Francesco Marchetti
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Francesco Marchetti
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Senior Research Scientist | Genetic Toxicology | Genomics | Germ Cells | Mutations
Great job Carole!
To see the Town Council in Action: www.youtube.com/live/Mvw1nz6...

To see the resolution: www.youtube.com/live/Mvw1nz6...
@YasirNaqviCDN @JoelHardenNDP

A big thanks to Councillor Doug McCann for bringing this matter to Council!
Parry Sound Council Meeting
YouTube video by Parry Sound
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April 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reposted by Francesco Marchetti
The Council of the Town of Parry Sound unanimously resolved to support the national call for stronger federal support for inclusive research that reflects the diversity of Canadian communities. Thank you to the Mayor and Council for discussing and supporting Canadian research!
April 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A call to open-minded Canadians to sign this petition. What is happening in the United States MUST NOT happen here
April 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Out today in Biology of Reproduction. First application of duplex sequencing to detect chemically induced mutations in germ cells.

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Duplex sequencing identifies unique characteristics of ENU-induced mutations in male mouse germ cells
Abstract. Germ cell mutagenicity testing is increasingly required for chemical risk assessment. Duplex Sequencing (DS) is rapidly gaining acceptance as a m
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February 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
If you are a young scientist who has never attended an EMGS meeting, you have missed a chance to discover an amazing, welcoming community of scientists who makes a point to help build careers. I owe mine to the EMGS.
February 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
First accepted manuscript of the year ☺️

First study to report on the use of Duplex Sequencing to detect chemically induced mutations in mouse male germ cells

Another exciting project from the wonderful collaboration with @caroleyauk.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Just found out that Larry Thompson passed away. He was one of the stars of the Biology program at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. His work with Chinese hamster cells led to the discovery of several DNA repair genes critical for genomic stability.

Doi.org/10.1016/j.dnarep.2025.103813
Redirecting
Doi.org
February 1, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Nice study out of Stephen Lloyd’s lab. Using ultra-accurate duplex sequencing, this study reveals how deficiencies in DNA repair increases aflatoxin B1-induced mutagenesis in mice.
#science

aacrjournals.org/mcr/article/...
The Distinct Roles of NEIL1 and XPA in Limiting Aflatoxin B1–Induced Mutagenesis in Mice
Abstract. Dietary exposure to aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a risk factor for the development of hepatocellular carcinomas. Following metabolic activation, AFB1 reacts with guanines to form covalent DNA addu...
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January 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I had the honour to serve as Editor-in-Chief of Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis in 2012-2016 and it is an experience that I have enjoyed and never regretted.

I encourage all scientists with an interest in genomics and mutagenesis to really put your hat on the table and apply for it.
The #EMGS is now seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for
@EMMjournal! In this pivotal role, the new EIC will influence EMM’s direction and uphold its high scientific standards as the official journal of the EMGS!

Learn More: emgs-us.org/news/687716/...
January 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
If it were not for lead poisoning, we would all be speaking latin today ☺️

www.science.org/content/arti...
Ancient Romans likely breathed lead pollution
Ice cores show ancient silver production produced lead levels high enough to lower some people’s IQ
www.science.org
January 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
After leaving the bird, I gave Threads a chance to be my source of news about science, culture and politics.

I had hopes, but it is now just Facebook with strangers.

2025 is the year I am giving Bluesky a chance.
January 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM