Max Raas

maxraas.bsky.social

23 February 2026 15:15

Finally, I'd like to thank my co-authors @jvhooff.bsky.social, Julius Lukeš, Thomas Richards, @andrewjroger.bsky.social, Bill Wickstead, @kopslab.bsky.social, Berend Snel & @eelcotromer.bsky.social for their valuable contributions and support. (12/12) #protistsonsky

Max Raas

maxraas.bsky.social

13 February 2026 12:54

Recently, a Hypothesis was posed in @jcellsci.bsky.social in which the root of eukaryotes was placed between kinetoplastids and all other eukaryotes. From this, it was implied that LECA did not have a kinetochore. We argue this is highly unlikely. A 🧵(1/12) Read our reply here: tinyurl.com/n87myhpr

Hubrecht Institute

hubrechtinstitute.bsky.social

03 December 2025 15:13

Today, Sonja Ruttchen Weterings successfully defended her PhD thesis! She investigated how the timing of molecular signals influences cell renewal in the small intestine. Congratulations Sonja! 🎓 www.hubrecht.eu/phd-ruttchen-weterings

Hubrecht Institute

hubrechtinstitute.bsky.social

29 September 2025 10:59

Looking for a Sunday activity, suitable for curious minds (young and old)? Visit our stand at Utrecht University on October 5th, during the Weekend of Science! Here, you can discover all about DNA and learn more about the research at the Hubrecht Institute. More details below! 👇

Hubrecht Institute

hubrechtinstitute.bsky.social

25 March 2025 13:28

We closed today with a great keynote by @embo.org director Fiona Watt, highlighting how spatial maps of epidermal cell populations have allowed the generation and testing of new hypotheses. Thanks for joining the #HubrechtSymposium2025! We hope you leave with fresh insights and new connections.