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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research

@membramics-lab.bsky.social
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Etienne Morel lab (MEMBRAMICS team) at INEM (Necker campus, Paris), working on membrane biology in stress response www.institut-necker-enfants-malades…

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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
congrats @laura-rojas.bsky.social !!!
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In short, we show that: • Shear stress induces transient donut-shaped mitochondria in kidney epithelial cells • Flow transiently stabilizes ER–mito contacts • It promotes ER–LD–mito triple contact sites • VMP1 is required for fatty acid transfer from LDs to mitochondria
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
New paper from @membramics-lab.bsky.social in @currentbiology.bsky.social ! 🎉 We show that mechanical stress mobilizes ER–mitochondria–lipid droplet contacts for lipid exchange between organelles. www.cell.com/current-biol... congrats @laura-rojas.bsky.social & @auroreclaudetaupin.bsky.social !!
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Journal of Cell Science @jcellsci.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Quentin Frenger @frengerquentin.bsky.social, Etienne Morel & team @membramics-lab.bsky.social find that vimentin intermediate filaments support starvation-induced autophagy initiation. Highlight: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/... Article: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
Figure showing that LC3B and DFCP1 are found in proximity to ER and vimentin overlapping regions.
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
together with an interview of @frengerquentin.bsky.social !! see there for details: journals.biologists.com/jcs/article/...
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First person – Quentin Frenger
First Person is a series of interviews with the first authors of a selection of papers published in Journal of Cell Science, helping researchers promote themselves alongside their papers. Quentin Fren...
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Vimentin intermediate filaments support autophagosome biogenesis at ER–endosome contact sites in response to starvation journals.biologists.com/jcs/article-... check out our last @membramics-lab.bsky.social publication by @frengerquentin.bsky.social on the role of vimentin in autophagy
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
cleaning day + paper celebration + summer picnic combo for @membramics-lab.bsky.social too much heat = melting brains
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Laura Salavessa @laurasalavessa.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We’re looking for a postdoc to join us at @membramics-lab.bsky.social in Paris and explore the cell biology of skin cells in an open, collaborative and fun research environment. Don’t miss out the opportunity! Details 👇🏻
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Lara Krüger @lara-kruger.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📢 We are looking for a Junior Group Leader to join us at @institutcurie.bsky.social! Having joined the department just over a year ago, I can honestly say that it is an exceptionally stimulating and supportive scientific environment, filled with outstanding colleagues — all in the heart of Paris.
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
new publication in @membramics-lab.bsky.social on ER-endosome contacts associated membranes biochemical purification by @julianedagraca.bsky.social in @cp-starprotocols.bsky.social www.cell.com/star-protoco...
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
cfatg.org/prochain_cfa... Don't miss the next CFATG (autophagy) meeting in Paris in Oct 2026! @cfatg.bsky.social
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Check-out our last review about ER-contact sites and autophagosome biogenesis by @julianedagraca.bsky.social and @dobrawaamiri.bsky.social
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SBCF @sbcf.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Ready for #CellLaVie2026? Program & registration are live! Join us Oct 21–23, 2026 at Institut Pasteur, Paris, for multidisciplinary cell biology, imaging, talks, posters & outreach, w/ Manuel Théry's behind-the-scenes look at the Musée d’Orsay video-mapping project. www.atoutcom.com/cell-la-vie/
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
@membramics-lab.bsky.social had fun at the @inem-necker.bsky.social 2026 retreat! science, sun and wine...
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Everything comes to a (good!!) end at some point... www.nature.com/articles/s41... congrats @laurasalavessa.bsky.social & congrats @delevoyecedric.bsky.social 😙 and more to come soon!
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SBCF @sbcf.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
finishing with a path to multicellularity via ultrastructure complexity #cellbiologyofeukaryogenesis @sbcf.bsky.social a big thank you to all speakers!
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
great science to come with @laura-rojas.bsky.social in @ijmonod.bsky.social !
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SBCF @sbcf.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
don't miss the "Cell Biology of Eukaryogenesis & Beyond" symposium tomorrow at @pasteur.fr !
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
it was really good to have you there @renardhf.bsky.social ! agzin anytime!
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Institut Necker Enfants Malades @inem-necker.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
[SEMINAR] 🗓️ Join us today, for a #seminar with Henri-Francois RENARD, group leader at Université de Namur. Pr. RENARD will explore the molecular mechanisms of clathrin-independent endocytosis. Don’t miss it! Invited by @membramics-lab.bsky.social
Friday January 30, 2026. Auditorium 3 - 12h00
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
when @membramics-lab.bsky.social decide to clean up in the culture room! 🫡
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
www.mdpi.com/3669084 From Hero to Hijacker: Autophagy’s Double Life in Immune Patrols and Cancer Escape check out last @membramics-lab.bsky.social review by @flaviegarampon.bsky.social & @auroreclaudetaupin.bsky.social on #autophagy and #cancer! congrats!
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FEBS Letters @febsletters.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🫧 #Phosphoinositides play an essential role in #membrane biology, influencing stress response, membrane remodelling, endosomal trafficking, and more. Read about the latest advances in a new review by Carla Alemany and Etienne Morel: ➡️ doi.org/10.1002/1873-3468.70213 @membramics-lab.bsky.social
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
winter in Paris!
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy new year from @membramics-lab.bsky.social members!
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Institut Necker Enfants Malades @inem-necker.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
[PUBLICATION] The @membramics-lab.bsky.social team shows how keratin is involved in melanin genome photoprotection at the cell level. 👏🏼 Co-1st authors: Silvia Benito Martinez & @laurasalavessa.bsky.social 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s415... 📰 Read more on INEM's LinkedIn, and website: tinyurl.com/yr9pntvb
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
congrats @laurasalavessa.bsky.social ... well deserved!
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
fantastic work from @laurasalavessa.bsky.social and @delevoyecedric.bsky.social ! congrats to all authors for this long but fruitful journey!
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Cell Biology J-Club @cellclub.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Vimentin intermediate filaments support autophagosome biogenesis at ER-endosomes contact sites in response to starvation www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Vimentin intermediate filaments support autophagosome biogenesis at ER-endosomes contact sites in response to starvation
Macroautophagy (autophagy) is a fundamental catabolic process requiring the biogenesis of the autophagosome to support cell survival during stress. While the roles of F-actin and microtubule cytoskele...
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Paul & Virginie - Centriole Lab @centriolelab.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We’re excited to announce the opening of the Geneva Expansion Microscopy Facility (GenExM)! GenExM is a full-service U-ExM platform (U-ExM, Cryo-ExM, iU-ExM), delivering nanoscale imaging. Led by Dr. Olivier Mercey, GenExM welcomes academic & industrial collaborations. 👉 www.unige.ch/genexm/
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
very exciting new set of data from @membramics-lab.bsky.social on vimentin in autophagosome biogenesis regulation: bravo @frengerquentin.bsky.social !
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
don't forget the @sbcf.bsky.social special symposium on #eukaryogenesis! we have available slots for oral presentation
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Etienne @membramics-lab.bsky.social is very happy to visit @rouxlab.bsky.social in Geneva! great people, great projects, good memories...
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
@membramics-lab.bsky.social published a novel review! Everything you want to know about phosphoinositides ,membranes and stress is there! @febsletters.bsky.social febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... congrats @carlaalemany.bsky.social
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Phosphoinositides are dynamic lipids at the heart of cellular stress adaptation. By reshaping membranes, controlling organelles' morphodynamics, driving traffic inside the cell, and even supporting D....
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... Check out our last review on endolysosomal plasticity in pigment organelles biology by @laurasalavessa.bsky.social @delevoyecedric.bsky.social in @biologyofthecell.bsky.social !
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Functional and Morphological Plasticity of the Endolysosomal System: Pigment Organelles at the Crossroads of Physiology and Pathology
The morphodynamical plasticity of the endolysosomal system supports the formation and function of specialized intracellular compartments, as exemplified by the pigment organelles in skin cells. In ep....
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
very proud of @frengerquentin.bsky.social for his best oral presentation at European Intermediate Filaments 2025 congress! welldone Quentin! 👍
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
you still have this picture! 😍
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
my 78 (strat 😅) is still perfect!
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
no PRS anymore? 😘
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
@membramics-lab.bsky.social lab is in the spotlight at @inem-necker.bsky.social with a showcase of scientific photos from our researchers! congrats @myckaelarouabah.bsky.social @carlaalemany.bsky.social and @dobrawaamiri.bsky.social
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... check out the recent dispatch on endolysosomes and melano-biology interplay in @currentbiology.bsky.social by @delevoyecedric.bsky.social & @laurasalavessa.bsky.social from @membramics-lab.bsky.social
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The Company of Biologists @biologists.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
We are featuring David Stephens, a former @jcellsci.bsky.social Editor, as an extraordinary biologist this week. The JCS-David Stephens Prize for the best JCS paper is also named after him. #100biologists
The Company of Biologists 100 logo to the left and QR code to the right.
 
