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Are you interested in genomic disorders, cognitive development and mental health? Would you like to do a PhD, in a thriving interdisciplinary research group? 4 year funded studentship (home fee students only, sorry) open for applications now:
www.path.cam.ac.uk/graduate/ful...
Closing date 3/12
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Fully-funded PhD studentships | Department of Pathology
Fully-funded PhD Pathology Studentships Michaelmas Term 2026 Start The Department of Pathology has an excellent reputation in pure biological and biomedical research and is offering fully funded* stud...
https://www.path.cam.ac.uk/graduate/fully-funded-studentships
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MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge
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New paper: The neurodevelopmental spectrum of CASK-related disorder:
doi.org/10.1186/s116...
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The neurodevelopmental spectrum of CASK-related disorder - Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Background Pathogenic CASK variants are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders of variable severity including X-linked intellectual disability (XLID) and microcephaly with pontocerebellar hypoplasia (MICPCH). Although the number of diagnosed cases is rising, current understanding of the CASK-related neurodevelopmental spectrum is limited. Here, we systematically review the published characteristics of individuals with CASK-related disorder, and compare these to a more recently-diagnosed group. We provide quantitative information about the ranges of adaptive abilities, motor function, visual function and social-emotional-behavioural characteristics, and explore within-group associations. Methods One hundred and fifty-one individuals with CASK variants were identified in published literature. Thirty-one children and young people with CASK variants were recruited to the UK-based Brain and Behaviour in Neurodevelopmental disorders of Genetic Origin (BINGO) project. BINGO-participating caregivers completed a bespoke medical history questionnaire and battery of standardised neurodevelopmental measures. Results Comparing the recently diagnosed BINGO CASK-related disorder group to previously reported individuals, we found consistent prevalence of tone abnormalities, sensorineural hearing loss and epilepsy, but lower prevalence of severe/profound ID, MICPCH, optic atrophy and nystagmus. Areas of frequent difficulty not highlighted in previous reports include sleep difficulties and cerebral visual impairment (CVI). Neurodevelopmental characteristics were highly variable within the BINGO CASK-related disorder group, and group-wide patterns were similar to those observed in other rare genetic conditions. Within the BINGO CASK-related group, epilepsy is significantly associated with ID severity, after controlling for age. Sub-groups with MICPCH or microcephaly only have equivalent ranges of adaptive function, but MICPCH may be associated with more severe motor difficulties. Conclusion The spectrum of neurodevelopmental characteristics associated with CASK-related disorder appears to be broadening with increased access to genome-wide diagnostic testing. Further studies are needed to elucidate the relationships between CASK variants, structural brain development, epilepsy, and neurodevelopmental characteristics.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s11689-025-09643-3
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Cam-CAN
about 2 months ago
"CamCAN 15 years on" - a new preprint reviewing all findings about the cognitive neuroscience of ageing from sharing CamCAN data, led by
@rhens.bsky.social
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osf.io/preprints/ps...
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https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/pa5q7_v1
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British Neuroscience Association
2 months ago
🧠 Publish your neuroscience research with Brain and Neuroscience Advances! Open-access, peer-reviewed, and featuring diverse article types – from original research to Insights & Journal Club.
journals.sagepub.com/home/bna
#PublishWithBNA
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Cambridge Neuroscience
2 months ago
TODAY Join us for a Public Panel discussion on Current & Future Treatments for Dementia, featuring experts in the field 🧠 No need to register - just come along and spread the word! 📢 📍West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge 🗓️11th Sep 5pm-6:30pm BST
neuroscience.cam.ac.uk
Sponsored by Beckman Coulter
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Rachel Grasmeder Allen
3 months ago
New paper out! We discuss breaking barriers towards credible research & share findings from our workshop at
#BNA2025
on supporting ECRs in doing credible science🧠 Loved working with
@josefinaw.bsky.social
, Roni Tibon & Tobias Bast on this project!
doi.org/10.1177/2398...
@britishneuro.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://doi.org/10.1177/23982128251363046
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British Neuroscience Association
3 months ago
There’s nothing quite like the moment your article is accepted for publication - the relief, the pride, and the excitement of sharing your work with the
#neuroscience
community. Ready to feel it for yourself? Submit your next article today.
journals.sagepub.com/home/BNA
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British Neuroscience Association
3 months ago
“Through writing, advocacy, and lived experience, Brenda has brought neuroscience closer to everyone.” We are honoured to launch the Brenda Walker Award for
#Neuroscience
Communication and name Brenda as its first recipient.
