Michel Nivard
@michelnivard.bsky.social
Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, University of Bristol at: uob-ieu@bsky.social
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🚨 I’ll be joining Psychological Science as an Associate Editor starting next month. People at, or near, my intersection of psych genetics, clinical psych, psychological Epidemiology should consider the journal for your best work! (read the EiCs editorial on the journal policies/goals below)
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Eric Turkheimer (@ent3c.bsky.social) and I consider the paradoxical life of James Watson for @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
The Paradox of James Watson
The discovery of DNA was evidence of how deeply interconnected humans are, but the late scientist saw only difference.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Eric Turkheimer (@ent3c.bsky.social) and I consider the paradoxical life of James Watson for @theatlantic.com
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
www.theatlantic.com/science/2025...
(nonpaywalled link to come)
The one unlikely galactic occurence I feverishly hope will occure in my lifetime...
November 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The one unlikely galactic occurence I feverishly hope will occure in my lifetime...
I would LOVE to do a policy X SCN2 gene (cyrcadian rhythm) mutations interaction. 6am is early and if it’s not some weird timezone quirk it could selectively harm night owls..
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I would LOVE to do a policy X SCN2 gene (cyrcadian rhythm) mutations interaction. 6am is early and if it’s not some weird timezone quirk it could selectively harm night owls..
Just starting a “House of Guinness” binge, please tell me there is a Student’s T-test plot line?
November 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Just starting a “House of Guinness” binge, please tell me there is a Student’s T-test plot line?
“AI scientist” is like human scientits in that it also does not really prioritize or value clear estimands: “Kosmos has a tendency to invent unorthodox
quantitative metrics in its analyses that, while often statistically sound, can be conceptually obscure and difficult
to interpret.”
quantitative metrics in its analyses that, while often statistically sound, can be conceptually obscure and difficult
to interpret.”
Kosmos: An AI Scientist for Autonomous Discovery
Today, we are announcing Kosmos, our next-generation AI Scientist. Kosmos is a major upgrade on Robin, our previous AI Scientist. You can read about it in our technical report, here. Kosmos is availab...
edisonscientific.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
“AI scientist” is like human scientits in that it also does not really prioritize or value clear estimands: “Kosmos has a tendency to invent unorthodox
quantitative metrics in its analyses that, while often statistically sound, can be conceptually obscure and difficult
to interpret.”
quantitative metrics in its analyses that, while often statistically sound, can be conceptually obscure and difficult
to interpret.”
Reposted by Michel Nivard
Reposted by Michel Nivard
I’ll be leading a new project uniting biomedical and social sciences to learn why neurodevelopmental conditions are rising and how to better support people. We’re hiring soon! @astridsandsor.bsky.social Hedvig Nordeng Krister Fjermestad Alexandra Havdahl Nicolai Borgen www.uio.no/english/rese...
Eight new convergence environments will address major societal challenges in life sciences
- UiO:Life Science
The application process initiated a year ago has concluded, eight interdisciplinary research projects have been selected to address major societal challenges in the life sciences at the University of ...
www.uio.no
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I’ll be leading a new project uniting biomedical and social sciences to learn why neurodevelopmental conditions are rising and how to better support people. We’re hiring soon! @astridsandsor.bsky.social Hedvig Nordeng Krister Fjermestad Alexandra Havdahl Nicolai Borgen www.uio.no/english/rese...
He was here when it was still 25% furries and ppl who mistook bluesky for a new fediverse server.... "First Bluesky elder elected Mayor of NYC"
November 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
He was here when it was still 25% furries and ppl who mistook bluesky for a new fediverse server.... "First Bluesky elder elected Mayor of NYC"
While there are obviously massive forces/lobbies trying to slow down the energy transition, with China aiming its large state guided economy on EV/solar/wind it seems all but inevitable regardless of right wing back paddling…
Half of Jordan’s vehicle imports are now electric, and a whole industry of self-taught mechanics is finding ways to recondition Tesla batteries. www.climatechangenews.com/2025/11/03/s...
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
While there are obviously massive forces/lobbies trying to slow down the energy transition, with China aiming its large state guided economy on EV/solar/wind it seems all but inevitable regardless of right wing back paddling…
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1/ 🚨New paper in Nature Genetics
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
Genetic associations with educational fields - Nature Genetics
Genome-wide analyses of 10 educational fields identify 17 associated loci. Analysis of genetic clustering across specializations identifies two key dimensions that show genetic overlap with personalit...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
1/ 🚨New paper in Nature Genetics
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
Genetic factors are associated with the educational fields people study, from arts to engineering.
Article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
FAQ: www.thehastingscenter.org/genomic-find...
I am training an LLM to be a disagreeable fucker, so basically a psychological methods person (modded on myself before any of you get angry and think I am subtweeting you). What are the best sources of many confused methods questions?
November 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I am training an LLM to be a disagreeable fucker, so basically a psychological methods person (modded on myself before any of you get angry and think I am subtweeting you). What are the best sources of many confused methods questions?
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Yoinked from Reddit.
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yoinked from Reddit.
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Applications for MCSA are up 64%! 50% now come from outside the EU. Trump effect?
The European Research market just got a hell of a lot more crowded.
