@clarissacparker.bsky.social
Behavioral Geneticist, Associate Professor at Middlebury College
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we have PrEP because of these monkey studies. animal welfare in medical research is extremely strictly limited and regulated to ensure ethical use. there is no replacement for these animal models in biomedical research.
EXCLUSIVE: CDC to end all monkey studies. Decision handed down by recent college grad and former DOGE employee who is now deputy chief of staff at the agency. Animals were being used in studies of HIV prevention. Some may be euthanized. My latest for @science.org
Exclusive: CDC to end all monkey research
Studies related to HIV and other infectious diseases will be phased out, sources say; fate of the agency's animals remains unclear
www.science.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
we have PrEP because of these monkey studies. animal welfare in medical research is extremely strictly limited and regulated to ensure ethical use. there is no replacement for these animal models in biomedical research.
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I can almost guarantee that any working man over 35 has been present when a woman was abused, dehumanized, or torn down. How many of you said something in the moment? Your push back matters; hers will get her fired.
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I can almost guarantee that any working man over 35 has been present when a woman was abused, dehumanized, or torn down. How many of you said something in the moment? Your push back matters; hers will get her fired.
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Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
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Submit a Claim
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November 18, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Hey authors! Check to see if Anthropic stole your book to train their slop generator on. You’re entitled to $1500 per stolen Work.
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
Look up your work, and if you’re in the database, file a claim
secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup/
What a great overview of the history of this work!
Advances in genomics are giving exciting new perspectives on biology of speech, language & reading. My latest peer-reviewed paper is a tutorial, guiding readers from different backgrounds through the history of the field, current state-of-the-art, & where we’re heading. A taster in this thread.🧪
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Genomic Investigations of Spoken and Written Language Abilities: A Guide to Advances in Approaches, Technologies, and Discovery
Purpose: The aim of this tutorial is to show how the rise of molecular technologies
and analytical methods in human genetics yields exciting new ...
pubs.asha.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
What a great overview of the history of this work!
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In this correspondence, authors warn that multiple studies misidentified PF-05231023, using a commercial small molecule instead of Pfizer’s intended Fc-conjugated FGF21 analog CVX-343, resulting in misattribution of biological effects to FGF21 signaling
Namesake of PF-05231023: how nomenclature confusion leads to experimental misinterpretation in pharmacologic research
Neuropsychopharmacology - Namesake of PF-05231023: how nomenclature confusion leads to experimental misinterpretation in pharmacologic research
www.nature.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In this correspondence, authors warn that multiple studies misidentified PF-05231023, using a commercial small molecule instead of Pfizer’s intended Fc-conjugated FGF21 analog CVX-343, resulting in misattribution of biological effects to FGF21 signaling
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Personally, I will be trying to avoid the notice of Joyce Carol Oates and Kendrick Lamar for the rest of my natural life
I need Joyce Carol Oates to be mean to me online so I can get my life together
November 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Personally, I will be trying to avoid the notice of Joyce Carol Oates and Kendrick Lamar for the rest of my natural life
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Eric Turkheimer (@ent3c.bsky.social) and I consider the paradoxical life of James Watson for @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
The Paradox of James Watson
The discovery of DNA was evidence of how deeply interconnected humans are, but the late scientist saw only difference.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Eric Turkheimer (@ent3c.bsky.social) and I consider the paradoxical life of James Watson for @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
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Come work with us @unm.edu 🤩
Research Assistant Professor position at @unm.edu - join a dynamic team working with @cassie-boness.bsky.social. This position is to work on an NIH grant evaluating personalized medicine approaches for the treatment of alcohol use disorder. Submit via UNMJobs by Nov 26: unm.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Research Assistant Professor in Personalized Medicine for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
Seeking applicants for a Research Assistant Professor faculty position at the University of New Mexico on an NIH funded grant evaluating personalized ...
unm.csod.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Come work with us @unm.edu 🤩
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🧬 🖥️ Tackling genomic data can feel overwhelming. Building confidence starts with the basics.
