@schooht.bsky.social
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This is an *outstanding* blog post. Full of great information about visualizations. Definitely one I'll be going back to over and over (and over) again.
Big new blogpost!
My guide to data visualization, which includes a very long table of contents, tons of charts, and more.
--> Why data visualization matters and how to make charts more effective, clear, transparent, and sometimes, beautiful.
www.scientificdiscovery.dev/p/salonis-gu...
My guide to data visualization, which includes a very long table of contents, tons of charts, and more.
--> Why data visualization matters and how to make charts more effective, clear, transparent, and sometimes, beautiful.
www.scientificdiscovery.dev/p/salonis-gu...
December 10, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This is an *outstanding* blog post. Full of great information about visualizations. Definitely one I'll be going back to over and over (and over) again.
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thanks to Ran Blekhman for this nice review of our piece on #autism and #microbiome
blekhman.substack.com/p/the-autism...
blekhman.substack.com/p/the-autism...
The Autism-Microbiome Hypothesis Is Falling Apart
Why this new review paper should be required reading for every microbiome researcher
blekhman.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
thanks to Ran Blekhman for this nice review of our piece on #autism and #microbiome
blekhman.substack.com/p/the-autism...
blekhman.substack.com/p/the-autism...
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This excellent Q&A with @wiringthebrain.bsky.social in @thetransmitter.bsky.social gives an exceptionally lucid and accessible breakdown of concerns over the state of autism-microbiome research literature.👇
Going against the gut: Q&A with Kevin Mitchell
A new review of 15 years of studies on the connection between the microbiome and autism reveals widespread statistical and conceptual errors.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This excellent Q&A with @wiringthebrain.bsky.social in @thetransmitter.bsky.social gives an exceptionally lucid and accessible breakdown of concerns over the state of autism-microbiome research literature.👇
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so I just commented on that paper in Cell Host and Microbe that is cited as evidence that the autism/microbiome link is solid: pubpeer.com/publications...
(not sure what the word “precision” is supposed to mean in the title)
tldr; looks p-hacked 🫤 and I couldn’t find the ethics approval 🤔
(not sure what the word “precision” is supposed to mean in the title)
tldr; looks p-hacked 🫤 and I couldn’t find the ethics approval 🤔
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
so I just commented on that paper in Cell Host and Microbe that is cited as evidence that the autism/microbiome link is solid: pubpeer.com/publications...
(not sure what the word “precision” is supposed to mean in the title)
tldr; looks p-hacked 🫤 and I couldn’t find the ethics approval 🤔
(not sure what the word “precision” is supposed to mean in the title)
tldr; looks p-hacked 🫤 and I couldn’t find the ethics approval 🤔
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"these approaches suffer from serious flaws... claims of mutual support amount to “pseudo-triangulation”... appearance of convergence from individually unconvincing lines of evidence...
“quasi-replication,” where any difference in the microbiome is taken as adding to evidence of a real effect
“quasi-replication,” where any difference in the microbiome is taken as adding to evidence of a real effect
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"these approaches suffer from serious flaws... claims of mutual support amount to “pseudo-triangulation”... appearance of convergence from individually unconvincing lines of evidence...
“quasi-replication,” where any difference in the microbiome is taken as adding to evidence of a real effect
“quasi-replication,” where any difference in the microbiome is taken as adding to evidence of a real effect
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Sum: Nah.
Gut #microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one? medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11... #GutHealth
- Little evidence to support use
- Often associated with sale of unproven supplements
- And even if worked, probably wouldn't change approach (healthy diet, exercise, sleep)!
Gut #microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one? medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11... #GutHealth
- Little evidence to support use
- Often associated with sale of unproven supplements
- And even if worked, probably wouldn't change approach (healthy diet, exercise, sleep)!
Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?
At-home gut microbiome tests are trending, selling insights to the curious, empowerment to the chronically ill and a claimed path to longevity to the wellness-conscious.
medicalxpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sum: Nah.
