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/
Finally out (after 5 rounds of revisions), our #WES study reporting rare variants that might contribute to risk of #dyslexia link.springer.com/article/10.1...
January 1, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Finally out (after 5 rounds of revisions), our #WES study reporting rare variants that might contribute to risk of #dyslexia link.springer.com/article/10.1...
First sunrise of 2026 to wish you a Happy New Year
January 1, 2026 at 9:53 AM
First sunrise of 2026 to wish you a Happy New Year
One of the best things about 2025 was discovering audiobooks: here the 29 books/audiobooks that kept me company in the past year #GoodreadsYearinBooks #BlueSkyBooks
December 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
One of the best things about 2025 was discovering audiobooks: here the 29 books/audiobooks that kept me company in the past year #GoodreadsYearinBooks #BlueSkyBooks
I will not even try tonight
Friday evenings in my head v reality. Every Friday.
December 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I will not even try tonight
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While stories of singular DNA changes that drove evolution of human brain/behaviour remain seductive, advances across multiple fields of biology cast doubt on such simplistic narratives of our origins. A new paper from my lab shows how biobanks may speak to this fundamental question.🧪
Explainer🧵👇1/n
Explainer🧵👇1/n
Evaluating the effects of archaic protein-altering variants in living human adults
Promise and pitfalls of using large biobanks to study impacts of archaic protein-coding variants in living humans.
www.science.org
December 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
While stories of singular DNA changes that drove evolution of human brain/behaviour remain seductive, advances across multiple fields of biology cast doubt on such simplistic narratives of our origins. A new paper from my lab shows how biobanks may speak to this fundamental question.🧪
Explainer🧵👇1/n
Explainer🧵👇1/n
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University of Southampton is hiring for FIVE permanent positions, including in social psychology. Please share with anyone on the job market!
Three positions in social/clinical/health psychology:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW618/l...
Two cognitive/clinical neuro:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW615/l...
Three positions in social/clinical/health psychology:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW618/l...
Two cognitive/clinical neuro:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW615/l...
Lecturers in Health/Clinical (mental health)/Social Psychology x 3 at University of Southampton
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturers in Health/Clinical (mental health)/Social Psychology x 3 on jobs.ac.uk!
www.jobs.ac.uk
December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
University of Southampton is hiring for FIVE permanent positions, including in social psychology. Please share with anyone on the job market!
Three positions in social/clinical/health psychology:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW618/l...
Two cognitive/clinical neuro:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW615/l...
Three positions in social/clinical/health psychology:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW618/l...
Two cognitive/clinical neuro:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW615/l...
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Join me and many human genomicists in Athens next April for an exciting program of the Human Genome Meeting!
Abstract submission deadline is extended until February 15th!
Find submission instructions, deadlines, and more ways to participate at: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/abstract-sub....
Register Now: www.hugo-hgm2026.org
View Program: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/program
#HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
Find submission instructions, deadlines, and more ways to participate at: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/abstract-sub....
Register Now: www.hugo-hgm2026.org
View Program: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/program
#HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
December 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Join me and many human genomicists in Athens next April for an exciting program of the Human Genome Meeting!
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Reflections on the new consensus definition of Dyslexia from @sldnetwork.bsky.social members led by @kmorsanyi.bsky.social In nutshell: Despite merits in recognising the spectrum of manifestations, it is not straightforward to translate it into practice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Toward an Improved Understanding of Dyslexia: Reflections on a New Consensus Definition and Its Implications
Inconsistencies in the definition and diagnosis of dyslexia continue to impede research, assessment, and intervention. This paper, authored by members of the UK Specific Learning Difficulties Network...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Reflections on the new consensus definition of Dyslexia from @sldnetwork.bsky.social members led by @kmorsanyi.bsky.social In nutshell: Despite merits in recognising the spectrum of manifestations, it is not straightforward to translate it into practice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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My latest cookbook contains great recipes and delicious things to eat. But it's also honest and explores wellbeing. This easy 'recipe' ('serves 1 depressed single dad') was exactly what I needed for dinner tonight.
www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #MentalHealth #Wellbeing
www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #MentalHealth #Wellbeing
December 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
My latest cookbook contains great recipes and delicious things to eat. But it's also honest and explores wellbeing. This easy 'recipe' ('serves 1 depressed single dad') was exactly what I needed for dinner tonight.
