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Genes, environment or a special bond? Why some twins talk and think in unison Twins Bridgette and Paula Powers have gone viral for the way they speak in unison, using the same gestures and words.

I just wrote this with the Prof Nancy Segal, who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of twins. I hope you learn something. I did.

Genes, environment or a special bond? Why some twins talk and think in unison theconversation.com/genes-enviro...

Happy Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Let’s celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. Embracing diversity fosters creativity, inclusion and innovation. Learn, advocate, and listen—because different minds make a better world! #NeurodiversityWeek #InclusionMatters

‘I was told to toughen up’: is academia getting resilience all wrong? Being repeatedly told to bounce back and develop a thicker skin can mask a toxic lab culture.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

High Court praised after historic Gumatj judgement reinforces Native Title rights The High Court has been praised after its historic lands rights decision that left the Commonwealth liable for up to $700 million in compensation.The landmark judgement for lost Native Title rights ov...

Great result! nit.com.au/12-03-2025/1...

Use your research to beat health inequities: four strategies from experts Scientists must commit to engaging with the communities they want to help at all stages of the research process — from planning to dissemination.

Use your research to beat health inequities: four strategies from experts www.nature.com/articles/d41...

‘Silence is complicity’ — universities must fight the anti-DEI crackdown Higher-education establishments must not be bullied into abandoning their mission of diversity, equity and inclusion.

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are under attack. Here’s why they matter more than ever More must be done to bolster fairness in Australian workplaces as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures come under attack from the likes of Donald Trump.

A great, simple explanation of Diversity, equity and Inclusion: "Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace are under attack. Here’s why they matter more than ever" theconversation.com/diversity-eq...

What’s the difference between burnout and depression? They may look similar, but burnout and depression can have different causes and management strategies.

What’s the difference between burnout and depression?
theconversation.com/whats-the-di...

Friday essay: ‘I was unseen, even to myself’ – as many as half of people with anorexia are autistic. Fiona Wright is one of them It wasn’t until she’d been in the medical system for around 17 years, being treated for anorexia, that Fiona Wright was diagnosed as autistic.

Friday essay: ‘I was unseen, even to myself’ – as many as half of people with anorexia are autistic. Fiona Wright is one of them
theconversation.com/friday-essay...

interesting point

The Progeria Research Foundation - For the Children ♥ For the Cure Located in Peabody, MA, the Progeria Research Foundation was formed to discover the cause and find the cure for Progeria.

Progeria (rapid aging in children) – www.progeriaresearch.org
Support, awareness, and research matter. #RareDiseaseDay #RareVoicesAustralia

Online Support Groups

FOP (soft tissue turns to bone) – www.ifopa.org/support_groups
Alkaptonuria (black urine, joint issues) – akusociety.org
Kufs Disease (neurodegenerative) – bdsra.org
Stiff-Person Syndrome (muscle stiffness) – stiffperson.org/support-reso...

Today is Rare Disease Day

Rare diseases affect millions worldwide, often with limited treatment options. Rare Voices Australia (RVA) advocates for those living with rare diseases, connecting them to vital resources. Learn more: rarevoices.org.au
Five rare diseases and support groups:

Are PhDs losing their lustre? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral degrees High living costs paired with stagnant stipends are being blamed for a drop in PhD enrolments in several countries.

We need to treat our PhD students better www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Breaking language barriers: ‘Not being fluent in English is often viewed as being an inferior scientist’ Biologist Tatsuya Amano works to make science a fairer place for non-fluent speakers.

We must become more linguistically inclusive in science and this article provides tips on how to do this www.nature.com/articles/d41...

‘Devastating’ cuts to NIH grants by Trump’s team put on hold by US judge The ruling temporarily halts a policy slashing research-overhead costs that left some universities wondering how to make ends meet.

This is terrible www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Australia’s clinical guidelines shape our health care. Why do so many still ignore sex and gender? Only 5% of guidelines define the terms ‘sex’ and ‘gender’.

We must recognise diversity:
Australia’s clinical guidelines shape health care. Why do so many still ignore sex & gender? theconversation.com/australias-c...

OMG. I feel for US-based medical researchers

Whenever you hear someone sneer about scientific research that seems useless to them — “they’re studying the spit of lizards?!” — remind them that’s exactly how we got Ozempic.

globalnews.ca/news/9793403...

Almost 200 people signed up already - add your name soon before we have to stop registration for this once in a life time conference! docs.google.com/forms/d/1dm8...

Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree? Recent political attention might imply gender-affirming care is risky, controversial, perhaps even new. But Australian law views it as a legitimate medical treatment.

"Gender-affirming care is potentially life-saving, or at the very least life-affirming. It almost invariably leads to better social and emotional outcomes" Can a child legally take puberty blockers? What if their parents disagree? theconversation.com/can-a-child-...

"If You Love Me, Please Take This Seriously" We don’t mean to hurt you. But we do — again and again. You feel like screaming, pulling out your hair, or lying in bed and crying, “When will she get it? Will this ever stop?” I don’t have all the an...

While the primary focus of this article is aimed at those in a relationship, I see benefits for colleagues, teachers, and friends. An opportunity to empathise with those living with ADHD and truly understand the struggles they encounter daily.
www.additudemag.com/slideshows/i...

DeepSeek: how a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights More efficient AI models may make research easier – and raise questions about the value of investments in huge datacentres.

DeepSeek: how a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights
theconversation.com/deepseek-how...

For tennis star Destanee Aiava, borderline personality disorder felt like ‘a death sentence’ – and a relief. What is it? Treatment should focus on the underlying causes of borderline personality disorder – trauma – rather stigmatise the person.

A relatively common neurodivergent condition you may not have heard about. The book 'The Buddha and the Borderline...' by Kiera Van Gelder is a fantastic insight into the mind of someone with BPD and was my first audiobook theconversation.com/for-tennis-s...

perfect song

welcome to Deakin Waurn Ponds Mary! It's a great campus and you are part of a great team.

Very cool, been following these proteins since I was a PhD student

New discovery from our #CDlab reported in Cell @cp-cell.bsky.social today:
SMC motor proteins have a left-right ‘gearbox’ and can switch direction in DNA loop extrusion!

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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LOL. This is what ChatGPT made today for me to 'simplify' things ;)