Emma Hilton

Developmental biologist. Particularly abrasive. Niche internet micro celebrity. Personal account.
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2026-07-21 16:22:52 GMT

I recently spoke at the 2026 International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport.
Here are my slides.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HNw73_-W4AAIs4q.jpg

2026-06-12 07:00:32 GMT

Hello all. A quick update from me.
My sex screen assay is progressing well.
I promised rapid: I can detect SRY from a cheek swab in about 30 minutes. I am currently testing whether I can drop it to 10 minutes without compromising reliability.
I promised cheap: The current cost per assay is about £2. I am currently testing whether I can drop this to below the pound line, and it’s very promising.
I promised accessible: The assay could be run by any grassroots sports coach, school nurse, and my Mum.
I promised on-site: This is where my lab efforts are currently focussed. I’ve always held “from the UK to Uganda” as a principle, and ensuring easy deployment is crucial. I’m currently learning a lot of materials science…
The other main push is setting up various blinded, larger-scale tests. This will require lots of form filling.
If anyone wants to help me hit my final budget target, my crowdfunder is here.
https://bird.makeup/users/fondofbeetles/statuses/2003168780550119566
#note1922…7kx9

2026-04-23 21:17:00 GMT

Any chance of a boost from any of my followers?
If you are annoyed at being labelled a “person with a uterus” or “menstruator”, let’s do some research to map the impact on women!
https://bird.makeup/users/justsay_mother/statuses/2047421427481968760

2026-04-02 12:32:41 GMT

For those who have started to pay attention…
https://bird.makeup/users/fondofbeetles/statuses/1902019884986282005
#note13d3…e84a

2026-03-10 20:58:07 GMT

Christ on a bike, it’s pretty much on track to wipe out almost all cervical cancer.
Don’t get vaccine advice from actors.
https://bird.makeup/users/robschneider/statuses/2031252486833496314
#note1vtk…apme

2025-12-22 18:20:29 GMT

Every girl deserves a fair chance in sports. Developing a rapid, low-cost sex screening method can protect women’s categories and promote equality. Your support can make this vision a reality. Please share and consider donating to help fund this crucial research! https://gofund.me/632105634

2025-06-02 14:53:30 GMT

Let’s get a million views for this ;)
⁦@AndrewGold_ok⁩ https://youtu.be/_9rynD9KlU0

2025-03-18 15:30:53 GMT

Caster Semenya only appears to be an elite athlete because Caster Semenya is a male who has been misclassified as female.
Many thousands of males would appear to be elite athletes if they were classified into the female category.
This does not mean those thousands of males would or should be elite athletes if they were classified into the male category.
There is precisely no reason to believe that these males would or should be able to keep up with elite males.
Trying to argue or prove that individuals like Caster Semenya do not have male advantage because they do not put in elite male track times is bizarre.
I have no idea where this leap of non-logic comes from or why sensible people cannot see the glaring gaps in the premise.
And there is even less reason to argue that Semenya et al must be female because they don't run like elite males. This is clearly a batshit assertion.
(Reposted as a standalone)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GmVS9_-XIAAmCcu.jpg

2025-02-27 18:59:53 GMT

Two years is a stupidly insufficient amount of time to collect physical data related to delaying a crucial developmental window, let alone collect data on the cognitive effects.
I foolishly thought this was a ten year job.
https://bird.makeup/@sexmattersorg/1895177479096279497