Elizabeth Bourne

Biologist of an ecological leaning. Fascinated by developing sequencing technologies, fascinated by nature.

[Elizabeth Bourne @ecbourne]

Phenomenal. 7 marathons in 7 days, for his friend and teammate Rob Burrow, and so many others touched by MND. ❤ Over 1 million raised, to support people and research in what is a severely underfunded and under supported but sadly common disease. What a friend you are Sir Kev!

[Leeds Rhinos @leedsrhinos]

Thank you to everyone at @BBCBreakfast for their incredible support and to @clarebalding, @GaryLineker, @DoddieWeir5 & Stephen Darby for their kind messages for Kevin Sinfield and to @Rob7Burrow and his family for being our inspiration.
Please donate https://t.co/z64psBW7iZ

[Elizabeth Bourne @ecbourne]

@BSR_de Hallo BSR, warum wird Fall lao8ht als "abgeschlossen" markiert, wärend die Bettwanzen-Matratze noch in Brüsseler Strasse liegt? Bitte um Hilfe!

[Elizabeth Bourne @ecbourne]

Sometimes when you are looking for a sense of hope, the right thing comes along. None of us are immune to tragedy in life. Jerry's story is so human and in the end, beautiful.

https://t.co/4dpPk7tLCV

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

'Let's talk about pain, on a scale of 1 to 10 where are you?'

Kevin Sinfield spoke to #BBCBreakfast as he began day 5 of his week long ultra marathon challenge, preparing to run more than 30 miles from Beverley to and around Hull

https://t.co/dNkx0RUhEP

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Rugby star Kevin Sinfield has started a fifth epic challenge in memory of his late teammate Rob Burrow, who died of motor neurone disease this year.

The 44-year-old is running more than 230 miles in seven days across the UK and began at Liverpool’s annual Santa Dash

https://t.co/mhhLDMn279

[I’m Dying To Tell You Podcast with Lorri Carey @LorrisPodcast]

Toby Cochran explaining how important it was to illustrate emotions in the animated film, LUKi & the Lights. Hear more in eps 101, "Animated Film, LUKi & the Lights: Helping Children Understand ALS/MND."
Listen: https://t.co/zC1H5CSdgO @ALSnederland @iamalsorg @alshoneybadgers

[Bitesize Bio @BitesizeBio]

Master #ComplexGenomes using #NGS platforms to identify multiple genetic markers with this guide from @LGCBiosearch. Wherever you are in your complex genome genotyping journey, this ebook can assist. Download Now → https://t.co/ySPqE4n6eO

[Sarah Watts @Watts_SH]

📢Delighted to announce my big new #publication in the journal #Restoration #Ecology is now available online & #OpenAccess: "Montane willow scrub restoration in Scotland: reviewing 30 years of progress to reestablish the altitudinal treeline" (🧵1/10)
👉https://t.co/liqbtxJXKh

[Elizabeth Bourne @ecbourne]

Incredibly informative overview on the current state and future (and certain) threat of more extreme climate events based on evidence from ocean circulation changes. Deeply concerning and worth watching.

[Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf 🌏 🦣 @rahmstorf]

44 scientists have issued a stark warning about the threat of a major ocean circulation change, causing a detrimental disruption of climate patterns lasting for centuries to come.
Check out this short video explaining what this is all about.

[jemeen sreedharan @JemeenSreed]

Indeed this is an awful decision and makes a mockery of all of our science. I’ve signed and have been spreading the word. We have to fight this so we can fight MND

[MND Association @mndassoc]

Tofersen is an effective new treatment for those with the SOD1 genetic variant of motor neurone disease.

It works. It can slow progression of their #MND.

Join the community and call for NICE to make an exception to its normal criteria. Sign our petition below.

#PrescribeLife

[Channel 4 News @Channel4News]

When Mat Steen died at the age of just 25, his parents thought he had lived a lonely life.

But after his death, they found out his gaming activities had made him famous online, as an heroic character called Ibelin Redmoore.

A new documentary for Neflix tells his story.

[Elizabeth Bourne @ecbourne]

What a joy this must have been to discover ❤ #matssteen #musculardystrophy #warcraft

https://t.co/EqNZ8fQqL9

[David Rowe @mrdavidrowe]

'Hopefulness is not a neutral position. It is adversarial. It is the warrior emotion that can lay waste to cynicism. Each redemptive or loving act, as small as you like – such as reading to your little boy... keeps the Devil down in the hole.'
Nick Cave.

[Elizabeth Bourne @ecbourne]

Where or how do you find joy? Nick Cave asked. He then received over 2000 responses, with which he has created a permanent page, as a resource in times of need. Wildly lovely!

https://t.co/lazBVvah5v

[Elizabeth Bourne @ecbourne]

@SockCouncil @guardian_sport @sidlowe Absolutely! Although it seems he did himself apologise shortly afterwards, it may have been good to have that process (of regret and learning, I do hope) also reflected in the article...

[Guardian sport @guardian_sport]

Luis de la Fuente: ‘You can show humanity – that’s not a weakness’ https://t.co/n4FzfU8WcW

[Duncan Porter @misterduncan]

Fifteen years minus one day between these photos. Taken at the Rhone glacier in Switzerland today.

Not gonna lie, it made me cry.

[Katie Pennick @KatiePennick]

barbie’s wheelchair vs my actual wheelchair: a critical comparison

aka the best twitter thread i will ever post

strap in

#Barbie

[James Lucas @JamesLucasIT]

This Robin Williams thread will brighten up your day 🧵

1. His improvised scene in Good Will Hunting made the cameraman laugh so hard the camera started shaking. Matt Damon's reaction is authentic.

[Alfredo Iacoangeli @AlfredoIacoange]

New Job opportunity to work at @kingsmnd We are looking for 2 postdocs in genomics to work on a new exciting collaborative project aiming to identify and validate potential targets for treatments for MND/ALS. Deadline 23rd June 🙂 @AhmadAlKhleifat @AmmarAlChalabi @mndresearch