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MQ Mental Health Research
2 days ago
Wonderful news for the new year from
@oxhealthbrc.bsky.social
. This is the progress we can make when mental health research is properly invested in over the long term.
oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-study-of...
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New study offers breakthrough in detecting risk for psychosis and bipolar disorders – NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre
https://oxfordhealthbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-study-offers-breakthrough-in-detecting-risk-for-psychosis-and-bipolar-disorders/
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Sarah Harris
29 days ago
Still looking for papers for the upcoming collection: Brain metabolomics in dementia and neurological disease.
#CallForPapers
@natureportfolio.nature.com
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Simon Fisher
about 1 month ago
Only a few weeks left to apply for our 4-year PhD position, using human brain organoids & multi-omic methods to study genes implicated in speech disorders. Application deadline 5 Jan 2026. Fellowship is embedded in the International Max Planck Research School. More info:
www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
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The Conversation UK
about 1 month ago
Most (72%) people with dyspraxia report high anxiety about falling – yet they’re not even mentioned in fall prevention guidelines.
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People with dyspraxia are at high risk of falling – and it’s too often overlooked
Most (72%) people with dyspraxia report high anxiety about falling – yet they’re not even mentioned in fall prevention guidelines.
https://tcnv.link/z78rzdd
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Simon Fisher
about 2 months ago
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.🧪 1/n
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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 ...
https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_JSLHR-25-00152
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Silvia Paracchini
about 2 months ago
#PhD
opportunity: Join us in St Andrews to study brain health and healthy aging with data driven approaches in collaboration with
brainsciences.scot
as part of the EASTBIO DTP
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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📣 Adults with
#dyspraxia
/ developmental coordination disorder (DCD) 📣 Impact for DCD is running an international online survey exploring the experiences of adults with DCD/ dyspraxia. Who can participate? - Adults aged 18+ - Have, or likely have DCD/ Dyspraxia
redcap.link/impactfordcd...
about 2 months ago
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Specific Learning Difficulties Network
2 months ago
Anyone know anyone who'd be willing? Always good to have contacts for future requirements, too.
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Anna Williams
2 months ago
We have an exciting PhD position available in the Williams lab related to cerebral small vessel disease and funded through our Racing Against Dementia project - if you are interested then do apply here:
regenerative-medicine.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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PhD opportunities | Centre for Regenerative Medicine | Centre of Regenerative Medicine
Information about available funded PhD Positions
https://regenerative-medicine.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate-training/phd-training/phd-opportunities
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Dr Elsje van Bergen
3 months ago
🧩Learning to talk & read isn’t just about effort or teaching—it’s shaped by biology, experience & context 🧠Our new review links genetics, neuroscience, psychology & education to show why some children find language or reading easier. 📖
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
🖼️genes→brain→cognition→behaviour 🧵👇
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Simon Fisher
3 months ago
Twenty-four years ago today, our paper “A forkhead-domain gene is mutated in a severe speech and language disorder” was published:
www.nature.com/articles/350...
. A personal thread about the ups & downs of the journey we took to get to that point....1/n 🗣️🧬🧪
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Simon Fisher
3 months ago
New paper alert! Systematic epidemiological analyses of up to 39,000 people illuminate biological/clinical links between impaired musical rhythm abilities & disorders affecting speech-language development. International collaboration led by
@drsrishtin.bsky.social
, out in
@natcomms.nature.com
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Musical rhythm abilities and risk for developmental speech-language problems and disorders: epidemiological and polygenic associations - Nature Communications
Impaired musical rhythm abilities and developmental speech-language related disorders are biologically and clinically intertwined. Here, the authors explore the correlation between the two traits, finding evidence of epidemiological associations and genetic overlap.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-60867-2
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Sarah Harris
4 months ago
Calling for your paper for the upcoming collection Brain metabolomics in dementia and neurological disease I’m honoured to be serving as the collection’s Guest Editor and eager to read your submission.
#CallForPapers
@natureportfolio.nature.com
Learn more about the collection:
go.nature.com/41S5bI3
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Brain metabolomics in dementia and neurological disease
This Collection invites original research using metabolomic platforms to explore the mechanisms of dementia and neurological disease or aid in its diagnosis ...
https://go.nature.com/41S5bI3
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Edinburgh Neuroscience
4 months ago
📢 Job Alert: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. Full details:
edin.ac/3Ibm1uQ
Deadline for applications: Friday 19 September 2025
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Naming a child or pet? Uninspired by traditional names? Consider Aethelstan as an absolute Anglo-Saxon classic. Ruling England before it was cool.
