Meltem Weger
@melweger.bsky.social
Scientist interested in the role of the stress axis and the circadian clock for (patho-) physiology.
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Fascinating article linking nutrition, circadian clock and adaptation to seasonal photoperiod!
#circadian
Unsaturated fat alters clock phosphorylation to align rhythms to the season in mice | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#circadian
Unsaturated fat alters clock phosphorylation to align rhythms to the season in mice | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Unsaturated fat alters clock phosphorylation to align rhythms to the season in mice
The circadian clock maintains synchrony between biological processes and light/dark cycles by integrating environmental cues. How the clock adapts to seasonal variations in the environment is incomple...
www.science.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Fascinating article linking nutrition, circadian clock and adaptation to seasonal photoperiod!
#circadian
Unsaturated fat alters clock phosphorylation to align rhythms to the season in mice | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#circadian
Unsaturated fat alters clock phosphorylation to align rhythms to the season in mice | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Interesting article by Kondratov’s lab.
The circadian clock is not only required for an efficient metabolism and storage of nutrients, it is also required for the preventive effect of calorie restriction on the hepatic steatosis caused by unanticipated fasting.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The circadian clock is not only required for an efficient metabolism and storage of nutrients, it is also required for the preventive effect of calorie restriction on the hepatic steatosis caused by unanticipated fasting.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Circadian clocks and periodic anticipated fasting prevent fasting-associated hepatic steatosis in calorie restriction
Calorie restriction (CR) improves health and longevity. CR induces a periodic fasting cycle in mammals; our study compares CR with unanticipated fasti…
www.sciencedirect.com
August 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Interesting article by Kondratov’s lab.
The circadian clock is not only required for an efficient metabolism and storage of nutrients, it is also required for the preventive effect of calorie restriction on the hepatic steatosis caused by unanticipated fasting.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The circadian clock is not only required for an efficient metabolism and storage of nutrients, it is also required for the preventive effect of calorie restriction on the hepatic steatosis caused by unanticipated fasting.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The National Institutes of Health’s budget, and structure, would be preserved under a Senate bill for the 2026 fiscal year.
With boost to NIH budget, Senate panel rejects Trump’s plan to slash agency
Republicans on spending committee push back against proposed reorganization and overhead cuts
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July 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The National Institutes of Health’s budget, and structure, would be preserved under a Senate bill for the 2026 fiscal year.
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The next Early–Mid Career #Hepatology Research Forum is taking place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:15 A.M. in the Level 3 Auditorium, QIMR Berghofer.
May 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The next Early–Mid Career #Hepatology Research Forum is taking place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:15 A.M. in the Level 3 Auditorium, QIMR Berghofer.
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Delighted to share this new review article discussing the potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock.
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
Potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock in MASLD
npj Metabolic Health and Disease - Potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock in MASLD
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April 9, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Delighted to share this new review article discussing the potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock.
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!
rdcu.be/egZWQ
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Here’s last night’s story about the impact RFK Jr. is having on public health, and why the rate of diabetes in China is *not* fifty percent. Can you hear us, Robert? Robert, listen to us: you have to stop acting like half of China has diabetes. It’s wrong, and also very weird! youtu.be/8H34jcpEsFs
RFK Jr. & HHS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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April 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Here’s last night’s story about the impact RFK Jr. is having on public health, and why the rate of diabetes in China is *not* fifty percent. Can you hear us, Robert? Robert, listen to us: you have to stop acting like half of China has diabetes. It’s wrong, and also very weird! youtu.be/8H34jcpEsFs
Time change season is here! While most Australian states fall back from DST, QLD, WA & NT don't practice it. @benweger.bsky.social and I break down why this might be a win in our latest piece for The Conversation. ⏰☀️ @emcra-imb.bsky.social
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.
theconversation.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Time change season is here! While most Australian states fall back from DST, QLD, WA & NT don't practice it. @benweger.bsky.social and I break down why this might be a win in our latest piece for The Conversation. ⏰☀️ @emcra-imb.bsky.social
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.
theconversation.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...
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A little piece I wrote for the conversation on the role of curiosity in medical breakthroughs 👇
theconversation.com/curiosity-dr...
theconversation.com/curiosity-dr...
‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat
Curiosity-driven research is exactly what it sounds like: research driven by the goal of understanding nature without regard for application.
theconversation.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A little piece I wrote for the conversation on the role of curiosity in medical breakthroughs 👇
theconversation.com/curiosity-dr...
theconversation.com/curiosity-dr...
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Navigating Academic Life - EMCRA Pizza & Chat Series!
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
March 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Navigating Academic Life - EMCRA Pizza & Chat Series!
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨
📅 March 24th
🕚 11:00-12:00 | Seminar
🍕 12:00-13:00 | Pizza & networking
Register now: form.jotform.com/250678171447...
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Brisbane council accused of ‘cruel and ‘heartless’ crackdown on homeless in wake of Cyclone Alfred
Brisbane council accused of ‘cruel and ‘heartless’ crackdown on homeless in wake of Cyclone Alfred
As some Queensland councils move to ban sleeping in public parks, a Melbourne municipality is considering following suit
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For a year and a half, Paul Slater has helped provide homeless…
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March 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Brisbane council accused of ‘cruel and ‘heartless’ crackdown on homeless in wake of Cyclone Alfred
Being homeless is not a matter of choice annd evicting homeless people cannot be the solution. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
Brisbane mayor vows to evict homeless campers within 24 hours
The decision was made after the City of Moreton Bay made homeless camping a crime on public land, with the Brisbane mayor saying the city can no longer take a "compassionate and flexible approach".
www.abc.net.au
March 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Being homeless is not a matter of choice annd evicting homeless people cannot be the solution. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...
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The ARC have tweeted that they will released Discovery Projects Expression of Interest outcomes tomorrow.
February 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The ARC have tweeted that they will released Discovery Projects Expression of Interest outcomes tomorrow.
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Queensland council denies ‘trying to make homelessness illegal’ as residents threatened with $8,000 fines
Queensland council denies ‘trying to make homelessness illegal’ as residents threatened with $8,000 fines
People living in tents at Suttons Beach Park, Redcliffe, forced to move to avoid fines for ‘storing goods on public land’
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A Brisbane council has issued compliance notices threatening…
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February 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Queensland council denies ‘trying to make homelessness illegal’ as residents threatened with $8,000 fines
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NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n... via @statnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n... via @statnews.com
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The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned. scim.ag/3WTM3a9
New journal co-founded by NIH nominee raises eyebrows, misinformation fears
The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned
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February 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned. scim.ag/3WTM3a9
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I've stopped posting on Twitter and Threads. I'll stop interacting there and lock those accounts at the end of the week.
If you have colleagues who used to follow me on those platforms, feel free to let them know, and that they can follow me here or Mastodon instead.
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If you have colleagues who used to follow me on those platforms, feel free to let them know, and that they can follow me here or Mastodon instead.
🙏
January 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I've stopped posting on Twitter and Threads. I'll stop interacting there and lock those accounts at the end of the week.
If you have colleagues who used to follow me on those platforms, feel free to let them know, and that they can follow me here or Mastodon instead.
🙏
If you have colleagues who used to follow me on those platforms, feel free to let them know, and that they can follow me here or Mastodon instead.
🙏