Sebastian Ocklenburg
@ocklenburg.bsky.social
New English book translation out: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Biomarkers in Work and Organizational Psychology
This concise book provides an overview of the multidisciplinary field of research and application in biological work and organizational psychology.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
New English book translation out: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
People Who Hug Daily Are Less Depressed | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
People Who Hug Daily Are Less Depressed
Is hugging frequently linked to better mental health? A new study from Germany provides an answer.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
People Who Hug Daily Are Less Depressed | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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guess who will be curating @realscientists.de starting tomorrow? It´s me!
So tune in if you want to find out more about (my) research with and on animals 🐶🐄🐷😼🐝, about my life in and outside of academia, and more.
So tune in if you want to find out more about (my) research with and on animals 🐶🐄🐷😼🐝, about my life in and outside of academia, and more.
October 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM
guess who will be curating @realscientists.de starting tomorrow? It´s me!
So tune in if you want to find out more about (my) research with and on animals 🐶🐄🐷😼🐝, about my life in and outside of academia, and more.
So tune in if you want to find out more about (my) research with and on animals 🐶🐄🐷😼🐝, about my life in and outside of academia, and more.
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Come join us for a 4-year PhD on effects of rare gene disruptions involved in speech disorder, investigated in human neuronal models (via gene-editing, tissue culture, brain organoids, high-res microscopy, transcriptomics, epigenomics).
More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
#AcademicJobs #PhDJobs
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More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
#AcademicJobs #PhDJobs
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October 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Come join us for a 4-year PhD on effects of rare gene disruptions involved in speech disorder, investigated in human neuronal models (via gene-editing, tissue culture, brain organoids, high-res microscopy, transcriptomics, epigenomics).
More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
#AcademicJobs #PhDJobs
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More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
#AcademicJobs #PhDJobs
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Why You Should Stop “What If?” Thinking | @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Why You Should Stop “What If?” Thinking
Do you sometimes dwell on how your life could have turned out if you had made different decisions? A new study shows the benefits of reducing “What if?” thinking.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Why You Should Stop “What If?” Thinking | @psychologytoday.com www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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🚨 Last Minute Spots Now Available🚨
Last minute spots became available for this year's @biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social Young Scientist Retreat🧠!
If you want to come to Hamburg next week register vie email:
📧sarah.danboeck@uni-mannheim.de
Strongly Recommend!🙌
#Biopsychology #YoungScientists
Last minute spots became available for this year's @biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social Young Scientist Retreat🧠!
If you want to come to Hamburg next week register vie email:
📧sarah.danboeck@uni-mannheim.de
Strongly Recommend!🙌
#Biopsychology #YoungScientists
🚀 Young Scientist Retreat 2025 – Hamburg 🌍
📅 October 21–24, 2025
👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/ycmyshra (Google Form)
If this does not work, feel free to write sarah.danboeck@uni-mannheim.de
Let’s connect, learn & grow together in Hamburg! 🌟
ysr2025 #Biopsychology #YoungScientists
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📅 October 21–24, 2025
👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/ycmyshra (Google Form)
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Let’s connect, learn & grow together in Hamburg! 🌟
ysr2025 #Biopsychology #YoungScientists
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October 16, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🚨 Last Minute Spots Now Available🚨
Last minute spots became available for this year's @biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social Young Scientist Retreat🧠!
If you want to come to Hamburg next week register vie email:
📧sarah.danboeck@uni-mannheim.de
Strongly Recommend!🙌
#Biopsychology #YoungScientists
Last minute spots became available for this year's @biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social Young Scientist Retreat🧠!
If you want to come to Hamburg next week register vie email:
📧sarah.danboeck@uni-mannheim.de
Strongly Recommend!🙌
#Biopsychology #YoungScientists
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Left-footed punt kickers are rare in the National Football League. Read about it in my latest blog post at sites.psu.edu/clarep #lefthanded #laterality #neuropsychology
Left foot forward
The football season is underway in the United States. Every National Football League (NFL) team has players who excel at kicking the ball. Kicking field goals and extra points after touchdowns are imp...
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October 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Left-footed punt kickers are rare in the National Football League. Read about it in my latest blog post at sites.psu.edu/clarep #lefthanded #laterality #neuropsychology
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Genetics of human handedness: microtubules and beyond. Check out this review by @ocklenburg.bsky.social published in @cp-trendsgenetics.bsky.social http://dlvr.it/TNjZCR #ASHG25
October 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Genetics of human handedness: microtubules and beyond. Check out this review by @ocklenburg.bsky.social published in @cp-trendsgenetics.bsky.social http://dlvr.it/TNjZCR #ASHG25
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The official 2026 Psychology and Brain meeting website is now online!
Save the date: June 4 – 6, 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany
More information to follow shortly on the website. We already have some awesome keynotes lined up.
pug2026.org
@biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social @igor-dgps.bsky.social
Save the date: June 4 – 6, 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany
More information to follow shortly on the website. We already have some awesome keynotes lined up.
pug2026.org
@biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social @igor-dgps.bsky.social
PUG2026 – PUG 2026: June 4–6, 2026, Heidelberg, Germany
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October 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The official 2026 Psychology and Brain meeting website is now online!
