Francesco Limone @sciencelemon92.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Always honored to be part of exciting discoveries! @borderbiologist.bsky.social congrats on this milestone 010
Reposted by Francesco LimoneMelissa Cooper, PhD @melcooperphd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Astrocytes do so much more than any of us thought - they even communicate among specific brain regions across hemispheres! The journey to this paper spanned nearly a decade, but I'm most excited to see what everyone else does with the tools we've built. There's so much for all of us to explore!nature.comAstrocytes connect specific brain regions through plastic networks - NatureCommunication between distant brain regions is mediated by plastic networks of gap junction-coupled astrocytes. 1016475
Reposted by Francesco LimoneThe Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 04/03/2026“Astrocytes in the lateral septum may explain, or be at the basis of, the sex differences we observe in terms of social fear.” –Alexandre Charlet. By Holly Barker www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/ast...thetransmitter.orgAstrocytes orchestrate oxytocin’s social effects in miceThe cells amplify oxytocin—and may be responsible for sex differences in social behavior, two preprints find. 0158
Reposted by Francesco LimoneMariko Bennett @nachoriko.bsky.social · 24/03/2026I defended my PhD 10 years ago today. That was the least remarkable thing that happened that day. Sharing something I wrote about it last year. Since then "the horrors persist but so do we." And with dignity. 491706568
Francesco Limone @sciencelemon92.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Thanks @gliameeting.bsky.social for selecting me. It was a very exciting meeting! 010
Reposted by Francesco LimoneItalian Glia Network @italianglianetwork.bsky.social · 25/11/2025We look forward to seeing you Tomorrow Nov 26 at 2PM for the 2nd IGN SYMPOSIUM. A time for Glia related Science, with open and live discussion with the Italian glia community. See you Tomorrow!!! unipd.zoom.us/j/83647074227?… Italianglianetwork.comitalianglianetwork.comHome | Italian Glia NetworkItalian Glia Network (IGN) was founded in 2023 by a group of passionate scientists dedicated to glia research. IGN has the MISSION of creating a community of scientists interested in glial biology. IG... 064
Francesco Limone @sciencelemon92.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Hi gang! I am giving a short talk at the second @italianglianetwork.bsky.social Symposium on Wednesday EU-afternoon/US-morning. Sign up to tune in! 043
Reposted by Francesco LimoneCell Press @cellpress.bsky.social · 18/11/2025"Defining the molecular identity and morphology of glia limitans superficialis astrocytes in vertebrates" dlvr.it/TPKJSH @liddelowsa.bsky.social @philiphasel.bsky.social & colleagues @cp-cellreports.bsky.social #SfN2025 094
Francesco Limone @sciencelemon92.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Good work takes time sometimes and @brianjjoseph.bsky.social runs long marathons! Glad to be part of such an interesting study, great team work 💪🏼 000
Reposted by Francesco LimoneBruno Di Stefano @distefanolab.bsky.social · 28/10/20251/ Excited to share our new study with @brumbaugh-lab.bsky.social, out in @natbiotech.nature.com! P-bodies selectively sequester RNAs encoding cell fate regulators, often from the preceding developmental stage. Releasing these RNAs can drive changes in cell identity. 🧵 www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comSelective RNA sequestration in biomolecular condensates directs cell fate transitions - Nature BiotechnologyStem cell differentiation is controlled by manipulating RNA condensates. 49437
Reposted by Francesco LimonePriya Prakash @pryprk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025I am proud to share our work on X-linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism — a rare neurodegenerative movement disorder driven by a SINE-VNTR-Alu retrotransposon insertion in the TAF1 gene. Read our two companion papers: 🔹 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... 🔹 www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... 🧵 Highlights below! 1259
Reposted by Francesco LimoneRik van der Kant @rikvanderkant.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Proud to present our new paper in @natmetabolism.nature.com The Neurolipid Atlas: a lipidomics resource for neurodegenerative diseases lnkd.in/eVzFrmUY Check out our open-access platform chock-full with iPSC- and 🧠 lipidomics data (www.neurolipidatlas.com).lnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 23111
Reposted by Francesco LimoneMelissa Cooper, PhD @melcooperphd.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Now on bioRxiv! Astrocytes in one brain region (cyan) communicate in expansive networks (magenta). Through tool development, tissue clearing, and many hours on our @zeiss-microscopy.bsky.social Z1, we now know these networks are repeatable across mice, plastic, and specific. doi.org/10.1101/2025... 47520
Reposted by Francesco LimoneShane Liddelow @liddelowsa.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Calling all Neuroscience postdocs! 🧠 Share your research through SPiNES (Seminars from Postdocs in Neuroscience: Extramural Series) from the NYUGSoM Department of Neuroscience. Applications close 08/20/25. Apply today! 👉 nyumc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #Neuroscience #Postdoc #ResearchOpportunity 16239
Reposted by Francesco LimoneNYU Grossman School of Medicine Postdoctoral Affairs @nyumedpostdocs.bsky.social · 08/05/2025✨😀Congratulations to postdocs Eyal Rozenfeld and Francesco Limone on being named 2025 Leon Levy Scholars by The New York Academy of Sciences! @sciencelemon92.bsky.social @eyalrozenfeld.bsky.social @moccalin.bsky.social @liddelowsa.bsky.social www.nyas.org/press-releas...nyas.orgThe New York Academy of Sciences and the Leon Levy Foundation Announce the 2025 Leon Levy Scholars in Neuroscience - NYASThe New York Academy of Sciences and the Leon Levy Foundation have announced the 2025 class of Leon Levy Scholars in Neuroscience. 063
