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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Excited to share the latest publication from the group! Key message: not all photoperiodic responses are the same (aka photoperiodic polyphenisms). Check out the paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @iremsenman.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

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Physiology, Ageing & Welfare Group UoG @physiologyuog.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

PAW Lab Coffee Morning social event today. Always good to catchup and eat some cakes and savoury snacks! @stevensonlab.bsky.social @npevans.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Interested in the molecular basis of timing winter dormancy and the anticipation of spring in mammals? Check our Calum @calumstewartphd.bsky.social latest publication in eLife! Deiodinase type-3 (Dio3) is the key gene. Generously supported by @leverhulme.ac.uk doi.org/10.7554/eLif...

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Excellent work Irem! Well done on your graduate work and congratulations on passing your viva

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Physiology, Ageing & Welfare Group UoG @physiologyuog.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We kicked off this year's Physiology, Ageing and Welfare theme seminars today with two brilliant presentations from @calumstewartphd.bsky.social and Megan Miles! @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @stevensonlab.bsky.social

Megan Miles presenting her project: Can saliva serve as a biological matrix for a point of care testing device to measure phenobarbital in canine epilepsy?

Dr Calum Stewart presenting his project: Exploring the role of Mef2c for the regulation of seasonal physiology

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

A labour of love. Congrats to Calum & colleagues for 6 years of research being recognized by their publication in eLife. The groups discovered that the gene DIO3 is essential for circannual timing in mammals. Work funded by @leverhulme.ac.uk @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk elifesciences.org/reviewed-pre...

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Hypothalamic deiodinase type-3 establishes the period of circannual interval timing in mammals

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Excellent news! Well done Jo, such a well-deserved award!.

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

It was such an amazing gathering. Thanks for all the organisational work, Fiona and Becky!

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Excited to share Sayantan's latest publication! The group found prolactin enhanced N-cadherin expression in the convoluted tubules and increased kidney volume. The findings show water stability is regulated by prolactin. @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @physiologyuog.bsky.social academic.oup.com/endo/advance...

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Prolactin Regulates Seasonal Changes in Renal Rheostasis in Djungarian Hamsters

Abstract. Seasonal changes in photoperiod regulate multiple physiological systems in vertebrates, including metabolism, reproduction, and immune function.

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The Messerli Research Institute & VetMedUni (Vienna) is seeking applications for assist. prof. with expertise in genetic and epigenetic mechanisms to help improve human-animal interactions. See post here: www.vetmeduni.ac.at/jobs/profess...

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

An excellent initiative organised by the Becky and Fiona, well done!

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Prof. Fred Gachon (he/him) @fgachon.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Very interesting career perspective from Charlotte Helfrich-Förster. A lot of very good advices for young scientists rdcu.be/ekQat

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Career perspective

npj Biological Timing and Sleep - In this career perspective article, the author describes her long pathway to a professorship in Germany.

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Sayantan Sur @sayantansur.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Amazing talk by @iremdenizlimsc.bsky.social on her doctoral work on Siberian Hamsters at @stevensonlab.bsky.social in the @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk Research Away day! 🐹

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Irem providing an excellent (albeit very short) overview of her nearly complete thesis using a multi-omics approach to understand photoperiodic polyphenisms. @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @physiologyuog.bsky.social @profkathrynelmer.bsky.social @iremdenizlimsc.bsky.social

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Dr (x2!) Vicki Scott presenting her proposed research program into equine welfare during the @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk Away day. Congrats on your Fellowship Award, and we are looking forward to your continued research progress in @physiologyuog.bsky.social

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Such a great day! Thank you @chrono-bob.bsky.social and colleagues for putting together an excellent meeting.

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Great talk by Dr. Jyoti Tiwari on how photic cues drive migration, sleep, and immunity in redheaded buntings. Her findings reveal how ALAN and noise pollution disrupt these processes, underscoring the need to preserve natural light-dark cycles. #PAWSeminar

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

A very nice piece by Dr Konstantina that covers the recent publication of the book On Rheostasis.

