The pandemic preparedness programme at NIAD is to be cut in yet another inexplicable decision by Bhattacharya. Without the research that was done by institutes such as the NIAD that was already looking at coronaviruses we would not have had such speedy vaccine development 🧪🧵 #HealthPolicy

The pandemic preparedness programme at NIAD is to be cut in yet another inexplicable decision by Bhattacharya. Without the research that was done by institutes such as the NIAD that was already looking at coronaviruses we would not have had such speedy vaccine development 🧪🧵 #HealthPolicy

Because the world was so well prepared last time!

somehow I had never heard of this condition of auto-brewery syndrome (ABS). It basically where people get drunk- not from drinking alcohol but from their microbiome making alcohol (ethanol). It is rare (fortunately) but some cool new research has been trying to understand it #MicroSky🧪 🧵

The future of universities is precarious as it is but what has happened with Bangor Uni attacks from Reform following their decision to not allow a Reform person to talk there should be a wake up call for how Reform may ape Trump’s anti- university style

Your regular reminder that Musk has raciest views and promotes far right ideology on his X platform. In case you missed X.

Pretending that climate change is not real changes nothing about the real harms climate change is already doing to citizens in the US and beyond. This affects everyone and is an n outrageous abuse of power and can we rename EPA the environment pollution agency?

Pretending that climate change is not real changes nothing about the real harms climate change is already doing to citizens in the US and beyond. This affects everyone and is an n outrageous abuse of power and can we rename EPA the environment pollution agency?

Exciting research shows potential for a new way to prevent flu infection using a nasal spray! 🧵🧪

Exciting research shows potential for a new way to prevent flu infection using a nasal spray! 🧵🧪

Even as measles cases rise in the states, the trust in the mmr vaccine is falling. So much disinformation been given about this and other vaccines by Kennedy and his team that one can’t help but wonder if he his denting vaccine confidence… #MMR #HealthPolicy

Vinay Prasad has refused to review Moderna's application to license a new updated flu vaccine for the USA- why - this is puzzling because he basically made up a reason as he claims a trial was not done that was in fact performed. This has huge implications for licensing new vaccines in the States

Our new paper: toxic experts journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Vinay Prasad has refused to review Moderna's application to license a new updated flu vaccine for the USA- why - this is puzzling because he basically made up a reason as he claims a trial was not done that was in fact performed. This has huge implications for licensing new vaccines in the States

✅ The UK Government has today granted access to half a million UK Biobank participants' coded GP data for health research. This change will dramatically increase the power of UK Biobank's dataset to advance the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions handled by GPs.

Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social offers insight in The Guardian @theguardian.com on the science behind sneezing and what it reveals about our health #ImmunoSky www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

I cannot imagine how terrifying this was!

Interesting recent research has investigated why some people who are clinically vulnerable e.g. smokers or asthmatic do so much worse in response to some common cold viruses. 🧪 🧵@exposomeimmunology.bsky.social

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Interesting recent research has investigated why some people who are clinically vulnerable e.g. smokers or asthmatic do so much worse in response to some common cold viruses. 🧪 🧵@exposomeimmunology.bsky.social

As hypocritical as it is for Dr Oz to switch to supporting a vaccine, it’s still good to finally see someone in Kennedy’s team FINALLY encourage people to have the MMR as measles cases continue to soar in largely unvaccinated people

Great to chat with Joel Snape about all things sneezing. Great seeing comments from @cathnoakes.bsky.social too

Short thread on our new paper. We use face mask efficacy research as a “stress test” for systematic review methods. We analysed 66 systematic reviews of face mask efficacy; they reached widely different conclusions (~half said they work, half said that evidence of efficacy was lacking). 1/

Just watched Weapons. Well that was surprising!