tinyurl.com/yc8apysy
#ScienceCommunication
#livedexperience
#inclusivity
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Dr Soraya M
7 months ago
Our paper in Nature Comms is now online! Summary below but in short we use living human brain slice cultures in a number of different ways to model dementia processes. Big team effort led by myself,
@robertmcgeachan.bsky.social
and
@clairedurrant1.bsky.social
rdcu.be/ej647
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Divergent actions of physiological and pathological amyloid-β on synapses in live human brain slice cultures
Nature Communications - Understanding synapse loss in Alzheimer’s disease has been hampered by a lack of human model systems. Here, the authors show that manipulation of physiological or...
https://rdcu.be/ej647
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Are you looking for a research assistant position? Opportunity now available
@mrccbu.bsky.social
Expand your knowledge and experience of neurodevelopment & genetics Support the team in recruiting participants, organising assessments and collecting data Info here:
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51982/
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Research Assistant (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Research Assistant (Fixed Term) in the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge.
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51982/
4 months ago
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British Neuroscience Association
4 months ago
New to academic publishing or want to improve your submissions? Join Dr
@clairedurrant1.bsky.social
& Dr
@kbgenesbrains.bsky.social
(Co-Editors-in-Chief at Brain and Neuroscience Advances) to learn how. Ideal for
#earlycareerresearchers
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#neuroscience
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bna.org.uk/events/ems-e...
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British Neuroscience Association
4 months ago
Would you like to have your work
#published
? Co-Editor-in-Chief, Dr Kate Baker will give actionable advice on how to structure articles effectively, avoid common pitfalls, and respond to reviewer feedback.
www.bna.org.uk/events/ems-e...
#NeuroscienceResearch
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Women in Neuroscience UK
5 months ago
🧠Thinking about adding public engagement to your CV? It’s a great way to build confidence, skills & career options - but getting started can feel like a mystery🎤 In our new interview,
@beccasue99.bsky.social
shares how she got into SciComm during her PhD, and why it’s been a game-changer.
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Cathy Abbott
5 months ago
This is a great piece on failure in academia. "“Has the author considered submitting to a smaller, more specialized journal?” Yes, I have." 😀
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Estherina Trachtenberg
6 months ago
What began as a hallway chat at
@mrccbu.bsky.social
with
@idoshal.bsky.social
grew to a deep conversation and turned into a BNA insight paper. We explored subjectivity in neuroscience from the voices of ECRs. Endless thanks, dearest Ido, and Nimrod Hertz
@britishneuro.bsky.social
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‘How does it make you feel?’ Reclaiming subjectivity in neuroscience - Estherina Trachtenberg, Ido Shalev, Nimrod Hertz-Palmor, 2025
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23982128251339567
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Rebeca Ianov
6 months ago
New study out now (
doi.org/10.1111/ejn....
)! Modelling MEG dynamics with RNNs reveals how reduced inhibition may shape neural signatures in ZDHHC9-linked neurodivergence!🧠🧬 Thanks to all co-authors!
@achterbrain.bsky.social
@danakarca.bsky.social
@kbgenesbrains.bsky.social
@duncanastle.bsky.social
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Synaptic Function and Sensory Processing in ZDHHC9‐Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder: A Mechanistic Account
In the current study, we employed a bottom-up approach to study the impact of synaptic-level alterations associated with ZDHHC9 variants on cortical function in healthy and ZDHHC9-deficient participa...
https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.70124
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New paper! congrats to all involved, especially Rebeca Ianov for her first paper. tell us what you think!
dx.doi.org/10.1111/ejn....
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Synaptic Function and Sensory Processing in ZDHHC9‐Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder: A Mechanistic Account
In the current study, we employed a bottom-up approach to study the impact of synaptic-level alterations associated with ZDHHC9 variants on cortical function in healthy and ZDHHC9-deficient participa...
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ejn.70124
7 months ago
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British Neuroscience Association
7 months ago
#BNA2025
Day 3: Wrapping Up with Big Ideas! Liverpool, you’ve been incredible – thank you to the countless people that have made this Festival a huge success! Keep your conversations going – join your BNA community and we look forward to seeing you at another BNA event very soon.
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Cathy Abbott
7 months ago
Fantastic first day at
#BNA2025
, and the final session was an absolute treat (Sally from Corrie! 🤩 Frank Cottrell Boyce 🤩) Lovely to see our Cajal Embroidery in public again too ❤️
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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬
7 months ago
Desert island papers was a very fun session!
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Laura Ajram
7 months ago
#BNA2025
- Fantastic to see early career researchers interviewing our plenary speakers about the papers that shaped their careers in our Desert Island Papers session. Our 1st castaway Prof Bird is taking a pregnant goat to his desert island (?!)... Next up
@ibroorg.bsky.social
President Shuba Tole..
