Yonatan Tzur
@tzurlab.bsky.social
Yonatan Tzur's laboratory at the Genetics dep. of the Hebrew University.
focusing on meiosis, germline and genome engineering
focusing on meiosis, germline and genome engineering
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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT📣: I haven’t been this excited to be part of something new in 15 years… Thrilled to reveal the passion project I’ve been working on for the past year and a half!🙀🥳 (thread 👇)
October 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT📣: I haven’t been this excited to be part of something new in 15 years… Thrilled to reveal the passion project I’ve been working on for the past year and a half!🙀🥳 (thread 👇)
So excited about our recent 📜in @natcomms.nature.com
In short, we found 3 lncRNAs that ensure oocyte differentiation by condensing FBF-2, a protein that prevents meiosis entry. And yes, a homologous mechanism probably exists in mammals.
#fertility #lncRNA #meiosis
nature.com/articles/s41...
In short, we found 3 lncRNAs that ensure oocyte differentiation by condensing FBF-2, a protein that prevents meiosis entry. And yes, a homologous mechanism probably exists in mammals.
#fertility #lncRNA #meiosis
nature.com/articles/s41...
Three lncRNAs promote PUM protein condensation and germline differentiation - Nature Communications
RNA-binding FBF proteins control germline stem cell differentiation. Here, the authors show that three long non-coding RNAs bind, condense, and thus inhibit FBFs to promote the transition of germline stem cells into meiosis.
nature.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
So excited about our recent 📜in @natcomms.nature.com
In short, we found 3 lncRNAs that ensure oocyte differentiation by condensing FBF-2, a protein that prevents meiosis entry. And yes, a homologous mechanism probably exists in mammals.
#fertility #lncRNA #meiosis
nature.com/articles/s41...
In short, we found 3 lncRNAs that ensure oocyte differentiation by condensing FBF-2, a protein that prevents meiosis entry. And yes, a homologous mechanism probably exists in mammals.
#fertility #lncRNA #meiosis
nature.com/articles/s41...
One of the best collaborations we ever had.
Brainstorming with @ethanewe.bsky.social whenever a new result came up, was so uplifting and we felt like we boldly go where no one has gone before.
Top tier research institutions: grab him while you can!
Brainstorming with @ethanewe.bsky.social whenever a new result came up, was so uplifting and we felt like we boldly go where no one has gone before.
Top tier research institutions: grab him while you can!
In summary, we think that low oxygen levels signal reproductive permissive environments and promote germline maintenance. This neurons-to-germline communication may be super important for enabling animals to sense, adapt, and propagate in fluctuating environments. 🔥🍂🍎🪱
August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
One of the best collaborations we ever had.
Brainstorming with @ethanewe.bsky.social whenever a new result came up, was so uplifting and we felt like we boldly go where no one has gone before.
Top tier research institutions: grab him while you can!
Brainstorming with @ethanewe.bsky.social whenever a new result came up, was so uplifting and we felt like we boldly go where no one has gone before.
Top tier research institutions: grab him while you can!
Reposted by Yonatan Tzur
WOoo! Hot pre-print alert! 🔥 Check out our new story - We describe evidence that "neuronal oversight" of germline small RNAs prevents sterility and allows lab-domesticated C. elegans to reproduce when temperatures go up (1/2)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
August 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
WOoo! Hot pre-print alert! 🔥 Check out our new story - We describe evidence that "neuronal oversight" of germline small RNAs prevents sterility and allows lab-domesticated C. elegans to reproduce when temperatures go up (1/2)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
So proud we could take part in this amazing project!
Germline/meiosis crowd, you must check this out. A whole new dimension of non-cell autonomous control on gametogenesis.
Also, triple shoutout for @ethanewe.bsky.social . A great PI on the way
#meiosis #germline #ncRNA
Germline/meiosis crowd, you must check this out. A whole new dimension of non-cell autonomous control on gametogenesis.
Also, triple shoutout for @ethanewe.bsky.social . A great PI on the way
#meiosis #germline #ncRNA
WOoo! Hot pre-print alert! 🔥 Check out our new story - We describe evidence that "neuronal oversight" of germline small RNAs prevents sterility and allows lab-domesticated C. elegans to reproduce when temperatures go up (1/2)
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
August 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
So proud we could take part in this amazing project!
Germline/meiosis crowd, you must check this out. A whole new dimension of non-cell autonomous control on gametogenesis.
Also, triple shoutout for @ethanewe.bsky.social . A great PI on the way
#meiosis #germline #ncRNA
Germline/meiosis crowd, you must check this out. A whole new dimension of non-cell autonomous control on gametogenesis.
Also, triple shoutout for @ethanewe.bsky.social . A great PI on the way
#meiosis #germline #ncRNA
Reposted by Yonatan Tzur
After 10 years of work, a complete telomere-to-telomere gap-free genome for C. elegans finally exists: it has 106 Mb rather than the textbook 100.3 Mb, and up to 366 additional genes.
genome.cshlp.org/content/35/8...
genome.cshlp.org/content/35/8...
August 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
After 10 years of work, a complete telomere-to-telomere gap-free genome for C. elegans finally exists: it has 106 Mb rather than the textbook 100.3 Mb, and up to 366 additional genes.
genome.cshlp.org/content/35/8...
genome.cshlp.org/content/35/8...
We go to so many meetings and conferences that most just blend into our memory.
