It's Friday. This means it is time for a new post on #Autism : The Evidence. If you missed last week, I discussed what is TRULY behind the rise in prevalence. Today I am going to talk about what it is not: #VACCINES . They are SAFE and EFFECTIVE, but where did this idea come from?

Let's make this clear: this is total nonsense. There have been studies

Release all the Epstein files

Today I am starting a weekly post titled "Autism: The Evidence". I hope it helps someone fight the colossal wave of misinformation that is drowning us. Part 1: I heard Autism prevalence has gone up. Is that true? If so why?

The autism ‘epidemic’: misinterpretation, misinformation and conspiracy Excellent article by Eric Fombonne link.springer.com/article/10.1...

@jeremymberg.bsky.social you inspire me every day

WTAF

Autism Scientists Strongly Oppose HHS Report Suggesting Links Between Tylenol and Autism. www.coalitionofautismscientists.org

Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims link the medicine to autism. These false claims send a dangerous message to parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

I cannot overstate how remarkable it is that under GOP rule, US federal health regulations have been captured by fringe crackpots who espouse views that the vast majority of the US public—and nearly 100% of health professionals—reject. Gift link:

Science: only when you write up the manuscript, you realize what you should have done.

In 1999, the Centers for Disease Control and *Prevention* (at least until the fascists change the name) highlighted the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. Trump's people are undermining ~all~ ~of~ ~them~. www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview...

I care for children in the hospital on inpatient & consult services. Most weeks there are at least a few kids admitted with vaccine preventable diseases. Often in children who can’t get vaccinated themselves. 15 years in pediatrics and I’ve never seen a single one admitted with vaccine injury.

And now you cannot trust doctors.. anyone wants to guess who is being admitted to medical school more?

If you ever wanted to show your kid what having a meltdown as a man-baby looks like, here it is: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKaU...

RFK testifies before the Senate Finance committee today at 10am. This will be a big moment. Amplify it for your family and friends. Make sure they know that RFK Jr is trying to kill people as part of his decades-long antivax grift. Some things to note: 1/

Your periodic reminder that mRNA vaccines are a scientific and public health game-changer. Those that have been approved have passed stringent efficacy and safety checks. They protect you and your child against potentially fatal diseases. You may, however, get a sore arm.

Today I did two parent teacher conferences, submitted a manuscript and submitted a grant, please clap

Summer memories #Liverpool #ISMBECCB2025

The numbers are in. The new maps republicans just passed in Texas reduce Hispanic Texans to one-third of a white person and Black Texans to one-fifth of a white person.

I have never been so relieved about an NOA for a non-competing renewal. I can breathe for another year

It seems clear that he never really cared about what really drives health disparities

In which world is this OK?

My commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion remains and I hope many will continue to follow regardless of the times

#ISMBECCB2025 It is good to be at a conference in 2025 of a society that reminds us that “equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to how the Society operates, evolves and envisions the future”. www.iscb.org/iscb-news-it... @iscb.bsky.social

ICYMI: The July newsletter with the ISMB/ECCB 2025 Conference Programme is out now! Access it here: https://f.mtr.cool/ajjcwcetbn

Polls are open! ISCB Members, cast your vote for President and Vice President by July 27. Sign in to your MyISCB account and hit “Vote Now”!

You can support NASA workers by adding your name to their letter @standupforscience.bsky.social

Not really an overstatement to say that the test of a free society is whether or not comedians can make fun of the country's leader on TV without repurcussions.

It's an honor to be recognized for advocating for what you believe "that everyone belongs in computational biology and that all ideas are valued equally, recognizing that diversity of thought and background drives scientific excellence" doi.org/10.1093/bioi...

# 🧠💤 New research reveals surprising sleep patterns in Rett syndrome Our latest study found something unexpected: it's not just about sleeping less - it's about sleeping at the wrong times. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40607160/ #RettSyndrome #SleepResearch #Neuroscience #RareDisease #Chronotherapy

Are you from one of these states? Then we need your help to save American science! The Senate Appropriations Committee will be marking up the President's Budget Request for science on Wednesday. People have been saying the proposed cuts "decimated" US science, but that's wrong: they are apocalyptic

This is so enraging yet nobody care?

The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence? Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue. 1/ A🧵on the danger.

This is a United States Senator mocking the assassination of a Minnesota legislator and her husband. He pretends to be a good Mormon. He’s a sick fuck.

#NoKings #California #FuckTrump

NIH Staff have written The Bethesda Declaration urging the NIH director to end the politicization of science and medicine and a return to academic freedom and scientific excellence. Sign in support. Please share broadly. www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...

We are at the point in which representatives need to remind government officials that bananas don’t grow in the USA. Not sure wether to laugh or cry at this point

A lot of the NIH Autism NOFOs that existed last year have now "expired". And now NIH has announced this travesty with a fancy looking name. I refuse to participate. Please refrain from talking to me if you do. grants.nih.gov/news-events/...

Today I learned about a new sleep disorder: Orthosomnia: unhealthy obsession with getting perfect sleep, often fueled by sleep tracking devices. Take your damn devices off when you sleep people! The best indicator of a good night sleep is how you feel when you wake up.

I am just so tired of this nonsense

What’s REALLY at stake…👇 Are you paying ATTENTION, yet?! 🤚

And this is why I was extremely fortunate as a junior assistant professor to find my community to share my struggles and my victories. You know who you are 🐻

The not funded club has a lot more company this year www.nature.com/articles/d41...

We’ve got our first (of many!) pages up with more to come. First up, details about efforts to eviscerate Medicaid, with up to $880 billion in cuts, likely to lead to millions of people losing their sole insurance: unbreaking.org/issues/medic...

Is this for real? It's only May of year 1....

Looking forward to this workshop TOMORROW in which we will discuss #sleep in neurodevelopment disorders. Please join us for two days of outstanding research and discussions to shape future priorities www.nhlbi.nih.gov/events/2025/...

"I don't think it's hyperbole to say that eviscerating NIOSH, as they have, will cause people to die.” Trump said he’d fight for workers. He lied.  He's slashing safety programs. And working people — from a state he won by 40% — are paying the price.