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Kathryn R Elmer

@profkathrynelmer.bsky.social
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evolutionary biologist, especially in herps and fishes. Prof at Uni Glasgow

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It's not too late for you meet the Early Bird registration deadline! Here's what some of our attendees said about last year's conference: “The conference was well organised, and I enjoyed a very bit of the programme, it was an excellent experience.” Register by 18 September: buff.ly/KVEGYfT
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We have a ca 1.5 yr postdoc available in our team, asking, 'what is the shape of the fitness landscape between oviparity and viviparity?' and 'what drives viviparity to evolve'? 🧬 using 🦎 as a model. closes 16 Sept. Details on EvolDir evoldir.net/brian/evoldi... @glasgow.ac.uk @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Paper out today led by Hongxin Xie answering a question we have been asking for years! how did viviparity evolve in common lizards? 🦎 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Genome-wide barriers to gene flow reveal the genetic basis of viviparity evolution in a lizard
Viviparity (live-bearing) is a major evolutionary transition repeatedly linked with ecological and evolutionary diversification throughout vertebrates…
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
new paper in @molecology.bsky.social from MVLS-DTP @uofgmvls.bsky.social research of @teamlizard.bsky.social 's J Smout 🧬 gene expression & alternative splicing in a viviparous lizard; new candidate genes + some known from other amniotes 👀🦎 @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Gene Expression and Alternative Splicing Throughout the Reproductive Cycle of a Viviparous Lizard Reveal Novel Genes for Pregnancy and Convergence With Squamates and Mammals
Squamate pregnancy is an important topic in reproductive and evolutionary biology, as it provides insight to amniote live-bearing that is not mammalian. Gene regulation in squamates is poorly charact...
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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Join this month’s #ERGAPlenary for Prof. Shigehiro Kuraku’s talk on #Squalomix, decoding the underwater life of sharks and rays through genomics, cytology, and evolution. 📅 18/05 - 15:00 CEST 🔗 squalomix.github.io/ #ERGA #Squalomix #Genomics #Biodiversity #Sharks #Rays #Evolution @Squalomix4earth
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Keen on evolution, genetics 🧬, adaptation esp. in 🐟 or 🦎? Consider applying for MCSA European postdoc fellowship and join our outstanding community here in @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk. Strong record needed and an idea that fits. I’m happy to work together to develop further.
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
new paper out today! led by @thefentagon.bsky.social national-level diversity of Arctic charr in Scotland 🐟 🧬 genetic footprints of glacial lakes found in today's pops spanning central divide 👀 🐟 #openaccess paper in @biojlinnsoc.bsky.social @profcolinbean.bsky.social @ColinEAdams
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The historical patterns that have shaped contemporary genetic differentiation across populations of Arctic charr in Scotland
Abstract. Glacial history is an important contributor to contemporary biogeographical patterns because it has resulted in population fragmentation and cons
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I've done this. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Quit ChatGPT: right now! Your subscription is bankrolling authoritarianism | Rutger Bregman
As a historian, I’ve studied the major consumer boycotts of history. We can take down ChatGPT and send a powerful signal to Silicon Valley, says author and historian Rutger Bregman
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
🦎PhD project in data sciences - collab of my team in @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk and Maths&Stats with @anaignatieva.bsky.social - reconstructing evolution in hybrid zones with recombination graphs 🧬 applications thru DTP. closes 06-Mar. details eligibility ▶️ ecological-data-science.github.io/projects.html
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
new paper out (the "big" PhD chapter) led by @thefentagon.bsky.social Sam Fenton shows how conservation risk varies across locations and the first broad scale assessment of the high diversity of Scotland's Arctic charr.