Gut #microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one? medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11... #GutHealth
- Little evidence to support use
- Often associated with sale of unproven supplements
- And even if worked, probably wouldn't change approach (healthy diet, exercise, sleep)!
Gut #microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one? medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11... #GutHealth
- Little evidence to support use
- Often associated with sale of unproven supplements
- And even if worked, probably wouldn't change approach (healthy diet, exercise, sleep)!
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The genetic mystery of why some people develop autism bbc.com/future/artic...
The genetic mystery of why some people develop autism
Genetic factors are thought to play a major role in the development of autism – but for decades what they are has proven elusive. Now scientists are starting to uncover clues.
bbc.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The genetic mystery of why some people develop autism bbc.com/future/artic...
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Important to remember
Discordance between identical twins *could be* caused by some (still unknown) environmental factor, but doesn't have to be. Development itself is inherently variable (with variation in outcomes that is not due to any external cause)
April 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Important to remember
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Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) aims to speed up the route from basic research to treatments for profound autism. Scientific director Matthew State shared more about the initiative’s goals and upcoming RFAs in a Q&A with @lauschenk.bsky.social.
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/exp...
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/exp...
Expediting clinical trials for profound autism: Q&A with Matthew State
Aligning Research to Impact Autism, a new initiative funded by the Sergey Brin Family Foundation, wants to bring basic science discoveries to the clinic faster.
www.thetransmitter.org
April 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) aims to speed up the route from basic research to treatments for profound autism. Scientific director Matthew State shared more about the initiative’s goals and upcoming RFAs in a Q&A with @lauschenk.bsky.social.
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/exp...
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/exp...
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"The protective effects of maternal warmth on mental health outcomes for children exposed to ACEs were largely accounted for by pre-existing genetic and environmental factors." A result that seems complementary to the Refrigerator-mother theory. doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with mental health problems, but many children who experience ACEs do not develop such difficulties. A warm and supportive adult presen...
doi.org
April 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"The protective effects of maternal warmth on mental health outcomes for children exposed to ACEs were largely accounted for by pre-existing genetic and environmental factors." A result that seems complementary to the Refrigerator-mother theory. doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
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My article in The Times today
Exam stress: how to understand your child’s brain
www.thetimes.com/article/fdbc...
Exam stress: how to understand your child’s brain
www.thetimes.com/article/fdbc...
Exam stress: how to understand your child’s brain
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains what happens to brains under pressure
www.thetimes.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My article in The Times today
Exam stress: how to understand your child’s brain
www.thetimes.com/article/fdbc...
Exam stress: how to understand your child’s brain
www.thetimes.com/article/fdbc...
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State of the art stuff. Cognitive Flexibility is a key topic.
Check out our new special issue on cognitive flexibility @coolscontrol.bsky.social: authors.elsevier.com/a/1l4vl8MqMi...
authors.elsevier.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
State of the art stuff. Cognitive Flexibility is a key topic.
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Out today:
What Autism Taught Us About Our Social Nature
by Uta & Chris Frith
www.psychologicalscience.org/article?ru=h...
What Autism Taught Us About Our Social Nature
by Uta & Chris Frith
www.psychologicalscience.org/article?ru=h...
APS Journal Article
www.psychologicalscience.org
June 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Out today:
What Autism Taught Us About Our Social Nature
by Uta & Chris Frith
www.psychologicalscience.org/article?ru=h...
What Autism Taught Us About Our Social Nature
by Uta & Chris Frith
www.psychologicalscience.org/article?ru=h...
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Horrifying.
An autism case series, vaccine hesitancy, and death by measles acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Click on the article title to read more.
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Horrifying.
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A child's love of reading.
Who's that boy?
Read about Vincenzo Foppa's 'The Young Cicero Reading' 👉 buff.ly/ojqVJQj
📷 Wallace Museum
Read about Vincenzo Foppa's 'The Young Cicero Reading' 👉 buff.ly/ojqVJQj
📷 Wallace Museum
Who's that boy? Vincenzo Foppa's 'The Young Cicero Reading' | Art UK
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artuk.org
July 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
A child's love of reading.