www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #MentalHealth #Wellbeing
www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#Cookbook #FoodSky #BookSky #MentalHealth #Wellbeing
Good news, obviously. But it total madness that the scheme was abandoned to start with www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands
The UK ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Good news, obviously. But it total madness that the scheme was abandoned to start with www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reflections on the new consensus definition of Dyslexia from @sldnetwork.bsky.social members led by @kmorsanyi.bsky.social In nutshell: Despite merits in recognising the spectrum of manifestations, it is not straightforward to translate it into practice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Toward an Improved Understanding of Dyslexia: Reflections on a New Consensus Definition and Its Implications
Inconsistencies in the definition and diagnosis of dyslexia continue to impede research, assessment, and intervention. This paper, authored by members of the UK Specific Learning Difficulties Network...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Reflections on the new consensus definition of Dyslexia from @sldnetwork.bsky.social members led by @kmorsanyi.bsky.social In nutshell: Despite merits in recognising the spectrum of manifestations, it is not straightforward to translate it into practice onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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The Chief Scientist Office has opened their Early Postdoctoral Fellowships for application, providing three years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers.
Apply now 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h
Apply now 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h
December 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The Chief Scientist Office has opened their Early Postdoctoral Fellowships for application, providing three years of salary and consumable support to early career health researchers to enable then to develop their careers.
Apply now 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h
Apply now 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/wxa8k75h
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Analyses of open health datasets can offer valuable contributions to health & medicine, but recent years have seen a proliferation of papers lacking robust or novel findings. In this Editorial, we provide guidance for conducting & reporting high-quality analyses using open datasets🧪
plos.io/4poBmZo
plos.io/4poBmZo
Setting the standard for high-quality studies using open health datasets
Large open health datasets present unique opportunities for studies that when well-designed, conducted, and reported, can offer valuable contributions to health and medicine. However, recent years hav...
plos.io
December 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Analyses of open health datasets can offer valuable contributions to health & medicine, but recent years have seen a proliferation of papers lacking robust or novel findings. In this Editorial, we provide guidance for conducting & reporting high-quality analyses using open datasets🧪
plos.io/4poBmZo
plos.io/4poBmZo
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Nature research paper: Mapping the genetic landscape across 14 psychiatric disorders
go.nature.com/3MoazOr
go.nature.com/3MoazOr
Mapping the genetic landscape across 14 psychiatric disorders - Nature
Genomic analyses applied to 14 childhood- and adult-onset psychiatric disorders identifies five underlying genomic factors that explain the majority of the genetic variance of the individual disorders.
go.nature.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Nature research paper: Mapping the genetic landscape across 14 psychiatric disorders
go.nature.com/3MoazOr
go.nature.com/3MoazOr
Very useful read whether or not you work in the filed of infectious diseases/vaccines. We can all improve our communication and public engagement strategies
New peer-reviewed paper by me, @sheencr.bsky.social and @martinmckee.bsky.social about effective communication and public engagement around infectious diseases and vaccines.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
<em>Immunology & Cell Biology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library
Public trust and cooperation in infectious disease control rest on three pillars: engagement, vaccine communication, and data presentation. Together, these foundations support resilient and inclusive....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Very useful read whether or not you work in the filed of infectious diseases/vaccines. We can all improve our communication and public engagement strategies
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Check out our December Palestine Global Health Collective newsletter and sign up if you want to receive the monthly issues. mailchi.mp/716bc913db68...
December 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Check out our December Palestine Global Health Collective newsletter and sign up if you want to receive the monthly issues. mailchi.mp/716bc913db68...
Cards aren’t usually my thing (and Crocs definitely aren’t), but I’m genuinely touched by this personalised card celebrating my new role as Deputy Director of Impact for my School
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Cards aren’t usually my thing (and Crocs definitely aren’t), but I’m genuinely touched by this personalised card celebrating my new role as Deputy Director of Impact for my School
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How did DNA changes that alter protein structures impact evolution on the branch that led to modern humans? As we demonstrate today in Science Advances, biobanking initiatives offer ways to directly assess biological effects of rare archaic variants in living people, & (re)evaluate their roles. 🧬🧪
Evaluating the effects of archaic protein-altering variants in living human adults
Promise and pitfalls of using large biobanks to study impacts of archaic protein-coding variants in living humans.
www.science.org
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 PM
How did DNA changes that alter protein structures impact evolution on the branch that led to modern humans? As we demonstrate today in Science Advances, biobanking initiatives offer ways to directly assess biological effects of rare archaic variants in living people, & (re)evaluate their roles. 🧬🧪
Reposted by Silvia Paracchini
⏳ Final days to apply!
Join us at St Andrews to investigate how multiple prophages collide, cooperate, and reshape S. aureus biology. This EASTBIO PhD is fully funded—details below. 👇
Join us at St Andrews to investigate how multiple prophages collide, cooperate, and reshape S. aureus biology. This EASTBIO PhD is fully funded—details below. 👇
🚨 PhD opportunity! 🚨
Join us at St Andrews to study how multiple prophages shape bacterial behaviour & AMR.