Save the date: June 4 – 6, 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany
More information to follow shortly on the website. We already have some awesome keynotes lined up.
pug2026.org
@biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social @igor-dgps.bsky.social
Save the date: June 4 – 6, 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany
More information to follow shortly on the website. We already have some awesome keynotes lined up.
pug2026.org
@biodgps-dgpa.bsky.social @igor-dgps.bsky.social
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This piece just posted by Vic Gill on BBC News - look out for my team doing interviews across national and regional BBC radio today! University of Sussex University of Sussex School of Psychology Perrine Théroude Marianne Paisley
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thermal cameras read stress on my face
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This piece just posted by Vic Gill on BBC News - look out for my team doing interviews across national and regional BBC radio today! University of Sussex University of Sussex School of Psychology Perrine Théroude Marianne Paisley
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Fördert Mitmachen das Vertrauen in Wissenschaftskommunikation? Was denkt ihr, schreibt's gern in die Kommentare 😉
Vertrauen durch Mitgestalten? Was Partizipation in der Wissenschaftskommunikation mit Vertrauen in Wissenschaft zu tun hat | In-Mind
Partizipation gilt als vielversprechender Ansatz in der Wissenschaftskommunikation. Wenn Bürger:innen gemeinsam mit Forschenden Kommunikation gestalten, soll das Vertrauen in Wissenschaft gestärkt werden. Doch hält diese Idee, was sie verspricht? Eine aktuelle Studie schaut genauer hin und untersucht am Beispiel eines gemeinsam erstellten Online-Artikels, wie Beteiligung auf
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October 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Fördert Mitmachen das Vertrauen in Wissenschaftskommunikation? Was denkt ihr, schreibt's gern in die Kommentare 😉
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Wir suchen Verstärkung für unser Team: Hochschulsekretärin bzw. Hochschulsekretär (m/w/d)
- Job Alert -
@tudresden.bsky.social
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- Job Alert -
@tudresden.bsky.social
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Stellenausschreibung ID 12423
An der Fakultät Psychologie, Institut für Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie ist an der Professur für Klinische Psychologie und Behaviorale Neurowissenschaft zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Stelle als
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October 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Wir suchen Verstärkung für unser Team: Hochschulsekretärin bzw. Hochschulsekretär (m/w/d)
- Job Alert -
@tudresden.bsky.social
www.verw.tu-dresden.de/StellAus/ste...
- Job Alert -
@tudresden.bsky.social
www.verw.tu-dresden.de/StellAus/ste...
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New PhD program: the Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network is.mpg.de/news/new-max...
New Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network Starts Call for Applications for its Ph.D. Program
The Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network is a Ph.D. Program that provides doctoral researchers with fully funded Ph.D. fellowships and a pool of outstanding faculty comprising directors and inde...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New PhD program: the Max Planck Artificial Intelligence Network is.mpg.de/news/new-max...
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New study from project A11 is looking for volunteers! ⤵️
@neurologieessen.bsky.social @ulrikebingel.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social
@elife.bsky.social
@neurologieessen.bsky.social @ulrikebingel.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social
@elife.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
New study from project A11 is looking for volunteers! ⤵️
@neurologieessen.bsky.social @ulrikebingel.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social
@elife.bsky.social
@neurologieessen.bsky.social @ulrikebingel.bsky.social @unidue.bsky.social
@elife.bsky.social
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Don't forget to comment your personal expectation effect for the chance to win one of three book copies!! 💖
⭐ GIVEAWAY! ⭐
We are giving away 3 signed copies of the non-fiction book from our CRC! 📚
In „Dein Körper glaubt dir alles – Wie der #Placebo-Effekt die Gesundheit stärkt“, Prof. Ulrike Bingel and Prof. Sven Benson explain how patients can use the power of #expectations to improve their health. 💪
We are giving away 3 signed copies of the non-fiction book from our CRC! 📚
In „Dein Körper glaubt dir alles – Wie der #Placebo-Effekt die Gesundheit stärkt“, Prof. Ulrike Bingel and Prof. Sven Benson explain how patients can use the power of #expectations to improve their health. 💪
October 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Don't forget to comment your personal expectation effect for the chance to win one of three book copies!! 💖
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There are still some places left, don't hesitate and sign up to the Young Scientist Retreat #YSR2025 in beautiful Hamburg 🔥🔥
🚀 Young Scientist Retreat 2025 – Hamburg 🌍
📅 October 21–24, 2025
👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/ycmyshra (Google Form)
If this does not work, feel free to write sarah.danboeck@uni-mannheim.de
Let’s connect, learn & grow together in Hamburg! 🌟
ysr2025 #Biopsychology #YoungScientists
(more below)
📅 October 21–24, 2025
👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/ycmyshra (Google Form)
If this does not work, feel free to write sarah.danboeck@uni-mannheim.de
Let’s connect, learn & grow together in Hamburg! 🌟
ysr2025 #Biopsychology #YoungScientists
(more below)
October 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
There are still some places left, don't hesitate and sign up to the Young Scientist Retreat #YSR2025 in beautiful Hamburg 🔥🔥
