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David S Richardson
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Frigg Speelman @friggspeelman.bsky.social · Jun 4
Broken families can have huge effects on children, even later in life. But is that the case in species other than humans?

Read my latest article in the ‪@aunz.theconversation.com‬ on mate switching effects in offspring of the ‪@seychelleswarbler.bsky.social‬ 👇
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The chicks are alright: what songbirds can teach us about divorce and moving on
Parental separation in humans can deeply affect children. But in another monogamous pair-bonding species, it has no such effect.
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 21d
In this position, the impact of plant-based diets on the gut microbiome will be explored in metagenomes, including tracing bacterial strains, reconstructing their genomes and metabolic food-webs in the gastrointestinal ecosystem.

💷 £37,500 - £42,000
🗓️ Apply by 30 September 2025
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An illustration of a network with the text "Metagenomics Research Scientist, to join Falk Hildebrand's group to study the diet impact on the gastrointestinal microbiome. Salary: £37,500 to £42,000, Contract length: 2.5 years, Apply by 30 September 2025"
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Earlham Institute @earlhaminst.bsky.social · 21d
💬 “Our recent work in #Lichen has been particularly fascinating, to see how #cells from unicellular organisms interact and specialise to make up a multicellular organism.”

In a new article, we chat to Prof Irene Papatheodorou her group's work on global #cellatlas projects.

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New perspectives on human health and biodiversity using cell atlases
Scientists have been characterising and classifying cells in increasing detail for centuries. From the development of new disease treatments to the genetic engineering of crops designed to withstand…
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · 20d
An excellent PhD opportunity - at a great place - with a great system .....and with a great group! Should be fun....as well as very scientifically rewarding😀
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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · 20d
Come & work with us - fully funded 4 year PhD on Social Ageing: Social environment effects on senescence, using an epigenetic clock www.rug.nl/about-ug/wor... @rug.nl @david-s-richardson.bsky.social @keesvanoers.bsky.social @seychelleswarbler.bsky.social photo: @charlisdavies.bsky.social
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · Jun 18
New research from @ueaenv.bsky.social reveals the importance of winter sea ice in the year-to-year variability of the amount of atmospheric CO2 absorbed by a region of the Southern Ocean 🌊 🧊
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4kMXw5r

#ThisIsUEA #SouthernOcean #Carbon #Antarctic
@climateuea.bsky.social @ukri.org
Sea ice floats on water in the Southern Ocean
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · May 12
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Andrew Stronach @aistronach.bsky.social · May 9
There is a lot to be said for walking around your neighbourhood. Do love the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social campus ❤️
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · May 12
Take a closer look at this 'pint of science' evening!
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · May 12
Some excellent facts and fun relating to this wonderful bird. An iconic example of how science and conservation can work hand in hand!
Delivered by those doing the work!
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Alessandro Pinto

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The fall and rise of the Seychelles Warbler
This night explores the incredible story of the Seychelles warbler, a bird saved from extinction, and research on inbreeding, the microbiome, and ageing. J…
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Earlham Institute @earlhaminst.bsky.social · May 12
📣 @pintofscience.uk returns to #Norwich again this month! Researchers from across the #NorwichResearchPark will be heading out to share their science!

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Check out the great set of talks below 👇
Pint of Science Norwich
Researchers across Norwich share their discoveries with you.
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · Apr 16
A great, fully-funded, PhD opportunity starting October 2025
Working on a hot topic using a wonderful natural bird system, at a great place (UEA), with a lovely team 😁. APPLY ASAP - deadline 19th May
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/avi...
for my group see
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Avian viromics; anthropogenic and ecological effects in Berthelot’s pipit (RICHARDSON_U25DTPR) | Doctoral Training Partnership
This project is open to Home Fee Status applicants only. Viruses represent most new pathogens that impact humans. Their emergence is often caused by close interaction between humans and wild animal…
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · May 12
The deadline for applications to this conceptually and practically exciting and well-funded PHD is soon. 19th May apply now!
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · Apr 16
A great, fully-funded, PhD opportunity starting October 2025
Working on a hot topic using a wonderful natural bird system, at a great place (UEA), with a lovely team 😁. APPLY ASAP - deadline 19th May
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/avi...
for my group see
dsrichardsonlab.wordpress.com
Avian viromics; anthropogenic and ecological effects in Berthelot’s pipit (RICHARDSON_U25DTPR) | Doctoral Training Partnership
This project is open to Home Fee Status applicants only. Viruses represent most new pathogens that impact humans. Their emergence is often caused by close interaction between humans and wild animal…
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Dugdale Research Group @hannahdugdale.bsky.social · Mar 28
We're recruiting - funded PhD "Adaptive social flexibility – a powerful mechanism to cope with a rapidly changing world" @seychelleswarbler.bsky.social @unigroningen.bsky.social @david-s-richardson.bsky.social @terryburke.bsky.social Deadline 20th April
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Michelle Wille @duckswabber.bsky.social · Apr 8
Great to be involved in this piece - making sense of the virome in light of evolution and ecology.
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Ben Longdon @blongdon.bsky.social · Apr 2
Just out "Making sense of the virome in light of evolution and ecology" doi.org/10.1098/rspb... from super ⭐ team @meganawallace.bsky.social @duckswabber.bsky.social @jemmageoghegan.bsky.social @ryanmimrie.bsky.social @eddieholmes.bsky.social @xavh.bsky.social in Proc B @royalsocietypublishing.org
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · May 4
Apply now
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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · Apr 23
We're back! We hope everyone had a lovely Spring Break! 🌼🐇

Check our latest research news, from academic experts commenting on dolphins in Suffolk rivers, to GPS systems helping older drivers stay on the road:

www.linkedin.com/posts/uea-re...

