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Neuro and Developmental biologist. PostDoc at day. Supervillain at night. He/him #BlackLivesMatter #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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· Sep 30
Pathway to Independence: a forecast for the future of developmental biology
ABSTRACT. In 2022, Development launched its Pathway to Independence (PI) programme, aimed at supporting postdocs as they transition to their first independent position. In 2025, we welcome our third c...
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It's online! In this series of perspectives @dev-journal.bsky.social, yours truly talks about the exciting open questions and many things to do in the field of dev bio and neuroscience #DevBio🧪 #PIsOfTomorrow journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
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This is a big part of it, for me. Instead of glancing at the image and continuing to listen to the talk, I’m noticing that the table leg is connected to the chair, that the shirt buttons sideways, that the window bleeds weirdly into the wall. And wondering why the presenter didn’t notice or care.
It's also just distracting because usually the image has some weirdness to it, and it doesn't tend to add explanatory value. So if you're just adding them for ambience or to represent a generic concept, just use a regular picture.
I don’t know if anyone else notices or cares, but when I see a presentation in which the speaker uses obviously generated-AI images to illustrate their slides, it makes me immediately less confident in whatever other content they’re presenting.
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
This is a big part of it, for me. Instead of glancing at the image and continuing to listen to the talk, I’m noticing that the table leg is connected to the chair, that the shirt buttons sideways, that the window bleeds weirdly into the wall. And wondering why the presenter didn’t notice or care.
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Lots of Brazilian #zebrafish labs involved in this one 👏
What if an entire country turned a mirror on its science?
🪞 The Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative, winner of the 2025 Institutional #EinsteinFoundationAward, shows what’s possible when labs collaborate nationwide to improve research reliability.
award.einsteinfoundation.de/award-winner...
🪞 The Brazilian Reproducibility Initiative, winner of the 2025 Institutional #EinsteinFoundationAward, shows what’s possible when labs collaborate nationwide to improve research reliability.
award.einsteinfoundation.de/award-winner...
November 28, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Lots of Brazilian #zebrafish labs involved in this one 👏
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"Postdoc in the job market"
November 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"Postdoc in the job market"
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On the Factor Fexcectorn and autism bicycle AI slop study: I got an answer from Springer Nature this morning that this scientific paper will be retracted! 🧪
Full story: nobreakthroughs.substack.com/p/riding-the...
Full story: nobreakthroughs.substack.com/p/riding-the...
Riding the Autism Bicycle to Retraction Town
Does anyone *really* know their Factor Fexcectorn?
nobreakthroughs.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM
On the Factor Fexcectorn and autism bicycle AI slop study: I got an answer from Springer Nature this morning that this scientific paper will be retracted! 🧪
Full story: nobreakthroughs.substack.com/p/riding-the...
Full story: nobreakthroughs.substack.com/p/riding-the...
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This is why OpenAI is selling so aggressively to education at all levels—they want to create entire generations of users incapable of reading, writing and thinking without ChatGPT to hold their hands
And teachers and professors should call this out for what it actually is
And teachers and professors should call this out for what it actually is
To bear out this rosy projection, HSBC assumes that OpenAI will become "as ubiquitous [...] as Microsoft 365" (345mm users worldwide) while bringing in 10x the number of users (3bn).
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This is why OpenAI is selling so aggressively to education at all levels—they want to create entire generations of users incapable of reading, writing and thinking without ChatGPT to hold their hands
And teachers and professors should call this out for what it actually is
And teachers and professors should call this out for what it actually is
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what i love is that in 1990 judas priest got brought to trial over the claim that subliminal messages in the recording "better by you better than me" caused two suicides and now in 2025 openai seems to be generating a suicide a week with its superliminal messages and the US government is funding it
November 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
what i love is that in 1990 judas priest got brought to trial over the claim that subliminal messages in the recording "better by you better than me" caused two suicides and now in 2025 openai seems to be generating a suicide a week with its superliminal messages and the US government is funding it
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Fascinating article by @heidiledford.bsky.social: single cells from one 74 year-old man were a truly chaotic mosaic of mutation: some cells had a missing Y chromosome, chromosomes with extra arms, and more.
We are all mosaics: vast genetic diversity found between cells in a single person
Technical advances allow researchers to trace the genetic changes that occur over time.
www.nature.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Fascinating article by @heidiledford.bsky.social: single cells from one 74 year-old man were a truly chaotic mosaic of mutation: some cells had a missing Y chromosome, chromosomes with extra arms, and more.