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100 extraordinary biologists

David Stephens

David Stephens was a Journal of Cell Science Editor from 2015-2024 and the JCS–David Stephens Prize for the best JCS paper is named for him. David was a Professor at the University of Bristol, UK, where he studied cilia, membrane and cytoskeleton dynamics. He also helped establish the UK Cilia and Centrosome Network.

#100biologists #biologists100
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
impressive piece of work @nadlerlab.bsky.social ! congrats!
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Endosome–ER contact sites in phagophore formation: Trends in Cell Biology www.cell.com/trends/cell-... Check out the recent spotlight published in @cp-trendscellbio.bsky.social about our study on ER-endosome contacts in autophagy by @julianedagraca.bsky.social
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Endosome–ER contact sites in phagophore formation
Autophagy is a crucial ‘self-eating’ mechanism used by eukaryotic cells to degrade and recycle cytosolic materials. A recent study by Da Graça et al. reports that the dynamic mobilization of endosome–...
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
soon your own ATG16L1 story @frengerquentin.bsky.social !
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
This work illustrates the importance of Rab11 membranes rewiring in response to viral stress, and the key role of PI3P/PI4P turnover in membrane reprogramming during cellular hijacking by the Influenza virus huge congrats to @carlaalemany.bsky.social & @julianedagraca.bsky.social and collaborators!
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
(again!) new publication for @membramics-lab.bsky.social, by @carlaalemany.bsky.social & @julianedagraca.bsky.social in collaboration with N Naffakh & JB Brault, we show that Influenza virus triggers an ATG16L1/Rab11 PI4P response at ER membrane for viral export journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
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MOREL Lab / MEMBRAMICS research @membramics-lab.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
In details, we show that upon starvation, EERCS transiently stabilize at the omegasomal membrane and ER-exit sites, promoting local Ca²⁺ release and phase transition. Within EERCS confined interspace, Rab3A nanovesicles undergo homo-fusion, mediated by RAB3GAP, driving proto-phagophore assembly.
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