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School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk · 09/10/2025
We would like to extend a very warm welcome to SBOHVM's new postgraduate students! We at SBOHVM wish you all great success in the coming years with us. @uofgmvls.bsky.social
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School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk · 16/09/2025
Glasgow University has been ranked by the Guardian as the best UK university for Zoology for the fourth year in a row! See more here: www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
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Best UK universities for zoology – league table
Understand a range of animal groups, from reptiles and insects, to mammals and dinosaurs. Includes conservation and field trips
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
great work by Nic Strowbridge in the PhD homestretch, bringing together a wide literature and range of species. How does methylation relate to colouration and what do we need to test next? @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @iapetusdtp.bsky.social
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David Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
23andMe just went bankrupt — which means everyone’s whole genome is about to be sold off to the highest bidder. If you’ve ever used 23andMe, delete your data ASAP. Instructions below. #youarebeingwatched oag.ca.gov/news/press-r...
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Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers
Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing ...
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Nonia Pariente @npariente.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Very interesting opportunity for a female African microbiologist. @tuliodna.bsky.social @ckyobutungi.bsky.social Please promote
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ExaGEO DLA @exageo-dla.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
📣📣 We have extended our deadline to 28th February for Home UG and PG applicants to apply for fully funded PhDs for September 2025 entry via the ExaGEO DLA 🌍💻🧠🧑‍🎓 www.exageo.org
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PLOS Biology @plosbiology.org · 19/02/2025
In 2025, we continue to advocate for policy based on scientific evidence. This 2020 Editorial, “We need leaders that believe in scientific evidence”, resonates today as loudly as ever: plos.io/34lyl59. PLOS Biology also continues to push for DEI and a diverse scientific community: plos.io/3rzxczU 🧪
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We need leaders that believe in scientific evidence
In a world beset by attempts to undermine scientific evidence and evidence-based policy, we emphasize their important role in helping humanity rise to the challenges of our time.
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
ojo field assistant internship opportunity 👀🦎 More details at evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldi...
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https://evol.mcmaster.ca/brian/evoldir/Other//UGlasgow.Internships.LizardBiologyAlps
Field assistant volunteer / intern needed - Field study of the Eurasian common lizard, Zootoca vivipara We study the reproductive biology and evolution of the Eurasian common lizard (Zootoca vivipara...
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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
We celebrated Darwin’s birthday with a great Darwin Day Lecture at @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk, @uofglasgow.bsky.social ! Professor @stevebrusatte.bsky.social’s talk on the rise and fall of dinosaurs was both inspiring and insightful. Thanks for a fascinating discussion! #DarwinDay #Paleontology #Evolution
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
only a couple more days left to apply to this excellent postdoc job! 🦎🧬🖥️ join us in Glasgow! @uofglasgow.bsky.social
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
We are hiring a postdoc to work on a data-rich evolutionary genomics project about origins & maintenance of viviparity vs oviparity. Details in advert and evoldir. @physiologyuog.bsky.social @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sse-evolution.bsky.social @eseb.bsky.social please re-sky!
University of Glasgow view of tower and to the south across the city
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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 22/01/2025
UofG ranks in the world top 100 in eight out of 11 subject areas in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025. Two subjects ranked in the world top 50, with Law placing 44th & Medical Health at ranked at 50th. Read more: gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... #TeamUofG
The University tower seen from Kelvingrove Park.
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
yay, hoping I can make it! see you there evo pals.
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Funded PhD position to join our team; open to all! Chance to study reproduction & age in lizards - field & molecular approaches🦎🧬 Contact me asap w/ interest. Deadline for international applicants 9 Dec; UK applicants by Dec 19. Details at iapetus2.ac.uk/studentships... pls reblue resky(?) retweet
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Female mate choice, genetic effects, and the diverse reproductive strategies of live-bearing and egg-laying lizards
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Kathryn R Elmer @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
just joined up here today and 1st notification is our own paper 👏 what a warm welcome :-) thanks @jevbio.bsky.social evbio.bsky.social See details below on how live-bearing and egg-laying is associated with different dispersal and landscape genomic patterns in a lizard ⛰️🦎🧬 @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social
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Bluesky
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