The discovery that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are the most abundant gene class in the human genome has sparked significant research, particularly on Xist, a key RNA involved in X-chromosome inactivation. Recent studies have expanded our understanding of Xist’s molecular mechanisms, revealing novel and unconventional functions of its ribonucleoprotein (RNP) complex in gene silencing.
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Last week, Emmanuelle Ceddaha, one of our PhD student, defended her pharmacy thesis. It was a great presentation which not only earned her the congratulations of the jury, but also the distinction of ‘very good’ (and the unofficial distinction of ‘excellent’) for her...
Postdoctoral position in epigenetics and cancer
Applications are invited for a 3-year postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Sophie Polo. The position is available from January 2025 (open until filled). The proposed postdoctoral work aims at targeting the DNA repair defect that we identified in histone H3...
Happy Birthday EDC !
On 8 October 2024, our unit celebrated it's 15th anniversary but also 15 years of scientific and technical advances.It was a great day, both scientifically and humanly. From left to right : Ariane, Jérémy, Charles, Emmanuelle, Jonathan, Camille (front), Angélique,...
EDC15: Fifteen Years of Epigenetics and Cell Fate
The Epigenetics and Cell Fate Center celebrates its fifteen years of existence on October 8, 2024. Come, and join us for this special day! This conference will look back on 15 years of scientific advances in the fields of epigenetics and cellular differentiation in...