diedrereitz.bsky.social
Homologous recombination & genome stability • Studying how structural variants involving repeats (LINEs, Alus) form & impact human health • K99 Postdoc Fellow, Heyer Lab @UCDavis • PhD, Bishop Lab @UChicago • she/her More/contact: https://reitzdf.com/
👤 Joined on 27 September 2023
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@diedrereitz.bsky.socialFirst lab equipment has arrived…4 (of 30) jerboa dust bath houses!!
Show PostWe are recruiting at the assistant professor level ~ Ideal candidates have expertise in genomics and/or biochemistry, applying emerging experimental, computational, AI-driven methods to answer mechanistic questions in human health. Please share! First review 10/30. recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07832
Show PostWe had a fantastic time at the 2026 Dept. of Biology Research Retreat! Highlights included oral presentations from faculty and graduate students, a poster session, and lots of great food from Hurts Donut Co. and Catered by Charlotte. A huge thank you to the Coralville Public Library for hosting us!
Show PostLarge dog breeds die younger. 'Jumping genes' may explain shorter lifespans. www.popsci.com/science/why-... Epigenetic aging & transposon dysregulation reflect size-related lifespan compression in dogs www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... (And the 1st author is 'Mariner'!!!)
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