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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jul 16

We are seeking speakers for the upcoming academic year! Contact us if you are interested!
@cambiochem.bsky.social #CambridgeRNAClub #RNAClub @rnasociety.bsky.social

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jul 16

Don't miss tomorrow's session by ZOOM with Daniela Palacios and @ara-latifkar.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social @cambiochem.bsky.social

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jul 9

What if viruses held the secret to fixing our mRNA tails? How do viruses influence mRNA degradation? Dive into the topic with @ara-latifkar.bsky.social on July 17 at 17:00 GMT via Zoom. A viral twist on RNA decay you won’t want to miss!
@cambiochem.bsky.social @whiteheadinstitute.bsky.social

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jul 4

How do RNA nanotherapies tackle muscle diseases? Dr. Daniela Palacios integrates RNA tech, epigenetics & omics approaches to understand chromatin regulation, aiming to develop new therapies for muscle disorders & muscle-derived tumours. Don't miss her on Zoom 17th July 17pm @cambiochem.bsky.social

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 27

What a fantastic RNA Club session yesterday! 🎉
A packed room, two brilliant talks by Tsveta Kamenova @cambiochem.bsky.social and @anatv.bsky.social @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social , and the perfect summer vibes with our special drinks in the garden ☀️🧃
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! 💬🧬

Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 25

Don't miss tomorrow RNA Club at @cambiochem.bsky.social with Tsveta Kamenova and @anatv.bsky.social !!

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 18

📅 Save the date! 26th June at 17:00 in
@cambiochem.bsky.social . Tsveta Kamenova will share her latest work on how the lncRNA LINC00673 shapes transcription and cell fate in lung cancer.
🍕 Pizza & summer drinks in the garden after the talk!
Come for the science, stay for the summer vibes ☀️🧃

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 18

Can a lncRNA tip the balance between development and cancer?
Join us on 26th June! Tsveta Kamenova will uncover how LINC00673 rewires transcription and drives lung tumorigenesis by regulating SOX9 and developmental pathways. #RNAClub #lncRNA #CancerBiology

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Ana Tufegdzic Vidakovic @anatv.bsky.social · Jun 17

Looking forward to presenting at the Cambridge RNA club again! If you are interested in gene regulation and around Cambridge, stop by!

Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ever wondered how RNA polymerase II gears up to tackle obstacles on DNA?
Turns out, cells have a preparation pathway, and it’s way cooler than we imagined!
Join us and @anatv.bsky.social on June 26th to discover how Pol II gets battle-ready! 💥🧪 #RNAClub

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 17

Mark your calendars for the last in-person RNA club session of the academic year!
🗓️ June 26 | 🕓 5pm | 📍 @cambiochem.bsky.social
Come for the science, stay for the great questions, and enjoy the pizza and drinks!

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 17

From decoding histone readers to mapping transcription under DNA stress, @anatv.bsky.social has explored the epigenome from every angle. Now at @cellbiol-mrclmb.bsky.social ,she’s uncovering how cells anticipate trouble on genes, and prepare RNA Pol II for the challenge. Don't miss her on June 26th

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ever wondered how RNA polymerase II gears up to tackle obstacles on DNA?
Turns out, cells have a preparation pathway, and it’s way cooler than we imagined!
Join us and @anatv.bsky.social on June 26th to discover how Pol II gets battle-ready! 💥🧪 #RNAClub

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 22

What an inspiring RNA-packed afternoon! A huge thank you to @pdaphd.bsky.social and @agatsiou.bsky.social for two brilliant talks, and to everyone who joined us for a great session full of science, questions, and RNA excitement. Always a pleasure to spend the afternoon geeking out together!

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 22

See you tonight RNA Enthusiasts! 😎

Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 17

Next Thursday we'll be hosting two fantastic talks by @pdaphd.bsky.social and @agatsiou.bsky.social 5-6 pm! Join us at @cambiochem.bsky.social for pizza, drinks and RNA discussion! 🤠🧬🍕

Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 17

Next Thursday we'll be hosting two fantastic talks by @pdaphd.bsky.social and @agatsiou.bsky.social 5-6 pm! Join us at @cambiochem.bsky.social for pizza, drinks and RNA discussion! 🤠🧬🍕

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 14

📣 Don’t miss our next RNA Club session on May 22nd 17h at @cambiochem.bsky.social with @agatsiou.bsky.social (@lancasteruni.bsky.social @blslancasteruni.bsky.social) She’ll reveal how RNA editing shapes immune regulation in health and disease. Don't miss this session full of science and pizza! 🍕🤓

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 14

With millions of Adenosine-to-Inosine editing sites across our RNAome, how does the immune system know where to act? Dr. Aikaterini Gatsiou (@agatsiou.bsky.social ) is decoding these hidden RNA signals to understand immune responses and pave the way for next-gen RNA therapeutics.

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 14

RNA isn’t just the messenger; it’s the master regulator of our immune system. From editing to epitranscriptomics, chemical changes in RNA help fine-tune our body’s defence. Curious how? Come explore the RNA landscape of immune defence with us! 🧬🛡️ #RNA #Immunology #Epitranscriptomics

Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 9

🗓️ Save the date! Join the next RNA Club on May 22nd at @cambiochem.bsky.social to hear Dr. Paul Donlin-Asp unpack the molecular choreography of local protein synthesis at synapses. Brainy science, live Q&A and pizza! come geek out with us! 🧠✨ #CambridgeRNA

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 9

🎯 Understanding where, when, and why neurons make proteins locally is key to unlocking the secrets of learning and memory. Dr. Paul Donlin-Asp ’s research reveals how mRNA transport and translation are finely tuned at synapses. 🧬🧠 Don’t miss this cutting-edge science! #RNA #BrainResearch

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · May 9

🧠✨ Ever wonder how your brain adapts, learns, and remembers? It’s not just magic, it’s local protein synthesis at neuronal connections! Synapses are tiny hubs of activity, where new proteins are made on-site to support brain plasticity. #Neuroscience #RNA

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Cambridge RNA @cambridgerna.bsky.social · Apr 3

Next Thursday we are hosting a virtual RNA Club with Adam Cawte and Isaia Berbieri! Please join us for some cool RNA talks 😎🧬 Checkout our other threads for a little sneak preview 👀 Thank you to our sponsors @rnasociety.bsky.social and Lexogen !