Emily L. Casanova, PhD
@emlywill.bsky.social
Scientist, zebra, #ActuallyAutistic. I study #autism #genetics #evolution #NeanderthalDNA #EhlersDanlos -- Asst Prof/Basic Scientist @ St. Louis University. Tweets = mine.
September 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
For my scientists out there. 🥼🧪🧫
March 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
For my scientists out there. 🥼🧪🧫
The following sentence illustrates why I will die on the hill that is the Oxford Comma:
"I dedicate this book to my parents, Elton John and Beyoncé."
Interpret accordingly.
"I dedicate this book to my parents, Elton John and Beyoncé."
Interpret accordingly.
December 4, 2024 at 11:43 PM
The following sentence illustrates why I will die on the hill that is the Oxford Comma:
"I dedicate this book to my parents, Elton John and Beyoncé."
Interpret accordingly.
"I dedicate this book to my parents, Elton John and Beyoncé."
Interpret accordingly.
Every… single… time.
October 15, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Every… single… time.
I mean, he’s got some good stuff in there so far and he does seem to know his archeology, but that intro on genetics and going on about wolves and poodles…
June 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM
I mean, he’s got some good stuff in there so far and he does seem to know his archeology, but that intro on genetics and going on about wolves and poodles…
Just started reading this book & and already having to grit my teeth. Even in the first chapter, I’m convinced the author doesn’t know how genetics or hybridizations work despite lavishly dealing out the criticisms. Anybody else jumped into this book yet? #Neanderthals
June 17, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Just started reading this book & and already having to grit my teeth. Even in the first chapter, I’m convinced the author doesn’t know how genetics or hybridizations work despite lavishly dealing out the criticisms. Anybody else jumped into this book yet? #Neanderthals
Groundbreaking Study Unveils Role of Neanderthal Genes in #Autism - loyno.edu/news/jun-07-... #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic
June 7, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Groundbreaking Study Unveils Role of Neanderthal Genes in #Autism - loyno.edu/news/jun-07-... #neurodiversity #actuallyautistic
@seanmcarroll.bsky.social, since the plates can be observed in both states simultaneously, does that not defy #QuantumMechanics? 😂 j/k
June 1, 2024 at 4:23 AM
@seanmcarroll.bsky.social, since the plates can be observed in both states simultaneously, does that not defy #QuantumMechanics? 😂 j/k
My goal for the summer (aside from research, prepping new class, &c.): Bone up on some #physics! It's an area I'm terribly ignorant of and have managed to skate through life never taking a physics class (gasp! I know). Think I'm going to start with this guy:
May 28, 2024 at 5:27 PM
My goal for the summer (aside from research, prepping new class, &c.): Bone up on some #physics! It's an area I'm terribly ignorant of and have managed to skate through life never taking a physics class (gasp! I know). Think I'm going to start with this guy:
If you ever hear #autism and #Neanderthal being used together in a derogatory way, please remind people that our negative concepts of Neanderthals are inherited from rich white men, who also tended to view POC, women, and all non-human creatures as “less than.” #Neurodiversity
May 23, 2024 at 4:00 AM
If you ever hear #autism and #Neanderthal being used together in a derogatory way, please remind people that our negative concepts of Neanderthals are inherited from rich white men, who also tended to view POC, women, and all non-human creatures as “less than.” #Neurodiversity
Our newest paper announcing the discovery that some #Neanderthal DNA appears to be playing important roles in autism - www.nature.com/articles/s41... #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic
May 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Our newest paper announcing the discovery that some #Neanderthal DNA appears to be playing important roles in autism - www.nature.com/articles/s41... #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic