Jack
@flapjackwalsh.bsky.social
(He/him) | PhD student at University of Liverpool | Studying intracellular signalling in Mast Cells. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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This is a must read
Seems all too common for a person to have some early success in life, see it as proof of their genius and downplay any luck or privilege that could have gotten them there, and then become incapable of self reflection and growth
See also Dawkins, JK Rowling, etc...
Seems all too common for a person to have some early success in life, see it as proof of their genius and downplay any luck or privilege that could have gotten them there, and then become incapable of self reflection and growth
See also Dawkins, JK Rowling, etc...
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
This is a must read
Seems all too common for a person to have some early success in life, see it as proof of their genius and downplay any luck or privilege that could have gotten them there, and then become incapable of self reflection and growth
See also Dawkins, JK Rowling, etc...
Seems all too common for a person to have some early success in life, see it as proof of their genius and downplay any luck or privilege that could have gotten them there, and then become incapable of self reflection and growth
See also Dawkins, JK Rowling, etc...
I will be starting ADHD medication soon! Possibly this week, depending on if the prescription comes through at the weekend. I started the referral process for ADHD in 2023 so it's been a long time coming waiting for this moment. Here's hoping it works 🤞
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I will be starting ADHD medication soon! Possibly this week, depending on if the prescription comes through at the weekend. I started the referral process for ADHD in 2023 so it's been a long time coming waiting for this moment. Here's hoping it works 🤞
Here's today's administrative assistance I am receiving
October 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Here's today's administrative assistance I am receiving
It's been a while since I did some snowboarding. Preparing myself for some cramped legs later 😂
October 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It's been a while since I did some snowboarding. Preparing myself for some cramped legs later 😂
Yesterday we went to see the Galeón Andalucía at the Albert Docks. Cass managed to resist the urge to pirate the vessel, so for now we are still living in our house on land. It's still in Liverpool for a few more days though... 🏴☠️
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September 30, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Yesterday we went to see the Galeón Andalucía at the Albert Docks. Cass managed to resist the urge to pirate the vessel, so for now we are still living in our house on land. It's still in Liverpool for a few more days though... 🏴☠️
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“We studied more than 70 different elections that took place in 12 western European countries over several decades, and found that when mainstream parties take more anti-immigration positions, it leads to more support for the radical right, not less.”
For the Guardian, @turnbulldugarte.com and I discuss our research that clearly shows one thing: Labour's anti-immigration strategy will only strengthen Reform and weaken its own electoral prospects. It won't win voters back but ultimately normalizes the far right
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Our research makes it clear: by capitulating to the right, Labour is driving voters to Reform UK | Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
Mimicking Farage on immigration is senseless. Labour voters feel betrayed; anti-immigration voters see through the ruse, say academics Tarik Abou-Chadi and Stuart Turnbull-Dugarte
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
“We studied more than 70 different elections that took place in 12 western European countries over several decades, and found that when mainstream parties take more anti-immigration positions, it leads to more support for the radical right, not less.”
It's quite an exhausting experience trying to live your life every day while the media screams that people like you are unnatural and shouldn't exist. I guess I'm quite good at compartmentalization. 🏳️⚧️
September 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
It's quite an exhausting experience trying to live your life every day while the media screams that people like you are unnatural and shouldn't exist. I guess I'm quite good at compartmentalization. 🏳️⚧️
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The First International Symposium of Nonbinary Scientists has put out a call for abstracts and registration! 🧑🔬🧪
Dates: November 1-3
Location: Virtual
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Dates: November 1-3
Location: Virtual
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🌈 Submit an abstract to the first ISNBS symposium!
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September 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The First International Symposium of Nonbinary Scientists has put out a call for abstracts and registration! 🧑🔬🧪
Dates: November 1-3
Location: Virtual
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Dates: November 1-3
Location: Virtual
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I am advertising for a #postdoc for a 3 year BBSRC-funded project exploring the role of macrophages in salivary gland development. The successful candidate will be based at @edinuni-irr.bsky.social at @uni-of-edinburgh.bsky.social. Closing date: 9th Oct. elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Emmerson lab within the Institute for Regeneration and Repair at the University of Edinburgh. This three year, BBSRC-funded postdoctoral research associa...
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September 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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"A queer feminist approach ... would not frame chemically-poisoned frogs as pitiable freaks of nature, as well-intentioned scientific and media coverage tends to do."
