A. Sánchez Alvarado

An ongoing collection of places, ideas and people I run into during the practice of science

[A. Sánchez Alvarado @Planaria1]

Science is humanity's grand endeavor to understand the universe & our place in it

Every scientific breakthrough a testament to our curiosity & perseverance

Science remains our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of ideas, helping us distinguish truth from illusion, voices from echoes

[Stowers Institute @ScienceStowers]

Could the secret to understanding #immortality be a sea cucumber? 🌊🥒

In a new feature via @sciam, President and CSO @Planaria1, provides expert insight on a new marine #regeneration study and what it takes to truly define "biological immortality."

Read more: https://t.co/ca4leyNWuk

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📸Image credit: @GelatinousSting

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

Today we wish Bob Dylan a happy 85th birthday.

Listen to this excerpt from Dylan's Nobel Prize lecture where he reflects on the literary influences that shaped his songwriting. Classic works like 'Moby-Dick', 'All Quiet on the Western Front', and 'The Odyssey' informed his understanding of storytelling and human nature.

Hear the full lecture: https://t.co/cFBj6dwoff

[LatinAmerica DevBiol @LASDB_DevBiol]

Regeneration and Development in Axolotls: from Xochimilco to the Lab
SALAMANDER MEETING
UNAM, Mexico City, October 6-8, 2026.
https://t.co/G8d4YTatzo

[A. Sánchez Alvarado @Planaria1]

Iguanas appear to embody deep time itself and carry themselves as if they still remember they were once dragons.

[Stowers Institute @ScienceStowers]

An incredible evening of music in the Library 🎶

Last night, members and guests of the Stowers community gathered for Experiments in Sound featuring vocalist Ron Gutierrez, whose soulful performance brought together influences from jazz, R&B, country, and pop for a memorable night at the Institute.

[Stowers Institute @ScienceStowers]

Every organism has something to teach us. 🧬

Studying diverse forms of life, from plants and insects to #zebrafish and beyond, helps scientists uncover the biological principles that connect all living things.

On #BiodiversityDay, we celebrate the organisms that inspire #discovery and expand our understanding of life. 🐟

Learn more about our #UnordinaryOrganisms: https://t.co/JZFfEcJAWj

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Huge congratulations to former @StowersGrad Summer Scholar Isaac Witte on graduating with his #PhD from @Harvard this month! 🎓🧬

Before he was leading breakthroughs in genome editing published in @ScienceMagazine Isaac started his journey right here in #KansasCity. In 2017, he spent his summer in the lab of President & CSO @Planaria1.

His time at the bench exploring #planarian regeneration gave him the foundation to tackle some of #science’s biggest questions. We are incredibly proud to be a part of his story! 🪱

🔗 Read his graduation feature in the @HarvardGazette: https://t.co/REKUYdQMNX

[Richard Behringer @rrbehringer]

Developmental biology conference in Colombia! Pre-meeting courses available. https://t.co/n2doyl8Nvb

[Stowers Institute @ScienceStowers]

What if we could detect and remove the broken machinery inside our cells?

In every cell, millions of #ribosomes work to build the proteins that keep us alive. But when those ribosomes break down, the consequences can ripple across human #health.

In our latest #WhatIf story, Investigator Kamena Kostova asks: what if we could find defective ribosomes and clear them before they contribute to diseases like #cancer and #neurodegeneration?

And what if discoveries like these didn’t take decades—but could begin to make an impact much sooner?

Watch the full story ↓

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/mOCqYcmgAD

[Richard Behringer @rrbehringer]

New model organism t-shirts available through @SocDevBio merch store. https://t.co/inNhsRJaag @Planaria1

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Since the first cell emerged, life on Earth has evolved in astounding ways. 🌎

This #EarthDay, we’re celebrating the incredible diversity of life that helps scientists understand how biology works.

Learn more: https://t.co/3q3Bm8PSyK

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A lab with an #ocean view. 🌊

Through a partnership with the @MBLScience, scientists from the Stowers Institute have access to one of the world’s most historic hubs for biological discovery.

Surrounded by #marinelife and a global community of researchers, the collaboration helps spark new ideas, and new questions about how life works. #EarthMonth

🔗 https://t.co/F1J3YSE2pq

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#BIGIDEAS: The Minds of Insects underway! We are ready for an evening of conversation and discovery with Lars Chittka, Ph.D, and David Stern, Ph.D. 🐝

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Thank you to @JacobsWagnerLab (@Stanford) for joining us for a great #StowersSeminarSeries talk "Shining light on old mysteries: From bacterial cell replication to host defenses". 🦠

Hosted by the @SivaSankariIMS and @MashruwalaAmeya Labs.

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Sometimes the path to #discovery isn’t a straight line, it’s a 2,200-mile bike ride. 🚲

Jim and Virginia Stowers Fellow Friederike Benning, Ph.D. cycled from Seattle to #KansasCity to begin the next chapter of her scientific journey, driven by #curiosity about the hidden architecture of cells and the membranes that organize life inside them.

Read her story of discovery, adventure, and the excitement of exploring the unknown.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/QlJoLWDz7j

[Stowers Institute @ScienceStowers]

The countdown to #SRCKC26 has begun! ⏲️

Join scientists from around the world 4/22–24 in #KansasCity for an immersive meeting on developmental #biology, regulatory genomics, and cutting-edge #AI in gene regulation.

Secure your spot 🔗 https://t.co/7CclsePF5d

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Thank you to Dianne Newman (@Caltech) for joining us today for a great #StowersSeminarSeries talk "Unveiling low-power survival strategies on life's metabolic edge".

Hosted by the @SivaSankariIMS and @MashruwalaAmeya Labs.

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#AI is reshaping how we study gene regulation. Hear from leaders, including Keynote Speaker Bing Ren, who are at the forefront of AI-powered #biology.

Join us for #SRCKC26 4/22–24 in Kansas City.

🔗 Register today: https://t.co/Cjtf7FTVvg