...

At the workshop on #Phylogenomics and #EvolutionaryGenomics, Frederik Ronquist will present a lecture & lab on probabilistic programming in phylogenetics Ensure you can expand your skills at this workshop and register by Nov 15! evomics.org/apply-worksh...