The Queer Lives of Frogs
What frogs teach us about sex, science, and why biology is messier than we think.
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu
September 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"A queer feminist approach ... would not frame chemically-poisoned frogs as pitiable freaks of nature, as well-intentioned scientific and media coverage tends to do."
New phone means my camera is finally able to take pictures of what is important!
August 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
New phone means my camera is finally able to take pictures of what is important!
Got a new phone number and accidentally lost all my WhatsApp chat history. Woops!
August 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Got a new phone number and accidentally lost all my WhatsApp chat history. Woops!
A couple of months ago, my grandmother died. She was like a parent to me, and helped bring me up after my dad died when I was 9. Her passing is a huge hole in my life. I miss her when I am having a tough time and need to reach out for support, I miss being able to share my achievements with her.
August 16, 2025 at 7:26 AM
A couple of months ago, my grandmother died. She was like a parent to me, and helped bring me up after my dad died when I was 9. Her passing is a huge hole in my life. I miss her when I am having a tough time and need to reach out for support, I miss being able to share my achievements with her.
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🌌 Lorelei the Day Octopus 🐙 Hand sculpted from clay 🎨
#ArtYear #ArtGallery #Art #Sculpture #Octopus 🦑🐡
#ArtYear #ArtGallery #Art #Sculpture #Octopus 🦑🐡
August 7, 2025 at 6:15 AM
🌌 Lorelei the Day Octopus 🐙 Hand sculpted from clay 🎨
#ArtYear #ArtGallery #Art #Sculpture #Octopus 🦑🐡
#ArtYear #ArtGallery #Art #Sculpture #Octopus 🦑🐡
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takeout has always been a thing because human beings have always known it’s unsustainable to Do It All All of the Time™
July 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
takeout has always been a thing because human beings have always known it’s unsustainable to Do It All All of the Time™
Liverpool Pride 2025 was a good time. I got lots of compliments on my sign today.
The speeches at the start were super moving. I found myself in tears on a few occasions. The energy of the people marching today was great, so many people marching in solodarity for trans people 🏳️⚧️🩷🤍🩵
The speeches at the start were super moving. I found myself in tears on a few occasions. The energy of the people marching today was great, so many people marching in solodarity for trans people 🏳️⚧️🩷🤍🩵
July 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Liverpool Pride 2025 was a good time. I got lots of compliments on my sign today.
The speeches at the start were super moving. I found myself in tears on a few occasions. The energy of the people marching today was great, so many people marching in solodarity for trans people 🏳️⚧️🩷🤍🩵
The speeches at the start were super moving. I found myself in tears on a few occasions. The energy of the people marching today was great, so many people marching in solodarity for trans people 🏳️⚧️🩷🤍🩵
I am resentful that I wasn't diagnosed with adhd before I spent 3 decades nuturing a permanent state of insecurity and low self esteem as a result of living with my adhd symptoms. Currently mourning 'a life that could have been' if I'd had a diagnosis earlier.
July 20, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I am resentful that I wasn't diagnosed with adhd before I spent 3 decades nuturing a permanent state of insecurity and low self esteem as a result of living with my adhd symptoms. Currently mourning 'a life that could have been' if I'd had a diagnosis earlier.
Yesterday I was diagnosed with ADHD. It's good to have an answer for some of the issues I've been facing in the past (and present). There's a 10 month(!!!) wait on starting titration of medication which is frustrating, but what's one more year when I've been waiting my whole life.
July 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Yesterday I was diagnosed with ADHD. It's good to have an answer for some of the issues I've been facing in the past (and present). There's a 10 month(!!!) wait on starting titration of medication which is frustrating, but what's one more year when I've been waiting my whole life.
youtu.be/00L571GxJJM?... Currently obsessed with this song 🤡🍔
Stone Jars
YouTube video by Worthikids - Topic
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June 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
youtu.be/00L571GxJJM?... Currently obsessed with this song 🤡🍔
2025 has been really rough
June 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
2025 has been really rough
My 11 year old ginger tabby, Hannibal, has been dealing with a urinary blockage recently. Very scary to deal with 😭 Hoping the changes we make to his diet will help, otherwise he's going to need surgery 😥😷
June 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
My 11 year old ginger tabby, Hannibal, has been dealing with a urinary blockage recently. Very scary to deal with 😭 Hoping the changes we make to his diet will help, otherwise he's going to need surgery 😥😷