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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Are you an experienced RNA biologist or expert in molecular biology approaches to study gene expression? We are looking for a Research Fellow to join us at the University of Leeds, working with @rna-julie.bsky.social and the RiboCode team. Deadline: 12th September. ➡️ Apply here: bit.ly/4zyKbWf

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We have just found out that @rna-julie.bsky.social, our Principal Investigator, has been made a Professor! Well done PROFESSOR ASPDEN, you really deserve it 💫

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📜 Plus, Veronica Thuburn, Bulat Fatkhullin, Alex Gonçalves, Elton Vasconcelos, Joanne Cunningham, Cath Cockeram, and Tayah H presented some excellent posters. Well done everybody! Time for a well-deserved rest now. 💫 For more information on our work, take a look at our website: lnkd.in/eAeA49nZ

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🪰 Karl Norris: ‘eL22 is vital for functional sperm production in Drosophila melanogaster’ 🧬Also, Mark Bruce, from our scientific advisory board, gave a talk about direct RNA sequencing with Oxford Nanopore Technologies. (3/4)

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🦠Tessa Chan: ‘Direct RNA sequencing reveals stoichiometric changes in ribosomal RNA modification during cell fate decisions’ 🔍 Deanna Saunders (Flash presentation): ‘Characterisation of Ribosomes with Solid-State Nanopores’ (2/4)

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Translation UK is drawing to a close for 2026. There have been some brilliant talks from RiboCode members: 🌿Nan Zhao: ‘A conserved specialised ribosome mechanism for uORFdependent translational control’ (1/4)

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We have a strong turn out from RiboCode over the next few days, starting with Veronica, Karl and Tayah chairing sessions today, and Bulat, Alex, Veronica and Elton presenting their posters this evening. Good luck to everyone presenting!💫 (2/2)

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today is the first day of Translation UK, hosted at the University of Leeds by the Biochemical Society, with @rna-julie.bsky.social and Adrian Whitehouse on the organising team. (1/2)

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We had a whole team meeting a few weeks ago to give us a chance to hear exciting new updates from within the grant and catch up with each other in person! Plus, we were lucky enough to have two external speakers on the day:

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thank you so much to: Samantha Hover, Nick Smith, Mahtab Mir-Hosseinian, Libby Wolstenholme, Ashleigh Goodenough, Pedro Martín-Reyes, Natalie Kingston, Keith Grehan, Anna Blundell and Nan Zhao, for helping out on the stall.

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Before the activity only 8% of kids said they understood how proteins were made, which rose to 81% after the activity! Special mention to Bulat Fatkhullin for being the calm and excellent lead on this activity, and thank you to Be Curious for organising this brilliant event 💫

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Be Curious 2026 was so fun! Thank you to everyone who came to our stall: 'How are proteins made?'. We had 152 visitors and took each of them through the process of making a protein, from DNA to RNA to the final protein, and they each came away with their own protein keyring!

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Can ribosomal variation influence human traits such as height and weight? Read this article from Science, with perspectives given by our very own Julie Aspden (@rna-julie.bsky.social), to find out more: bit.ly/4sLfOHi

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Julie (@rna-julie.bsky.social) will be talking at this FREE online seminar exploring ribosome heterogeneity, supported by Science, AAAS and Westlake University. This Wednesday 12-2pm (GMT), so tune in whilst you have your lunch! Register for free here: bit.ly/4dKoA4u

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🪰 NEW PAPER: Congratulations to RiboCoders - Karl Norris, Tayah Hopes and Julie Aspden (@rna-julie.bsky.social) - on their recent publication on the role of the RNA binding protein 'Held out wings' in Drosophila post-transcriptional gene regulation. 🪰 Read more at: ribocode.org/blog/

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🤹‍♀️ 👥 Team building day🙌 🎲 We are committed to building a positive research culture across our multi-institutional, collaborative team. Read all about our recent team building day, supported by @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social and Research England here👇 ribocode.org/blog/

A group of people smiling for a photograph under a tree.

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Several of our RiboCode ECRs recently presented at Translation UK 2025 🧬🤝💬 This was a fantastic opportunity for them to share their research and discuss all things #translation Read more here 👉 ribocode.org/blog/ Thanks to @biochemsoc.bsky.social for organising such a stimulating meeting.

An early career researcher stands beside a scientific poster, displaying graphs and text, at an academic conference.

An early career scientist explains their poster to an audience at an academic conference.

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Introducing our new senior research technician, Alex Goncalves! Alex studied at UCL before moving into technical roles at King's College London and Vivian Therapeutics. With a background in human and fly genetics, we are excited for Alex to join the team and get cracking with the RiboCode project!

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

🎒An inspiring day at Be Curious 2025 🧪 2,200+ people attended this year's festival and we enjoyed taking lots of them on a journey from DNA to proteins. We were amazed by the thoughtful questions posed by visitors of all ages. Let us know if you would like to try this activity at home! #outreach

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🔔 NEW PAPER: EMG1 methyltransferase activity affects ribosome occupancy at KSHV uORFs 🔔 Members of the RiboCode team have contributed to a recent paper that advances our understanding of how viruses can manipulate host cell translational machinery. Read more on our news page ribocode.org/blog/

Graphical abstract illustrating how viruses can manipulate host cell translational machinery.

(1) KSHV begins lytic replication cycle and expresses ORF11, (2) ORF11 recruits EMG1 (and other factors) to the 40S ribosomal subunit for modification and specialisation, (3) The modification causes viral mRNA to be preferentially translated over the host mRNA, (4) Preferential translation of viral proteins leads to increased viral replication and virion production.

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

To celebrate #BritishScienceWeek, we have created a free resource pack for schools! The pack contains teaching resources and instructions for a fun hands-on activity. For more information and to request a free pack, see ribocode.org/resources/ #science #scienceforkids #STEMeducation

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RiboCode @ribocode.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

🍃🎐The Ribosome Wind Garden 🎐🍃 Read about our collab with artist Christopher Jarratt at Sheffield's Festival of the Mind this year ribocode.org/blog/

Three members of the RiboCode team stand beside an exhibit in an indoor garden.

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