Silvia Paracchini
@silparacchini.bsky.social
Prof of Neurogenetics & Genomics @St Andrews and Bonn; interested in cognition, neurodevelopment, dyslexia and handedness. Co-Chair of the @sldnetwork.bsky.social. Made in Italy.
https://neurogenetics.st-andrews.ac.uk/
https://neurogenetics.st-andrews.ac.uk/
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This is happening "because the currency of scholarship—publication—is becoming increasingly detached from the notion that publication is meant to add to the sum of human knowledge. In other words, publication has increasingly become an end in itself."
February 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM
This is happening "because the currency of scholarship—publication—is becoming increasingly detached from the notion that publication is meant to add to the sum of human knowledge. In other words, publication has increasingly become an end in itself."
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Nice to see our paper debunking claims of a link between autism and the microbiome among Neuron's "Most Read" articles... 😊 www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
February 17, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Nice to see our paper debunking claims of a link between autism and the microbiome among Neuron's "Most Read" articles... 😊 www.cell.com/neuron/fullt...
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⏳ Final call for abstracts!
The extended deadline to submit your abstract for #eshg2026 is tomorrow (no exceptions possible). Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your research and be part of the programme.
Submit now and find all details on the ESHG website: 2026.eshg.org/abstracts/
The extended deadline to submit your abstract for #eshg2026 is tomorrow (no exceptions possible). Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your research and be part of the programme.
Submit now and find all details on the ESHG website: 2026.eshg.org/abstracts/
February 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
⏳ Final call for abstracts!
The extended deadline to submit your abstract for #eshg2026 is tomorrow (no exceptions possible). Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your research and be part of the programme.
Submit now and find all details on the ESHG website: 2026.eshg.org/abstracts/
The extended deadline to submit your abstract for #eshg2026 is tomorrow (no exceptions possible). Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your research and be part of the programme.
Submit now and find all details on the ESHG website: 2026.eshg.org/abstracts/
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Please tell friends & colleagues about our unique course “Genetics & Neurobiology of Language” July 27-Aug 3 2026. Expert tutors, interactive talks, panel discussions, all in a beautiful setting. Scholarships available: meetings.cshl.edu/courses.aspx...
@cshlnews.bsky.social @cshlbanbury.bsky.social
@cshlnews.bsky.social @cshlbanbury.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Please tell friends & colleagues about our unique course “Genetics & Neurobiology of Language” July 27-Aug 3 2026. Expert tutors, interactive talks, panel discussions, all in a beautiful setting. Scholarships available: meetings.cshl.edu/courses.aspx...
@cshlnews.bsky.social @cshlbanbury.bsky.social
@cshlnews.bsky.social @cshlbanbury.bsky.social
Individual, interpersonal and sociocultural contributors to maths anxiety in children www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Individual, interpersonal and sociocultural contributors to maths anxiety in children - Nature Reviews Psychology
Maths anxiety refers to negative emotions such as fear, tension and apprehension that arise while doing mathematics. In this Review, Retanal and Maloney discuss individual, interpersonal and sociocult...
www.nature.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Individual, interpersonal and sociocultural contributors to maths anxiety in children www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Myth of the Genetic Blueprint - Life isn’t constructed along pre-drawn plans. It grows. pioneerworks.org/broadcast/ge... - Super article by the always on-point @elisecutts.bsky.social
Myth of the Genetic Blueprint | Broadcast
Life isn't constructed along pre-drawn plans. It grows.
pioneerworks.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Myth of the Genetic Blueprint - Life isn’t constructed along pre-drawn plans. It grows. pioneerworks.org/broadcast/ge... - Super article by the always on-point @elisecutts.bsky.social
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BREAKING: government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism law ruled UNLAWFUL
This matters for everyone.
For years, the right to protest has been under sustained and deliberate attack.
Thousands of people have been arrested for something that should have never been a crime.
This matters for everyone.
For years, the right to protest has been under sustained and deliberate attack.
Thousands of people have been arrested for something that should have never been a crime.
February 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
BREAKING: government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism law ruled UNLAWFUL
This matters for everyone.
For years, the right to protest has been under sustained and deliberate attack.
Thousands of people have been arrested for something that should have never been a crime.
This matters for everyone.
For years, the right to protest has been under sustained and deliberate attack.
Thousands of people have been arrested for something that should have never been a crime.
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Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
February 13, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.
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✨ A new star allele was born! Excited to share our first in vivo pharmacokinetic recall study involving 114 participants from @ESTbiobank with previously uncharacterised variants in CYP2C19 and CYP2D6:
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Pharmacogenomics @pharmvar.org @clinpgx.org
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Pharmacogenomics @pharmvar.org @clinpgx.org
February 11, 2026 at 9:23 AM
✨ A new star allele was born! Excited to share our first in vivo pharmacokinetic recall study involving 114 participants from @ESTbiobank with previously uncharacterised variants in CYP2C19 and CYP2D6:
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Pharmacogenomics @pharmvar.org @clinpgx.org
www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Pharmacogenomics @pharmvar.org @clinpgx.org
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Our paper on the human brain networks sensitive to geometric shape is now final in @elife.bsky.social, with nice videos by Mathias Sablé-Meyer explaining each figure!