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We're further expanding our team!💼 An Akademische Rätin/Akademischer Rat (A13) position is now open in our group - check out the details below and feel free to share!🙌 #ClinicalPsychology #JobOpening
September 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We're further expanding our team!💼 An Akademische Rätin/Akademischer Rat (A13) position is now open in our group - check out the details below and feel free to share!🙌 #ClinicalPsychology #JobOpening
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⭐ GIVEAWAY! ⭐
We are giving away 3 signed copies of the non-fiction book from our CRC! 📚
In „Dein Körper glaubt dir alles – Wie der #Placebo-Effekt die Gesundheit stärkt“, Prof. Ulrike Bingel and Prof. Sven Benson explain how patients can use the power of #expectations to improve their health. 💪
We are giving away 3 signed copies of the non-fiction book from our CRC! 📚
In „Dein Körper glaubt dir alles – Wie der #Placebo-Effekt die Gesundheit stärkt“, Prof. Ulrike Bingel and Prof. Sven Benson explain how patients can use the power of #expectations to improve their health. 💪
October 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
⭐ GIVEAWAY! ⭐
We are giving away 3 signed copies of the non-fiction book from our CRC! 📚
In „Dein Körper glaubt dir alles – Wie der #Placebo-Effekt die Gesundheit stärkt“, Prof. Ulrike Bingel and Prof. Sven Benson explain how patients can use the power of #expectations to improve their health. 💪
We are giving away 3 signed copies of the non-fiction book from our CRC! 📚
In „Dein Körper glaubt dir alles – Wie der #Placebo-Effekt die Gesundheit stärkt“, Prof. Ulrike Bingel and Prof. Sven Benson explain how patients can use the power of #expectations to improve their health. 💪
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🧠 Why do some brains age faster than others?
🧬 Our new Nature Aging study of over 56,000 participants explores the genetics of the “brain age gap” — the difference between your brain’s biological and chronological age.
nature.com/articles/s43587-025-00962-7
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🧬 Our new Nature Aging study of over 56,000 participants explores the genetics of the “brain age gap” — the difference between your brain’s biological and chronological age.
nature.com/articles/s43587-025-00962-7
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Genome-wide analysis of brain age identifies 59 associated loci and unveils relationships with mental and physical health - Nature Aging
This genomic study of magnetic resonance imaging-based brain age in 56,348 people identifies 59 genetic loci, links brain aging to mental and physical health, and suggests high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes as causal factors of brain aging.
nature.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🧠 Why do some brains age faster than others?
🧬 Our new Nature Aging study of over 56,000 participants explores the genetics of the “brain age gap” — the difference between your brain’s biological and chronological age.
nature.com/articles/s43587-025-00962-7
Thread below 👇
🧬 Our new Nature Aging study of over 56,000 participants explores the genetics of the “brain age gap” — the difference between your brain’s biological and chronological age.
nature.com/articles/s43587-025-00962-7
Thread below 👇
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Our paper on #number discrimination in #Danionella is out #zebrafish #numbersense #number_sense #number
@mirkuz12
#scott_fraser
cell.com/iscience/ful...
@mirkuz12
#scott_fraser
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Numerical discrimination in Danionella
The transparent teleost Danionella cerebrum offers unique advantages for neuroscience
research, including small size, lifelong cranial transparency, and a simplified brain.
Despite its suitability for...
cell.com
October 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our paper on #number discrimination in #Danionella is out #zebrafish #numbersense #number_sense #number
@mirkuz12
#scott_fraser
cell.com/iscience/ful...
@mirkuz12
#scott_fraser
cell.com/iscience/ful...
My blog „The Asymmetric Brain“ on @psychologytoday.com reached 6 million views today, so cool to see how many people are interested in brain asymmetries! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
The Asymmetric Brain
The psychology and neuroscience of left and right
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October 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My blog „The Asymmetric Brain“ on @psychologytoday.com reached 6 million views today, so cool to see how many people are interested in brain asymmetries! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Brain Fog in Long COVID Linked to Increase in AMPA Receptors | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
Brain Fog in Long COVID Linked to Increase in AMPA Receptors
Many patients with long COVID experience brain fog, but the reasons are not well understood. A new study links brain fog to a type of neurotransmitter receptor.
www.psychologytoday.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Brain Fog in Long COVID Linked to Increase in AMPA Receptors | Psychology Today www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
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Open Science Professor ship at HU Berlin
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W2-Professur "Open Science" an der Philosophischen Fakultät - Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin bietet Stelle als W2-Professur "Open Science" an der Philosophischen Fakultät in Berlin - jetzt bewerben!
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October 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Open Science Professor ship at HU Berlin
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Have you read last month's short story yet? 🐬
🐬 New #ScienceandFiction short story 🐬
This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
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This time, @sophiebarton.bsky.social tackles a very important topic: The extinction of porpoises, the world's most endangered marine mammal!
Content warning: Death of a juvenile
🇬🇧 scienceandfiction.net/stories/33_t...
🇩🇪 scienceandfiction.net/de/stories/3...
October 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Have you read last month's short story yet? 🐬