Amoeba Sisters

@AmoebaSisters

Two sisters demystifying with humor & relevance. We make videos, GIFs, comics, an unlectured series. Love to empower Ts & Ss as creators

Texas, USA
Joined August 2013

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    5 Aug 2018

    It's here!! We've made a bundle of our now complete Series topics (1st series)! 🎉 Each individual topic promotes student questioning, discussion, & opportunities for student creation. More info and reviews here:

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    19 Feb 2018

    GIFs can make a great visual to start a discussion in class! This gel electrophoresis GIF is from our video. ▶️ Find this GIF and more on our website:

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  3. Retweeted
    Jan 3

    Who wants to see a baby ? 😀 This newly hatched is only one day old. 🌿🔬

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    Two researchers are part of an international team developing new approaches to detect life that might look nothing like life on Earth.

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    22 hours ago

    Does your advanced course discuss photorespiration with enzyme rubisco? This is a fascinating read for Ss! Scientists Have 'Hacked Photosynthesis' In Search Of More Productive Crops

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  6. Jan 4

    It's five o'clock somewhere...unless you're a cell.

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  7. Retweeted
    27 Dec 2018

    Did someone say engagement...hook...entry point? A whole new context in which to teach the function of photosynthesis.

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    Jan 2

    Sometimes, when you think all hope is lost, it's not. Here are 5 birds that came back from the brink of extinction.

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  9. Jan 3
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  10. Jan 3

    Bacteria has won our poll! 🎉 Our January video will be an updated version of our old video along with info about plasmids, endospores, and conjugation!

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    Jan 2
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    Jan 3

    A green huntsman spider trying to blend in with longitudinal veins on the underside of a leaf. Photographed in New Zealand.

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  13. Jan 2

    Pop Quiz Time: A) They are easy to draw. B) Amoebas love to accessorize. C) We live in the lone star state. D) We're trying to come up with a theory after Petunia was totally random.

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  14. Jan 2

    Only about 10 hours left for our patrons to vote for our January video topic!

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    Jan 2

    If you are back at work, we're hope you're recovering from the shock - and that at some point you can crack a smile or have someone smile at you. This brilliant agar smiley is by . You can find more of her work here:

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    Dec 31

    Fireworks with MRI of a broccoli. Happy new year.

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  17. Dec 31

    Whether you're watching fireworks or bioluminescent bacteria, we hope you have a fantastic new year!

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  18. 31 Dec 2018

    Happy birthday to Petunia! Hurry and grab some cake before Petunia gets to it. 🎂

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    29 Dec 2018

    There's one in every family...

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    29 Dec 2018

    This snake is thinking, "Silly hoomans need legs to stand. HAHA! Check this out!" I found this curious Green Tree (Dendrelaphis punctulata) in Townsville, near

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    29 Dec 2018

    Twitter friends: what are your suggestions for reducing plastic use? I am attempting to make changes but struggle to find alternatives to the massive amount of plastic we use. I'm also frustrated by how, particularly in grocery stores, I have no option besides plastic packaging.

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