But rare ones stand out and truly change the way we think and do science.
👇This was one of those that will stay a part of me.
But rare ones stand out and truly change the way we think and do science.
👇This was one of those that will stay a part of me.
🥂This was the highlight of my year. The "instigators", led by local master of the ceremony @svobodalab.bsky.social will never forget the privilege of organizing it and i think every participant will treasure the experience forever ❤️ @nature.com @josiegz.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Scientific bedlam at the world’s weirdest and wildest research conference
Woodstock Bio2 + Night Science aimed to encourage collaborations through creativity. The walk-on music for presentations was fun, too.
www.nature.com
August 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We go to so many meetings and conferences that most just blend into our memory.
But rare ones stand out and truly change the way we think and do science.
👇This was one of those that will stay a part of me.
But rare ones stand out and truly change the way we think and do science.
👇This was one of those that will stay a part of me.
A kind invitation by the Cell Biology Department of @charlesuni.cuni.cz brought Israeli scientist stranded in Prague after the #TCTeAC to do what we love best - participate in exciting scientific discussions!
June 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A kind invitation by the Cell Biology Department of @charlesuni.cuni.cz brought Israeli scientist stranded in Prague after the #TCTeAC to do what we love best - participate in exciting scientific discussions!
@barakrotblat.bsky.social : "close you eyes and think about being alive". Me: "is it worth living in glucose starvation?" #TCTeAC
June 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
@barakrotblat.bsky.social : "close you eyes and think about being alive". Me: "is it worth living in glucose starvation?" #TCTeAC
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@tzurlab.bsky.social Yonathan Tzur at Woodstock Night Science conference #TCTEAC
June 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
@tzurlab.bsky.social Yonathan Tzur at Woodstock Night Science conference #TCTEAC
Reposted by Yonatan Tzur
Reposted by Yonatan Tzur
And now Ahmed Elewa with a beautiful development biology talk
June 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
And now Ahmed Elewa with a beautiful development biology talk
June 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Another great example of the pivotal role of MAPK in reproduction
Super excited to post our new publication on the role of MOS/MAPK signaling in maintaining the egg transcriptome. Great collaboration with Britt Goods lab! rep.bioscientifica.com/view/journal...
rep.bioscientifica.com
June 10, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Another great example of the pivotal role of MAPK in reproduction
June 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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In this conference we couldn't care less where you published your story because 1. we only care if it's interesting and good and 2. participants will discuss unpublished work
Who does that? We rented a train JUST for the conference, that will take the participants from Prague to the woods of Bohemia. There'll be talks ON THE TRAIN. In Prague we'll have 5 locations with different atmospheres.
#theconferencetoendallconferences Register now:
woodstock.img.cas.cz
#theconferencetoendallconferences Register now:
woodstock.img.cas.cz
May 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
In this conference we couldn't care less where you published your story because 1. we only care if it's interesting and good and 2. participants will discuss unpublished work
With more research in this direction the former may not be so certain!
"Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes and the second law of thermodynamics", the latter causing the first through aging (doi.org/10.1038/s435...) and taxes should better be devoted to find out what we can do about it.
Aging clocks based on accumulating stochastic variation - Nature Aging
Meyer and Schumacher use simulations to show that accumulation of stochastic variation is sufficient to build clocks that can measure both chronological and biological age, sensitive to changes induce...
doi.org
December 22, 2024 at 1:46 PM
With more research in this direction the former may not be so certain!
GIF where you're from
December 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM
GIF where you're from
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We are recruiting PhD students and Postdocs!
We are seeking highly motivated, talented, and creative researchers, with strong background in cell and developmental biology, who are looking to spearhead original interdisciplinary investigations, addressing overlooked biology.
1/5
We are recruiting PhD students and Postdocs!
We are seeking highly motivated, talented, and creative researchers, with strong background in cell and developmental biology, who are looking to spearhead original interdisciplinary investigations, addressing overlooked biology.
1/5
November 30, 2024 at 5:55 PM
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We are recruiting PhD students and Postdocs!
We are seeking highly motivated, talented, and creative researchers, with strong background in cell and developmental biology, who are looking to spearhead original interdisciplinary investigations, addressing overlooked biology.
1/5
We are recruiting PhD students and Postdocs!
We are seeking highly motivated, talented, and creative researchers, with strong background in cell and developmental biology, who are looking to spearhead original interdisciplinary investigations, addressing overlooked biology.
1/5
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The deadline to apply to our Ph.D. program is two weeks away. Apply by December 1st!
It is grad school application season! If you are interested in studying Gene-Environment Interactions and Toxicology at the #1 public university, consider applying to the UCLA Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Ph.D. program! 👇
November 18, 2024 at 6:39 PM
The deadline to apply to our Ph.D. program is two weeks away. Apply by December 1st!
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November 18, 2024 at 12:32 AM
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👉Read my Article on Medium here: medium.com/@vespinozag/...
#genomic #chemistry #Academic #DataVisualization #postdoc #MachineLearning #DataScience #Bioinformatics #PhD #health #Python #Statistics #Programing #neuroscience #biology #science
👉Read my Article on Medium here: medium.com/@vespinozag/...
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I would like to thank all the friends and colleagues checking in with me.
October 16, 2023 at 2:15 PM
I would like to thank all the friends and colleagues checking in with me.
October 3, 2023 at 11:23 AM