Rebecca, failed domestic goddess

I can't seem to dm you. Mum passed away on 8th June. We had a lovely celebration of her life, as we said goodbye, but it's all taken its toll on my body. She remembered you fondly and often asked after you. xx

06.08.2025 20:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0

Scientists find link between genes and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome Large study suggests people’s genetics could ‘tip the balance’ on whether they would develop the illness Scientists have found the first robust evidence that people’s genes affect their chances of developing myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a mysterious and debilitating illness that has been neglected and dismissed for decades by many in the medical community. Early findings from the world’s largest study into the genetics of the condition pinpointed eight regions of the human genome that were substantially different in people with an ME/CFS diagnosis compared to those without the illness. Continue reading...

Scientists find link between genes and ME/chronic fatigue syndrome

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Graphic 1 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says: ‘The signals discovered are involved in the immune and nervous systems, indicating immunological and neurological causes to this poorly understood disease’.

Graphic 2 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says: ‘At least two of the signals relate to the body’s response to infection’. Beneath this is an image of green germs.

Graphic 3 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says: ‘Other signals point to the nervous system, one of which researchers previously found in people experiencing chronic pain, reinforcing neurological contributions to ME/CFS’. Beneath this is an image of a person curled up in bed feeling ill.

Graphic 4 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘All of these signals align with how people with ME/CFS describe their illness’.

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06.08.2025 19:06 — 👍 120    🔁 59    💬 1    📌 5

Graphic 1 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. At the top in bold lettering, it says ‘Main Findings’. Beneath this it says ‘Your genes contribute to your chances of developing ME/CFS. Other key findings are on the following slides.

Graphic 2 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘People with an ME/CFS diagnosis have significant genetic differences in their DNA compared to the general population’. Beneath this is an image of a DNA helix and a magnifying glass.

Graphic 3 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘These lie in many places across the genome, and do not impact just one gene’. Beneath this is an image of a DNA helix and graphs.

Graphic 4 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘Eight genetic signals have been identified. As DNA doesn’t change with ME/CFS onset, these findings reflect causes rather than effects of ME/CFS’. Beneath this is a blue magnifying glass with a DNA helix.

(1/2) Key genetic differences found in people with ME/CFS > Swipe to find out more.

These findings reflect the lived experience of thousands of #pwME.

Thanks to all our participants & supporters who made this possible!

Read a summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk

06.08.2025 19:03 — 👍 222    🔁 154    💬 3    📌 23

Absolutely loving this! Brilliant narration, too. Give Max Connor a pat on the back from me.

20.06.2025 14:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

That's brilliant. I'll definitely be there.

20.06.2025 14:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm sorry I was unable to meet you in Milngavie. Thank you so much for signing your book for mum. She was delighted.

She passed peacefully on the 8th. Aniela & Stu are here and we're in the process of arranging the celebration of her life. Rumour has it that the Gay Gordons is on the cards!

19.06.2025 07:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Hey, lovely. Can we dm? xx

18.06.2025 22:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Join the 3rd Annual International Crochet Month Blog Hop in March with 31 free patterns plus a daily free PDF download and the chance to win one of nine great prizes! undergroundcrafter.com/2025/02/28/3...

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My latest #crochet pattern is forever free on my blog, or grab the PDF version free through 10am Eastern on March 2, 2025! Get the pattern, coupon code, and details on the blog hop here: undergroundcrafter.com/2025/02/28/6... 🧶 #freecrochetpattern

01.03.2025 20:34 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

12 Fabulous Ukraine Makers To Support Are you makers looking for ways to support Ukraine? Support these talented knit and crochet designers. What talent!

Ukrainian women are also amazing knitters and crocheters. Here's how to support 12 of them: flaxandtwine.com/blogs/blog/1...
🧶 #art #artists #fiberartists #fiber #crochet #crocheted #crocheting #crocheters #knit #knitting #knitters #makers #ukraine #ukrainian #support #buy #buyukrainian #products

01.03.2025 14:24 — 👍 120    🔁 28    💬 4    📌 4

That's fabulous! How long has it taken you? I'm an advanced beginner and love to watch skilled workmanship like this on YT. Aspire to achieve something like this some day. 😍

02.03.2025 04:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

That's gorgeous 😍 I've just dipped my toe into mosaic. Good luck with this month's project.

02.03.2025 04:11 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I'm out of practice with social media. It's been great for my blood pressure, though. I've been inhaling audiobooks and want to recommend @djsellersauthor.bsky.social's Lola Harris series if, like me, you're late to the party. Also, @jdkirk.bsky.social's Him. Cracking deviation from the norm.

02.03.2025 03:37 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

I was there a few years ago. We went on a day-long 3 island boat tour. Kolocep is a must, too. Some of the best bars/eateries can be found down side streets. There's so much to see and do. We carried cat food for the strays 😍 You must try burek from the local bakeries.

02.03.2025 02:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

It's beginning to look like Christmas!

#crochet #amigurumi

17.11.2024 01:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Love this, Sam!

17.11.2024 01:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hello, all. If you followed me on Twitter, then add me here and I'll follow you back. @plantingforbees there, too.

17.11.2024 00:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0