Explore @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Beginner’s Guide to Genomic Databases to strengthen your skills in genomic data structures, annotation and sequence alignment: education.learning.jax.org/genomic-data...
Explore @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Beginner’s Guide to Genomic Databases to strengthen your skills in genomic data structures, annotation and sequence alignment: education.learning.jax.org/genomic-data...
Genomic Databases: A Beginner's Guide
Gain a basic understanding of genomic data analysis by focusing on essential topics such as genomic data structures, annotation, and sequence alignment within the context of web-based genomic database...
education.learning.jax.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🧬 🖥️ Tackling genomic data can feel overwhelming. Building confidence starts with the basics.
Explore @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Beginner’s Guide to Genomic Databases to strengthen your skills in genomic data structures, annotation and sequence alignment: education.learning.jax.org/genomic-data...
Explore @jacksonlab.bsky.social’s Beginner’s Guide to Genomic Databases to strengthen your skills in genomic data structures, annotation and sequence alignment: education.learning.jax.org/genomic-data...
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The NIH has insisted there are no banned words
But, an analysis by @jeremymberg.bsky.social found over 700 hundred grants changed their titles from '24 to '25
Some see it as a small price to pay to keep their grant, but others are worried about what comes next
www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/n...
But, an analysis by @jeremymberg.bsky.social found over 700 hundred grants changed their titles from '24 to '25
Some see it as a small price to pay to keep their grant, but others are worried about what comes next
www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/n...
Scientists had to change more than 700 grant titles to receive NIH funding. Health disparities researchers fear what’s next
The titles of more than 700 multi-year NIH grants have been changed this year, according to an analysis by Jeremy Berg, a former agency official
www.statnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The NIH has insisted there are no banned words
But, an analysis by @jeremymberg.bsky.social found over 700 hundred grants changed their titles from '24 to '25
Some see it as a small price to pay to keep their grant, but others are worried about what comes next
www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/n...
But, an analysis by @jeremymberg.bsky.social found over 700 hundred grants changed their titles from '24 to '25
Some see it as a small price to pay to keep their grant, but others are worried about what comes next
www.statnews.com/2025/10/29/n...
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Related: If any other trans or nonbinary folk are attending #ASHG25, I would love to connect!
Especially students who haven't had a chance to meet an older trans scientist. I wish I had that kind of mentor, but I'm happy to try to be that for others 💖🏳️⚧️🧬
Especially students who haven't had a chance to meet an older trans scientist. I wish I had that kind of mentor, but I'm happy to try to be that for others 💖🏳️⚧️🧬
"You make the best of it all and hope you can help make it a little better for the gurl after you."
- Miss Major, 2023 💔
- Miss Major, 2023 💔
October 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Related: If any other trans or nonbinary folk are attending #ASHG25, I would love to connect!
Especially students who haven't had a chance to meet an older trans scientist. I wish I had that kind of mentor, but I'm happy to try to be that for others 💖🏳️⚧️🧬
Especially students who haven't had a chance to meet an older trans scientist. I wish I had that kind of mentor, but I'm happy to try to be that for others 💖🏳️⚧️🧬
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In 2018, Charles Murray challenged me to a bet: "We will understand IQ genetically—I think most of the picture will have been filled in by 2025—there will still be blanks—but we’ll know basically what’s going on." It's now 2025, and I claim a win. I write about it in The Atlantic.
Your Genes Are Simply Not Enough to Explain How Smart You Are
Seven years ago, I took a bet with Charles Murray about whether we’d basically understand the genetics of intelligence by now.
www.theatlantic.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In 2018, Charles Murray challenged me to a bet: "We will understand IQ genetically—I think most of the picture will have been filled in by 2025—there will still be blanks—but we’ll know basically what’s going on." It's now 2025, and I claim a win. I write about it in The Atlantic.
