Barry Boland
@barryboland.bsky.social
Lecturer in Pharmacology @ University College Cork, Ireland. Researcher on Neurodegenerative Diseases / Alzheimer's disease. Actively moving from X to Bluesky
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November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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This article is full of digs against horseshoe bats, planners & says “environmental goals have created stasis”. The @dublininquirer.com have already looked into the Collison backed Progress Ireland & identified links with US libertarian & Peter Thiel backed groups. We need independent journalism!
October 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This article is full of digs against horseshoe bats, planners & says “environmental goals have created stasis”. The @dublininquirer.com have already looked into the Collison backed Progress Ireland & identified links with US libertarian & Peter Thiel backed groups. We need independent journalism!
I joined a panel on @TRTWorld (airing today at 4pm) to discuss Ireland’s pharma success, its impact on academia & the economy, and US tariffs. Hosted by @endabradytv with @jonathanhealy & @seamuscoffey. Watch: youtu.be/9VEiSO4uVyI
Could Trump destroy Ireland's booming pharma industry?
YouTube video by Roundtable
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I joined a panel on @TRTWorld (airing today at 4pm) to discuss Ireland’s pharma success, its impact on academia & the economy, and US tariffs. Hosted by @endabradytv with @jonathanhealy & @seamuscoffey. Watch: youtu.be/9VEiSO4uVyI
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It's almost as if every university in the EU pivoting to the same strategy of "get more ERCs" isn't actually a strategy at all.
Success rates for Europe’s leading research grants are declining as a surge in applications far outweighs the funds available
go.nature.com/479Sni6
go.nature.com/479Sni6
Is academic research becoming too competitive? Nature examines the data
Applications for European research grants increased in 2025. Scientists say they’re feeling the competition.
go.nature.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It's almost as if every university in the EU pivoting to the same strategy of "get more ERCs" isn't actually a strategy at all.
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The Dangers of Unregulated AI on Humanity & the Workforce | Tristan Harris on The Daily Show
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
Tristan Harris – The Dangers of Unregulated AI on Humanity & the Workforce | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The Dangers of Unregulated AI on Humanity & the Workforce | Tristan Harris on The Daily Show
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=675d...
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Some scientists are harnessing the unique environment of space to study aging and neurodegeneration by sending brain organoids to the International Space Station. #WorldSpaceWeek vist.ly/49j4v
Space-traveled Organoids Help Scientists Study Neurodegeneration
Some scientists are harnessing the unique environment of space to study aging and neurodegeneration by sending brain organoids to the International Space Station.
www.brainfacts.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Some scientists are harnessing the unique environment of space to study aging and neurodegeneration by sending brain organoids to the International Space Station. #WorldSpaceWeek vist.ly/49j4v
Very impressive work!! www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Comprehensive human proteome profiles across a 50-year lifespan reveal aging trajectories and signatures
A 50-year multi-tissue proteomic atlas reveals transcriptome-proteome decoupling,
proteostasis decline with amyloid accumulation, and asynchronous aging clocks, identifying
circulating senoproteins co...
www.cell.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Very impressive work!! www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
For National Potato Day (Oct 3rd)!
www.cell.com/news-do/pr-p...
www.cell.com/news-do/pr-p...
The potato evolved from the tomato 9 million years ago
Recent Cell research covered by The Guardian, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and more.
www.cell.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:24 AM
For National Potato Day (Oct 3rd)!
www.cell.com/news-do/pr-p...
www.cell.com/news-do/pr-p...
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Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
With Biden, AI Mode will provide a summarized answer.
buff.ly
September 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Google is blocking AI searches for Trump and dementia
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Investment in research infrastructure and sustainable core funding is not a luxury - it is a strategic necessity. It is an investment that grows the economy, strengthens public finances, and enables government to deliver on wider national priorities.
iua.ie/press-releas...
#Budget2026
iua.ie/press-releas...
#Budget2026
August 29, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Investment in research infrastructure and sustainable core funding is not a luxury - it is a strategic necessity. It is an investment that grows the economy, strengthens public finances, and enables government to deliver on wider national priorities.
iua.ie/press-releas...
#Budget2026
iua.ie/press-releas...
#Budget2026
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" #Nanoplastics… Minuscule pieces of waste #plastic, thousands of times smaller than a human hair, can damage our brains… contributing to the increasing global levels of #Alzheimer ’s and #Parkinson ’s disease."
#pollution #microplastics #plasticpollution
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
#pollution #microplastics #plasticpollution
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
Nanoplastics may be contributing to rise in Alzheimer’s, TCD research finds
Dublin-based scientists examined how mitochondria are affected by plastic
www.irishtimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
" #Nanoplastics… Minuscule pieces of waste #plastic, thousands of times smaller than a human hair, can damage our brains… contributing to the increasing global levels of #Alzheimer ’s and #Parkinson ’s disease."
#pollution #microplastics #plasticpollution
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
#pollution #microplastics #plasticpollution
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
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“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.”
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that could transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.”
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Paracetamol remains an important option to treat pain or fever in pregnant women.
Following rigorous assessment of the available scientific data, we find no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.