Co-supervised with @tatianadimitriu.bsky.social
This is a competition-based EASTBIO PhD.
Full details and the application link are in the advert 👇
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Join us at St Andrews to study how multiple prophages shape bacterial behaviour & AMR.
Co-supervised with @tatianadimitriu.bsky.social
This is a competition-based EASTBIO PhD.
Full details and the application link are in the advert 👇
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
EASTBIO: When Phages Collide: Understanding How Multiple Prophages Shape Bacterial Behaviour at University of St Andrews on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - EASTBIO: When Phages Collide: Understanding How Multiple Prophages Shape Bacterial Behaviour at University of St Andrews, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
⏳ Final days to apply!
Join us at St Andrews to investigate how multiple prophages collide, cooperate, and reshape S. aureus biology. This EASTBIO PhD is fully funded—details below. 👇
Join us at St Andrews to investigate how multiple prophages collide, cooperate, and reshape S. aureus biology. This EASTBIO PhD is fully funded—details below. 👇
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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 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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...
Thank you for such an exciting and informative event and for the opportunity to attend online.
ICYMI, I strongly recommend catching up with the recordings #UKBSC25
ICYMI, I strongly recommend catching up with the recordings #UKBSC25
✅📅 Save the date! Our 2025 Scientific Conference is happening on Monday 8th December!
Expect great speakers, exciting research exploring our data, developments with the UKB-RAP & new resource updates. Stay tuned to our channels for future news about registration! #UKBSC25
youtu.be/ZoTRZd9X3TA?...
Expect great speakers, exciting research exploring our data, developments with the UKB-RAP & new resource updates. Stay tuned to our channels for future news about registration! #UKBSC25
youtu.be/ZoTRZd9X3TA?...
UK Biobank Scientific Conference 2024 highlights
YouTube video by UK Biobank
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Thank you for such an exciting and informative event and for the opportunity to attend online.
ICYMI, I strongly recommend catching up with the recordings #UKBSC25
ICYMI, I strongly recommend catching up with the recordings #UKBSC25
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Only a few weeks left to apply for our 4-year PhD position, using human brain organoids & multi-omic methods to study genes implicated in speech disorders. Application deadline 5 Jan 2026. Fellowship is embedded in the International Max Planck Research School. More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Only a few weeks left to apply for our 4-year PhD position, using human brain organoids & multi-omic methods to study genes implicated in speech disorders. Application deadline 5 Jan 2026. Fellowship is embedded in the International Max Planck Research School. More info: www.mpi.nl/imprs-phd-fe...
Reposted by Silvia Paracchini
Learn more about @dev-journal.bsky.social Pathway to Independence Programme - supporting the transition of postdocs to group leaders
Catch up on where the 2022 PI fellows are now
Apply to become a 2026 PI fellow
journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
Catch up on where the 2022 PI fellows are now
Apply to become a 2026 PI fellow
journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
A path to success: Development's Pathway to Independence programme
ABSTRACT. For post-docs pursuing an academic career, the transition to a group leader position can be a notoriously difficult one, not least because the availability of necessary support and training ...
journals.biologists.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Learn more about @dev-journal.bsky.social Pathway to Independence Programme - supporting the transition of postdocs to group leaders
Catch up on where the 2022 PI fellows are now
Apply to become a 2026 PI fellow
journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
Catch up on where the 2022 PI fellows are now
Apply to become a 2026 PI fellow
journals.biologists.com/dev/article/...
Reposted by Silvia Paracchini
The exemplar of superhuman A.I. performance to date
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
December 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The exemplar of superhuman A.I. performance to date
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
Reposted by Silvia Paracchini
Nominations for the UKRN Dorothy Bishop Prize 2026 have opened!
Named after @deevybee.bsky.social, the prize, first awarded in 2022, celebrates the contributions of early career researchers to research improvement.
Nominations close 18 January 2026.
#AcademicSky #Research
Named after @deevybee.bsky.social, the prize, first awarded in 2022, celebrates the contributions of early career researchers to research improvement.
Nominations close 18 January 2026.
#AcademicSky #Research
Dorothy Bishop Prize 2026
www.ukrn.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Nominations for the UKRN Dorothy Bishop Prize 2026 have opened!
Named after @deevybee.bsky.social, the prize, first awarded in 2022, celebrates the contributions of early career researchers to research improvement.
Nominations close 18 January 2026.
#AcademicSky #Research
Named after @deevybee.bsky.social, the prize, first awarded in 2022, celebrates the contributions of early career researchers to research improvement.
Nominations close 18 January 2026.
#AcademicSky #Research