Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 24/06/2026It's a way that people are developing AI for good, yes! These tools are developed with data that's appropriate to use and their results are used and tested in a very specific context in lab studies. None of them have been used in real world expts yet. 010
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananJeffrey Perkel (he/him) @jperkel.bsky.social · 08/06/2026We are so used to the idea that antibiotics are there to protect us. But that protection is precarious and antibiotic resistance is a global problem. New @nature.com, @smjyoti.bsky.social explains how antibiotics developers are using #AI to design new weapons. 🦠🤖🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comAI is taking on antibiotic resistance — here’s howA suite of artificial-intelligence tools is helping to speed up the process of discovering new antibiotics. 21210
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananCésar de la Fuente @delafuentelab.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Thank you @smjyoti.bsky.social and @nature.com for featuring our work on peptide design. AMR is one of the defining scientific and medical challenges of our time. Excited to see AI-driven peptide discovery recognized as part of the broader effort to tackle AMR. www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comAI is taking on antibiotic resistance — here’s howA suite of artificial-intelligence tools is helping to speed up the process of discovering new antibiotics. 011
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananAssociation of Health Care Journalists @healthjournalism.org · 15/05/2026🎉 We're ecstatic to welcome award-winning journalist @smjyoti.bsky.social to the team as AHCJ's first program manager! Her deep journalism experience will strengthen the support we provide our members and help us take our fellowship programs to the next level. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/05...healthjournalism.orgAHCJ invests in training opportunities by hiring its first program managerJyoti Madhusoodanan, an award-winning journalist with more than 13 years of experience, joins AHCJ as its first program manager. 041
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananJeffrey Perkel (he/him) @jperkel.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Check out our @nature.com collection for International Women's Day #IWD26! Featuring great work by @smjyoti.bsky.social @scattercushion.bsky.social @sarahemilywild.bsky.social @lindanordling.bsky.social &c, plus editorial direction by @kendallsciwrite.bsky.social www.nature.com/immersive/iw...nature.comInternational Women's Day 2026Nature highlights developments in women’s health research and career guidance for women in science. 052
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananHerb Brody @hbrody.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Most health and medical data are drawn from research on male bodies. That leaves a big research gap that impedes progress on improving treatments for women, writes @smjyoti.bsky.social. www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comUncharted: Understanding women’s health across the bodyDisaggregating data by sex is a powerful way to help develop better diagnostics and treatments for women — but researchers say it’s not used enough. 043
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananVirginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Happy International Women's Day! @nature.com put together a collection of recent women's health and women in science stories--by @smjyoti.bsky.social, @scattercushion.bsky.social, @lindanordling.bsky.social , @sarahemilywild.bsky.social, and myself --to commemorate.nature.comInternational Women's Day 2026Nature highlights developments in women’s health research and career guidance for women in science. 0147
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananKendall Powell @kendallsciwrite.bsky.social · 02/03/2026As the final @nature.com Changemakers in science Q&A, it's truly fitting to highlight the work of Robert Bullard @bullardcenter.bsky.social to put action behind environmental justice research in the most vulnerable communities. As told to @virginiagewin.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comI will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communitiesNicknamed the father of environmental justice, Robert Bullard argues that researchers in the field have more reason than ever to back up their work with action. 142
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananLaura Dattaro @ldattaro.bsky.social · 25/02/2026This is such a fascinating and well-reported story. 021
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 25/02/2026I've wanted to write about Morgellons for more than a decade. But it took me a long while to trust my curiosity and realize that sometimes, what's new is where your questions lead the story. Big thanks to @ashleythesmart.bsky.social for edits on this one - undark.org/2026/02/24/m...undark.org 040
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Journo request: I'm working on a story on life after a cancer diagnosis -- late effects of treatment, working with a PCP on specific health needs, and so on. Looking to speak with people with direct experience and doctors who can share their experience learning to provide care/ make decisions. 022
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananBrian Owens @scibri.com · 22/01/2026It's often taken for granted that ADHD is caused by a shortage of dopamine in the brain. But as @smjyoti.bsky.social found, it's much more complicated than that. 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...nature.comUntangling the connection between dopamine and ADHDDopamine signals have long been a target for ADHD treatments. Now, researchers are learning how the neurotransmitter influences the condition. 133
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 14/01/2026Journo request: Looking to speak with people who have/ had cancer and needed to navigate questions like "how do I time my flu shot with my cancer treatments" or struggled to find help for treatment side effects that persisted after cancer care ended. 000
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananRobin Lloyd @robinlloyd.bsky.social · 20/12/2025illuminating piece on tight links between cardiovascular, pancreas (insulin/diabetes), and kidney diseases - really all 1 condition! by @smjyoti.bsky.social 042
