verwilt.bsky.social
Postdoctoral researchers at the Sleegers Lab at VIB-UAntwerp Center for Molecular Neurology
👤 Joined on 01 March 2024
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@verwilt.bsky.socialWhat happens after genome editing? Using PacBio PureTarget sequencing (>1000× coverage), we resolved CRISPR-Cas9 on-target and off-target outcomes at high resolution. In zebrafish, this revealed widespread mosaicism and edits transmitted to the offspring 🧬 🧪 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Show Post🧪 A first-hand view on the perils of science reporting in current times
Show Post🧠🧬 New from our lab! Postdoc Celeste Laureyssen ( @celestelaureyssen.bsky.social ) reviews how neuropathology-centered GWAS can sharpen our understanding of the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease and its frequent co-pathologies—moving beyond clinical diagnosis alone. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Show Post🔥Does academia stifle creativity? This new perspective argues that academia is currently structured to select against creativity, intellectual risk-taking and bold ideas. Young scientists – best positioned for new ideas – are particularly incentivized to play it safe. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Show PostI'm so happy that I regained my excitement and optimism about science (owing to amazing people joining the lab)
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