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A rabbit is seen sitting on the UEA Broad. There are trees, bushes, and blue sky with clouds in the background.
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · Apr 16
A great, fully-funded, PhD opportunity starting October 2025
Working on a hot topic using a wonderful natural bird system, at a great place (UEA), with a lovely team 😁. APPLY ASAP - deadline 19th May
biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/projects/avi...
for my group see
dsrichardsonlab.wordpress.com
Avian viromics; anthropogenic and ecological effects in Berthelot’s pipit (RICHARDSON_U25DTPR) | Doctoral Training Partnership
This project is open to Home Fee Status applicants only. Viruses represent most new pathogens that impact humans. Their emergence is often caused by close interaction between humans and wild animal…
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Samantha Brennan @samanthabrennan.bsky.social · Apr 11
A new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health confirms what many of us already suspected: cycling to work actually makes you healthier, more productive, and takes a real chunk out of sick days.

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“Look mum, I’m on TV!”: Rogue amateur cycling next to João Almeida at Itzulia Basque Country goes viral, as fans spark ‘I’m Spartacus’ moment; Barcelona manager “delighted to get away from football” t...
One more day until Paris-Roubaix — Adwitiya’s here to keep you busy with the latest cycling news, views, reaction, and more
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Amanda Bretman @amandabretman.bsky.social · Apr 11
A change to our symposium line up for @eseb2025.bsky.social, Belinda van Heerwaarden @bvanheerwaarden.bsky.social is now joined by Matthew Koski. Abstract deadline in 25th April. @rhondasnook.bsky.social, @liamdougherty.bsky.social and I would love to see you there! #🧪
Poster for ESEB2025 symposium 44, Ecological and Evolutionary Implications of Climate Change on Reproduction. Invited speakers Belinda van Heerwaarden (University of Melbourne, Australia) and Matthew Koski (Clemson University, USA). Organised by Rhonda Snook (Stockholm), Amanda Bretman (Leeds), Liam Dougherty (Liverpool) and Claudia Fricke (Halle).
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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · Apr 11
Dr Peter Marks, "Vaccines have been studied very extensively for being potentially associated with autism"

"That theory has been debunked"

"One study in Denmark, over 600,000 children. It shows that if anything, children had a lower rate of autism than unvaccinated children"
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Barbara Tschirren @btschirren.bsky.social · Apr 8
Field assistant position available to support a project on host-parasite interactions in Bank voles in beautiful Skåne, Sweden 🇸🇪 from mid July to end Sept 2025. The position is paid, right to work in the UK is required. Get in touch for more information. @uniexecec.bsky.social 🐭🧪🔬🌲🦠
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stn-wame.bsky.social @stn-wame.bsky.social · Apr 8
We are excited to announce a support scheme for ECRs wishing to attend ESEB 2025 and participate in the WAME-sponsored symposium “Contribution of the microbiome to host adaptation and plasticity”

See here for more details and please share!

www.wamestn.com/eseb-2025
ESEB 2025 — wild animal microbiome evolution
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · Apr 8
Excellent news for an excellent teacher ...and colleague!
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UEA Biological Sciences @biouea.bsky.social · Apr 8
We are overjoyed that our very own @drbeckylewis.bsky.social has won the Early Career Teaching Excellence Award from the Biochemical Society.
Becky, you're a superb teacher and we are so proud of you.
#UEAScience
#BiochemAwards

Read more about Becky here: www.biochemistry.org/grants-and-a...
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · Apr 8
and a waste of money
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Peter Sarkies @psarkies.bsky.social · Apr 8
"Despite what you are being fed, de-extinction is a con, full of gloss, bullshit and ghoulish greed"
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Adam Rutherford @adamrutherford.bsky.social · Apr 8
HULK ADAM SMASHES DIRE WOLVES.

Man alive this vexes me, and I am a bit sweary and irritable in this. Enjoy.

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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · Apr 7
a short lecturer contract at UEA. vacancies.uea.ac.uk/vacancies/14...
Lecturer in Conservation Ecology (ATR1704) in University of East Anglia | UEA
View details and apply for this Lecturer in Conservation Ecology (ATR1704) vacancy in University of East Anglia. Faculty of Science School of Environmental Sciences Lecturer in Conservation Eco...
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David S Richardson @david-s-richardson.bsky.social · Apr 7
Good news! The Wild Animal Microbiome Evolution STN is providing ECRs funding to support the presentation of a talk or poster at ESEB 2025 within the WAME-sponsored symposium “Contribution of the microbiome to Host Adaptation and plasticity”. APPLY NOW DL 12 May. €500
www.wamestn.com/eseb-2025
ESEB 2025 — wild animal microbiome evolution
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