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4 months ago
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Awareness of developmental coordination disorder/
#dyspraxia
is still far too low. This article by Emily Meachon and Amy De Roubaix reviews past efforts to raise awareness and highlights strategies that might actually make a difference moving forward:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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The Unseen Struggle: Mapping and Addressing the Awareness Gap Surrounding Developmental Coordination Disorder - Current Developmental Disorders Reports
Purpose of Review Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/Dyspraxia) is a frequently overlooked and misunderstood neurodevelopmental disorder. Numerous studies have sought to index the rates of aware...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-025-00333-2
4 months ago
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Michelle Luciano
5 months ago
Delighted to see work led by Hayley Mountford
@hayleymountford.bsky.social
published today.
rdcu.be/eA8G0
We used MTAG to increase gene discovery for dyslexia: 36 new regions; ~30 new genes from gene-based tests; several sig biological pathways
@profsimonfisher.bsky.social
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Multivariate genome-wide association analysis of dyslexia and quantitative reading skill improves gene discovery
Translational Psychiatry - Multivariate genome-wide association analysis of dyslexia and quantitative reading skill improves gene discovery
https://rdcu.be/eA8G0
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Damien Fair
5 months ago
I still get chills Meet Mike *30+ years severe depression *first hospitalized @ 13y *20 meds *3 rounds of ECT *2 near-fatal suicide attempts Mike felt joy for the first time in decades after we turned on his new brain pacemaker or PACE see videos, read paper, follow thread
doi.org/10.31234/osf...
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Specific Learning Difficulties Network
5 months ago
Here's a snapshot of what SLDN/members have done and delivered since launch. Click for an overview of the events, papers, connections and contributions. We're also keen to hear how we could add value to the activities, projects or ideas of others in the coming year or so.
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Michelle Luciano
5 months ago
Here's what frailty looks like when we consider genetic relations at the symptom level. Some important insights from this new research for anyone interested in ageing!
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One Health Genomics Edinburgh
6 months ago
New Publication: Epigenetic clocks and DNA methylation biomarkers of brain health and disease
@uoe-igc.bsky.social
@edinunilbc.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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Epigenetic clocks and DNA methylation biomarkers of brain health and disease - Nature Reviews Neurology
This Review considers how DNA methylation-based biomarkers can be used to monitor brain ageing and stratify neurological disease risk. The authors focus on epigenetic clocks, which can be applied acro...
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41582-025-01105-7
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Tamsin Ford
7 months ago
I am proud to have led and contributes to the experts in evidence advisory group- alot of hard work went into this
www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-...
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NHS England » NHS England responds to ADHD Taskforce interim report
An independent taskforce set up to tackle challenges in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) care has published its interim report and recommendations today (Friday 20 June 2025). The repor...
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2025/06/nhs-england-responds-to-adhd-taskforce-interim-report/
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Coates is Odd This Day
7 months ago
As it’s 20 June, we might celebrate any number of marvellous events today. Firstly, there’s the 451st anniversary of the birth of Wilhelm Kettler, Duke of Courland and Semigallia, and owner and wearer of these still unsurpassed trousers
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School of PPLS at The University of Edinburgh
7 months ago
How does your socioeconomic background shape brain health in later life? A groundbreaking study led by
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
with links socioeconomic status to changes in brain white matter – a known risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline. Read more:
edin.ac/3TkFV8C
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Socioeconomic status linked with brain health
A person’s level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study suggests.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/news/socioeconomic-status-linked-with-brain-health
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Edinburgh Neuroscience
7 months ago
Researchers have found that differences in socioeconomic status are a likely causal risk factor in the accumulation of white matter hyperintensities, a condition which could affect thinking skills, dementia risk, and brain function in later life. Read the full paper:
edin.ac/43UuLw6
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Deciphering the influence of socioeconomic status on brain structure: insights from Mendelian randomization - Molecular Psychiatry
Molecular Psychiatry - Deciphering the influence of socioeconomic status on brain structure: insights from Mendelian randomization
https://edin.ac/43UuLw6
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Michelle Luciano
7 months ago
New paper out which captures the lived experience of Specific Learning Difficulties. UK focussed but likely to have commonalities across countries:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
#dyslexia
#dyscalculia
#dysgraphia
@sldnetwork.bsky.social
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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330251348559
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📣Job klaxon📣 Fixed term lecturer (Grade 8) teaching focussed position in Psychology
@schoolofppls.bsky.social
It's a great place to work
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Lecturer
The School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking to appoint a teaching focused lecturer in Psychology on a full time, fixed term contract until 31st of August 2026.
https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/12542
7 months ago
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Aston Psychology
8 months ago
"Inside Our Dyslexic Minds" featuring our Prof Joel Talcott will be broadcast on BBC2 on Monday the 19th May at 9pm. If you can't wait to learn about this check BBC Iplayer and learn about the experience and science of dyslexia.
