Meltem Weger

Circadian clocks and periodic anticipated fasting prevent fasting-associated hepatic steatosis in calorie restriction Calorie restriction (CR) improves health and longevity. CR induces a periodic fasting cycle in mammals; our study compares CR with unanticipated fasti…

Interesting article by Kondratov’s lab.
The circadian clock is not only required for an efficient metabolism and storage of nutrients, it is also required for the preventive effect of calorie restriction on the hepatic steatosis caused by unanticipated fasting.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

With boost to NIH budget, Senate panel rejects Trump’s plan to slash agency Republicans on spending committee push back against proposed reorganization and overhead cuts

The National Institutes of Health’s budget, and structure, would be preserved under a Senate bill for the 2026 fiscal year.

The next Early–Mid Career #Hepatology Research Forum is taking place on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:15 A.M. in the Level 3 Auditorium, QIMR Berghofer.

Potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock in MASLD npj Metabolic Health and Disease - Potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock in MASLD

Delighted to share this new review article discussing the potential bidirectional communication between the liver and the central circadian clock.

The systemic relationship is likely more complex than we thought!

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YouTube video by LastWeekTonight RFK Jr. & HHS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Here’s last night’s story about the impact RFK Jr. is having on public health, and why the rate of diabetes in China is *not* fifty percent. Can you hear us, Robert? Robert, listen to us: you have to stop acting like half of China has diabetes. It’s wrong, and also very weird! youtu.be/8H34jcpEsFs

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies? Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.

Time change season is here! While most Australian states fall back from DST, QLD, WA & NT don't practice it. @benweger.bsky.social and I break down why this might be a win in our latest piece for The Conversation. ⏰☀️ @emcra-imb.bsky.social

theconversation.com/daylight-sav...

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies? Here’s how your body might respond when you turn your clock back an hour on Saturday night.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Why do we change our clocks? And how does it affect our bodies?
theconversation.com/daylight-sav...

‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat Curiosity-driven research is exactly what it sounds like: research driven by the goal of understanding nature without regard for application.

A little piece I wrote for the conversation on the role of curiosity in medical breakthroughs 👇
theconversation.com/curiosity-dr...

Navigating Academic Life - EMCRA Pizza & Chat Series!

🚀 Kick-off Event: Join Prof. Jenny Stow for our 1st EMCRA Pizza & Chat workshop on Grant Writing! 📑✨

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Brisbane council accused of ‘cruel and ‘heartless’ crackdown on homeless in wake of Cyclone Alfred As some Queensland councils move to ban sleeping in public parks, a Melbourne municipality is considering following suit * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast For a year and a half, Paul Slater has helped provide homeless…

Brisbane council accused of ‘cruel and ‘heartless’ crackdown on homeless in wake of Cyclone Alfred

Brisbane mayor vows to evict homeless campers within 24 hours The decision was made after the City of Moreton Bay made homeless camping a crime on public land, with the Brisbane mayor saying the city can no longer take a "compassionate and flexible approach".

Being homeless is not a matter of choice annd evicting homeless people cannot be the solution. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03...

Screenshot of a tweet from the ARC saying the following: "DP26 EOI applicants: tomorrow all lead CIs will receive an email with their outcomes and all applicants will be able to get their results in RMS. Due to the volume of applications, emails may be staggered throughout the day. Stay tuned for an update.".

The ARC have tweeted that they will released Discovery Projects Expression of Interest outcomes tomorrow.

Queensland council denies ‘trying to make homelessness illegal’ as residents threatened with $8,000 fines People living in tents at Suttons Beach Park, Redcliffe, forced to move to avoid fines for ‘storing goods on public land’ * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A Brisbane council has issued compliance notices threatening…

Queensland council denies ‘trying to make homelessness illegal’ as residents threatened with $8,000 fines

NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n... via @statnews.com

New journal co-founded by NIH nominee raises eyebrows, misinformation fears The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned

The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned. scim.ag/3WTM3a9

I've stopped posting on Twitter and Threads. I'll stop interacting there and lock those accounts at the end of the week.

If you have colleagues who used to follow me on those platforms, feel free to let them know, and that they can follow me here or Mastodon instead.

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