Andreas Prokop
@poppi62.bsky.social
Using #Drosophila to decipher the cell biology of #neurons during development and #neurodegeneration - #scicomm initiative - https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/andreas.prokop
says the guy who fantasised about the Northern powerhouse and austerisised the UK into disaster.
February 18, 2026 at 11:10 PM
says the guy who fantasised about the Northern powerhouse and austerisised the UK into disaster.
This Tuesday I will give my favourite lecture of the year on our Advanced #DevBiol course: The toolbox lecture - The Molecular Biology of the Cell in 1 hour. Each year this slide triggers me to think and refine the rationale - a fun task!
February 15, 2026 at 12:04 PM
This Tuesday I will give my favourite lecture of the year on our Advanced #DevBiol course: The toolbox lecture - The Molecular Biology of the Cell in 1 hour. Each year this slide triggers me to think and refine the rationale - a fun task!
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This is a special message to King Coal and his fossil fuel executive sponsors.
The fossil fuel industry knew 114 years ago, what we all know today.
These executives are all accomplices in the deliberate destruction of the world headed by King Coal.
The fossil fuel industry knew 114 years ago, what we all know today.
These executives are all accomplices in the deliberate destruction of the world headed by King Coal.
February 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
This is a special message to King Coal and his fossil fuel executive sponsors.
The fossil fuel industry knew 114 years ago, what we all know today.
These executives are all accomplices in the deliberate destruction of the world headed by King Coal.
The fossil fuel industry knew 114 years ago, what we all know today.
These executives are all accomplices in the deliberate destruction of the world headed by King Coal.
Now on the GREAT SCIENCE SHARE: Reaching thousands of primary schools across the UK and far beyond talking about the importance of the fruit fly #Drosophila
youtu.be/7Q1cOtzMcqk?...
youtu.be/7Q1cOtzMcqk?...
Most important animal - fruit flies
YouTube video by Science & Engineering Education Research & Innovation Hub
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February 10, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Now on the GREAT SCIENCE SHARE: Reaching thousands of primary schools across the UK and far beyond talking about the importance of the fruit fly #Drosophila
youtu.be/7Q1cOtzMcqk?...
youtu.be/7Q1cOtzMcqk?...
February 10, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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Cartoon by
Richard Kirkman
Richard Kirkman
February 8, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Cartoon by
Richard Kirkman
Richard Kirkman
I don't think this info can be trusted? Did not see it anywhere else.
February 8, 2026 at 1:13 PM
I don't think this info can be trusted? Did not see it anywhere else.
This all reminds of the highly obscure and ridiculously constructed ideology of the Nazis, doesn't it? It just drifts away from any common sense!
What's after labelling people as agents of the antiChrist - calling for them to be burnt at the stake?
Peter Thiel warns the Antichrist and apocalypse are linked to the ‘end of modernity’ currently happening—and cites Greta Thunberg as a driving example
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
*Not satire.
fortune.com/2026/02/04/p...
*Not satire.
February 8, 2026 at 1:05 PM
This all reminds of the highly obscure and ridiculously constructed ideology of the Nazis, doesn't it? It just drifts away from any common sense!
Neither Starmer nor Farage should be in power because they lack the leadership qualities and vision that the UK so urgently needs: to unite the nation and convince us not to give up but take the long-term view and work hard for a better future.
BREAKING: “I believe he (Keir Starmer) should stay.. he admits he’s made a bad mistake, he has apologised for it and I’m sure he will learn from that”
Work & Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Neither Starmer nor Farage should be in power because they lack the leadership qualities and vision that the UK so urgently needs: to unite the nation and convince us not to give up but take the long-term view and work hard for a better future.
It is important for reviewers to see the value of work and argue with good reasoning. Sometimes there is great value, but the presentation just does not work, or important aspects have been overlooked. We all need to review constructively and reject only if we have fair and substantiated arguments.
The wasteful nature of the closed peer review cycle was a key motivation for projects like @embo.org's @reviewcommons.org project.