EU should turn on the tap
marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-po...
The European Research market just got a hell of a lot more crowded.
EU should turn on the tap
marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-po...
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 receives record number of 17,058 proposals
This year’s annual MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call has attracted considerable interest from the research community with 17,058 proposals submitted.
marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu
October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Applications for MCSA are up 64%! 50% now come from outside the EU. Trump effect?
The European Research market just got a hell of a lot more crowded.
EU should turn on the tap
marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-po...
The European Research market just got a hell of a lot more crowded.
EU should turn on the tap
marie-sklodowska-curie-actions.ec.europa.eu/news/msca-po...
My house, @dr-appie.bsky.social’s house, @dirksmit.bsky.social’s house and the BGA 2026 venue are in this shot.. if you go to the conference I’ll pull up in my own boat and we’ll do boatrides!!
November 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My house, @dr-appie.bsky.social’s house, @dirksmit.bsky.social’s house and the BGA 2026 venue are in this shot.. if you go to the conference I’ll pull up in my own boat and we’ll do boatrides!!
Last warm sunset, last swim in the sea for 4/5 months… ❤️💕
November 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Last warm sunset, last swim in the sea for 4/5 months… ❤️💕
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GLP-1 drug effect are showing up in health survey data… news.gallup.com/poll/696599/...
Obesity Rate Declining in U.S.
The U.S. obesity rate is showing signs of abating from its 2022 high. GLP-1 antidiabetic injectables used for weight loss may be playing a role.
news.gallup.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
GLP-1 drug effect are showing up in health survey data… news.gallup.com/poll/696599/...
GLP-1 drug effect are showing up in health survey data… news.gallup.com/poll/696599/...
Obesity Rate Declining in U.S.
The U.S. obesity rate is showing signs of abating from its 2022 high. GLP-1 antidiabetic injectables used for weight loss may be playing a role.
news.gallup.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:47 PM
GLP-1 drug effect are showing up in health survey data… news.gallup.com/poll/696599/...
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you are not going to believe it, but pringles may not even be the best gem in this paper.
November 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
you are not going to believe it, but pringles may not even be the best gem in this paper.
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Congratulations to Dr. Wouter Peyrot, recipient of the 2025 Pamela Sklar Award at #WCPG2025! His innovative work continues to advance the field of psychiatric genomics. 🧬👏
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Wouter Peyrot, recipient of the 2025 Pamela Sklar Award at #WCPG2025! His innovative work continues to advance the field of psychiatric genomics. 🧬👏
Causal inference on gene-environment interaction between predispositions and school qualities. Teally neat how the genetic effects, and school valued added effects, are idetified/exogeneous. Sign nteractions for reading but not math (though that doesnt mean the difference is significant? IDK..)
Interdisciplinary paper with @paulhufe.net Astrid Sandsør and Nicolai Borgen now out in PNAS!
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
Causal evidence of gene-environment interaction for reading test scores based on:
🧬 Exogenous within-family genetic differences
🏫 Exogenous variation in school value added
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
Causal evidence of gene-environment interaction for reading test scores based on:
🧬 Exogenous within-family genetic differences
🏫 Exogenous variation in school value added
The genetic lottery goes to school: Better schools compensate for the effects of students’ genetic differences
www.pnas.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Causal inference on gene-environment interaction between predispositions and school qualities. Teally neat how the genetic effects, and school valued added effects, are idetified/exogeneous. Sign nteractions for reading but not math (though that doesnt mean the difference is significant? IDK..)
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We have an open postdoc position in Social Science Genomics in Berlin!
Includes gene-environment interplay within German population cohorts & experimental online survey studies to probe public perceptions of potential DNA biomarker applications
🔗 www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/2196134/2025...
Includes gene-environment interplay within German population cohorts & experimental online survey studies to probe public perceptions of potential DNA biomarker applications
🔗 www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/2196134/2025...
Postdoctoral Position in Social Science Genomics | Max Planck Research Group Biosocial
www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de
October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We have an open postdoc position in Social Science Genomics in Berlin!
Includes gene-environment interplay within German population cohorts & experimental online survey studies to probe public perceptions of potential DNA biomarker applications
🔗 www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/2196134/2025...
Includes gene-environment interplay within German population cohorts & experimental online survey studies to probe public perceptions of potential DNA biomarker applications
🔗 www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/2196134/2025...
Putting NL in the “trust in authorities” and discipline (we work least hour since the world I think) category is weird… we are to Scandinavia what Florida is to the US. Yes we appear similar superficially; but we are louder, rude, less trustful, cut in line, argue…
Don’t say you are surprised 🤖🇩🇪
A Harvard study shows that ChatGPT, in terms of cultural attitudes, is closest to Germany and the Netherlands - countries of rationalism, discipline, and trust in institutions.
A Harvard study shows that ChatGPT, in terms of cultural attitudes, is closest to Germany and the Netherlands - countries of rationalism, discipline, and trust in institutions.
October 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Putting NL in the “trust in authorities” and discipline (we work least hour since the world I think) category is weird… we are to Scandinavia what Florida is to the US. Yes we appear similar superficially; but we are louder, rude, less trustful, cut in line, argue…