Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Nothing makes me feel more inept than international travel. 000
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Only one week left to submit an abstract for a talk at the 3rd Annual SBN Online Research Symposium! Talk submissions close September 28 at 11:59 PM PST. Poster submissions remain open until October 5 sbnorsc.wixsite.com/my-site-1sbnorsc.wixsite.comHOME | SBN ORSSociety for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) Online Research Symposium (ORS) 066
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Adrift Lab (Marine Science) @adriftlab.bsky.social · 16/09/2026One of the most important plots we’ve ever made helped us answer a question we’re constantly asked: “is the amount of ingested plastic increasing?” Answer: yes, there’s been a sustained and rapid increase in #plastics in Sable #Shearwaters since 2021 12419
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Give your trainees the opportunity to present their research for FREE at the 3rd Annual SBN Online Research Symposium! Join us virtually October 22–23. Abstract submissions and registration are now open! sbnorsc.wixsite.com/my-site-1 034
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Registration and abstract submission are now open for the 3rd Annual SBN Online Research Symposium, taking place virtually October 22–23! Attendance and presentations are FREE! Talk abstracts are due September 28 and poster abstracts are due October 5. Register and submit your abstract today! 084
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Professor Maney @professormaney.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Most published claims of sex-dependent effects in the neurosciences are missing statistical evidence that the effect differed by sex. We can do better. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... @ossdcomm.bsky.social @sbn-bsky.bsky.social @emoryuniversity.bsky.social @pnas.org @colbyvorland.bsky.social 11614
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Adrift Lab (Marine Science) @adriftlab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Terribly sad news this morning. The loss of Bill Montevecch to the seabird community will be greatly felt 💔 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caWorld-renowned seabird biologist Bill Montevecchi has died | CBC NewsSeabird biologist and Memorial University professor emeritus Bill Montevecchi died early Saturday morning. He was 80 years-old. 11611
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 30/06/2026We still have more amazing researchers in our society to celebrate! 🥳 Let's congratulate our Frank A. Beach Early Career Award winners! Hear more about their research on July 11 at #SBN2026 Dr Alward: 11:00 - 11:45 AM 🐠 🧠 Dr. Casto: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM 🧑 🧠 087
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Take a look at the exciting current work of rising leaders in behavioral neuroendocrinology! 🧠 🧬 Swipe through and preview the New Investigator Award winners’ talks that will be presented at #SBN2026 in Niagara Falls, NY, on July 10th! 163
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 18/06/2026RFK Jr. says that HPV vaccine is “dangerous and defective”. A new study from England shows that HPV vaccines have reduced deaths from cervical cancer to ZERO for women aged 20-24. Significant reductions in older age groups were observed as well, though the latter have lower vaccination coverage.thelancet.comCervical cancer mortality trends following HPV vaccination in England, 2001–24: an analysis of population-based mortality dataOur findings provide the first robust national-level evidence, albeit observational, that high HPV vaccination coverage is associated with a substantial reduction in cervical cancer deaths. This is sh... 20549531879
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Some highlights from Hawaii! Was a pleasure to present my work at @ossdcomm.bsky.social 😊🐢🌺 021
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Symposia coming to #SBN2026 in Niagara Falls, NY! 🧠🌈 From play in rats, to brain–hormone–muscle dynamics, to developmental programming, to the evolution of sociality; this year’s symposia span it all! Plus, contributed talks and new investigator symposia highlight fresh ideas & voices! 275
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Why am I only now learning what melanin-concentrating hormone is. Now I’m in the MCH rabbithole 010
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 16/04/2026The abstract deadline for poster presentations and contributed talks at this year's annual meeting has been extended to May 1st! Come share your new findings at #SBN2026 in beautiful Niagra Falls, NY. 🧠🌈 Submit here: whova.com/call_for_spe...whova.comCall for Abstracts — 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology 2026 188
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 09/04/2026We're excited to share that SBN is now on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn 🎉 Follow us for research highlights, community spotlights, & society updates. 🏷️ Tag our accounts when sharing your science—we’d love to help amplify and highlight your work! 1186