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[blind date]
WOMAN: When I saw your photo I assumed you would be the man *holding* the fish.
FISH: [flipping and flopping about on the table] Can we talk about this later.
WOMAN: When I saw your photo I assumed you would be the man *holding* the fish.
FISH: [flipping and flopping about on the table] Can we talk about this later.
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
[blind date]
WOMAN: When I saw your photo I assumed you would be the man *holding* the fish.
FISH: [flipping and flopping about on the table] Can we talk about this later.
WOMAN: When I saw your photo I assumed you would be the man *holding* the fish.
FISH: [flipping and flopping about on the table] Can we talk about this later.
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
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Interested in Zebrafish brain imaging? We released a 3D printed mold that's is super helpful for us. Check it out
Customizable FDM-based zebrafish embryo mold for live imaging
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Work by Marcela and Jaakko in the lab
Customizable FDM-based zebrafish embryo mold for live imaging
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Work by Marcela and Jaakko in the lab
November 27, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Interested in Zebrafish brain imaging? We released a 3D printed mold that's is super helpful for us. Check it out
Customizable FDM-based zebrafish embryo mold for live imaging
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Work by Marcela and Jaakko in the lab
Customizable FDM-based zebrafish embryo mold for live imaging
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Work by Marcela and Jaakko in the lab
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“La Marisol científica y la Marisol paciente”.
La esperanza y la preocupación, la investigación y la defensa de las personas afectadas… la dualidad de saber y a veces querer olvidar.
La vida misma.
www.elprogreso.es/articulo/sal...
@aseica.bsky.social
@cniostopcancer.bsky.social
La esperanza y la preocupación, la investigación y la defensa de las personas afectadas… la dualidad de saber y a veces querer olvidar.
La vida misma.
www.elprogreso.es/articulo/sal...
@aseica.bsky.social
@cniostopcancer.bsky.social
Marisol Soengas, investigadora y paciente de cáncer de mama: "Ahora conozco la soledad de la sala de espera"
La gallega Marisol Soengas ha consagrado su vida a la investigación oncológica. Jefa del Grupo de Melanoma del CNIO y expresidenta de la Aseica, desde finales del 2023 sufre un cáncer de pecho.
www.elprogreso.es
November 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“La Marisol científica y la Marisol paciente”.
La esperanza y la preocupación, la investigación y la defensa de las personas afectadas… la dualidad de saber y a veces querer olvidar.
La vida misma.
www.elprogreso.es/articulo/sal...
@aseica.bsky.social
@cniostopcancer.bsky.social
La esperanza y la preocupación, la investigación y la defensa de las personas afectadas… la dualidad de saber y a veces querer olvidar.
La vida misma.
www.elprogreso.es/articulo/sal...
@aseica.bsky.social
@cniostopcancer.bsky.social
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I am begging people to *please* stop using these tools to make a point or make fun of them. We do not need to further refine them or kill the planet to make a point. We should stop using them to make them irrelevant.
November 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I am begging people to *please* stop using these tools to make a point or make fun of them. We do not need to further refine them or kill the planet to make a point. We should stop using them to make them irrelevant.
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A great intro to academic conferencing.
Not sure how I missed this one.
scienceforeveryone.science/getting-the-...
Not sure how I missed this one.
scienceforeveryone.science/getting-the-...
Getting the most of out a scientific conference
A slightly unconventional guide to your first time
scienceforeveryone.science
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 AM
A great intro to academic conferencing.
Not sure how I missed this one.
scienceforeveryone.science/getting-the-...
Not sure how I missed this one.
scienceforeveryone.science/getting-the-...
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At the German Fish Meeting in Heidelberg (Sept 16–18, 2026), we’re excited to host a special session for postdocs transitioning to independence, animated and chaired by @mads100tist.bsky.social. PhD students will select the best talk to receive a prize. Looking forward to seeing you in Heidelberg!
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
At the German Fish Meeting in Heidelberg (Sept 16–18, 2026), we’re excited to host a special session for postdocs transitioning to independence, animated and chaired by @mads100tist.bsky.social. PhD students will select the best talk to receive a prize. Looking forward to seeing you in Heidelberg!
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Yo quiero escribir mas posts en español en el futuro. Si tiene un artículo o una noticia para difundir, haga "Ping" @zebrafishrock.bsky.social
Este es un artículo muy interesante sobre la publicación original aquí: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 🧪
Mi artículo @muyinteresante.com sobre el primer encuentro entre embriones humanos y bacterias
www.fundacionmuyinteresante.org/embrion-defe...
www.fundacionmuyinteresante.org/embrion-defe...
