G4 Group Leader at the Hellenic Pasteur Institute, Evolutionary Genomics Group. We study the evolution of novel genes and antimicrobial peptides. https://vakirlislab.com/https://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3mk67d5k3ik2aAre there biases in how novel functions emerge in evolution at the promoter, enhancer and protein-coding DNA level? In this perspective piece we argue that yes! Led by @timothyfuqua.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Apr 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk67d5k3ik2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3micfv3ju6k2gThis is what the US has descended to, openly bombing universities. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/world/middleeast/iran-universities-strikes.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XFA.zTA_.Wm07TIoAGQmk&smid=nytcore-android-share30 Mar 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3micfv3ju6k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3mh5ynamgqc2cThis. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh5ynamgqc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3meqnxdm3ec2vThis is crazy https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adw945613 Feb 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqnxdm3ec2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3mbtaatp4ok2hCan't recommend enough "Tree of Life" by @maxjtelford.bsky.social . I'd make it a must-read for everyone interested in evolution. Beautifully narrated and produced audiobook as well.07 Jan 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtaatp4ok2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3m4ffp5y6t226When I see someone trying to sell this shit I feel the urge to remind people of the "metaverse". Remember how it was the future of the internet 5 years ago? Meta alone has already lost $70B on this nonsense. Imagine how much good they could have done with that money. https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/meta-s-reality-labs-burns-4-4b-as-vr-bet-hits-70b-loss?hl=el [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Oct 2025 07:08 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ffp5y6t226https://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3m3m65dvn322xAbsolutely embarassing. https://www.techbuzz.ai/articles/openai-s-gpt-5-math-claims-spark-industry-backlash?utm_source=perplexity20 Oct 2025 06:16 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3m65dvn322xhttps://bsky.app/profile/vakirlis.bsky.social/post/3m27rysk4jc2aA role model for everyone, scientist or not, a true hero. The world needs more Jane Goodalls, less Elon Musks. Rest In Peace. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Oct 2025 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:oqpcwt7wyiblvddn2ukotnvs/app.bsky.feed.post/3m27rysk4jc2a