Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 5hOooh, that doesn’t look good… there was quite a bit of confusion at the beginning of the year, So it will be interesting to see the next rounds figures. What I am also amazed by is that the success rate in 2024 was as high as it was 🤯 000
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesOdd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 7hWell, happy Charles Darwin is “very poorly today & very stupid & hate[s] everybody & everything” to all who celebrate, because he wrote those words in a letter to his friend (and author of Principles of Geology) Charles Lyell 161 years ago today 4449162
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesHistory and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 30/09/2026🧵There has been a lot of discussion over the last few days about the politicising of a nostalgic view of the UK that never really existed, at least not for the vast majority of the population. The image of the traditional British country pub, a roaring log fire, wooden beams, a pint on the table 65618
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Whitby, Yorkshire, photo by Rachel Barron. 011913
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesMiles and Chains @miles-and-chains.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Regional Railways liveried 37414 ‘Cathays Carriage and Wagon Works’ powers the Viking Venturer rail tour toward Milford Junction. #Class37 #Tractor #RegionalRailways #BritishRail 1598
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Leeds Street Scene, 1974, painting by Stuart Walton. 729236
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 25/09/2026My grandparents and other family members of that generation used to travel from Yorkshire to the South East of England to pick hops in September. 000
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesDeborah Bourc’his @deborahbourchis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Mary Goll, Mathieu Boulard, Olya Yarychivska and I wrote an obituiary, including personal reflections from many of his past lab members, the Bestor phylogeny. www.genetics.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/memoria...genetics.cuimc.columbia.eduIn memoriam of Professor Timothy H. BestorIn memoriam: Professor Timothy H. Bestor 1952-2026 151
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Some lovely work investigating the role of imprinted snoRNAs on #sleep phenotypes in #PraderWilliSyndrome www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.com 010
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026‘The Coal Hopper’ In the Train, 1955 Artist: WC Watson 826730
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesMaxim Greenberg @maxvcg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026In related news, I read a paper from 2001 today (in Nature Genetics). There were 6 figures, but each figure was just one panel of a very simple experiment. What a beautiful world we once had... 4414
Reposted by Prof Anthony Islesfesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I am simultaneously convinced that the L and R symbols on my cheap walking socks indicate zero difference between them, but also slavishly compelled to pair them and put each one on the correct foot. 172173
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesAndy Radford @andyradford.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I’ve come to the end of my 5-year term as a Trustee of @asab.org & Executive Editor of its journal, #AnimalBehaviour. It's been a real privilege to hold these roles & I’m grateful to all those who have made it such a productive & enjoyable experience. 🙏 Please support Society journals. 16013
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesAidan Horner @aidanhorner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We're hiring! The York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC) is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist to support & develop MRI. This is a new role to reflect our commitment to pushing forward MRI research at York. Come join the team! jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/seni... #neurojobs #neuroskyence #psychsciskyjobs.york.ac.ukJobs - The University of York 12428
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Other work by the Ladybird artists ‘September’ Shell Nature Studies, 1956 Artist: Rowland Hilder and Maurice Wilson 327641
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This #PhD project will build upon our paper (see link 👇), and will be co-supervised by @mdarrow.bsky.social (@rosfrankinst.bsky.social) & @professor-ros.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/prof... 020
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesYorkshire Wolds Weather @yorkswoldsweather.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Late Morning Ramble. 18°C. Blackbirds 🐦⬛ 410920
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesProf Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Brain postdoctoral fellowships (clinical and non-clinical) - open now for applications guarantorsofbrain.org/grants/post-...guarantorsofbrain.orgPost Doctoral & Brain Entry Fellowships | Brain: The Charity 086
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesBritish Neuroscience Association @britishneuro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026🧠 #BNA2027 is coming to #Belfast! The #neuroscience is only part of the experience. From iconic landmarks and culture to some of the venues hosting our evening social events, there’s plenty to discover when the sessions finish. 🎟️ Registration is now open www.bna.org.uk/events/bna20... 021
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026On The Fife Coastal Path, painting by Deborah Phillips, Scottish artist. 38913
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026‘Oak’ Ladybird Book of Trees, 1963 Artist: SR Badmin 439155
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I have an announcement. 762078471
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Drinkers in a Newcastle pub, 1961, photo by Bert Hardy. 1547254
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesCambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 13/09/202613th September 2021 With the harvest completed, a farmer prepares the soil for next year's crop. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops. 0161
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 11/09/2026‘September’ Artist: Eppo Doeve (Not a Ladybird artist - but what a striking image) 627338
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesProf Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026📢I have a #PhD position available!📢 This is an exciting project, building on our recent paper in the current issue of @dmmjournal.bsky.social, that will examine placental programming of fetal #brain in #PraderWilliSyndrome 🧠🧬 🙏 re-post gw4biomed.ac.uk/investigatin...gw4biomed.ac.ukInvestigating placental function and fetal programming in Prader–Willi Syndrome - GW4 BioMed MRC DTPProject Code NMH27Ca Isles Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary By bringing together transcriptomics and cutting edge imaging, and dataan... 038
