Marc Perry
@mdperry.bsky.social
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Biochemist (by training), Geneticist (by osmosis), Bioinformatician (by experience). Possesses an extremely peculiar sense of humor/humour.
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"Our findings uncovered a species survival strategy in which telomerase RNA extends telomeres for the next generation by hitchhiking on introns of germline-expressed genes." 🤯
#Celegans 🧪
#Celegans 🧪
Nematode telomerase RNA hitchhikes on introns of germline–up-regulated genes
Telomerase is a ribonucleoprotein complex that elongates telomeric DNA, ensuring germline immortality. In this study, we identified the Caenorhabditis elegans telomerase RNA component 1 (terc-1), as t...
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Reposted by Marc Perry
🪱 Ready to take your C. elegans skills to the next level? Join our #EMBOCelegans course!
🎯 Learn hands-on genome editing, AI-driven imaging, microfluidics & uncover development, physiology & evolutionary insights.
📍 EMBL Heidelberg
📅 23 – 29 Mar 2026
👉 Apply by 8 Dec: s.embl.org/cel26-01-bl
🎯 Learn hands-on genome editing, AI-driven imaging, microfluidics & uncover development, physiology & evolutionary insights.
📍 EMBL Heidelberg
📅 23 – 29 Mar 2026
👉 Apply by 8 Dec: s.embl.org/cel26-01-bl
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Surojit Sural
@surojitsural.bsky.social
· Aug 27
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Duncan MacCannell
@drm.bsky.social
· Aug 22
Eight of 63 clients of a tattoo artist using a homemade (witch hazel-based) diluent developed an NTM skin and soft tissue infection.
Just say no to 🙅♂️homemade tattoo ink
#IDSky
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Just say no to 🙅♂️homemade tattoo ink
#IDSky
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Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Skin Infections Associated With One Tattoo Studio—Oregon, January–April 2023
Abstract. Surgical, cosmetic, and tattooing procedures can lead to nontuberculous mycobacterium skin and soft tissue infections. Eight Oregonians developed
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Asher Cutter
@asherdcutter.bsky.social
· Jun 12
Dynamic Birth and Death of Argonaute Gene Family Functional Repertoire Across Caenorhabditis Nematodes
Abstract. Diverse small RNA pathways, composed of Argonaute effector proteins and their bound small RNA molecules, define critical systems for regulating g
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Marc Perry
@mdperry.bsky.social
· Jun 15
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phy_papers
@phypapers.bsky.social
· May 18
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Surojit Sural
@surojitsural.bsky.social
· May 18
Alternative splicing across the C. elegans nervous system - Nature Communications
By affecting which form of a gene is expressed, alternative splicing is a major source of diversity in the nervous system. Here, the authors present an atlas of splice variants across neurons, and exp...
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Marc Perry
@mdperry.bsky.social
· May 18
I am pleased to share our latest manuscript, a collaboration with my @sickkidsto.bsky.socical colleague Dr. Ran Kafri. Led by PhD student Rachel Webster, who found that the CDK4/Rb/E2F pathway regulates metabolism to prevent premature aging in C. elegans. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
CDK-4 regulates nucleolar size and metabolism at the cost of late-life fitness in C. elegans - Heredity
Heredity - CDK-4 regulates nucleolar size and metabolism at the cost of late-life fitness in C. elegans
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Jim Woodgett
@jwoodgett.bsky.social
· May 13
Update of my analysis of funding missing in FY2025 compared to FY2024.
Bottom line: The missing amount is estimated to be $2.05 B from non-competitive renewals and $0.83 B from new and competitive renewals.
Total: $2.88 B
Bottom line: The missing amount is estimated to be $2.05 B from non-competitive renewals and $0.83 B from new and competitive renewals.
Total: $2.88 B
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Mike Honey
@mikehoney.bsky.social
· May 10
One SC2 variant that i see usually overlooked is XFC that is basically LP.8.1.1 with the NTD from LF.7 ,
interestingly it has been sampled two times in travelers coming into US from Ethiopia in a period spanning four months suggesting it may have high prevalence there along with XFJ .
interestingly it has been sampled two times in travelers coming into US from Ethiopia in a period spanning four months suggesting it may have high prevalence there along with XFJ .
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Marc Perry
@mdperry.bsky.social
· May 10
🇨🇦 Canada is sequencing 100,000 genomes to revolutionize healthcare. From rare diseases to drug safety in kids, this $200M effort will drive AI-powered precision health—and ensure breakthroughs reflect Canada’s diverse population. It's our turn. #Genomics genomecanada.ca/how-100000-g...
How 100,000 Genomes Can Help Re-define Health Care in Canada - GenomeCanada
What if your doctor could really see you? Not just the physical you, but the genetic you? Genetic variation causes cancer, rare disease and hereditary illness. It can be linked to drastically differe...
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Marc Perry
@mdperry.bsky.social
· May 9
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Javier Apfeld
@javierapfeld.bsky.social
· Apr 29
Mentee sign-up for the 2025 C. elegans Community Mentor Match program
The 2025 C. elegans Community Mentor Match is open to graduate students, postdocs, and faculty at any career stage. This survey collects information to help the committee (a) identify the most appropr...
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Javier Apfeld
@javierapfeld.bsky.social
· Apr 29
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biology
About the Opportunity Job Summary The Apfeld Lab at Northeastern University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate how genes work together to determine the maximum lifespan of the nematod...
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