Reposted by Francesco LimoneShane Liddelow @liddelowsa.bsky.social · 09/04/2025And the full paper is here - www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1.... Thanks to Dave and Joseph for the nice coverage!pnas.orgAstrocytes in the mouse brain respond bilaterally to unilateral retinal neurodegeneration | PNASGlaucomatous optic neuropathy, or glaucoma, is the world’s primary cause of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma is comorbid with other neurodegenerati... 1318
Reposted by Francesco LimoneMIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · 08/04/2025We're disappointed to see Ben Barres's powerful book "The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist" among the ~400 titles removed from the Naval Academy Library. Needless to say, we're proud to have published his book and will keep it — and his memory — alive.thereader.mitpress.mit.eduThe Coming Out of a Transgender Scientist"I know that I am making the right decision because whenever I think about changing my gender role, I am flooded with feelings of relief." 182882912
Reposted by Francesco LimoneScience Magazine @science.org · 06/12/2024"I stopped seeing my accent as a problem and started to embrace it." This week's #ScienceWorkingLife: scim.ag/3VpsO7uscim.agAs an international scholar, I’m learning to speak up—accent and all“My ideas matter more than how I sound,” this postdoc writes 09520
Reposted by Francesco LimoneUK Glia Network @ukglia.bsky.social · 13/03/2025@amyxguo.bsky.social from New York, @liddelowsa.bsky.social lab, has characterized the LCN2 tdTomato mice that label reactive #astrocytes & reactive #endothelial cells. First timer at the #GRCGlia2025, she's done great asking good questions. Definitely one to follow 🔬🧬🍅✨ med.nyu.edu/faculty/shan... 0145
Reposted by Francesco LimoneMelissa Cooper, PhD @melcooperphd.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Fresh off the press! We found that degeneration in one retina causes astrocytes to respond retinotopically across *both* hemispheres of the brain. Perhaps astrocytes across the CNS are able to coordinate their responses more than we anticipated... www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... 13214
Reposted by Francesco LimoneTim Hammond @thammondglia.bsky.social · 27/02/2025I’m happy to share a free new resource to explore published single cell transcriptomic datasets from the Sanofi Rare and Neurologic Diseases Therapeutic Area. talk2data.bioturing.com/sanofibrowser 182
Reposted by Francesco LimonePhilip Hasel @philiphasel.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Our paper on the superficial glia limitans is now published - huge thank you to all co-authors that helped getting this work across the finish line! www.cell.com/cell-reports...cell.comDefining the molecular identity and morphology of glia limitans superficialis astrocytes in vertebratesHasel et al. show that molecularly and morphologically specialized astrocytes make up the brain and spinal cord surface, thereby creating the glia limitans superficialis. These astrocytes selectively ... 14017
Reposted by Francesco LimoneStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 12/02/2025Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence 289114545401
Reposted by Francesco LimoneAlice Mosberger @alicemosberger.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Super stoked to announce 📣 The *Mosberger lab* is officially open and hiring! We're looking for Research Associates and Postdocs interested in uncovering how the brain makes us move 🧠👋🏻 Learn more and find out how to apply here: mosbergerlab.commosbergerlab.comMosberger Lab 0186
Reposted by Francesco LimoneBruno Di Stefano @distefanolab.bsky.social · 28/01/20251/ Pleased to share our review, published today @natrevimmunol.bsky.social, highlighting how biomolecular condensates enhance the precision and flexibility of gene regulatory networks that guide fate decisions during normal and pathological immune cell development. www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comBiomolecular condensates in immune cell fate - Nature Reviews ImmunologyRecent studies suggest that biomolecular condensates — membrane-less assemblies of proteins and nucleic acids — are involved in regulating gene expression to ensure proper immune cell development. Thi... 24116
Reposted by Francesco LimoneGiorgia Quadrato @giorgiaquadrato.bsky.social · 12/12/2024So excited to share our new @natureportfolio.bsky.social review on modeling human brain development using organoids! 🧠 Loved collaborating with the brilliant @lancasterlab.bsky.social , led by the incredible @marcellabirtele.bsky.social Check it out! 🔬 #Neuroscience #BrainOrganoids rdcu.be/d3llprdcu.beModelling human brain development and disease with organoidsNature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology - This Roadmap article discusses recent advances in the production and use of brain organoids to understand brain development and associated disorders. The... 010323
Reposted by Francesco LimonePriya Prakash @pryprk.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Happy to share our review on how different lipids shape microglial biology in #GLIA journal. 💫 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... 👉🏽with Gaurav Chopra, Caitlin Randolph, and @katherinewalker.bsky.socialonlinelibrary.wiley.comLipids: Emerging Players of Microglial BiologyLipids are crucial in mediating microglial metabolism and function. The microglial lipidome is vast and complex, with over 10,000 lipid species. We discuss key lipid classes and their roles in m... 23411
Francesco Limone @sciencelemon92.bsky.social · 02/02/2024#TBT to grad school alert! Happy to share our paper "Myeloid and lymphoid expression of C9orf72 regulates IL-17A signaling in mice" science.org/doi/10.1126/... Thanks to the very many amazing scientists involved! @stanleycenter.bsky.social 010