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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

RESEARCH PAPER: Nuclear type I myosins actively support nucleolar and nuclear structure and function By Peng et al. and Brian Freeman ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/19-20… #genome #nucleus #myosin

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Today we’re at the inaugural “Convene, Connect, Engage” a public engagement conference organised by the @royalsociety.org for public engagement professionals and STEM researchers to connect and learn from one another!

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

RESEARCH PAPER: Human PIF1 clears secondary DNA structures by coupled DNA unwinding and rewinding activities By Jayachandran et al. and Petr Cejka ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/19-20… Petr Cejka Institute for Research in Biomedicine Università della Svizzera italiana #DNA

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

🎙️ G&D Voices: Author Anindya Bagchi🎙️ Two complementary studies, one complete story. G&D Author, Anindya Bagchi, tells us about why G&D was the right home for their work. Learn more here: ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

RESEARCH PAPER: Honeybadger, a PVT1-derived micropeptide, is a critical negative regulator of RAS–MAPK signaling in MYC-driven tumors By Paithane et al. and Anindya Bagchi ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/19-20… And: ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/19-20…

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Do you know someone who has completed an outstanding PhD thesis involving the use of non-human in vivo animal models? The Bruce Cattanach Prize is awarded annually to recognise excellence in PhD research in this field. Nominate a student by 9 Nov. genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Know a BSc, MSc or PhD student of any UK University or Research Institution who has shown outstanding performance in the area of quantitative or population genetics? Celebrate them by nominating them to our Sir Kenneth Mather Memorial Prize! Deadline 9th Nov. genetics.org.uk/medals-and-p...

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PopGen Vienna @popgenviennaphd.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Howard Rundle is speaking tomorrow about "The population genetic consequences of mate competition: Empirical insights from Drosophila". Our PhD students are excited to meet him! Schedule and streaming info: popgen-vienna.at/news/seminars/ #evolution #genetics #Drosophila

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Genetics Society Non-Seed Plant SIG @gensocuknonseed.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Registration is now open for the @gensocuk.bsky.social #nonseedUK26 meeting, which will be held at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on 15th December. Looking forward to celebrating another year of non-seed 🌱 science. You can register here: tinyurl.com/3xusawvd 😃

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@HeredityJournal @heredityjournal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🎧 📻 🎙️ 🔎 Turning the lens on the history of genetics itself, we discuss an article examining its historical relationship with the eugenics movement, which promoted the since discredited idea that genetic improvement techniques could and should be applied to human populations. @gensocuk.bsky.social

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Join us next April in London for our Life in Motion - Cell, Genes and Beyond conference, jointly with the @bscb-official.bsky.social. We've an amazing line up of speakers! Registration and abstract submission now open! genetics.org.uk/events/bscb-...

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🆕 ADVANCE ONLINE 🆕 RESEARCH PAPER: Multimerization of ELAV in Drosophila is essential for directing neuronal alternative splicing and polyadenylation programs By Dix et al. and Matthias Soller ➡️ ow.ly/jspT50ZPTe1 Matthias Soller David McQuarrie The University of Manchester #Drosophila

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’re delighted to announce the @bsdb.bsky.social/ GenSoc 2027 Joint Conference: Life in Motion – Cells, Genes and Beyond 19–22 April 2027 at The Octagon, Mile End, London Registration and abstract submission now open: registrations.hg3conferences.co.uk/hg3/frontend...

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British Society for Cell Biology @bscb-official.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Registration and abstract submissions are open for our Spring Meeting - organised together with @gensocuk.bsky.social 🗓️ Monday 19th – Thursday 22nd April, 2027 📍The Octagon, Mile End, London. Submit your abstract by 18th December registrations.hg3conferences.co.uk/hg3/frontend...

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🆕 ADVANCE ONLINE 🆕 RESEARCH PAPER: rRNA 5′ETS processing contributes to nucleolar organization and nuclear architecture By Mendoza-Figueroa et al. and Kathy Fange Liu ➡️ ow.ly/ty5R50ZOM7h @kathyliulab.bsky.social University of Pennsylvania Penn Medicine #RNA #nucleus #genome

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BioClocks UK @bioclocksuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A huge thanks to @johninnescentre.bsky.social and @antdodd.bsky.social for hosting our #ClockClub today and to our sponsors for making it possible! @newphyt.bsky.social, @gensocuk.bsky.social as well as BMG Labtech, Cairn Research, Novogene, PHCBI, SHIMR and New England Biolabs

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

RESEARCH PAPER: A conserved Notch–Meis1–Pbx cascade specifies secretory progenitors into spatially diverse intestinal best4+ cells By Sur, Segal et al., and Jeffrey Farrell ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/17-18… Jeff Farrell Abhinav Sur #intestine #pHsensing #Notch

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Congratulations to Carola Vinuesa for her 2026 JBS Haldane Lecture. Carola is sharing how genetics discoveries illuminate justice @rigb.org @crick.ac.uk

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Rebecca Berrens @rberrens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Very proud of Chuzhi from the lab who presented his first poster at a national meeting and won a poster price at the @gensocuk.bsky.social RNA in physiology and disease meeting!

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Barbara Jennings @jenningslab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A big thank you to the organisers for a brilliant conference! @gensocuk.bsky.social

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Emilie Alard talking on how a pre-rRNA positive feedback loop drives malignant ribosome biogenesis

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Next up is Chuan He talking about RNA-guided chromatin regulation in disease: from molecular mechanisms to therapeutic targeting

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Jernej Ule starts the last session of our conference talking about Protein-RNA feedback loops and their roles in cellular homeostasis

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Next we heard how GNG12-AS1 lncRNA acts as a key regulator of a non-canonical imprint maintenance center at the DIRAS3 locus by Giuseppina Pisignano

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Marie Hautin-Ropert talked about how YTHDF3 is a selective dependency in AML with dual mA-dependent and -independent functions

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

RESEARCH PAPER: RBM39 modulates UPR signaling through alternative splicing of IRE1α/ERN1 By Kim et al., and Thomas Gonatopoulos-Pournatzis ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/17-18… #RNA #splicing #stress #UPR

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Last talk of the day by Alexander Welch on the development of next-generation antimalarials using mRNA technology

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Up next is @bianca-pierattini.bsky.social showing us a modular toolkit for high-resolution RNA structural mapping in cells

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We are now hearing from Alena Shkumatava on “One RNA, two functions: an ultra-conserved element controlling stem cell fate”

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Who can get a free NHS flu vaccine this autumn? There are some changes to the 2026 programme, including more children being able to get vaccinated in community pharmacies and, for the first time, people experiencing homelessness becoming eligible. Take a look at our infographic

Poster describing flu vaccination eligibility and importance with graphics of diverse people and a virus illustration.

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We start a new session on RNA in disease and therapy with a talk by Sebastian Fica on Visualizing the Human Spliceosome in Action: Structural Mechanisms of Alternative Splice-Site Selection

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Last talk before the coffee break is Emily Horner from @babrahaminst.bsky.social on how RNA helicase DDX1 supports germinal centre selection and affinity maturation by promoting tRNA splicing

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

@dagarfield.bsky.social now talking about how the loss of SMG6-dependent RNA decay suppresses hepatocellular carcinoma and reveals a role for NMD in endogenous dsRNA homeostasis

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Next is Sara Macias talking about the role of double-stranded RNA in development and immunity

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

After a lunch break and poster session were back with Martin Turner talking about how the #RNA binding proteins ZFP36 and ZFP36L1 regulate effector and memory T- cell responses

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The new issue of our magazine is now out! Meet our honorary members, why learned society prizes matter and all about the Voice of the Future event! genetics.org.uk/filetodownlo...

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Now we have Cody Hecht taking about a SunTag recombinant OC43 coronavirus reveals dynamic changes in viral translation throughout infection

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Next up is Timothy Rhoads talking about splicing factor engagement and regulation of RNA processing during caloric restriction,

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We start our second session of this morning with @mirimiam.bsky.social from @upf.edu discussing proteome specialization by cell type specific microexons in health, disease and evolution

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Last talk before a coffee break: RNA Pseudouridylation-Driven Control of Protein Synthesis as a Cancer Vulnerability by Cristian Bellodi

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Laura Monaghan is now explaining how the moonlighting functions of SEC13 in nonsense-mediated mRNA decay and the regulation of ER stress

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Next talk is by Folkert van Werven on how cellular context restricts IDR plasticity to a single essential effector interface for m6A-dependent mRNA turnover

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Genes & Development @genesdev.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

RESEARCH PAPER: Adaptation of eukaryotic membrane homeostasis to species-specific cellular lipid landscapes By Gomez-Gil et al., and Snezhana Oliferenko ➡️ genesdev.cshlp.org/content/40/17-18… Snezhka Oliferenko The Francis Crick Institute King's Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Second day of our RNA in physiology and disease conference starts with David Tollervey taking about Lighting Up RNA-Protein Interactions

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last speaker of this session is Ira Iosub from @crick.ac.uk discussing how brain translatomics implicates conserved alternative ORF initiation motifs in regulating voltage- gated sodium channels

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Aniek Verstappen, from @michielvermeulen.bsky.social’s lab, giving a talk on “Reading the epitranscriptome: Identification of novel RNA modification readers using interaction proteomics”

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Next talk after coffee break is from @alf-castello.bsky.social on Hidden Heroes: Nuclear RNA-binding proteins and their secret antiviral powers

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Genetics Society UK @gensocuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

@loverna.bsky.social is giving the next talk on behalf of their postdoc @giuguiducci.bsky.social that could not be present. Lovorka is talking about long non-coding RNA CHERR regulates chromatin remodeller HELLS to safeguard (epi)genome stability,

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