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Hana Antonicka

@hantonicka.bsky.social

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Senior researcher in the Department of Human Genetics at McGill University in Montreal. Interested in mitochondrial biology.

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jul 11

Our story about FASTKD5 is now published at @narjournal.bsky.social It was an amazing collaboration with @haukehillen.bsky.social and Toni Barrientos’ labs.

doi.org/10.1093/nar/...

FASTKD5 processes mitochondrial pre-mRNAs at non-canonical cleavage sites

FASTKD5 processes mitochondrial pre-mRNAs at noncanonical cleavage sites

Abstract. The first post-transcriptional step in mammalian mitochondrial gene expression, required for the synthesis of the 13 polypeptides encoded in mito

doi.org

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · 6d

Promises, promises, promises… people are very gullible

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jul 19

Could you please include me?

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jul 15

Dr. Brenda Milner is an icon at @theneuro.bsky.social. Happy birthday!

Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal) @theneuro.bsky.social · Jul 15

Happy 107th Birthday, Brenda Milner! Her contributions to neuropsychology shaped the way we understand the human brain. From surviving two world wars and two pandemics, to paving the way for future generations of researchers, Milner’s legacy continues. @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jul 11

FASTKD5 processes mitochondrial pre-mRNAs at noncanonical cleavage sites

Abstract. The first post-transcriptional step in mammalian mitochondrial gene expression, required for the synthesis of the 13 polypeptides encoded in mito

doi.org

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jun 10

A great collaboration combining clinical and research data to describe mutations in FASTKD5 causing Leigh syndrome. Thank you all!

The American Journal of Human Genetics @ajhgnews.bsky.social · Jun 10

📣New from @hantonicka.bsky.social & co
📄Bi-allelic mutations in FASTKD5 are associated with cytochrome c oxidase deficiency and early- to late-onset Leigh syndrome

Bi-allelic mutations in FASTKD5 are associated with cytochrome c oxidase deficiency and early- to late-onset Leigh syndrome

Mutations in FASTKD5, which codes for a protein essential for processing the primary mitochondrial transcript, were identified in subjects who presented with Leigh syndrome and cytochrome c oxidase de...

www.cell.com

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Apr 24

Congratulations!

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Apr 20

Congratulations!

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Mar 27

Increase in FGF21 and GDF15 and their release into a plasma are biomarkers of mitochondrial disease. Any connection?

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Feb 28

Today is Rare disease day!
There are over 6000 rare diseases that present with a variety of symptoms affecting all organs. Although we call them rare, they affect over 300 millions of individuals world-wide. Help raise awareness, so we, scientists, can search for cures.

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Feb 21

Congratulations Oleh!

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Feb 20

Plus it gets even more complicated as tissues respond differently

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Feb 18

interesting...

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Feb 5

I was very surprised that although they were able to measure RQ in all tissues they investigated, all derived cell lines did not contain any? If so, what would this mean?

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jan 26

Have you heard of the Patriots? But today, anybody who beats KC

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jan 26

Usually don’t cheer for Bills, but this time, Go Bills!

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jan 25

My daughter’s school art project. Inspired by #LeCorbusier

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jan 1

Happy New Year! Šťastný Nový rok!
#2025

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Jan 1

Congratulations! And as for the incredibly active 100-year olds, Brenda Milner, a neuropsychologist from The Neuro in Montreal

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Dec 28

Congratulations! Looking forward reading it in detail!

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Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Dec 25

Merry Christmas 🎄

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Dec 25

Nobody will review in 7 days anyway….

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Dec 25

Merry Christmas 🎄

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Dec 18

I should buy one as well…. Looks amazing!

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Dec 18

Christmas time is coming… 🍪

Hana Antonicka @hantonicka.bsky.social · Dec 6

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the massacre at École Polytechnique in Montreal, where 14 women were killed. #womeninSTEM #neverforget

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Montreal to shine with 15th beam in tribute to all murdered women on Polytechnique anniversary | CBC News

For the first time, an additional beam of light will illuminate the Montreal sky Friday in tribute to all women lost to violence, as the city commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Polytechnique shooting.

www.cbc.ca

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