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Are you a trainee submitting an abstract to #SBN2026 in beautiful Niagara Falls? 🤩 Today is the last day to apply for a travel award ($500) to attend the conference! 🛩️🧠 Learn more and apply here 🔗: sbn.org/awards/trave...sbn.org SBN Annual Meeting Travel Awards | Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) The Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) is an interdisciplinary scientific organization dedicated to the study of hormonal processes and neuroendocrine systems that regulate behavior. 002
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Flash-frozen brains look so weird. 000
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Deadline Extended! The application for the Online Research Symposium Committee (ORSC) now closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific on March 23, 2026. bit.ly/40PUxAxbit.ly SBN Online Research Symposium Committee (ORSC) | Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) The Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN) is an interdisciplinary scientific organization dedicated to the study of hormonal processes and neuroendocrine systems that regulate behavior. 023
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)SBN on Bluesky @sbn-bsky.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Exciting news! 🎉 Abstract submissions are now open for the 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (SBN), happening July 8–11 in Niagara Falls, NY. Share your latest research and enjoy the stunning views at #SBN2026 🌈 Submit here: whova.com/call_for_spe...whova.comCall for Abstracts — 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology 2026 035
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Journal of Neuroendocrinology @jne-editor.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Estimates show ~25% PCOS population have a neuroendocrine subtype which likely develops in the brain rather than the ovary, meaning current therapies do not address the brain changes driving symptoms. Read the blog by Dr Moore Aleisha Moore www.neuroendo.org.uk...+ 021
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Nothing more satisfying than a hormone across time graph. Cool stuff! 010
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 21/02/2026I love to see a mixed flock on my walk. Especially when they include a cutie nuthatch. No hare sightings (sadly) 000
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 21/02/2026So cool! It’s really interesting that the litters were male-biased and that T was up in the fetal brains. And I love all the zone-specific measures. Great paper. Congratulations! 🎉 020
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Congrats! These findings are so cool. 🧠😄 110
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Congrats to Lucas Fowler & the Swift-Gallant Lab on their new Hormones and Behavior paper!. They show that larger cages & enrichment shape maternal approach and brain development in mice, with male pups showing greater benefits from enriched environments 🐭🧬🏠. Read more: rb.gy/m94e6p 031
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 18/01/2026My masters research is published! I am so proud of the work myself and my lab mates put into this. 🐭🧬🏡 020
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 06/01/2026The mice. A great Christmas gift, featuring C57 and CD-1s; my girls. 000
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Wow! So cool. Congratulations. The thyroid hormone transporter is super interesting. 🐁 110
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 29/12/2025No response when I emailed the editorial board about an inquiry… 100
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 26/12/2025So, you agree...you think people should be free to take hormones that make them feel better in their skin and improve their experience of life? 78114
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 23/12/2025I was just asked to peer review a manuscript (from a legit journal) for the first time! Somehow this feels like an ‘I made it’ moment. 🎉 010
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Faculty of Science, Memorial University @memorialuscience.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Congrats to all recipients of this years' President’s Awards! This year, the Faculty of Science celebrates five recipients. 🎉 These awards shine a spotlight on folks who are among the most commendable members of the @memorialu.bsky.social community – read more here: gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-c... 022
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 16/12/2025"Sex is not one single, simple, uniform biological reality. Thus, biology cannot be invoked as a basis for such in legal terms." Augustin Fuentes.scientificamerican.comPolitics, Not Biology, Is Driving Legal Efforts to Classify SexSex is not one single, simple, uniform biological reality, so biology cannot be invoked as a basis for “immutable” legal classifications 211141