It always makes me happy when I see scientists I know getting their work covered by the popular press! @abepalmer.bsky.social Is Sandra on bluesky?
wapo.st/4nNhnCO
wapo.st/4nNhnCO
Why do people use or get addicted to cannabis? A new study offers clues.
The study builds on growing genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with the risks and benefits of the drug’s soaring popularity.
wapo.st
October 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It always makes me happy when I see scientists I know getting their work covered by the popular press! @abepalmer.bsky.social Is Sandra on bluesky?
wapo.st/4nNhnCO
wapo.st/4nNhnCO
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Semaglutide shows potential to curb cocaine addiction behaviors
Semaglutide shows potential to curb cocaine addiction behaviors
A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug best known as Ozempic, may reduce cocaine use, motivation, and relapse in rats. These findings point to a possible role for GLP-1-based drugs in treating cocaine addiction.
www.psypost.org
October 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Semaglutide shows potential to curb cocaine addiction behaviors
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✈️ Travel Awards Now Open for #CPDD26! ✨
Are you a student, early-career investigator, or trainee planning to attend the 2026 CPDD Annual Meeting? Travel award applications are officially OPEN!
📅 Don’t wait — apply now and take your research journey to the next level!
🔗 cpdd.org/meetings/cur...
Are you a student, early-career investigator, or trainee planning to attend the 2026 CPDD Annual Meeting? Travel award applications are officially OPEN!
📅 Don’t wait — apply now and take your research journey to the next level!
🔗 cpdd.org/meetings/cur...
October 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
✈️ Travel Awards Now Open for #CPDD26! ✨
Are you a student, early-career investigator, or trainee planning to attend the 2026 CPDD Annual Meeting? Travel award applications are officially OPEN!
📅 Don’t wait — apply now and take your research journey to the next level!
🔗 cpdd.org/meetings/cur...
Are you a student, early-career investigator, or trainee planning to attend the 2026 CPDD Annual Meeting? Travel award applications are officially OPEN!
📅 Don’t wait — apply now and take your research journey to the next level!
🔗 cpdd.org/meetings/cur...
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the rare uplifting nation article (no shade to the nation) www.thenation.com/article/acti...
On the Power of Small Acts of Noncompliance
At a moment when large-scale resistance can feel futile,
there are other ways to oppose, engage, and fight back.
www.thenation.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
the rare uplifting nation article (no shade to the nation) www.thenation.com/article/acti...
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The New York Times piece today about US science is terrible and wrong—in many ways.
I could write a whole article about this, but as one example:
“To close observers, the original crisis began well before any of this…”
No. I’m a close observer of science, and this is incorrect.
I could write a whole article about this, but as one example:
“To close observers, the original crisis began well before any of this…”
No. I’m a close observer of science, and this is incorrect.
September 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The New York Times piece today about US science is terrible and wrong—in many ways.
I could write a whole article about this, but as one example:
“To close observers, the original crisis began well before any of this…”
No. I’m a close observer of science, and this is incorrect.
I could write a whole article about this, but as one example:
“To close observers, the original crisis began well before any of this…”
No. I’m a close observer of science, and this is incorrect.
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Save the date! #PEQG26 June 9-12 2026 in Asilomar, CA. Happens only every 2yrs, but is my favorite conference. Full website coming soon, and registration and abstract submission opens November 14, but I'm allowed to tease that keynotes will be @jnovembre.bsky.social @jennytung.bsky.social and me!
Homepage - Population, Evolutionary, and Quantitative Genetics Conference
Visit our website to learn more.
genetics-gsa.org
September 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Save the date! #PEQG26 June 9-12 2026 in Asilomar, CA. Happens only every 2yrs, but is my favorite conference. Full website coming soon, and registration and abstract submission opens November 14, but I'm allowed to tease that keynotes will be @jnovembre.bsky.social @jennytung.bsky.social and me!
