James Catterson
@scotsfriction.bsky.social
Researching neurodegeneration using flies. Based at Edinburgh University. UKDRI.
Also Music. Politics. Ceramics. Leith4Life
Also Music. Politics. Ceramics. Leith4Life
Pinned
I also had a chance to speak with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh about our work using flies in dementia research. Everybody loves the flies. 😇😅🥰
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#OpenCloning is a an Open Source alternative to SnapGene/Benchling that supports automation and integration with other software
✅ Free
🔓 Open Source
🧬 More cloning methods than SnapGene
🤖 Can be automated with python
👨🔬 Built by a researcher — for researchers!
👉 Check it out at opencloning.org
✅ Free
🔓 Open Source
🧬 More cloning methods than SnapGene
🤖 Can be automated with python
👨🔬 Built by a researcher — for researchers!
👉 Check it out at opencloning.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#OpenCloning is a an Open Source alternative to SnapGene/Benchling that supports automation and integration with other software
✅ Free
🔓 Open Source
🧬 More cloning methods than SnapGene
🤖 Can be automated with python
👨🔬 Built by a researcher — for researchers!
👉 Check it out at opencloning.org
✅ Free
🔓 Open Source
🧬 More cloning methods than SnapGene
🤖 Can be automated with python
👨🔬 Built by a researcher — for researchers!
👉 Check it out at opencloning.org
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It hits 07:05 and the lack of an email from @edinburghminute.bsky.social reminds you it's taking a week off and you wonder what important local news you're going to be missing.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
It hits 07:05 and the lack of an email from @edinburghminute.bsky.social reminds you it's taking a week off and you wonder what important local news you're going to be missing.
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Important video from fellow scientist and microscopist @stephanie-shiers.bsky.social. Please respect our work.
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Important video from fellow scientist and microscopist @stephanie-shiers.bsky.social. Please respect our work.
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
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My lab is associated with two fantastic project opportunities - one on circadian genes led by Matt Jones and one on inflammation in ageing led by Chris Mahony - which you can find in the 'Fundamentals of Life' theme at the link above.
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
My lab is associated with two fantastic project opportunities - one on circadian genes led by Matt Jones and one on inflammation in ageing led by Chris Mahony - which you can find in the 'Fundamentals of Life' theme at the link above.
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The University of Glasgow is looking for a new cohort of PhD students as part of our College Futures Programme! UK home students are invited to apply with a deadline of 12 January 2026 for PhD projects beginning in October 2026.
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences - MVLS Graduate School - PhD Research Opportunities - College Futures Themes PhD Programme
www.gla.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The University of Glasgow is looking for a new cohort of PhD students as part of our College Futures Programme! UK home students are invited to apply with a deadline of 12 January 2026 for PhD projects beginning in October 2026.
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...
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Manuscript update alert!
Correcting expanded repeats with the #CRISPR Cas9 nickase.
In the brain!
Of a #Huntington’s disease model!
With improvements to molecular phenotypes!
And rescued locomotion!
A massive team effort.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Correcting expanded repeats with the #CRISPR Cas9 nickase.
In the brain!
Of a #Huntington’s disease model!
With improvements to molecular phenotypes!
And rescued locomotion!
A massive team effort.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Cas9 Nickase-Mediated Contraction of CAG/CTG Repeats in Vivo is Accompanied by Improvements in Huntington's Disease Pathology
Expanded CAG/CTG repeats cause over 15 different diseases that all remain without a disease-modifying treatment. Because repeat length accounts for most of the variation in disease severity, contracti...
www.biorxiv.org
November 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Manuscript update alert!
Correcting expanded repeats with the #CRISPR Cas9 nickase.
In the brain!
Of a #Huntington’s disease model!
With improvements to molecular phenotypes!
And rescued locomotion!
A massive team effort.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Correcting expanded repeats with the #CRISPR Cas9 nickase.
In the brain!
Of a #Huntington’s disease model!
With improvements to molecular phenotypes!
And rescued locomotion!
A massive team effort.
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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The Scotland midfielder Scotland’s’s sensational overhead kick against Denmark is being reviewed by Guinness World Records after claims from supporters that it could be the highest aerial strike ever scored
Scott McTominay’s overhead goal could be a world record
Scotland fans say the star’s bicycle kick was more than 8ft in the air and Guinness World Records confirmed it was being examined ‘as a priority’
www.thetimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The Scotland midfielder Scotland’s’s sensational overhead kick against Denmark is being reviewed by Guinness World Records after claims from supporters that it could be the highest aerial strike ever scored
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***Publication alert***
"Pathological tau alters head direction signaling and induces spatial orientation"
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
"Pathological tau alters head direction signaling and induces spatial orientation"
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
***Publication alert***
"Pathological tau alters head direction signaling and induces spatial orientation"
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
"Pathological tau alters head direction signaling and induces spatial orientation"
www.cell.com/cell-reports...
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I want to extend my full support to staff threatened with compulsory redundancy at the University of Edinburgh.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I want to extend my full support to staff threatened with compulsory redundancy at the University of Edinburgh.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
I have today written to the Principal imploring him to change direction.
