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Minni Änkö

@rnaminni.bsky.social
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RNA biologist and enthusiast, lab head and professor in Finland @ Tampere University

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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An exciting day of Finnish and international cancer research at #FCI conference in Tampere. Happy to have contributed in organising this conference. I never take photos...
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Katja Petzold @katjapetzold.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We’re looking for postdocs to explore RNA dynamics in biologically relevant conditions in an international and genuinely curious research team. If you’re interested in RNA changing its shape to perform its function (even inside a living cell), we'd love to hear from you. Details: petzoldlab.com
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Check out our advanced review Toward mapping spatitemporal resolved transcriptomes and RNA-protein interactions wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... that we wrote with my postdoc Antto and that was inspired by cool experiments ongoing in the lab. #rna @aboakademi.bsky.social
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Peter Andersen @germline.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We are recruiting a PhD student 🥼🙋 Topic: how germ cells bend gene expression dogmas Fly genetics + proteomics + genomics. Fully funded. Aarhus University 🇩🇰 info on the project and how to apply👇 mbg.au.dk/en/peter-and... I'd really appreciate it if you'd help spread the word. Thanks
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Early morning train ride through the Finnish country side. Clearly heading towards colder times.
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Mikael Niku @mikaelniku.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Erinomainen turinatuokio Suomen tieteen ja tiedepolitiikan OIKEISTA ongelmista Puheenaihe-podcastissa! youtu.be/L92h-wCcVqU?...
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Suomen Akatemia ja tieteen julkinen rahoitus (Jukka Westermarck) | Puheenaihe 696
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Celebrating 25 years of @mpi-cbg.de
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Excited! On my way to Dresden for the @mpi-cbg.de 25 year anniversary. Looking forward to reconnecting with many science friends and visiting the old home town.
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Martin Smith @martinalexsmith.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
With direct RNA sequencing and frontier AI models, we now have the tools to start moving beyond the genome and dive into the mysterious world of RNA biology, deciphering its secrets and discovering new ways to engineer better therapies and molecular computing systems.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Happy to have contributed to this great paper. Have a look, SRSF3 plays a role!
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Happy International Cat Day!
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Matthew Taliaferro @jmtali.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
2/ This study was led by Charlie Moffatt, who just earned their PhD from our lab based in part on this work. @CUAnschutz ⭐️ Preprint here: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Robust mammalian RNA localization elements are complex and multipartite
The subcellular localization patterns of RNAs are controlled by regulatory elements contained within them. However, for most localized RNAs, the identities of these elements remain unknown. We had pre...
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Eduardo Eyras @edueyras.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We're looking for a new director for JCSMR jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/directo..., home of the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation, the Centre for Personalised Medicine, and much more awesome science
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Director, John Curtin School of Medical Research - Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia
Classification: Academic Level E Terms: Full time, Fixed term up to 5 years The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Director, John Curtin School of Medical Resear...
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Thank you @rnasociety.bsky.social for spotlighting me www.rnasociety.org/spotlight/pr... @aboakademi.bsky.social
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Prof. Minna-Liisa Änkö - RNA Society
We are delighted to put the spotlight on Prof. Minna-Liisa (Minni) Änkö, the current coordinator of one of the RNA Society’s most cherished and long-running initiatives, the RNA Salon Program, which c...
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Having a sensory overload after two stimulating days #nanoporeconf. In addition to dazzling science, were even spoiled with sunshine in London.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
London calling! @nanoporetech.com #RNA
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RNA Society Journal @rnajournal.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Excited to highlight the new Special Issue of RNA showcasing advances in system-level RNA biology, from epitranscriptomics and RNA damage to deep learning–driven structure prediction and beyond #RNAbiology #Epitranscriptomics #RNAseq #ComputationalBiology #Genomics bit.ly/4tEQL9I
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Happy to have contributed to a review by a talented PhD student Ajai in the Kaslin lab. Read about RNA signalling in cellular plasticity. Is there anything #RNA cannot do? kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...
