Hana Antonicka
@hantonicka.bsky.social
Senior researcher in the Department of Human Genetics at McGill University in Montreal. Interested in mitochondrial biology.
To all #mitochondria lovers: Euromit 2026 early-bird registration is coming up!
Euromit-2026@euromit-2026.bsky.social · 6mo ago📢 New update on our website! 👉Don't forget : early‑bird rates are available until Februray, 17 !! 👉 : www.euromit2026.eu/article/book... #EUROMIT2026 #MitochondrialDisease #mtDNA #mitochondria @chuangers.bsky.social @univangers.bsky.social
Dr. Brenda Milner is an icon at @theneuro.bsky.social. Happy birthday!
Le Neuro (Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal)@theneuro.bsky.social · last yr.Happy 107th Birthday, Brenda Milner! Her contributions to neuropsychology shaped the way we understand the human brain. From surviving two world wars and two pandemics, to paving the way for future generations of researchers, Milner’s legacy continues. @mcgill.ca @cusm-muhc.bsky.social
Our story about FASTKD5 is now published at @narjournal.bsky.social It was an amazing collaboration with @haukehillen.bsky.social and Toni Barrientos’ labs. doi.org/10.1093/nar/... FASTKD5 processes mitochondrial pre-mRNAs at non-canonical cleavage sites
FASTKD5 processes mitochondrial pre-mRNAs at noncanonical cleavage sites
Abstract. The first post-transcriptional step in mammalian mitochondrial gene expression, required for the synthesis of the 13 polypeptides encoded in mito
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A great collaboration combining clinical and research data to describe mutations in FASTKD5 causing Leigh syndrome. Thank you all!
The American Journal of Human Genetics@ajhgnews.bsky.social · last yr.📣New from @hantonicka.bsky.social & co 📄Bi-allelic mutations in FASTKD5 are associated with cytochrome c oxidase deficiency and early- to late-onset Leigh syndrome
Today is Rare disease day! There are over 6000 rare diseases that present with a variety of symptoms affecting all organs. Although we call them rare, they affect over 300 millions of individuals world-wide. Help raise awareness, so we, scientists, can search for cures.
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the massacre at École Polytechnique in Montreal, where 14 women were killed. #womeninSTEM #neverforget www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Montreal to shine with 15th beam in tribute to all murdered women on Polytechnique anniversary | CBC News
For the first time, an additional beam of light will illuminate the Montreal sky Friday in tribute to all women lost to violence, as the city commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Polytechnique shooting.
cbc.ca
Joining the scientific community here. Looking forward to discuss mitochondria and more.
