Mihaela Bozukova

"How are we supposed to understand our biology and life if we don't know all that is encoded in our DNA?" I spoke to @tfmPhD and @simonelsasser about the exciting new field of #microproteins and #smORF for my latest @Lab_Journal article (in 🇩🇪) 👇 laborjournal.de/rubric/methode…

Thrilled to be bridging the gap between research and real-world impact through my work as a science communicator at @SciComms and @Leguminose_EU 👇

Our #scicommer @MBozukova was out in the fields to: 🌱Sample rhizosphere with @Leguminose_EU & interview them on all things intercropping. 🗨️Present our #scicomm activities at a poster session. A great idea from the organisers from @AarhusUni_int to initiate lively interaction!

@DennisEckmeier Mega! Herzlichen Glückwunsch! 🎉

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Lange dachte man, dass kurze Offene Leserahmen (sORF) nur in nicht-codierende #RNA transkribiert werden. Jetzt ist klar, dass viele sORFs Mikroproteine codieren – mit durchaus wichtigen Funktionen … — @MBozukova über eine lange übersehene Protein-Klasse: laborjournal.de/rubric/methode…

@tfmPhD @Lab_Journal @simonelsasser Thank you for taking the time and sharing your insights! I often think of your spaghetti analogy whenever I come across a predicted protein structure 😁

@rikeishm @FZMarques Congrats on this huge milestone, @rikeishm! 🎉

It felt very anti-climatic! 😂😂😂 So grateful for your never-ending support @FZMarques! It takes a village to do a PhD and I am thankful to everyone who has been a part of the village including colleagues, supervisors, and mentors! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@DanielHoelle Congratulations on this milestone and all the nest for the defense! 🍀

After three years I submitted my PhD thesis today🥳! I stuck to my employment contract and worked only the paid part-time (65%) hours 📜. Would not have been possible without excellent supervision, a well-defined project, fantastic colleagues and support along the way. Thanks🙏!

Astronomy enthusiasts, listen up! This week, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Mars, and the Moon are lining up in a stunning celestial arc. Don't miss the chance to witness this cosmic marvel - you can spot most of these celestial bodies with the naked eye. 🌌✨

@SciCommClub Fantastic news, congratulations!! 🎊

Two things. 1. I’m sorry to do this again, but we’re cancelling today’s chat but for good reason. 2. I’ve made my first #SciCommChat-related hire to give you more of what you love (and will love). So this community can not only grow BUT THRIVE.

Legumes or pulses – what is the difference? Let’s clear up the confusion! A legume is any plant from the Leguminosae family including its leaves, stems, and pods. A pulse is the edible, dried seed from certain legume plants - for example dried beans or lentils. #WorldPulsesDay

@D_Siegieda Congratulations! 🥳

I did it! Today I successfully defended my PhD dissertation! The doctoral commission decided that it deserves a distinction, of which I am extremely proud. I would like to thank my promoters (M. Frąc, J.Panek) without whom I would not be here today 🥲

Squirrels store nuts under leaf litter or in holes in the ground. In rainforests, the humidity poses an additional challenge. Small flying squirrels tackle this by carving grooves into nuts to securely fix them between twigs, new #ReviewedPreprint finds. sciety.org/articles/activ…

@Aimencreates @SciCommClub @SpichakSimon Yes, and remember that social media is just a highlight reel. #SciCommChat

@SciCommClub @SpichakSimon It's tough especially when you log into your Twitter and LinkedIn feeds and see everyone achieving and doing the best. But I think, believing in yourself can surely help. Trust your skills, read others work for only inspiration! Try spending some time off SM. #SciCommChat

1. How do you deal with imposter syndrome when you're doing #SciComm? @SpichakSimon #SciCommChat

@SciCommClub @SpichakSimon This is a good strategy! Having a list of past wins, or even just a folder with nice emails from past collaborators can be immensely helpful #SciCommChat

@SpichakSimon Every time I see imposter coming I look through the positive things people have said about my work. But for the most part, I try to prevent it -- mainly by learning something new every day! I have a list of things to read and learn about at any time and that helps! #SciCommChat

@Veronicaa_White @SciCommClub @SpichakSimon Hi Veronica, nice to virtually meet you. 13 hours of travel sound exhausting 😱 #SciCommChat

@SciCommClub @SpichakSimon Hello, I'm Veronica (she/her) and I'm a master's student who loves all things visual communication! Sorry I'm a bit late, just arrived back home after 13 hours of travelling 😴 #SciCommChat

Hello and welcome to #SciCommChat. Please introduce yourselves and say hi to our host @SpichakSimon! Just a quick reminder to use the #SciCommChat hashtag throughout your time with us - it helps other chatters find and locate your tweets much more easily! #SciComm

@SpichakSimon @SciCommClub This 💯 Reminding myself that it is a common feeling and also anticipating it in certain situations, so that I can mentally better prepare for it #SciCommChat

@SciCommClub Yet we continue to trudge on in the uncertain landscape pursuing what we're passionate about. Even though I have bylines in fancy places, I'm not immune from impostor syndrome. What helps me is knowing that everyone has it to some extent.

@SpichakSimon @SciCommClub @Resolvve_inc Such an important topic to raise awareness for! 👏Looking forward to the #SciCommChat

@SciCommClub Howdy, I'm a cohost this week. I am a science writer and journalist and the founder of a mental health company called @Resolvve_inc that makes mental health more accessible for students. Also I like raccoons, coffee and cats. #SciCommChat

@SciCommClub @SpichakSimon I'm good, thanks! Happy to be done with the PhD and now I get to be a full-time scicommer - yay! How are you doing? #SciCommChat

@MBozukova @SpichakSimon Hey Mihaela, it's been so long! So pleased to see you at our #SciCommChat session today. how have you been?