vargasrodriguezlab.bsky.social
Scientific Explorer Asst. prof. @UConn Health https://health.uconn.edu/vargas-rodriguez-lab/
👤 Joined on 30 January 2025
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@vargasrodriguezlab.bsky.socialToday in CellCellPress 🥂collaborating across 3 continents to study how organisms at the extremes use RNA modifications, discovered the first natural modification of the RNA backbone, phosphorothioates and their writers. @SchragaSchwartz & several archaeal labs-thanks for being part of the team !
Show PostMentor–mentee relationships thrive on clear, respectful communication. Differences may arise, and although they can be hard to talk about, being able to discuss them openly through professional dialogue is a skill we can all continue to develop. #Mentoring
Show PostWe bid farewell to @yaleneuro.bsky.social graduate Suzhou Yang, who discovered C9orf72 RNA cryptic splicing in ALS-FTD and will soon move to UCLA to start postdoc training with William Yang working on Huntington's disease. Can't wait to hear about your future successes! @yalerna.bsky.social
Show PostMethanogens Through Time and Space: Impact on Earth’s Planetary Evolution and Biogeochemistry www.mdpi.com/3822818 #archaea #microsky
Show PostMethanogenic #archaea (methanogens) have inhabited our planet for millions of years and are important for #methane and nutrient cycles in multiple ecosystems. #astrobiology #exobiology In this article, we review the biochemistry of #methanogens throughout geological eras.
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