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"We should always demand evidence—exactly what I was doing when I insisted all CDC recommendations be based on credible data, not ideology or preordained outcomes...I was fired for holding that line. But the line doesn’t disappear with me...
gift link to dr. susan monarez’s piece in the wall street journal this morning.
Opinion | Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC and Me
I was fired after 29 days because I held the line and insisted on rigorous scientific review.
www.wsj.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"We should always demand evidence—exactly what I was doing when I insisted all CDC recommendations be based on credible data, not ideology or preordained outcomes...I was fired for holding that line. But the line doesn’t disappear with me...
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The psych job market isn’t dead! Join us at UIC!!! We are looking for a clinical psychologist (assistant or associate level)!! Chicago is simply the best, and the department is incredibly lovely! I’m not on search committee, but as the “newest” hire, I’m happy to talk about my experience thus far!
We’re hiring an assistant or associate professor to join our psychology department at the University of Illinois Chicago! We’re a vibrant research-active department in a great city, a diverse institution with a purpose-driven mission, and a fun place to work! #psychjobs
uic.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
uic.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...
Assistant or Associate Professor - Clinical Psychology (Tenure Track)
Position SummaryTeach at the undergraduate and graduate level, advise students, conduct research in area of expertise, participate in the intellectual...
uic.csod.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The psych job market isn’t dead! Join us at UIC!!! We are looking for a clinical psychologist (assistant or associate level)!! Chicago is simply the best, and the department is incredibly lovely! I’m not on search committee, but as the “newest” hire, I’m happy to talk about my experience thus far!
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"Take the autonomous weapons systems raining hell on Palestinians—why else give them saccharine-sounding names like Lavender and the Gospel if not to make these deadly inventions seem benevolent?" 1/2 lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-...
The New Artificial Intelligentsia | Los Angeles Review of Books
In the fifth essay of the Legacies of Eugenics series, Ruha Benjamin explores how AI evangelists wrap their self-interest in a cloak of humanistic concern.
lareviewofbooks.org
July 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
"Take the autonomous weapons systems raining hell on Palestinians—why else give them saccharine-sounding names like Lavender and the Gospel if not to make these deadly inventions seem benevolent?" 1/2 lareviewofbooks.org/article/the-...
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Hey #alcohol researchers, what are non-NIH funding mechanisms to support alcohol research? Please share any information #rsa2025 #rsa_isbra2025
June 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Hey #alcohol researchers, what are non-NIH funding mechanisms to support alcohol research? Please share any information #rsa2025 #rsa_isbra2025
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Rosa's excellent @cp-trendsgenetics.bsky.social piece on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of speech, language & reading traits offers a nice opportunity to (re)post a selection of the research articles she covers. (And we are only just getting started!) .... 🧪1/n
Highly recommend this superb forum article on genomics of human communication traits, free to read in @cp-trendsgenetics.bsky.social. Beautifully succinct & accessible overview by @rosagisladottir.bsky.social on where the field is now & where it's heading. 🗣️💬🧠🧬🧪
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
June 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Rosa's excellent @cp-trendsgenetics.bsky.social piece on genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of speech, language & reading traits offers a nice opportunity to (re)post a selection of the research articles she covers. (And we are only just getting started!) .... 🧪1/n
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I'm very excited that this is out as preprint. In this study, 370 participants completed up to 30 runs of reward learning. We see that BMI and and Binge eating are associated with distinct RL patterns. Includes hierarchical models using Stan (+ many hours of sampling) and MRI data of an effort task
Our big behavioral precision mapping preprint is out. Based on 1,486,950 observed choices in a reward learning task, we show that BMI is associated with higher and more variable learning rates. Binge eating was associated with lower reward sensitivity. #neuroskyence 🩺
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
June 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I'm very excited that this is out as preprint. In this study, 370 participants completed up to 30 runs of reward learning. We see that BMI and and Binge eating are associated with distinct RL patterns. Includes hierarchical models using Stan (+ many hours of sampling) and MRI data of an effort task