Read more 👉 www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/use-...
Following rigorous assessment of the available scientific data, we find no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.
Read more 👉 www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/use-...
Use of paracetamol during pregnancy unchanged in the EU | European Medicines Agency (EMA)
Paracetamol medicines can be used in pregnancy, in accordance with official recommendations
www.ema.europa.eu
September 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Paracetamol remains an important option to treat pain or fever in pregnant women.
Following rigorous assessment of the available scientific data, we find no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.
Read more 👉 www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/use-...
Following rigorous assessment of the available scientific data, we find no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children.
Read more 👉 www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/use-...
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🧠 Alzheimer's Treatment Update: New drugs may cause brain swelling/bleeding
Anti-amyloid-β (Aβ) monoclonal antibodies like lecanemab and donanemab are shifting Alzheimer's treatment from symptom management to disease modification. They show modest slowing of cognitive decline in early AD.
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Anti-amyloid-β (Aβ) monoclonal antibodies like lecanemab and donanemab are shifting Alzheimer's treatment from symptom management to disease modification. They show modest slowing of cognitive decline in early AD.
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September 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🧠 Alzheimer's Treatment Update: New drugs may cause brain swelling/bleeding
Anti-amyloid-β (Aβ) monoclonal antibodies like lecanemab and donanemab are shifting Alzheimer's treatment from symptom management to disease modification. They show modest slowing of cognitive decline in early AD.
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Anti-amyloid-β (Aβ) monoclonal antibodies like lecanemab and donanemab are shifting Alzheimer's treatment from symptom management to disease modification. They show modest slowing of cognitive decline in early AD.
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Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay 🌎, we come together to raise awareness and take action in the fight to #ENDALZ. 💜
Donate during our World Alzheimer’s Day 2X Match Challenge to double your impact: bit.ly/46cZKGm.
Unable to give? Then repost 🔁 with why you support the Alzheimer’s Association.
Donate during our World Alzheimer’s Day 2X Match Challenge to double your impact: bit.ly/46cZKGm.
Unable to give? Then repost 🔁 with why you support the Alzheimer’s Association.
September 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today, on #WorldAlzheimersDay 🌎, we come together to raise awareness and take action in the fight to #ENDALZ. 💜
Donate during our World Alzheimer’s Day 2X Match Challenge to double your impact: bit.ly/46cZKGm.
Unable to give? Then repost 🔁 with why you support the Alzheimer’s Association.
Donate during our World Alzheimer’s Day 2X Match Challenge to double your impact: bit.ly/46cZKGm.
Unable to give? Then repost 🔁 with why you support the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Excellent explainer on why private industry and venture capital can’t replace government funded basic science research.
That view is exceptionally naive.
As @narosenblum.bsky.social and I wrote last fall, “basic scientific research [is] a long-term investment, one that only governments have the time horizon to make, and it brings enormous payoffs.”
It can’t just be moonshots and looking for unicorn behemoths.
As @narosenblum.bsky.social and I wrote last fall, “basic scientific research [is] a long-term investment, one that only governments have the time horizon to make, and it brings enormous payoffs.”
It can’t just be moonshots and looking for unicorn behemoths.
Basic Science Is The Foundation Of Future Cures
Injecting partisan politics into American basic science would be terrible for the US: for the economy, and for development of future treatments for diseases like schizophrenia and Alzheimer's.
www.infotimes.us
September 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Excellent explainer on why private industry and venture capital can’t replace government funded basic science research.
The original “Great Gatsby”, great film!
September 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The original “Great Gatsby”, great film!
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Two new studies lay out a path for better research on associations between cancer and microbes in the human body. https://scim.ag/4m8xHww
Studies deliver new blow to cancer microbiome literature—and offer a way forward
Two analyses of microbial DNA in tumor samples aim to put controversy-riddled field back on track
scim.ag
September 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Two new studies lay out a path for better research on associations between cancer and microbes in the human body. https://scim.ag/4m8xHww
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Everyone who
Got a “Fundable but not funded” from SFI the last year had every reason to be furious that SFI preferred to piss away research funds on the lawyers for a management putsch.
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
Got a “Fundable but not funded” from SFI the last year had every reason to be furious that SFI preferred to piss away research funds on the lawyers for a management putsch.
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
Philip Nolan got €200,000 payout in legal row that left science agency with €901,000 bill
€275,000 was paid for legal costs of former Science Foundation Ireland director general, accounts show
www.irishtimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Everyone who
Got a “Fundable but not funded” from SFI the last year had every reason to be furious that SFI preferred to piss away research funds on the lawyers for a management putsch.
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
Got a “Fundable but not funded” from SFI the last year had every reason to be furious that SFI preferred to piss away research funds on the lawyers for a management putsch.
www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...
Excited to see Bluesky’s growth. Hopefully we reach (and surpass) the heights X once had. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Research posts on Bluesky are more original — and get better engagement
Bluesky posts about science garner more likes and reposts than similar ones on X.
www.nature.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Excited to see Bluesky’s growth. Hopefully we reach (and surpass) the heights X once had. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