A geometric shape regularity effect in the human brain
elifesciences.org/articles/106...
A geometric shape regularity effect in the human brain
elifesciences.org/articles/106...
A geometric shape regularity effect in the human brain
fMRI and MEG results in adults and children show encoding of abstract geometric regularities in dorsal-parietal, temporal, and frontal regions, pointing to a system for symbolic geometric representati...
elifesciences.org
February 10, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Our paper on the human brain networks sensitive to geometric shape is now final in @elife.bsky.social, with nice videos by Mathias Sablé-Meyer explaining each figure!
A geometric shape regularity effect in the human brain
elifesciences.org/articles/106...
A geometric shape regularity effect in the human brain
elifesciences.org/articles/106...
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I'm delighted to share this interesting work, a wonderful collaboration with colleagues based in the Canary Islands. ☀️
Acta Psychol. 2026 [https://lnkd.in/e3Q_xQ-H].
#MathAnxiety #MathEd #MathTeacher #CogSci #Edusky #DevPsy @mclstrainee.bsky.social @mcls-official.bsky.social
@ioe.bsky.social
Acta Psychol. 2026 [https://lnkd.in/e3Q_xQ-H].
#MathAnxiety #MathEd #MathTeacher #CogSci #Edusky #DevPsy @mclstrainee.bsky.social @mcls-official.bsky.social
@ioe.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I'm delighted to share this interesting work, a wonderful collaboration with colleagues based in the Canary Islands. ☀️
Acta Psychol. 2026 [https://lnkd.in/e3Q_xQ-H].
#MathAnxiety #MathEd #MathTeacher #CogSci #Edusky #DevPsy @mclstrainee.bsky.social @mcls-official.bsky.social
@ioe.bsky.social
Acta Psychol. 2026 [https://lnkd.in/e3Q_xQ-H].
#MathAnxiety #MathEd #MathTeacher #CogSci #Edusky #DevPsy @mclstrainee.bsky.social @mcls-official.bsky.social
@ioe.bsky.social
"We expect to open our funding opportunities in the summer, with completion of the wider UKRI transition expected by the start of the 2027 to 2028 financial year."
Finally an official update from #MRC regarding grant application funding and severe cuts to funded research in rounds currently under review:
www.ukri.org/blog/mrc-fun...
Not that it gives any reassurance or details beyond a comprehensive list of what is suspended.
#UKsciencefunding
www.ukri.org/blog/mrc-fun...
Not that it gives any reassurance or details beyond a comprehensive list of what is suspended.
#UKsciencefunding
MRC funding update
An update on MRC funding during UKRI’s transition, what’s changing, and the next steps for paused opportunities and reopening timelines.
www.ukri.org
February 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
"We expect to open our funding opportunities in the summer, with completion of the wider UKRI transition expected by the start of the 2027 to 2028 financial year."
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AlphaGenome is out in @nature.com today along with model weights! 🧬
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
💻 Weights: github.com/google-deepm...
Getting here wasn’t a straight path. We discussed the story behind the model, paper & API in the following roundtable: youtu.be/V8lhUqKqzUc
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
💻 Weights: github.com/google-deepm...
Getting here wasn’t a straight path. We discussed the story behind the model, paper & API in the following roundtable: youtu.be/V8lhUqKqzUc
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
AlphaGenome is out in @nature.com today along with model weights! 🧬
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
💻 Weights: github.com/google-deepm...
Getting here wasn’t a straight path. We discussed the story behind the model, paper & API in the following roundtable: youtu.be/V8lhUqKqzUc
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
💻 Weights: github.com/google-deepm...
Getting here wasn’t a straight path. We discussed the story behind the model, paper & API in the following roundtable: youtu.be/V8lhUqKqzUc
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Chapman said there were plans to talk about the decisions UKRI has made with stakeholders, but:
"We were not able to do that because of information leaks outside the organisation and so we ended up having to rush comms out when we hadn’t done that engagement, for which I am very sorry"
"We were not able to do that because of information leaks outside the organisation and so we ended up having to rush comms out when we hadn’t done that engagement, for which I am very sorry"
February 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Chapman said there were plans to talk about the decisions UKRI has made with stakeholders, but:
"We were not able to do that because of information leaks outside the organisation and so we ended up having to rush comms out when we hadn’t done that engagement, for which I am very sorry"
"We were not able to do that because of information leaks outside the organisation and so we ended up having to rush comms out when we hadn’t done that engagement, for which I am very sorry"
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📝 The PsychGen Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Mental Health is hosting a two-day, in-person workshop for early-career researchers on family-based genomic analyses. The workshop takes place in Oslo, Norway, on 9-10 April 2026 and registration is now open:
shorturl.at/etXCN
shorturl.at/etXCN
Workshop for Early-Career Researchers on Family-Based Genomic Analyses
Join us for a two-day workshop for Early-Career Researchers on Family-Based Genomic Analyses. The workshop is hosted by the PsychGen Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Mental Health, Oslo – 09.04.202...
