Katie West

Replication studies: a win-win for early-career training and behavioral ecology Replicating previous research builds confidence that results are real and meaningful. But close replications are rare due to limitations in resources and d

How do we know our research results are REAL? We replicate them! Most folks agree but lament on how hard it is to publish these replications.

My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/

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May the odds be ever in your favor! #2026MMM

Why singing, dancing and engaging with art is good for your health Whether it be singing, dancing or crafting, engaging in the arts is good for our health, and we're beginning to understand how this behaviour affects our biology

Whether it be singing, dancing or crafting, engaging in the arts is good for our health, and we're beginning to understand how this behaviour affects our biology

Female fruit fly behavior is chronically overlooked next to the pungent efforts made by males — a pattern that extends far beyond fruit flies and biology. But seeing a female (yellow) kick a male (no color) in the face? Incredibly satisfying.

Maybe females aren’t just a “control”.

The first round of microgrants for 2026 is open! Apply here : https://opencollective.com/animal-behaviour-collective.

Attention - the first round of microgrants for 2026 is running!
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Great read, especially for those entering the PhD / graduate school application cycle.

It’s hard out here and perspectives (if nothing else) help you feel less alone!

my lab has moved to @iubiology.bsky.social! We're getting the #newlab set up here and excited to interact with @iu-cisab.bsky.social, @bdsc.bsky.social, and more! I'd love to hear from prospective lab members, especially prospective PhD students, postdocs, and technicians. more info: saltzlab.com

Orangutans nap to make up for lost sleep New study reveals that wild orangutans recover from sleep loss with daytime naps, much like humans do

News you can use for better sleep 💤

Like us, orangutans need a good night's sleep. If they don't get enough, they squeeze in a nap the next day. They even have a trick: up to 10 mins napping for each hour missed last night. Try it at home.
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The street art in Paris is immaculate, but this cute lil guy stole the whole show.

Hi Y’all 👋 I’m Katie—a Ecology and Evolutionary Biology PhD student at Rice University! I study how individual behavior scales to population dynamics in Drosophila 🪰✨ Stay tuned for “fly” research and ongoing collaborations 🐒🦀🐕