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'Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
‘Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification
Five who were at Hampden Park or watching from afar share their reactions to the end of a 28-year wait
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM
'Can’t stop watching the replays’: Scotland fans on World Cup qualification
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Superstar @sorayam.bsky.social 👏👏👏👏👏
🚨Meet the latest early career researchers awarded Race Against Dementia Fellowships🚨
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Superstar @sorayam.bsky.social 👏👏👏👏👏
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🚨Meet the latest early career researchers awarded Race Against Dementia Fellowships🚨
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🚨Meet the latest early career researchers awarded Race Against Dementia Fellowships🚨
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
These rising stars are challenging old ideas and driving bold new approaches to speed up progress @RichardTaylor @sorayam.bsky.social @HelenRowland
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This.
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This.
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
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Never seen anything like that in my life!! 4-2.
November 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Never seen anything like that in my life!! 4-2.
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My man, Saint Steve Clarke.
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
My man, Saint Steve Clarke.
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Just unbelievable. I remember thinking after France 98 - it'll be fine, I'll have loads of World Cups to go to when I'm an adult with my pals.
I'm nearly 42 with two kids. Just unbelievable.
I'm nearly 42 with two kids. Just unbelievable.
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Just unbelievable. I remember thinking after France 98 - it'll be fine, I'll have loads of World Cups to go to when I'm an adult with my pals.
I'm nearly 42 with two kids. Just unbelievable.
I'm nearly 42 with two kids. Just unbelievable.
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Why are some reviewers so confidently nasty? Is it necessary to be like that?! Don’t they understand how much work goes into each manuscript and how damaging it can be for some people to read the vitriol? Or even consider that they might be wrong?!
November 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Why are some reviewers so confidently nasty? Is it necessary to be like that?! Don’t they understand how much work goes into each manuscript and how damaging it can be for some people to read the vitriol? Or even consider that they might be wrong?!
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My passion is to bring together people from different worlds.
Science Kitchen started with @pamado.bsky.social and Joana Lamego.
We made it real: chefs+scientists side by side @champalimaudf.bsky.social - curiosity meets flavor.
Discovery became a shared experience.
Just the beginning.
Science Kitchen started with @pamado.bsky.social and Joana Lamego.
We made it real: chefs+scientists side by side @champalimaudf.bsky.social - curiosity meets flavor.
Discovery became a shared experience.
Just the beginning.
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
My passion is to bring together people from different worlds.
Science Kitchen started with @pamado.bsky.social and Joana Lamego.
We made it real: chefs+scientists side by side @champalimaudf.bsky.social - curiosity meets flavor.
Discovery became a shared experience.
Just the beginning.
Science Kitchen started with @pamado.bsky.social and Joana Lamego.
We made it real: chefs+scientists side by side @champalimaudf.bsky.social - curiosity meets flavor.
Discovery became a shared experience.
Just the beginning.
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The authors are always happy to chat :) @hansonmark.bsky.social @danbrockington.bsky.social @paolocrosetto.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The authors are always happy to chat :) @hansonmark.bsky.social @danbrockington.bsky.social @paolocrosetto.bsky.social
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Over the past months (and at least 11 versions!), I was lucky to work with 11 amazing colleagues on a call to action to reform academic publishing.
Not another declaration, but an appeal to our powerful friends, research funders & institutions, to Stop the Drain of Scientific Publishing. 1/n
Not another declaration, but an appeal to our powerful friends, research funders & institutions, to Stop the Drain of Scientific Publishing. 1/n
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Over the past months (and at least 11 versions!), I was lucky to work with 11 amazing colleagues on a call to action to reform academic publishing.
Not another declaration, but an appeal to our powerful friends, research funders & institutions, to Stop the Drain of Scientific Publishing. 1/n
Not another declaration, but an appeal to our powerful friends, research funders & institutions, to Stop the Drain of Scientific Publishing. 1/n
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Impressive talk Tara!! @tspiresjones.bsky.social Wish I could record the audible “wow”s around me when you showed the 3D EM reconstructions. Synapses and all its’ beauty!
November 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Impressive talk Tara!! @tspiresjones.bsky.social Wish I could record the audible “wow”s around me when you showed the 3D EM reconstructions. Synapses and all its’ beauty!
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Axonal pathfinding of zebrafish retinal ganglion cells forms the optic nerve. Credit to Dr. Matthew Bostock @houartlab.bsky.social. #ZebrafishZunday 🧪
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Axonal pathfinding of zebrafish retinal ganglion cells forms the optic nerve. Credit to Dr. Matthew Bostock @houartlab.bsky.social. #ZebrafishZunday 🧪
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Someone should ask Starmer and Mahmood whether they think the Kindertransport, for example, should have been a return ticket. Whether Alf Dubs, rather than becoming a Labour MP and now Lord, ought to have been sent back with his family to Czechoslovakia once it was liberated from German rule.
This contribution to the volume of human misery is yet another policy from Labour based on a false premise, in this case that refugees are overly attracted to Britain. It will increase bureaucratic limbo, thus making worse the problem of "cohesion" it purports to solve.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Someone should ask Starmer and Mahmood whether they think the Kindertransport, for example, should have been a return ticket. Whether Alf Dubs, rather than becoming a Labour MP and now Lord, ought to have been sent back with his family to Czechoslovakia once it was liberated from German rule.
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Have to say I find the proposals to take away the route to permanent settlement of refugees both shocking and repulsive. It's code for 'whatever you do and contribute you can never become one of us so we won't allow you to try.' Racism, pure and simple.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Have to say I find the proposals to take away the route to permanent settlement of refugees both shocking and repulsive. It's code for 'whatever you do and contribute you can never become one of us so we won't allow you to try.' Racism, pure and simple.