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Had completely forgotten about transfers! I used to love these as a child - at my friend Sean’s birthday tea we always got transfers in our goody-bag… happy days 😊 010
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This #PhD project will build upon our paper (see link 👇), and will be co-supervised by @mdarrow.bsky.social (@rosfrankinst.bsky.social) & @professor-ros.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/prof... 001
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026📢I have a #PhD position available!📢 This is an exciting project, building on our recent paper in the current issue of @dmmjournal.bsky.social, that will examine placental programming of fetal #brain in #PraderWilliSyndrome 🧠🧬 🙏 re-post gw4biomed.ac.uk/investigatin...gw4biomed.ac.ukInvestigating placental function and fetal programming in Prader–Willi Syndrome - GW4 BioMed MRC DTPProject Code NMH27Ca Isles Project Type Wet lab Research Theme Neuroscience and Mental Health Project Summary Download Summary By bringing together transcriptomics and cutting edge imaging, and dataan... 038
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesThe Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 06/09/202619th century woodblock print [and details] by Hiroshige Utagawa “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, Scenery of Monkey Waka Town”. “The place is Saruwakacho. It is located in Asakusa 6-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo, northeast of Sensoji Temple. “ Text and images via Ota Museum. 110326
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesHistory and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Gauxholme Bridge, spanning the Rochdale Canal at Todmorden, forms part of the No. 2 Gauxholme Viaduct. Built around 1840 by Joseph Butler and Company of Stanningley, it was designed by engineer George Stephenson. Its imposing stone towers, crenellated parapets and elegant 825843
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesDMM Journal @dmmjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Are you a PhD student interested in #SciComm, disease biology and publishing? Are you in the BBSRC DTP/PIPS or equivalent schemes where an internship forms part of the training? Join us as an intern and work with the DMM editorial team. Find out how to apply: www.biologists.com/about-us/wor...biologists.comWork for usExplore career opportunities at The Company of Biologists. Join a team passionate about science, publishing and community support. 088
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesDMM Journal @dmmjournal.bsky.social · 07/09/2026August’s #EditorsChoice from Isles et al. on the placental defects revealed by modelling Prader–Willi syndrome in mice doi.org/10.1242/dmm.... 111
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Here is the "Editor's choice" comment article by Tony Holland that highlights our recent #PWS #placenta paper published in the current Issue of @dmmjournal.bsky.social 😊 journals.biologists.com/dmm/article/...journals.biologists.comThe placenta in Prader–Willi syndrome – mechanistic insights and translational opportunitiesThe observations of Webberley et al. (2026) challenge our thinking about mechanisms linking genotype to phenotype in the rare neurodevelopmental condition Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS), and also raise t... 010
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesThe English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I need to know 122313
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesCambridge Diary @cambridgediary.bsky.social · 05/09/20265th September 2021 Hard to believe that five years ago many farmers in the area were harvesting into September due to the grain being too moist. 0121
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Manchester, 1970s, photo by Thomas Blower. 271835192
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 04/09/2026A rare, pre-war Ladybird book in my collection (circa 1930) How can you not love the cover? Artist: W Payne 1338934
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesThe Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Through the golden road, Shiga, Japan. Photography by Takk B on 500px 301769238
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesMiles and Chains @miles-and-chains.bsky.social · 04/09/2026West Coast Railways service from Lancaster to Scarborough (1Z12) pauses at York. Yes, it’s supposed to steam hauled, but with 37667 up front and 47813 on the back, what’s not to like…? Well let’s start with that maroon! #Class37 #Tractor #York 21008
Reposted by Prof Anthony Isleswomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Georgia O'Keeffe, Blue Wave Maine, 1926 #WomensArt 72144349
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesWelsh Bollocks @welshbollocks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Bangor AI is still operating at full capacity... 3252
Prof Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 03/09/2026📢 New paper! 📢 Always great working with @professor-ros.bsky.social et al. Sex-specific consequences of loss-of-imprinting of the maternally expressed gene Phlda2 on placental development and fetal growth. Biol Sex Differ (2026) rdcu.be/tK3m6pynMyvardcu.be 030
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesThe English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026St Edward’s Church, Stow-on-the-Wold, with its Yew Tree guardians Tolkien was a regular visitor in the area, and the doors bear an uncanny resemblance to similar in Lord of the Rings, the Doors of Durin 746975
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesProf Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Here is the "Editor's choice" comment article on our paper 😊 journals.biologists.com/dmm/article/...journals.biologists.comThe placenta in Prader–Willi syndrome – mechanistic insights and translational opportunitiesThe observations of Webberley et al. (2026) challenge our thinking about mechanisms linking genotype to phenotype in the rare neurodevelopmental condition Prader–Willi Syndrome (PWS), and also raise t... 031
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesProf Anthony Isles @profantisles.bsky.social · 01/09/2026📢NEW PAPER📢 Our paper is now published and fully #OA in @dmmjournal.bsky.social! Placental defects revealed by modelling Prader–Willi syndrome in mice journals.biologists.com/dmm/article/...journals.biologists.comPlacental defects revealed by modelling Prader–Willi syndrome in miceEditor's choice: Reduced expression of PWS-associated genes in the mouse placenta results in a 25% loss of the foetal endothelial cells that play a central role in nutrient and gas exchange. 042
Reposted by Prof Anthony IslesMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/09/20262014: Harmful air pollution above legal limits. 2024: Harmful air pollution driven down to legal limits. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 601484418
Reposted by Prof Anthony Isleswomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Cat, c.1904, by Welsh painter Gwen John #WomensArt 81215202