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananAmanda Heidt @scattercushion.bsky.social · 02/06/2025🧪Source request: Are you a father in academia trying your best to be an equal partner in parenting? Do you want to tell me about why you think that is important? If so, please reach out! I'll only be able to speak to 1 source (it's a short piece), but tell me about your situation & it could be you! 41310
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananSam Levin @samtlevin.bsky.social · 19/05/2025New investigation: After Oregon invested $20m for drug addiction services, counties spent the funds on prosecutors, sheriffs, police gadgets + cars. I got records revealing how law enforcement used $ meant for treatment, as providers face major cuts + patients are stuck on waiting lists to get helptheguardian.comRevealed: Oregon spent funds meant for addiction services on prosecutors and police gadgetsAs the state abandons decriminalization, treatment grants are going to sheriffs and district attorneys: ‘that might be two or three case managers’ 30952437
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 29/04/2025For a Nature story: Looking to speak with researchers who have gotten (human) samples from biobanks for their work. If this is you or someone you know, please reach out! 020
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananHanaa’ Tameez @hanaatameez.bsky.social · 24/04/2025SOURCE REQUEST 🚨 I'm working on a @niemanlab.org story about what’s come of media companies' 2020 DEI promises. How have newsrooms' DEI priorities changed over the last 5 years? What impact have DEI initiatives had on journalism/journalists? DM me here, on Signal, or email (hanaa@niemanlab.org). 02130
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananNPR @npr.org · 24/04/2025Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.npr.orgI quit Ozempic and embraced feeling healthy over striving for thinnessTaking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year. 1662542457
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananSam Halpert @samhalpert.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Even accepting the premise that AI produces useful writing (which no one should), using AI in education is like using a forklift at the gym. The weights do not actually need to be moved from place to place. That is not the work. The work is what happens within you. 103105063371
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananNational Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 19/03/2025BE IN COMMUNITY: Join us TODAY for a mental health check-in hosted by the NASW Freelance Committee at 1 pm Eastern. All members are invited. Join the March 19 Event: www.nasw.org/events/...nasw.orgCommunity Wellness Check-inThis NASW Virtual Community Wellness Check-in is brought to you by the NASW Freelance Committee. 051
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Our library has a "Library of things" that includes everything from toys and telescopes to fancy cake molds and tools, truly the best option for those one-off needs. 010
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananAdam Steinbaugh @adamsteinbaugh.bsky.social · 13/03/2025In which the Department of Homeland Security struggles to answer a very simple question: "Is any criticism of the United States government a deportable offense?" (From NPR here: www.npr.org/2025/03/13/n...) 20941121528
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 13/03/2025"Child survival rose 75% in the last 50 years." My kid is the one thing that keeps me going on the rough days. Children as a generation keep our species going. We are genetically, evolutionarily hardwired to care more about this number than anything else. "But the economy" is not an alternative. 010
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananAssociation of Health Care Journalists @healthjournalism.org · 13/03/2025🚨 NEW Fellowship Alert! 🚨 AHCJ’s Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship gives journalists the tools, training & expert access to cover this critical public health issue with depth & accuracy. Apply now! ⏳ Deadline: April 4 healthjournalism.org/fellowships/... 034
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananFelice Freyer @felicejfreyer.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Journalists! Check out this great new fellowship opportunity from @healthjournalism.org healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...healthjournalism.orgFirearm Violence Reporting FellowshipIf you're ready to uncover the complexities of firearm violence and bring critical stories to light, this reporting fellowship is for you. 053
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananJason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 11/03/2025CBC hiring new correspondents in (takes deep breath): -Banff -Red Deer -Lethbridge -Medicine Hat -Fort McMurray -Lloydminster -Hinton/Jasper Plus a slew of other cities outside Alberta. Apply. cbcrc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/CBC_Radio-Ca...cbcrc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.comReporter - Editor (English Services) (On Site)Position Title: Status of Employment: Permanent Position Language Requirement: Language Skills: Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Ca... 441489477
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananMatt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social · 10/03/2025From a poetry collection by Mary Oliver, where after a hundred poems showcasing gentle observations on nature and animals, she hits you with this 18787462776
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananNational Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 06/03/2025UPDATE: We remain committed to organizing a conference this year after #SciWri25 hosts withdraw. More than ever, providing an opportunity for the professional science writing community to convene, learn, and support each other is critical. READ MORE+HELP OUT: www.nasw.org/article...nasw.orgScienceWriters2025 conferenceAn update for the science-writing community about a change regarding this year’s conference, [ScienceWriters2025](https://sciencewriters2025.org/). 57042
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananG Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 05/03/2025As reported, the entire staff of 538 was laid off this morning. This is a severe blow to political data journalism, and I feel for my colleagues. Readers note: As we were instructed not to publish any new content, all planned updates to polls data and averages are canceled indefinitely. Huge loss :( 1663031881
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 03/03/2025w/ thanks to @ashleythesmart.bsky.social @brookeborel.bsky.social for edits! 020