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ScienceDirect.com | Science, health and medical journals, full text articles and books.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Check out the latest RNA Salon feature highlighting the importance of local community meetings! @rnasociety.bsky.social #RNA www.rnasociety.org/featured-sal...
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RNA Confluence: a grassroots model for community-driven scientific meetings - RNA Society
Science moves forward through ideas, experiments, and data. But just as often, it advances through conversations. The fleeting discussions at a poster, the hallway chat after a talk, the shared coffee...
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
I am grateful for the continued support by the @sigridjuselius.bsky.social foundation for our research aiming to enhance our understanding of colorectal cancer specific mRNA isoforms and their diagnostic and therapeutic utility. #RNA
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Torben Heick Jensen @heick.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Postdoc positions available in my lab in Aarhus, Denmark on 'Mammalian Nuclear RNA Production and Turnover Systems'. Please get in touch for further information or simply apply here: mbg.au.dk/en/news-and-...
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Postdoc positions in Nuclear RNA Biology - Vacancy at Aarhus University
Vacancy at Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics - RNA Biology and Innovation, Aarhus University
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meisterlab.bsky.social @meisterlab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Exciting news: Our RNA community in @uniregensburg.bsky.social is set to grow! We are opening a Junior Group Leader position in RNA biochemistry / ribonucleases / RNA stability. A great opportunity to start your own team within our collaborative RNA network. Details & application 👇
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RNA Society @rnasociety.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The deadline has been extended to March 15th for the RNA Society's Infographics contest! Get your talent team together and submit! Prizes!! Go to www.rnasociety.org/rna-society-... or scan the QR for details!
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Tugce Aktas @aktast.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Our most recent work on the “function and evolution” of #nuclear-speckles is now online at Cell @cp-cell.bsky.social doi.org/10.1016/j.ce... Read the thread👇 for the highlights of our findings.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
We live in a winter wonderland #Finland.
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febsopenbio.bsky.social @febsopenbio.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🧬 RNAs are more complex than textbooks would have you believe. Want to learn more checkout this review from Änkö Minna-Liisa (@rnaminni.bsky.social) and colleagues. ➡️ buff.ly/T7gAA6O
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Amanda Moehring @flybehaviour.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Ooooh. Cool new paper on origins of life. A simple 45-nucleotide RNA molecule that can perfectly copy itself. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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A small polymerase ribozyme that can synthesize itself and its complementary strand
The emergence of a chemical system capable of self-replication and evolution is a critical event in the origin of life. RNA polymerase ribozymes can replicate RNA, but their large size and structural ...
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
#RNAConfluence was a blast, great talks and posters by junior RNA scientists. Organised by scientists to scientists and inspired by the RNA Salon initiative @rnasociety.bsky.social . I am proud to coordinate this program supporting local RNA focused evens.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
I am very happy to be invited to be a part of the #RNAconfluence, the first 'super' RNA Salon bringing together RNA enthusiasts within the Rhine-Main-Neckar region in Germany. I look forward to an exciting day of RNA science and many RNA interactions. @rnasociety.bsky.social
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EvolDir @evoldir.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Aarhus University is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Bioinformatics/Co… nat.au.dk/en/about-the-faculty/vaca… #job
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Associate Professor in Bioinformatics and/or Computational Biology at Aarhus University, Denmark - Vacancy at Aarhus University
Vacancy at Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics - BiRC - Bioinformatics Research Center, Aarhus University
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Katja Petzold @katjapetzold.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Interested in RNA structural biology/dynamics/biophysics and how they explain RNA regulation? Want to push further and this this in cells? Join our lab: 1 PhD and 1 Postdoc position (apply via links) www.uu.se/om-uu/jobba-... www.uu.se/om-uu/jobba-... #NMR #RNA #biophysics
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Postdoktortjänst inom Excellenscentrat Livets Kemiska Mekanismer vid Uppsala universitet - Uppsala universitet
Postdoktortjänst inom Excellenscentrat Livets Kemiska Mekanismer vid Uppsala universitet, Institutionen för kemi - LV, Uppsala universitet
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Happy share our little pre-print describing the application of Halo-seq proximity labelling (including the synthesis of the Halo-DBF ligand) to map subcellular transcriptomes. www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Excited to share the news that I have joined the vibrant bioscience community in Turku/Åbo as the professor of cell biology at Åbo Akademi University @aboakademi.bsky.social. I will stay connected with Tampere as some of my team continues working there.