Evidence has emerged that RFKJr lied about his infamous 2019 trip to Samoa after which measles vax uptake plummeted and measles cases spiralled resulting in 83 deaths and thousands of measles cases …🧵 #HealthPolicy

Evidence has emerged that RFKJr lied about his infamous 2019 trip to Samoa after which measles vax uptake plummeted and measles cases spiralled resulting in 83 deaths and thousands of measles cases …🧵 #HealthPolicy

A study examines a form of outdoor, ‘eco' therapy. Participants said moments in nature helped them process the past: watching trees grow and decay, feeling the wind on their face, or sitting quietly in a forest. @uomhums.bsky.social #ecotherapy journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Two papers submitted this week! Whohoo! Obviously they may get rejected but for now hope and excitement!!!

measles cases are rising and campuses are places they could expand exponentially. so really pleased to see the NHS offering walk in vaccine services at @officialuom.bsky.social for MMR, HPV and MenACWY on Feb and March 10th

Who knew ? Excel work championships 🤯

Wow, that is incredible

We found that Jeff Bezos paid *zero* taxes in 2007 and 2011. In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children. This is how he did it (published 2021):

Important paper. Schools are high-risk environments for respiratory disease transmission MAINLY because classrooms are underventilated. This problem has a workable solution - it just needs political will. Air quality is as important as water quality for public health. MT @martinmckee.bsky.social

As mentioned in another thread, four UKRI leaders spoke to journalists this morning about changes to research council funding They addressed stories broken by RPN that STFC has to find £162m of costs savings by 2029-30, and that major physics infrastructure projects have been shelved ...

Four ways the Trump administration attacked population health last week youtube.com/shorts/3arwa...

An infant in New Mexico has just died from listeria. Public health officials think it is because the mother drank raw milk during pregnancy. I can imagine this family’s pain. Please, please don’t drink raw milk. It is of no benefit whatsoever.

Excellent article but stark reminder that for all the perceptions of universities as ivory towers for elites, they are actually vital hubs in towns n cities supporting local businesses and providing key services as well as education….

www.nature.com/articles/s41... #microsky

Excellent article but stark reminder that for all the perceptions of universities as ivory towers for elites, they are actually vital hubs in towns n cities supporting local businesses and providing key services as well as education….

Doing my first lecture to undergraduates of the semester this afternoon. Always get rather nervous for lecturing when i restart after a break! Is it just me with the nerves?

Segmented filamentous bacteria reprogramming of alveolar macrophages limits postinfluenza bacterial pneumonia | Science Immunology www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Apparently its National Brown Dog day which must be celebrated so do share your doggo pics and give that puppy in your life an extra ear tickle/treat/toy (delete as applicable). My dog not really a brunette and cat sneaked in but that’s fair I think

woah this does not look good as RFKJr has appointed a brand new advisory committee for research into autism, with appointees lacking expertise in the research but somehow several people who have expressed anti-vaccine views and or a willingness to try unconventional treatments 🤔

Kirk Malhoan acting chair for US ACIP that make recommendations for vaccines is saying he wants to reconsider all US vaccines recommendations. 🧪🧵 #HealthPolicy

The Becker team is hitting the streets for the Great Manchester Run! 🏃🏃‍♀️ We’re raising vital funds for the MPS Society to support families affected by rare inflammatory diseases. Please help us reach our goal and support this life-changing work. Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/uom-run...

Kirk Malhoan acting chair for US ACIP that make recommendations for vaccines is saying he wants to reconsider all US vaccines recommendations. 🧪🧵 #HealthPolicy

Timeline cleanse to marvel at just how many long tailed tits can fit on a fat block. I counted 10 at one point…

Great piece illustrating how Trump has reshaped the so called Environmental protection agency (EPA) such that it is now driving harms to the environment and our health with impacts that will be felt across the world. A quick 🧵🧪 #HealthPolicy #climatechange

Great piece illustrating how Trump has reshaped the so called Environmental protection agency (EPA) such that it is now driving harms to the environment and our health with impacts that will be felt across the world. A quick 🧵🧪 #HealthPolicy #climatechange

I'm at the Willard Hotel where I've been denied entry and kicked out of the Reclaiming Science event with NIH director Bhattacharya & other top agency leaders. @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social and I registered for the event months ago yet were told capacity was full, even as they let in dozens of others.