Ben Weger
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Very happy to see this work published!
The result of 10 years of research across Switzerland, Australia and Denmark!
#Circadian #chronobiology
@melweger.bsky.social @benweger.bsky.social @danielmauvoisin.bsky.social @robparton.bsky.social @benschulz.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
The result of 10 years of research across Switzerland, Australia and Denmark!
#Circadian #chronobiology
@melweger.bsky.social @benweger.bsky.social @danielmauvoisin.bsky.social @robparton.bsky.social @benschulz.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
Feeding-regulated glycogen metabolism drives rhythmic liver protein secretion - Nature Metabolism
Hepatic glycogenolysis is essential for protein glycosylation and rhythmic secretion by the liver. Disruptions to hepatic glycogenolysis, caused by congenital diseases or physiological factors such as...
www.nature.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Very happy to see this work published!
The result of 10 years of research across Switzerland, Australia and Denmark!
#Circadian #chronobiology
@melweger.bsky.social @benweger.bsky.social @danielmauvoisin.bsky.social @robparton.bsky.social @benschulz.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
The result of 10 years of research across Switzerland, Australia and Denmark!
#Circadian #chronobiology
@melweger.bsky.social @benweger.bsky.social @danielmauvoisin.bsky.social @robparton.bsky.social @benschulz.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s42...
Our study is out today 🎉 in @natmetabolism.nature.com. The liver doesn’t secrete proteins nonstop; it follows a daily rhythm. Meal timing controls liver protein release via glycogen metabolism, and disrupted eating blunts these rhythms. A 🧵 ...
Feeding-regulated glycogen metabolism drives rhythmic liver protein secretion - Nature Metabolism
Hepatic glycogenolysis is essential for protein glycosylation and rhythmic secretion by the liver. Disruptions to hepatic glycogenolysis, caused by congenital diseases or physiological factors such as...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Our study is out today 🎉 in @natmetabolism.nature.com. The liver doesn’t secrete proteins nonstop; it follows a daily rhythm. Meal timing controls liver protein release via glycogen metabolism, and disrupted eating blunts these rhythms. A 🧵 ...
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📒 NEW STUDY finds “Adults with episodic migraine experienced more migraine days and reduced deep sleep after spring Standard Time–to–Daylight Saving Time transition.”
January 25, 2026 at 12:24 AM
📒 NEW STUDY finds “Adults with episodic migraine experienced more migraine days and reduced deep sleep after spring Standard Time–to–Daylight Saving Time transition.”
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A new excellent and fascinating work by Samer's team!
This rewrites the mechanism of photoentrainment in mouse
rdcu.be/eX8me
This rewrites the mechanism of photoentrainment in mouse
rdcu.be/eX8me
ipRGC properties prevent light from shifting the SCN clock during daytime
Nature - The inability of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells to shift the circadian clock in the suprachiasmatic nucleus during daytime is caused by light-dependent depolarization...
rdcu.be
January 8, 2026 at 10:20 AM
A new excellent and fascinating work by Samer's team!
This rewrites the mechanism of photoentrainment in mouse
rdcu.be/eX8me
This rewrites the mechanism of photoentrainment in mouse
rdcu.be/eX8me
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@ginaravenscroft.bsky.social & #NARF are collecting impact statements from Australian researchers
‘ Please consider sharing your story about the impact of Australia's chronic underfunding of science and biomedical research.’
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‘ Please consider sharing your story about the impact of Australia's chronic underfunding of science and biomedical research.’
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December 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
@ginaravenscroft.bsky.social & #NARF are collecting impact statements from Australian researchers
‘ Please consider sharing your story about the impact of Australia's chronic underfunding of science and biomedical research.’
lnkd.in/g8A_PAZG
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‘ Please consider sharing your story about the impact of Australia's chronic underfunding of science and biomedical research.’
lnkd.in/g8A_PAZG
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Aussies, please consider signing this petition to show your support for Australian science. The sector is already on its knees. 🇦🇺 🧪 actionnetwork.org/petitions/cs...
November 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Aussies, please consider signing this petition to show your support for Australian science. The sector is already on its knees. 🇦🇺 🧪 actionnetwork.org/petitions/cs...
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The next Early–Mid Career #Hepatology Research Forum is taking place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:15 A.M. in the Level 3 Auditorium, QIMR Berghofer.
May 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The next Early–Mid Career #Hepatology Research Forum is taking place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:15 A.M. in the Level 3 Auditorium, QIMR Berghofer.
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🌟 An inspiring afternoon with Prof. Nathan Palpant, Prof. Denise Doolan, and Prof. Loïc YENGO discussing leadership in research!
💡 We explored how leadership shapes EMCR career development, fosters collaboration, and builds strong research teams.
#EMCR #leadership #UQ #postdoc #research
💡 We explored how leadership shapes EMCR career development, fosters collaboration, and builds strong research teams.
#EMCR #leadership #UQ #postdoc #research
May 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
🌟 An inspiring afternoon with Prof. Nathan Palpant, Prof. Denise Doolan, and Prof. Loïc YENGO discussing leadership in research!
💡 We explored how leadership shapes EMCR career development, fosters collaboration, and builds strong research teams.
#EMCR #leadership #UQ #postdoc #research
💡 We explored how leadership shapes EMCR career development, fosters collaboration, and builds strong research teams.
#EMCR #leadership #UQ #postdoc #research
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Delighted to share this new review article discussing the potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock.
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
Potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock in MASLD
npj Metabolic Health and Disease - Potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock in MASLD
rdcu.be
April 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Delighted to share this new review article discussing the potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock.