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Women's Health Research Cluster @whrcluster.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Does #Tylenol use during pregnancy cause autism? Short answer: current evidence does not support a causal link. Our latest Behind the Science blog breaks down what studies actually show, and why nuance matters. 🔗 Read more on the Women’s Health Blog: ow.ly/Tip550XIoPg 035
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 13/12/2025I presented at my first toxicology conference this past weekend, highlighting some of my preliminary results from my work on perinatal nanoplastic exposure, maternal care, and offspring growth at the Society of Toxicology of Canada’s annual research symposium! 🐁🇨🇦 010
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Congrats to PhD student Lucas Fowler & co-authors. Their new study shows that plastic exposure disrupts fetal neuroendocrine-immune systems in mice. Such disruptions overlap with those linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in humans. sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0018506X25001448 🧠🐁 021
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Read the full open-access paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comA systematic review and experimental study of micro/nanoplastic-induced endocrine disruption in rodents: Potential links to autism spectrum disorderRecent research shows that microplastic (diameter < 5 mm) and nanoplastic (diameter < 1 μm) exposures can have endocrine-disrupting effects and lead t… 000
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Baby’s first, first-author publication! The work I led alongside my awesome co-authors is now published in Hormones & Behavior! This project kickstarted my Ph, and I will be expanding on these findings by investigating how plastic exposure can disrupt sexual differentiation in critical periods 🐁🧬 121
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Gabriel Bosslet @gbosslet.bsky.social · 13/08/2025The NIH prescribing what data points scientists can collect is not how science works now Nor how it should work in the future It is the political manipulation of science 1299
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Ivan Alcantara @ivancalcantara.bsky.social · 30/07/2025How do animals decide if they should forage for food or stay home to take care of newborn offspring? Whose needs come first? For my PhD work now out in Nature, we examined how hunger and parenting neurons interact and are reshaped postpartum in mice 🧵⬇️ www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comA hypothalamic circuit that modulates feeding and parenting behaviours - NatureSingle-cell transcriptomic analysis of mouse hypothalamus and behavioural experiments show that specific hypothalamic networks regulate conflicting feeding versus parenting behaviours of female mice. 1519052
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Better late than never… right? #SBN2025 000
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)BehavEcolPapers @behavecolpapers.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Spatially coordinated predation with division of labor increases feeding success in killer whales CurrentBiologydlvr.itSpatially coordinated predation with division of labor increases feeding success in killer whalesThe mechanisms of cooperative hunting in large marine predators are poorly known. Domenici et al. show that herring-hunting killer whales use spatially coordinated attacks with division of labor. By preferentially pairing up with long-standing partners, this cooperation bestows greater feeding success for paired than solitary individuals. 012
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Tay (Antonio J. Osuna Mascaró) @biotay.bsky.social · 03/07/20251/3 First evidence of anxiety in snails They exhibit fear responses hours after the source of their anxiety is removed. These responses can be reduced with an anxiolytic, such as alprazolam. They have also demonstrated high-level learning. (paper) www.nature.com/articles/s41... 13019
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Tell me about it! Especially when they are citing sources that don’t exist or don’t even support the claim! 🤦🏻♂️ 120
Lucas F. Fowler (he/they) @lucasffowler.bsky.social · 17/06/2025My first out-of-province conference! Looking forward to travelling to Vancouver and presenting my research on how environmental conditions can impact the brain and behaviour of mouse dams and their neonate pups, effecting the maternal-offspring dynamic! @sbn-bsky.bsky.social #SBN2025 010
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 16/06/2025🚨HUGE SCIENCE WIN ALERT🚨 NIH Grants to be restored en masse!!! Thank you Judge Young for standing up for science! #StandUpforScience #SummerFightforScience 3559140
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · 11/06/2025The CPA convention is happening this weekend! For those attending, see this MUN-specific schedule so we can support our own students and faculty! 011
Reposted by Lucas F. Fowler (he/they)Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Join us for the next installment of our Sex and Gender Speaker Series, where we welcome Dr. Samar Rezq from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Rezq will be discussing “The Role of Obesity in Androgen Excess-Mediated Renal Injury in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” 011