When I spoke with Maria Leptin about it for the EMBO Podcast a few years ago, that was the quote I pulled for the title"The idea was not to waste reviews"
When I spoke with Maria Leptin about it for the EMBO Podcast a few years ago, that was the quote I pulled for the title"The idea was not to waste reviews"
February 8, 2026 at 11:57 AM
It is important for reviewers to see the value of work and argue with good reasoning. Sometimes there is great value, but the presentation just does not work, or important aspects have been overlooked. We all need to review constructively and reject only if we have fair and substantiated arguments.
Until someone has the guts to leak the unredacted materials we will never know what he really did and what Putin may hold on him. Knowing the truth likely has the potential to be a game changer for the good of our planet in many ways.
February 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Until someone has the guts to leak the unredacted materials we will never know what he really did and what Putin may hold on him. Knowing the truth likely has the potential to be a game changer for the good of our planet in many ways.
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There is a certain trend regarding facists and satire
Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher | Andrews McMeel
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😶“First Amendment Under Siege”
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The First Amendment would like a word. Preferably with a constitutional lawyer present.
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This week in America, the free press continued its exciting new rebrand as “optional.”
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😶“First Amendment Under Siege”
.
The First Amendment would like a word. Preferably with a constitutional lawyer present.
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This week in America, the free press continued its exciting new rebrand as “optional.”
February 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM
There is a certain trend regarding facists and satire
I switched off after the third try. It was just too single-sided to be entertaining.
February 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
I switched off after the third try. It was just too single-sided to be entertaining.
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Me at Age 12: I drew a frog with three different shades of green!!!
Michelangelo at Age 12:
Michelangelo at Age 12:
February 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Me at Age 12: I drew a frog with three different shades of green!!!
Michelangelo at Age 12:
Michelangelo at Age 12:
It is a constant up and down, but what is the overall trend?
February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
It is a constant up and down, but what is the overall trend?
When that incest bubble pops - do not even want to think about what will come our way!
February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
When that incest bubble pops - do not even want to think about what will come our way!
Given Epstein's substantial links to Russia, this is indeed a likely scenario
February 4, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Given Epstein's substantial links to Russia, this is indeed a likely scenario
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This evening's thought to ponder from Maggies Farm.
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 AM
This evening's thought to ponder from Maggies Farm.
If Musk does not like it, isn't it confirmation you do the right thing?
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
Elon Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over plan to ban under-16s from social media and curb hateful content
Pedro Sánchez says urgent action needed to protect children from ‘digital wild west’, drawing anger from owner of X
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM
If Musk does not like it, isn't it confirmation you do the right thing?
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/f...
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There I fixed it
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
There I fixed it
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A study using fruit flies as a model can explain aspects of neurodegenerative diseases that have baffled scientists for decades.
@poppi62.bsky.social's research focuses on axons - which allow brains to control behaviour and movement.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@poppi62.bsky.social's research focuses on axons - which allow brains to control behaviour and movement.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
February 2, 2026 at 11:44 AM
A study using fruit flies as a model can explain aspects of neurodegenerative diseases that have baffled scientists for decades.
@poppi62.bsky.social's research focuses on axons - which allow brains to control behaviour and movement.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@poppi62.bsky.social's research focuses on axons - which allow brains to control behaviour and movement.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Reposted by Andreas Prokop
Measles has one of the highest basic reproduction numbers (R₀) of any disease (12 to 18), meaning one infected person can spread it to 12 to 18 others in a fully susceptible population, making it extremely contagious. Need 95% vaccination status to achieve herd immunity. Get vaccinated!!
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Measles has one of the highest basic reproduction numbers (R₀) of any disease (12 to 18), meaning one infected person can spread it to 12 to 18 others in a fully susceptible population, making it extremely contagious. Need 95% vaccination status to achieve herd immunity. Get vaccinated!!
Can anybody tell us, what this all will mean for research at universities? There are two pillars of scientific innovation in our society: industry and universities. Each should be allowed to play at their strengths to have maximal gain. We lose this perspective!
www.ukri.org/news/open-le...
www.ukri.org/news/open-le...
Open letter from Ian Chapman to research and innovation community
UKRI Chief Executive outlines changes to UKRI investment approach, addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC.
www.ukri.org
February 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Can anybody tell us, what this all will mean for research at universities? There are two pillars of scientific innovation in our society: industry and universities. Each should be allowed to play at their strengths to have maximal gain. We lose this perspective!
www.ukri.org/news/open-le...
www.ukri.org/news/open-le...