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Over the past few years, my work has orbited one central question: What does it mean to live at the cutting edge of science, experiencing a disease researchers don't fully understand? This story, my latest for Undark, probably comes closest to describing what that's like: undark.org/2025/03/03/m...undark.orgAs Adults Age With MS, Should They Shed Their Meds?The risks and benefits of immunosuppressive drugs for multiple sclerosis shift with age, but who should quit — and when? 162
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananDoris Duke Foundation @dorisdukefdn.bsky.social · 24/02/2025How can decentralized clinical trials make research more inclusive? This @healthjournalism.org webinar, moderated by Doris Duke Civic Science Fellow @smjyoti.bsky.social, explores how bringing studies into communities can improve representation and research quality. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOcu...youtube.comDecentralized: Navigating the future of inclusive clinical trials | AHCJ WebinarYouTube video by HealthJournalism 032
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananLaura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 20/02/2025The National Association of Science Writers is strongly committed to the free exchange of scientific information, diversity in science and science communication, and combating propaganda. Here are encouragement & resources & a call for ideas from @sciencewriters.org: 🧪 www.nasw.org/article/our-...nasw.orgOur collective commitmentNASW was founded more than 90 years ago with a mission to “fight for the free flow of science news.” That mission is imperative, yet threatened by recent challenges to the First Amendment and the free... 617549
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananAngie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 02/02/2025@charlesgaba.com is a hero and downloaded CDC’s entire website. A small group of us has come together to preserve this critical resource and make it accessible to the scientific community. More to come. These data are public and they are ours. Deletion disobedience is one way to fight back. 5426001007
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananMarla Broadfoot @marlabroadfoot.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Great tip sheet by two of the best in the biz, @smjyoti.bsky.social @klburke.bsky.socialhealthjournalism.org4 angles to consider when covering the far-reaching effects of the NIH pauseThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) has experienced unprecedented restrictions on their operations in Trump's first week. 1118
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananThe Authors Guild @authorsguild.org · 14/01/2025As the LA wildfires continue to spread, we wanted to share additional resources that may be helpful during this challenging time. the Authors League Fund, our sister organization, provides emergency financial assistance to struggling writers. authorsguild.org/news/emergen...authorsguild.orgEmergency Aid for Creators Affected by the Los Angeles Fires - The Authors GuildAs the Los Angeles wildfires continue to impact our community, we wanted to share additional resources that may be helpful during this challenging time. We want to remind you that the Authors League F... 13625
Jyoti Madhusoodanan @smjyoti.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Next week, I'm moderating a webinar on digital privacy and security for journalists for @sciencewriters.org and @healthjournalism.org - it'll be packed with resources and advice from amazing speakers, and registration is free. healthjournalism.org/event/be-car...healthjournalism.orgBe careful out there: A digital safety primer for journalistsJoin AHCJ and the National Association of Science Writers for a webinar on best practices and resources for digital safety for journalists. 052
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananEmily Rauscher @astronemly.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Throughout my career I’ve collected a nice set of Strong Opinions about relatively unimportant things. Here’s one: Don’t end your talk with a slide that just says “Thanks!” or “Questions?” The slide that remains up during audience questions should be a summary of your main points 461316179
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananNatasha Vizcarra @natashavizcarra.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Climate reporting fellowship alert! 011
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananThe Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 17/12/2024A deeply sourced, inclusive guide to all aspects of science writing with contributions from some of the most skilled and award-winning authors working today. Use code UCPNEW to take 30% off, from @uchicagopress.bsky.social. 🧪press.uchicago.eduThe Craft of Science WritingA deeply sourced, inclusive guide to all aspects of science writing with contributions from some of the most skilled and award-winning authors working today. Science writing has never been so critic... 0187
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananDaniel Keywan Hollister @dkh.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Let's make this clear: My mom's test results for nearly two years indicated possible cancer, but neither she nor her doctors knew this because of a private agreement between her insurer and pathologists to occasionally lie about abnormal or ambiguous test results and falsely report them as normal. 372523671
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananAmanda Heidt @scattercushion.bsky.social · 09/12/2024🧪Re-upping this request. I know there must be some really cool examples out there, but I need to find the people! Please RT and ask around. 064
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananRose Broderick @rosebroderick.bsky.social · 20/11/2024You must read @sabs.bsky.social's latest story on @laurahelmuth.bsky.social resigning from @sciam.bsky.social. On the necessity of moral clarity in science as anti-science agendas calcify politically (peep the choice quote below) defector.com/do-not-accep...defector.comDo Not Accept An Unscientific American | DefectorLaura Helmuth was named editor-in-chief of Scientific American in March 2020, shortly before the magazine was set to celebrate its 175th year in print. Helmuth, who had previously directed health and ... 516452
Reposted by Jyoti MadhusoodananRobin Lloyd @robinlloyd.bsky.social · 20/11/2024"calling science apolitical is a political statement that, given just months before an administration of climate deniers, anti-vaxers, and assorted catch-all bigots take office, whose political agenda depends upon a rejection of science, is also a cynically savvy one." 0189