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

In Vienna visiting the Messerli Research Institute. An amazing place advancing human-animal interactions. @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @physiologyuog.bsky.social

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Marco Brancaccio @mbra3.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Only one week left to apply to join our lab at Imperial! Please do remember to send your applications on the Imperial website, even if you got in touch with me informally. I will only be able to assess formal applications and not other expressions of interest

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Excellent work Hannah! It was wonderful working with you and providing a small contribution! @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social

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Martha Merrow @marthamerrow.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Here a short reminder that the closing date is approaching (30 January) - for this pretty exciting position (!) to work as a PostDoc on the B. subtilis circadian clock. shorturl.at/LKjWz

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Congratulations Avalene on an excellent poster presentation at #SICB2025 - it is great to see all your hard work from last summer being presented to a wide audience. @calumstewartphd.bsky.social @sayantansur.bsky.social @physiologyuog.bsky.social @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Excited to join the Messerli Research Institute Scientific Advisory Board at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna - www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/messerli Looking forward to participating in the direction of the research advances from the new expansion.

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Great talk by Calum at #SICB2025 on role of hypothalamic Dio3 in seasonal responses in Siberian hamsters!

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Irem Senman @iremsenman.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Dr. Sayantan Sur presented his work on molecular regulation of seasonal adiposity in Japanese quails at #SICB2025 !

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Are you attending #SICB2025 - go see Irem's poster and learn all about the mechanisms that underpin seasonal polyphenisms! @physiologyuog.bsky.social @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Nice story of how seasonal mismatches are evolving. However, the coverage of endogenous timing is lacking. The author neglects to highlight that 'biological events' in animals are not simply responses to climate but are programmed to occur during specific months. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

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Climate change tricking UK seasons

Species in the United Kingdom are under threat as they are ‘tricked’ by our seasons shifting with the changing climate.

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Happy shortest photoperiod for you, Northerners! And all the Southerners, happy longest photoperiod. The day today is neither short nor long as the daily clock keeps approximately 24hr 😉 #solstice.

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I had a wonderful visit to FIWI and enjoyed my time seeing the new facilities and catching up with old colleagues. There is an amazing group of people and exciting research being conducted. Thank you for the invitation!

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A happy holiday group celebration with secret Santa. Special thanks to Irem @iremdenizlimsc.bsky.social for organizing the event. Another great gathering and excellent food choices. @physiologyuog.bsky.social @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Happy winter solstice! Interested in immunology? most temperate animals have significantly improved adaptive and innate responses during the winter months! doi:10.1016/j.yfrne.2014.10.002

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

A wonderful time visiting Valeria Marasco @V_Marasco in the FIWI at the VetMed Uni of Vienna @FIWIvienna @VetmeduniVienna - excellent opportunity to share the latest discoveries from the group. @physiologyuog.bsky.social @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Excellent presentation by Calum today during the research theme seminar. First time seeing all his work looking at circannual timing of reproduction in the POA and AvPv. Something cool is a brewin'

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

A clear indication that BlueSky is similar to the 'old twitter' - the feed is full of cat pictures. 😂

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

At the old alma mater - Western University (aka UWO) to present the labs research on circannual interval timers, torpor (ie hibernation) and rheostasis. It was such an amazing time visiting friends and colleagues. Thanks, Scott, Centre for Animal Movement and the Dept Biology

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

We are excited to share Sayantan's publication investigating the rheostatic regulation of tissue histology & transciptome in adipose, liver & muscle across seasonal states in quail. These data identify cellular pathways that control long-term changes in energy. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Molecular basis of photoinduced seasonal energy rheostasis in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)

Seasonal rhythms in photoperiod are a predictive cue used by many temperate-zone animals to time cycles of lipid accumulation. The neuroendocrine regu…

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Ever try the AI companion setting available in Zoom? If not, use it for the next lab meeting. A real game changer for feedback, organization and planning.

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

We are looking to expand our academic social network - please follow and we will follow back.

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Laboratory of Seasonal Biology @stevensonlab.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

A selfish plug for the first post. Interested in Rheostasis? The book is available at Oxford University Press and would make a wonderful Christmas present. global.oup.com/academic/pro...

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