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Pawel Grzechnik @grzechnikpawel.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Have a look at this fantastic meeting and save the date! The “RNA in Physiology and Disease” conference, hosted by @gensocuk.bsky.social, will take place 7–9 September 2026 in Newcastle, UK. genetics.org.uk/events/rna-i...
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RNA in physiology and disease | Genetics Society
Meeting background RNA molecules are at the heart of normal physiological processes, and their dysregulation can drive a wide range of human diseases. This international meeting will bring together wo...
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
A fabulous 10th RNA Salon (fiRNA) meeting in Helsinki. As always, it was wonderful to see the diversity and high quality of RNA science in Finland and meet passionate RNA researchers @rnasociety.bsky.social #Lexogen #RNA.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Check out our new preprint on dirCLIP, the first method capable of interrogating RNA-protein interactions in their native transcript context by combining UV crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (CLIP) with amplification-free direct nanopore long-read sequencing! 1/4 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Kathrin Leppek @katleppek.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Tom Cech on RNA research in Davos (video): www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
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RNA, Why it is still a Big Deal
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 discusses the rapid development of RNA technologies and their impact on global health innovation.
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Timothy Bredy @twbredy.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
www.colorado.edu/today/2026/0...
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Tom Cech to Davos: RNA research is 'still a big deal'
The Nobel laureate and CU Boulder professor, recently ranked #1 globally for RNA research, will speak at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos,
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Guillaume Jacquemet @guijacquemet.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
I will be recruiting two postdocs early next year. - One image analyst - one biologist interested in working on lymphatics! Reach out if you are interested 👍
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Seasons greetings!
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
We had a lovely end of the year lunch with my team. We are starting to have two traditions. Firstly, I forgot to take a picture 🫣. Secondly, someone gets to choose the place, always something different. After Indian, Finnish, and Italian, this year, we had beautiful sushi. Happy holidays!🎄🎅
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Guillaume Jacquemet @guijacquemet.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Come and work with us, We are looking for a new group leader at Turku Bioscience @turkubioscience.bsky.social. Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a fixed term position as Head of Research in Bioscience (Principle Investigator). abo.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_...
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
www.americanscientist.org/article/%E2%...
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“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
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Olivier Duss @olivierduss.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Registration is open for "The complex life of #RNA" 2026 @embl.org in Heidelberg! Excellent invited speakers and 30 short talks and even more flash talks selected from the abstracts!
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Mikko Taipale @miketilapia.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on induced proximity 🤜🤛 and functional genomics! Join our team in Toronto 🇨🇦 to tackle major challenges in oncology and neurodegeneration. www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW - Toronto (City), Ontario (CA) job with Taipale Lab, Donnelly Centre, University of Toronto | 12849004
The Taipale lab in the Donnelly CCBR and University of Toronto is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow
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The Fromm Lab @frommlab.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
We sequenced the oldest RNA (yet) ;-)
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
This room is called the room with the view.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Stepped out of my RNA comfort zone and attended the #EMBLEpitrans workshop. Great meeting and discussions!
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Jörg Vogel @jorg-vogel-lab.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Two group leader positions available in the broader areas of RNA science, RNA technologies, and RNA medicine. Attractive packages and a great environment. Come and join us at Helmholtz RNA Würzburg, Bavaria.
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Minni Änkö @rnaminni.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Smashing 9th RNA Salon Finland (fiRNA) meeting with transgenerational RNAs, strange RBPs, and prokaryotic RNA regulation. Discussion in the following RNA Saloon ranged from penguins to RNA switches @rnasociety.bsky.social #Lexogen.
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