This is the professional account for the Evolutionary Cell Biology lab of Prof. Joel Dacks. https://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3mizfxiv6o22iI have such fond memories of Max from my time as an MSc student at UBC. Hours of thought-provoking discussion were passed in his office, particularly when I was actually supposed to be writing my thesis ;) Thank you Max for your gifts to protistology. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jeu.7007908 Apr 2026 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizfxiv6o22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3mhgol6vhqk23Congratulations Fabien! Well deserved :) [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Mar 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgol6vhqk23https://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3mhbgm3qn6k2bI have to say, I expected more engagement with myPi day post. It was an all 'round disappointment.17 Mar 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbgm3qn6k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3mh2wmmfkcc2aHappy Holidays to those who celebrate!15 Mar 2026 02:49 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh2wmmfkcc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3mg2dlhftss2eAn unexpected encounter with a former Editor in Chief of JEM while hiking with my son. I insisted on taking the extra detour and told him stories of one of my great mentors and role models.02 Mar 2026 03:43 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg2dlhftss2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3mcuzla75fk2lMy first bluesky post of 2026. I was away in the UK, for meetings with colleagues but also got to sneak in a few visits with more friends, old and new alike. In what has been a turbulent and disquieting year across the world already, personal connections and support are more important than ever.20 Jan 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcuzla75fk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3maoakjrsoc2nWhat a great way to end the year! This work, with a superb team, gave us the chance to put out some ideas about the evolution of meiosis (and other organellar systems) during eukaryogenesis. Congratulations especially to our undergrad Lisa Matsuo on her first ever paper:) @cloeucl.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Dec 2025 17:11 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3maoakjrsoc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3mabwh2pkyc2tWow! Super exciting science:) [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Dec 2025 19:38 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabwh2pkyc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3ma2jyh2nj226The first candle of Channukah; the lights on a Christmas tree; the solstice as the time when the days get brighter; they are about finding a light in the darkest of times. Intentionally looking for, and appreciating something positive, when things seem dire can be a powerful act. Now and always.15 Dec 2025 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma2jyh2nj226https://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3m66uv5773k2vHaven't posted here in a bit. But the public school teachers' strike is over, my program grant is submitted, and our household is now COVID-free. Heard a great seminar today, had a catch up with a long-time collaborator, and taught a grad class to a very talented set of students. Happy Friday!22 Nov 2025 03:41 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m66uv5773k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dackslabecb.bsky.social/post/3m53cuafzbc2yHoly smokes!!!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Nov 2025 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:x7mgwjb3vdh4wypdanlquobl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m53cuafzbc2y