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Maria Polychronidou
7 months ago
"Geneticists and others must stand against a global rise of white nationalism, which seeks to leverage scientific racism for eugenicist goals, and stop its talking points from entering the mainstream political discourse." ➡️
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Eugenics is on the rise again: human geneticists must take a stand
Scientists must push back against the threat of rising white nationalism and the dangerous and pseudoscientific ideas of eugenics.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01297-4
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British Neuroscience Association
7 months ago
💥Don't miss this incredible opportunity at
#BNA2025
and get a head start on your next
#publication
! Book a 1:1 meeting with
#journal
#editors
and receive personalised feedback on your paper, helping you become a
#published
author.
#ScientificJournal
#NeurosciencePublishing
#NeuroscienceResearch
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Gabriel Mackie
8 months ago
🚨 New paper 🚨 How do people with mental health conditions experience bodily signals, and what are their priorities for interoceptive research? These questions are what
@lydiajhickman.bsky.social
and my new paper in eClinicalMedicine tries to answer. 🧵 1/8
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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ScienceDirect.com | Science, health and medical journals, full text articles and books.
https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S2589537025001154
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9 months ago
I put some introductory
#EEG
/
#MEG
videos together, based on our introduction to
#neuroimaging
at the
@mrccbu.bsky.social
:
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
. They should cover the most common aspects of EEG/MEG analysis, including pre-processing, source estimation and functional connectivity.
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Introduction to EEG/MEG data analysis - YouTube
Introduction to EEG/MEG data analysis playlist featuring multiple videos split into topics set out below. Presented by Olaf Hauk from the MRC CBU. EEG/MEG me...
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp67eqWCj2f_DBsCMkIOBpBbLWGAUKtu5
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British Neuroscience Association
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Are you looking to develop your research? Want to gain feedback on your research plans before that next grant application or paper submission?
#BNA2025
is the place to develop your
#research
and
#career
! Check out what
@tspiresjones.bsky.social
is most looking forward to...
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European Society of Human Genetics
9 months ago
Forcing authors to edit or retract papers simply because they contain ‘forbidden terms’ is damaging to scientific integrity, says ESHG Read the statement from
#eshg
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Forcing authors to edit or retract papers simply because they contain ‘forbidden terms’ is damaging to scientific integrity, says ESHG
statement from ESHG
https://buff.ly/4hws8GG
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Stephen Curry
9 months ago
An open letter to the President of the
@royalsociety.org
– time to stand up for your values.
occamstypewriter.org/scurry/2025/...
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An open letter to the President of the Royal Society – time to stand up for your values | Reciprocal Space
https://occamstypewriter.org/scurry/2025/02/11/open-letter-president-royal-society-stand-up-values/
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Cathy Abbott
9 months ago
Very pleased to have been able to contribute to this important call to arms to protect preclinical neuroscience in the UK
#neuroskyence
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Tara Spires-Jones 🌈🔬
9 months ago
Proud of our
@britishneuro.bsky.social
policy and preclinical trustees
@cathyabbott.bsky.social
and Mark Walton and the whole team including
@nramnani.bsky.social
for this important work. I’m honoured to sign and glad to use BioRender skills for the graphical abstract 😀
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British Neuroscience Association
10 months ago
📚Brain and Neuroscience Advances is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of neuroscience research in a variety of publication formats How to submit:
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#SageJournals
#ScientificJournal
#NeurosciencePublishing
#NeuroscienceResearch
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British Neuroscience Association
10 months ago
With a diverse programme spanning 16 key themes in neuroscience, BNA2025 offers something for everyone🎉. Visit
meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2025/
to explore the full programme and secure your spot at this transformative event✅
#BNA2025
#Liverpool
#April
#Neuroscience
#Conference
#Network
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Duncan Astle
10 months ago
We are hiring! We're looking for a great project manager to help with a large-scale Wellcome funded study. If you know of anyone that this might appeal to, please share.
www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49880/
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Project Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge
Project Manager (Part Time, Fixed Term) in the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge.
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49880/
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Alexis Deighton MacIntyre
10 months ago
In this Insight for Brain and Neuroscience Advances, I argue that greater cultural diversity within our field will help counter researcher cognitive bias, leading to generative new theories and research directions
https://buff.ly/40DWssK
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The map and the territory: Why diversity advances neuroscience
https://buff.ly/40DWssK
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1st paper from our group promoted on here 1st paper from Alice Smail Tell us what you think!
@campathology.bsky.social
@mrccbu.bsky.social
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Polycomb-associated and Trithorax-associated developmental conditions—phenotypic convergence and heterogeneity
European Journal of Human Genetics - Polycomb-associated and Trithorax-associated developmental conditions—phenotypic convergence and heterogeneity
https://rdcu.be/d69hm
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