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Yo quiero escribir mas posts en español en el futuro. Si tiene un artículo o una noticia para difundir, haga "Ping" @zebrafishrock.bsky.social
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Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Google at its peak was basically the best information retrieval system in human history and they and every competitor decided going from there to “you didn’t want answers you wanted half-assed auto-complete 80%-wrong hallucinations” in a few years was the right idea
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One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
One of my favorite things is getting to tell friends who are new to NYC that the subway "stand clear of the closing doors please" voice is a trans woman named Bernie Wagenblast and she's amazing.
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Can we *please* stop rewarding bullying behavior in academic social media?
November 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Can we *please* stop rewarding bullying behavior in academic social media?
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She sees your fandom as affirmation, your money as funding for the harm she causes to trans people.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
Hey yall not what I wanted to do on my birthday but let it be clear
"Death of the artist" is all well & good but you cannot Seperate the art from the artist when the artist is still alive, a terf & every penny they recieve reinforces their beliefs & is used to actively harm Trans folks!
Let it Go!
"Death of the artist" is all well & good but you cannot Seperate the art from the artist when the artist is still alive, a terf & every penny they recieve reinforces their beliefs & is used to actively harm Trans folks!
Let it Go!
'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling says 'a ton' of fans are 'still with me' after trans remarks
J.K. Rowling addressed her controversial comments about transgender women on 'The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling' podcast, saying many 'Harry Potter' fans were 'grateful that I'd said what I said,' and ...
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November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
She sees your fandom as affirmation, your money as funding for the harm she causes to trans people.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
It doesn't matter how you feel about her work, whether it was a formative touchstone or not. If you still buy the merch or hype up Harry Potter, you are complicit.
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I used to get imposter syndrome when sharing other people’s stuff for #ZebrafishZunday. I got over it by thinking that if more people (whether it be a friend, family member or even a grant reviewer) see an awesome image and think zebrafish are cool, it collectively makes our lives/research easier.
Synchronized development of zebrafish embryos immobilized by snake venom (alpha-bungarotoxin). Credit to Dr. Ian Swinburne. #ZebrafishZunday
November 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I used to get imposter syndrome when sharing other people’s stuff for #ZebrafishZunday. I got over it by thinking that if more people (whether it be a friend, family member or even a grant reviewer) see an awesome image and think zebrafish are cool, it collectively makes our lives/research easier.
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idk how this is happening but even as statements like 'israel is committing genocide' are becoming more and more acceptable to say in public by people in positions of power, it feels like concern and support for palestinians keeps declining and shouldn't it be the other way around??
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
idk how this is happening but even as statements like 'israel is committing genocide' are becoming more and more acceptable to say in public by people in positions of power, it feels like concern and support for palestinians keeps declining and shouldn't it be the other way around??
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I’ve invented a hot tub from which you can point the finger of blame. I call it the j’accuzzi
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I’ve invented a hot tub from which you can point the finger of blame. I call it the j’accuzzi
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1936. Must see film by the talented Annemarie Jacir. A remarkable film abt 1936 Palestinian Revolt against British colonialism. One of the best depictions of revolution filmed. Audience broke into chanting "Free Free Palestine" at the end. #FreePalestine #PeaceNow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWtw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWtw...
PALESTINE 36 | Official UK Trailer - In Cinemas 31 October
YouTube video by Curzon
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
1936. Must see film by the talented Annemarie Jacir. A remarkable film abt 1936 Palestinian Revolt against British colonialism. One of the best depictions of revolution filmed. Audience broke into chanting "Free Free Palestine" at the end. #FreePalestine #PeaceNow
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWtw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWtw...
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Synchronized development of zebrafish embryos immobilized by snake venom (alpha-bungarotoxin). Credit to Dr. Ian Swinburne. #ZebrafishZunday
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Synchronized development of zebrafish embryos immobilized by snake venom (alpha-bungarotoxin). Credit to Dr. Ian Swinburne. #ZebrafishZunday
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I guess for some people, junior scientists are like eggs. If you have a dozen, you can break most of them because you only need a couple to produce an omelet.
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I guess for some people, junior scientists are like eggs. If you have a dozen, you can break most of them because you only need a couple to produce an omelet.