shorturl.at
February 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM
📝 The PsychGen Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Mental Health is hosting a two-day, in-person workshop for early-career researchers on family-based genomic analyses. The workshop takes place in Oslo, Norway, on 9-10 April 2026 and registration is now open:
shorturl.at/etXCN
shorturl.at/etXCN
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It's a "cost reduction" - not a cut - apparently
February 3, 2026 at 10:03 AM
It's a "cost reduction" - not a cut - apparently
Watch live NOW: The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee discusses UKRI changes parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
parliamentlive.tv
February 3, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Watch live NOW: The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee discusses UKRI changes parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Today, we're sharing an open letter from our Chief Executive, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, outlining changes to UKRI investment approach, and addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC. Read his letter here: 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 5:16 PM
Today, we're sharing an open letter from our Chief Executive, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, outlining changes to UKRI investment approach, and addressing concerns about research funding and the financial position of STFC. Read his letter here: www.ukri.org/news/open-le...
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As I've posted on before, heritability is one of the most commonly confused concepts in public (mis)understanding of genetics. 👇
Heritability = one of the most commonly confused concepts in public (mis)understanding of genetics. Let’s break it down.
Imagine studying a cohort of people in a specific set of environmental circumstances. You assess everyone for an observable trait & find it varies from one person to another. 🧪1/5
Imagine studying a cohort of people in a specific set of environmental circumstances. You assess everyone for an observable trait & find it varies from one person to another. 🧪1/5
January 30, 2026 at 3:47 PM
As I've posted on before, heritability is one of the most commonly confused concepts in public (mis)understanding of genetics. 👇
Ah, the irony...just got the UKRI email inviting to submit to Researchfish 🐟 to provide the critical evidence which UKRI needs to *continue* making the case for public funding for research.
Useful thread - disheartening situation
The MRC has asked each of its grant review boards to recommend no more than 3 applications for funding, RPN has heard from multiple sources
Normally, boards recommend an average of 12-13 bids, so the success rate this year will be tiny
This affects applicant-led calls which closed in 2025...
Normally, boards recommend an average of 12-13 bids, so the success rate this year will be tiny
This affects applicant-led calls which closed in 2025...
January 30, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Ah, the irony...just got the UKRI email inviting to submit to Researchfish 🐟 to provide the critical evidence which UKRI needs to *continue* making the case for public funding for research.
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Truly feels like we're sleepwalking into our own annihilation
January 30, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Truly feels like we're sleepwalking into our own annihilation
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FoldMason is out now in @science.org. It generates accurate multiple structure alignments for thousands of protein structures in seconds. Great work by Cameron L. M. Gilchrist and @milot.bsky.social.
📄 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
🌐 search.foldseek.com/foldmason
💾 github.com/steineggerla...
📄 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
🌐 search.foldseek.com/foldmason
💾 github.com/steineggerla...
Multiple protein structure alignment at scale with FoldMason
Protein structure is conserved beyond sequence, making multiple structural alignment (MSTA) essential for analyzing distantly related proteins. Computational prediction methods have vastly extended ou...
www.science.org
January 30, 2026 at 6:11 AM
FoldMason is out now in @science.org. It generates accurate multiple structure alignments for thousands of protein structures in seconds. Great work by Cameron L. M. Gilchrist and @milot.bsky.social.
📄 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
🌐 search.foldseek.com/foldmason
💾 github.com/steineggerla...
📄 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
🌐 search.foldseek.com/foldmason
💾 github.com/steineggerla...
Useful thread - disheartening situation
The MRC has asked each of its grant review boards to recommend no more than 3 applications for funding, RPN has heard from multiple sources
Normally, boards recommend an average of 12-13 bids, so the success rate this year will be tiny
This affects applicant-led calls which closed in 2025...
Normally, boards recommend an average of 12-13 bids, so the success rate this year will be tiny
This affects applicant-led calls which closed in 2025...
January 30, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Useful thread - disheartening situation
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MRC instructs grant review boards to slash funding rates.
Boards asked to recommend just three applications for funding, as BBSRC also suspends calls.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Boards asked to recommend just three applications for funding, as BBSRC also suspends calls.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
MRC instructs grant review boards to slash funding rates - Research Professional News
Boards asked to recommend just three applications for funding, as BBSRC also suspends calls
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:53 AM
MRC instructs grant review boards to slash funding rates.
Boards asked to recommend just three applications for funding, as BBSRC also suspends calls.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Boards asked to recommend just three applications for funding, as BBSRC also suspends calls.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...