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
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THANK YOU! We’re thrilled to share that our recent International Women’s Day Bake Sale raised $340 in support of Dress for Success, helping unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence.
April 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM
THANK YOU! We’re thrilled to share that our recent International Women’s Day Bake Sale raised $340 in support of Dress for Success, helping unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence.
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Introducing 2025 EMCRA Committee Member - Johanna Richter!
@hannahritchie.bsky.social
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Social Events Coordinator ☕
🤓 What is your research about?
Group A Streptococcus Vaccine Development 💉
@hannahritchie.bsky.social
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Social Events Coordinator ☕
🤓 What is your research about?
Group A Streptococcus Vaccine Development 💉
April 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Introducing 2025 EMCRA Committee Member - Johanna Richter!
@hannahritchie.bsky.social
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Social Events Coordinator ☕
🤓 What is your research about?
Group A Streptococcus Vaccine Development 💉
@hannahritchie.bsky.social
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Social Events Coordinator ☕
🤓 What is your research about?
Group A Streptococcus Vaccine Development 💉
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Introducing 2025 EMCRA Committee Member - Sugarniya Subramaniam!
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
EMCRA Retreat Coordinator 🏖️
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
EMCRA Retreat Coordinator 🏖️
April 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Introducing 2025 EMCRA Committee Member - Sugarniya Subramaniam!
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
EMCRA Retreat Coordinator 🏖️
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
EMCRA Retreat Coordinator 🏖️
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Introducing 2025 EMCRA Committee Member - Steven Hancock!
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Treasurer💰
🤓 What is your research about?
I am a molecular microbiologist by training. Currently, I work on the understanding biochemistry of Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors and vaccine development💉 🦠
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Treasurer💰
🤓 What is your research about?
I am a molecular microbiologist by training. Currently, I work on the understanding biochemistry of Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors and vaccine development💉 🦠
April 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Introducing 2025 EMCRA Committee Member - Steven Hancock!
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Treasurer💰
🤓 What is your research about?
I am a molecular microbiologist by training. Currently, I work on the understanding biochemistry of Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors and vaccine development💉 🦠
😀 What is your role in EMCRA?
Treasurer💰
🤓 What is your research about?
I am a molecular microbiologist by training. Currently, I work on the understanding biochemistry of Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors and vaccine development💉 🦠
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Time change season is here! While most Australian states fall back from DST, QLD, WA & NT don't practice it. @benweger.bsky.social and I break down why this might be a win in our latest piece for The Conversation. ⏰☀️ @emcra-imb.bsky.social
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.
theconversation.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Time change season is here! While most Australian states fall back from DST, QLD, WA & NT don't practice it. @benweger.bsky.social and I break down why this might be a win in our latest piece for The Conversation. ⏰☀️ @emcra-imb.bsky.social
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
Fremantle Chamber chief Chrissie Maus says DST forces teams to adapt - starting earlier, shifting schedules, and tweaking operations just to stay in sync. - This real concern shows why ditching DST is the simple fix we need. Here’s why rebrand.ly/o4sa8np.
April 5, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Fremantle Chamber chief Chrissie Maus says DST forces teams to adapt - starting earlier, shifting schedules, and tweaking operations just to stay in sync. - This real concern shows why ditching DST is the simple fix we need. Here’s why rebrand.ly/o4sa8np.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.
theconversation.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com reporting on the proposed changes to the ARC grants system.
There’s concern that getting rid of standalone fellowships will have lots of unintended consequences, especially for Early-Career Researchers.
By @donnadlu.bsky.social
There’s concern that getting rid of standalone fellowships will have lots of unintended consequences, especially for Early-Career Researchers.
By @donnadlu.bsky.social
Changes to ARC grants will make it harder for Australia to combat Trump chaos, researchers warn
Plan to cut most standalone positions in favour of shorter fellowships will hurt international recruitment, critics say
www.theguardian.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com reporting on the proposed changes to the ARC grants system.
There’s concern that getting rid of standalone fellowships will have lots of unintended consequences, especially for Early-Career Researchers.
By @donnadlu.bsky.social
There’s concern that getting rid of standalone fellowships will have lots of unintended consequences, especially for Early-Career Researchers.
By @donnadlu.bsky.social
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Spot the misteak. From Crick & Watson (1954). No one seems to have noticed in the last 70 years…
April 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Spot the misteak. From Crick & Watson (1954). No one seems to have noticed in the last 70 years…
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March 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Navigating Academic Life - EMCRA Pizza & Chat Series!
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
March 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Navigating Academic Life - EMCRA Pizza & Chat Series!
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
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If your #NHMRC ideas grant was unsuccessful and you have a story to share about the impact of this on your #biomedicalresearch, career, team - get in touch. Federal DOH have asked #NARF to collect stories of impact of low funding. #SaveOzScience #DiscoveriesNeedDollars #EMCRs
November 26, 2024 at 1:46 AM
If your #NHMRC ideas grant was unsuccessful and you have a story to share about the impact of this on your #biomedicalresearch, career, team - get in touch. Federal DOH have asked #NARF to collect stories of impact of low funding. #SaveOzScience #DiscoveriesNeedDollars #EMCRs
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"he's not the same since he published in Nature"
November 26, 2024 at 6:39 AM
"he's not the same since he published in Nature"
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The expansion of GLP-1 drugs into new medical uses — an overview of the key scientific advances in 2024
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 24, 2024 at 4:29 AM
The expansion of GLP-1 drugs into new medical uses — an overview of the key scientific advances in 2024
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...