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Here's a nice clear explainer of the main findings from the new autism study, by @hannahdevlin.bsky.social, including comments from @utafrith.bsky.social.
Autism should not be seen as single condition with one cause, say scientists
Those diagnosed as small children typically have distinct genetic profile from those diagnosed later, study finds
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here's a nice clear explainer of the main findings from the new autism study, by @hannahdevlin.bsky.social, including comments from @utafrith.bsky.social.
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For a thorough dismissal of the acetaminophen scare read this editorial by Eric Fombonne
First published: 17 October 2025
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
..."no evidence for a causal association...singling out acetaminophen use to ‘prevent’ autism was unscientific and truly irresponsible".
First published: 17 October 2025
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
..."no evidence for a causal association...singling out acetaminophen use to ‘prevent’ autism was unscientific and truly irresponsible".
October 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
For a thorough dismissal of the acetaminophen scare read this editorial by Eric Fombonne
First published: 17 October 2025
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
..."no evidence for a causal association...singling out acetaminophen use to ‘prevent’ autism was unscientific and truly irresponsible".
First published: 17 October 2025
doi.org/10.1111/jcpp...
..."no evidence for a causal association...singling out acetaminophen use to ‘prevent’ autism was unscientific and truly irresponsible".
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Brilliant episode of All in the Mind with @claudiahammond.bsky.social, who discusses autism with @utafrith.bsky.social, brain development with @catherineloveday.bsky.social, as well as memory, music and other interesting topics
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
All in the Mind - Are there multiple subtypes of autism, and how vivid are your memories? - BBC Sounds
A new study suggests that autism’s genetic profile differs with age at diagnosis.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Brilliant episode of All in the Mind with @claudiahammond.bsky.social, who discusses autism with @utafrith.bsky.social, brain development with @catherineloveday.bsky.social, as well as memory, music and other interesting topics
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Kevin Mitchell tells it as it is. There nothing there! We're easily captured by a simple narrative for an incredibly complex etiology. www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
Going against the gut: Q&A with Kevin Mitchell
A new review of 15 years of studies on the connection between the microbiome and autism reveals widespread statistical and conceptual errors.
www.thetransmitter.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Kevin Mitchell tells it as it is. There nothing there! We're easily captured by a simple narrative for an incredibly complex etiology. www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/goi...
Yup!
30% of students with SEND have speech, language and communication needs. It's the most common need.
It doesn't get anything like the profile that it should. After all these years of working in this sector that still flummoxes me.
It doesn't get anything like the profile that it should. After all these years of working in this sector that still flummoxes me.
Data from the Department for Education shows that 30% of children with SEND have speech and language challenges.
Learn more about why it's so important that these children are put at the heart of SEND reform: https://bit.ly/47CfJhT
Learn more about why it's so important that these children are put at the heart of SEND reform: https://bit.ly/47CfJhT
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Yup!
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I was interviewed for an article about autism and the gut microbiome published yesterday in @science.org. Check it out! www.science.org/content/arti...
Research linking gut microbes to autism is deeply flawed, critics say
Amid growing investment in the field, a new paper argues it rests on shaky foundations
www.science.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I was interviewed for an article about autism and the gut microbiome published yesterday in @science.org. Check it out! www.science.org/content/arti...
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“Our impression is that autism-microbiome research is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum, without necessarily going anywhere.”
The link between the gut #microbiome and autism is not backed by science, researchers say.
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
Read the full opinion piece in @cp-neuron.bsky.social: spkl.io/63322AbxpA
@wiringthebrain.bsky.social, @statsepi.bsky.social, & @deevybee.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
“Our impression is that autism-microbiome research is an example of a field that has generated its own momentum, without necessarily going anywhere.”
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
#jeremiah29:11
#lent2025
#jeremiah29:11
#lent2025
March 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
#jeremiah29:11
#lent2025
#jeremiah29:11
#lent2025
March 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM