Lucy McKay

Last week a UK Supreme Court Judge said that sex is binary & "the biological characteristics that make an individual a man or a woman...are assumed to be self-explanatory and to require no further explanation".

But what about Lexi who is intersex? Listen now rdpodcast4medics.buzzsprout.com

that's not true now we understand gene expression more

but people with sex chromosome trisomies can't reproduce

i know you're right but i don't want it to be true. I want to live in a world with people who know more than me and can be trusted to give the most accurate information. Not in a world that rejects expertise or only accepts expertise that fits my current impression of the world

so it's about penises?

but what about on the biology bit?

it makes me wonder who on earth they consulted with!?

lots of things that we accept to be true were understood before genes were understood.

But whatever term is used for them - people exist who do not fit the physical characteristics or genetic characteristics of just one gender

@supremecourt.uk if you are so certain on what biological female sex is please could you define it clearly.

I'm a doctor, have a BSc in Human Genetics and work in rare disease advocacy.

I cannot define biological sex into two categories without denying the existence of my intersex friends
#sex

People can be intersex both in genetics and organs

Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful Symon Hill paid £2,500 by Thames Valley police over his arrest at proclamation of Charles III’s accession in 2022

While all eyes are on the USA remember this University Chaplain who was arrested for saying "who elected him?" about King Charles while walking home in Oxford... Citizens being arrested for questioning an unelected head of state 🤔 www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

when it's your first French lesson after Rare Disease Day and you have to explain what you've been up to...

i am from the uk

good thank you! how are you?

Rare Disease Day 2025 Gallery - M4RD Thanks so much to everyone for getting involved with this year’s Rare Disease Day! It’s been amazing how many of you have shown your stripes and we can’t thank you […]

Have you ever felt unseen as a person impacted by rare disease? We hope this gallery featuring just some of the pictures from the NHS on Rare Disease Day will give you hope.

Listen - Learn - Advocate (repeat)
#ShowYourStripes #RareDisease #ThinkRare
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It's #RareDiseaseDay! 350 million+ people live worldwide with a rare condition. The majority start in childhood and families face terrible challenges due to ignorance and stigma. Break this pattern, #ShowYourStripes today in support of the Rare Community @medicsforrare.bsky.social

Just re-watched Series One of 'Am I Being Unreasonable'. It is some of the best TV I have ever watched. Ready to watch Series 2 now! 😆 #BBC

Uncertainty - the cardinal symptom of #RareDisease #RareDisease101 by @medicsforrare.bsky.social #RareSky

Only a few hours until my next speaking event - Rare Disease 101. It's online and international. There's still time to sign up! #RareDisease

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Can we talk about the phrase "sicks kids"

I feel it's reductive & othering. Until recently I had never heard a scientist or clinician use this term. Now I can't go to a #raredisease conference without hearing researchers using it to explain the benefit of their research. Ok? Not ok? unsure?

I'm glad to hear you don't get intimidated by the dirty pigeons

hi y'all!

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Looking forward to speaking for @medicsforrare.bsky.social tomorrow. I will be presenting Rare Disease 101 at Magdalen College for this amazing event produced by medical students @ox.ac.uk #RareDiseaseDay www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connecting...

@medicsforrare.bsky.social

An estimated 350 million people live with a rare condition worldwide. Regardless of where they live or which condition life can be very difficult due to a lack of awareness in society & healthcare. Break down ignorance & stigma - #ShowYourStripes this #RareDiseaseDay on Fri 28 Feb

you will never have to remember anything with your brain again. it's the best

Tick Tock Tick Tock. Only 10 days until #RareDiseaseDay so get your socks ready to #ShowYourStripes Show support of 350 million people living worldwide with a rare condition on 28th Feb @medicsforrare.bsky.social

"CHI doesn’t define me, but it’s a big part of my life—the reason behind my learning, developmental & medical challenges. But I am much more.."

💙 I am the beat of a drum
💙 I am the song that’s sung
💙 I am more than you can see
💙 I am me
More than a diagnosis
#MoreThanYouCanImagine
#RareDiseaseDay

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