New preprint: @ehelegam did a forward genetic screen for over-proliferating Wolbachia. One mutant, wMelPop2, has an amplification of the Octomom region. Another mutant, wMelOctoless, a deletion of this same region. with @AnaSimaoC@lopezmadrigals. https://t.co/iu98KWOcCd
Alekos was kind, generous, and had great original insights. He has helped me and my group several times. Above all he was uncompromising on what is really important in science and training. A rare combination that will be missed.
Scientists from @IGCiencia in the beautiful & highly visited gardens of @FCGulbenkian - 14 scientists, their discovery-driven science and something about them that shows they are humans - like everyone else. #ScienceFromAll4All#DiscoveryDrivenScience