Jenny Straiton

Medical Writer | KCL #Neuroscience grad 🧠🎓 | Will never not like a dog pic 🐶 (she/her)

[Chris Arnold @ChrisArnoldInc]

I've added Wuthering Heights to this video of a panda sliding around in the snow so I can watch it every morning when I wake up and have an instant morale boost.

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

The Dogs of 2020

[Tristan Free @SciTristan]

Arrived home for the holidays and been met with a wall of questions about the #COVID19Vaccine from your relatives or getting a barrage of questions from your less scientific friends in group chats?
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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

🚨SPOILER🚨 - Bill Gates doesn't want to #microchip you, the #mRNAvaccine does not change your DNA and #thalidomide doesn't provide the anti-vaccine argument some think it does. 3/

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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

How can you best dispel the myths surrounding the #COVID19 vaccine and answer the questions of family and friends regarding the safety of #vaccination? 1/

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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

In this article for @MyBioTechniques, we look at each misleading claim about the #covid19vaccines and give you the information you might need to help answer the questions of those concerned. 2/

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[Benjamin Katz @DrBenKatz]

I JUST CAME ACROSS THE MOST ADORABLE PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH I HAVE EVER SEEN AND HAD TO MAKE A THREAD ABOUT IT HAVE AN AMAZING WEEKEND!!!!

[Abi Sawyer @aabisawyer]

The UK becomes the first to approve the @pfizer @BioNTech_Group COVID-19 #vaccine, in another first for a western country.

Really positive news to see in Christmas and the start of 2020! Let's not become complacent though - hands, face, space

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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

@MyBioTechniques For any #marinebiology fans (or just #seaturtle fans), @ShopHonu has great ocean themed jewelry and all purchases support @conserveturtles 🐢

[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

Already struggling to think of #holiday gifts? Never fear, the
@MyBioTechniques holiday #giftguide is back to help you with fun, science-themed (and #sustainable) gifts! 🎄🎄🎁🎁
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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

While staying home is the safest option, that isn't for everyone so I also look at ways to make this holiday period as safe and 'COVID secure' as possible

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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

Have you made any #holiday plans yet?
In this article for @MyBioTechniques I look at the practicalities of the 'everyone-has-been-tested' method, evaluating the reliability of the different #COVID19 tests and seeing whether they really keep you safe...
https://t.co/r7Hw2TxqzS

[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

🚨SPOILER ALERT🚨 - They probably don't.

[BioTechniques @MyBioTechniques]

Happy #LGBTSTEMDay! 🏳️‍🌈 18 November 2020 marks the 60th anniversary of American Astronomer and gay activist Frank Kameny’s US Supreme Court fight against workplace discrimination.

Check out the thread below on allyship in science 1/6 👇

[BioTechniques @MyBioTechniques]

🦠 - A #mutation in the genome of #SARSCoV2 enabled it to spread around the world at a rapid pace, but new research suggests that same mutation could increase the virus’ susceptibility to a #vaccine.

[BioTechniques @MyBioTechniques]

#PeerReview is vital to STEM publishing, but skills are rarely taught – especially to early career researchers. So we asked our Editor-in-Chief @FrancescaLake1, what makes a good review? Here are her Top Tips for Reviewing a Manuscript (a thread) ⬇

[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

And finally, watching nature documentaries while in lockdown could boost mood and reduce boredom - providing the perfect excuse to rewatch @ourplanet for the 10th time! #AttenboroughFilm 4/
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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

Need a distraction from dragged-out #elections, second #lockdowns and pandemic-induced pessimism? I certainly do!
In my latest tech news i focused only on #happy news, finding recent #neuroscience news that brings a smile to the face! https://t.co/wi5Tvz0la0
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[Jenny Straiton @StraitonJenny]

Researchers from @bengurionu found that spending time with the seal-like robot PARO could reduce pain and increase happiness 🦭 3/
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