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Catherine Crompton
8 months ago
New paper alert! Information transfer within and between autistic and non-autistic people is out today in
@nathumbehav.nature.com
nature.com/articles/s41...
THREAD! 🧵⬇️
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Marie Martel
10 months ago
📢
#PhD
available Are you passionate about
#robotics
, neural control of movement and
#dyspraxia
/
#DCD
? Apply now to this funded position at the University of Surrey. Co-supervised by me!
www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-fun...
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Neuro-muscular state estimation and control for physical human-robot interaction | University of Surrey
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/studentships/neuro-muscular-state-estimation-and-control-physical-human-robot-interaction
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Laura Bassett
10 months ago
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Saloni Krishnan
11 months ago
I'm looking for someone with neuroimaging experience to join my lab for a year - please do repost!
www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=32278&jobTitle=Research+Assistant+or+Research+Fellow
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Louise Arseneault
11 months ago
@mqmentalhealth.bsky.social
@kingsioppn.bsky.social
@ukllc.bsky.social
@closer-uk.bsky.social
@sllshome.bsky.social
@popres-uk.bsky.social
@clscohorts.bsky.social
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Patton Oswalt
12 months ago
He was karate-chopping the neck of a transgender ghost. Calm down everyone.
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Amy Pearson
12 months ago
Are you a supervisor wondering how to better support your neurodivergent postgrads? Go read our latest article in
@timeshighered.bsky.social
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-s...
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How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive? Here’s how to provide neurodiversity-affirmative supervision
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-support-neurodivergent-postgraduate-researchers
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Simon Fisher
12 months ago
In latest issue of Molecular Psychiatry, we use common DNA variants across the genome to capture genetic relationships between developmental dyslexia & neuropsychiatric traits, especially ADHD. Work by
@austejaclknt.bsky.social
,
@hayleymountford.bsky.social
,
@drmluciano.bsky.social
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Genetic neurodevelopmental clustering and dyslexia - Molecular Psychiatry
Molecular Psychiatry - Genetic neurodevelopmental clustering and dyslexia
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02649-8
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reposted by
Silvia Paracchini
about 1 year ago
I am looking for a PhD candidate interested in the genetics of language 🧬🧠🗨️ Get in touch if interested or please share with others who might be
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Michelle Luciano
about 1 year ago
Prospective PhD students interested in stats and ageing research, come to my online Q&A session tomorrow for more info. about this fully funded project!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Precision Medicine DTP - Multi-system prediction of frailty at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Precision Medicine DTP - Multi-system prediction of frailty at University of Edinburgh, listed on FindAPhD.com
https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/precision-medicine-dtp-multi-system-prediction-of-frailty/?p177055
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Sarah Harris
about 1 year ago
Exciting post-doc position available working on my NIH funded project "Longitudinal multi-omic biomarkers for neurocognitive decline prior to dementia onset". Based in the beautiful city of Edinburgh within
@edinunilbc.bsky.social
elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
The Lothian Birth Cohorts Group within the Psychology Department, School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences is seeking a PDRA on a full time, fixed term contract until 30th of June 2025 i...
https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/11714
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Simon Fisher
about 1 year ago
Our paper out today in
@naturehumbehav.bsky.social
integrates data from large-scale genome scans of dyslexia & rhythm skills, as a novel way to investigate biological overlaps between human traits related to language & musicality. Co-led by Reyna Gordon (Vanderbilt). đź§Ş
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The shared genetic architecture and evolution of human language and musical rhythm - Nature Human Behaviour
Using a battery of statistical tools, Alagöz et al. examine the genetic overlap between dyslexia and rhythm impairment and shed light on how the genome influences the neural bases of human language an...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-02051-y
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Andrew McIntosh
about 1 year ago
Fascinating paper on the genetics of people with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Genome-wide association study of borderline personality disorder identifies six loci and highlights shared risk with mental and somatic disorders
Environmental and genetic risk factors contribute to the development of borderline personality disorder (BPD). We conducted the largest GWAS of BPD to date, meta-analyzing data from 12,339 cases and 1...
https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.11.12.24316957v1
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Nicky Whiffin
about 1 year ago
It's PhD application season here in Oxford with two weeks until the deadlines (3rd Dec)
@universityofoxford.bsky.social
Here is a short 🧵 highlighting 3 amazing programs in the genomics, data science, statistics space 🩺🖥️🧬 Please share with anyone you think would be interested! 1/4
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Oh hello! Nothing like a paper draft deadline to prompt a move over from Twitter to Bluesky. It seems nice here. Dog photo for tax
about 1 year ago
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