Liedewij Laan
@liedewijlaan.bsky.social
Scientist, mother of 3, art lover, physics of life, (bottom-up) synthetic biology, evolution, philosophy of science, TU Delft, www.tudelft.nl/laanlab, founder BiBB https://www.betainbestuurenbeleid.nl/nl/about-us
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The lab is on a roll. 2nd preprint in as many weeks!
High levels of Cdc42 GTPase underlie an all-or-none decision to fuse.
Great team effort led by PhD students @sajjitasaha.bsky.social and @aiswaryasajeevan.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@biology-unige.bsky.social
High levels of Cdc42 GTPase underlie an all-or-none decision to fuse.
Great team effort led by PhD students @sajjitasaha.bsky.social and @aiswaryasajeevan.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@biology-unige.bsky.social
High levels of Cdc42 GTPase underlie an all-or-none decision to fuse
Cdc42 is a Rho-family GTPase conserved across eukaryotes, where it plays essential roles in cell polarization. In single-celled yeast systems, Cdc42 is a key driver of symmetry breaking and polarized ...
www.biorxiv.org
May 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The lab is on a roll. 2nd preprint in as many weeks!
High levels of Cdc42 GTPase underlie an all-or-none decision to fuse.
Great team effort led by PhD students @sajjitasaha.bsky.social and @aiswaryasajeevan.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@biology-unige.bsky.social
High levels of Cdc42 GTPase underlie an all-or-none decision to fuse.
Great team effort led by PhD students @sajjitasaha.bsky.social and @aiswaryasajeevan.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
@biology-unige.bsky.social
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"Science is an investment.
We will put forward a new 500 million package for 2025-2027 to support the best and the brightest researchers and scientists from Europe and around the world."
— President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La Sorbonne 🇫🇷
We will put forward a new 500 million package for 2025-2027 to support the best and the brightest researchers and scientists from Europe and around the world."
— President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La Sorbonne 🇫🇷
May 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"Science is an investment.
We will put forward a new 500 million package for 2025-2027 to support the best and the brightest researchers and scientists from Europe and around the world."
— President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La Sorbonne 🇫🇷
We will put forward a new 500 million package for 2025-2027 to support the best and the brightest researchers and scientists from Europe and around the world."
— President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at the ‘Choose Europe for Science' event at La Sorbonne 🇫🇷
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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
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I don’t care whether you’re pessimistic or optimistic as long as it makes you act.
Europe can rise to the occasion but we need to believe it’s possible in the first place, and push and support European leaders to do the right thing.
Uplifting bedtime reading for Europeans below ⬇️
Europe can rise to the occasion but we need to believe it’s possible in the first place, and push and support European leaders to do the right thing.
Uplifting bedtime reading for Europeans below ⬇️
Is Trump Making Europe Great Again?
In a world of zero-sum thinking, the EU's win-win logic can be a powerful tool.
open.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I don’t care whether you’re pessimistic or optimistic as long as it makes you act.
Europe can rise to the occasion but we need to believe it’s possible in the first place, and push and support European leaders to do the right thing.
Uplifting bedtime reading for Europeans below ⬇️
Europe can rise to the occasion but we need to believe it’s possible in the first place, and push and support European leaders to do the right thing.
Uplifting bedtime reading for Europeans below ⬇️
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It is very hard to accept, but it is no longer safe to move EU governments & societies to US clouds. Not only is it dangerous to do so, it is also likely flat out illegal in the near feature. We're trading convenience for utter dependence on a mad king. It should stop.
berthub.eu/articles/pos...
berthub.eu/articles/pos...
It is no longer safe to move our governments and societies to US clouds - Bert Hubert
The very short version: it is madness to continue transferring the running of European societies and governments to American clouds. Not only is it a terrible idea given the kind of things the “King o...
berthub.eu
February 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
It is very hard to accept, but it is no longer safe to move EU governments & societies to US clouds. Not only is it dangerous to do so, it is also likely flat out illegal in the near feature. We're trading convenience for utter dependence on a mad king. It should stop.
berthub.eu/articles/pos...
berthub.eu/articles/pos...
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Funny, we both see the same development. And Northern and Baltic countries are leading the way. I wrote a column about it this week (excuse my Dutch)
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
February 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Funny, we both see the same development. And Northern and Baltic countries are leading the way. I wrote a column about it this week (excuse my Dutch)
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
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500 million Europeans are waiting for 340 million Americans to protect them from 140 million russians who haven’t been able to win against 40 million Ukrainians for 3 years. what happened to our confidence?
February 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
500 million Europeans are waiting for 340 million Americans to protect them from 140 million russians who haven’t been able to win against 40 million Ukrainians for 3 years. what happened to our confidence?
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What do Europeans think of science and technology?
- 83% believe science and tech have a positive impact,
- 67% say science makes life easier, healthier and more comfortable,
- 58% want to learn more about scientific advances.
Find out more in the new Eurobarometer.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
- 83% believe science and tech have a positive impact,
- 67% say science makes life easier, healthier and more comfortable,
- 58% want to learn more about scientific advances.
Find out more in the new Eurobarometer.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Europeans strongly support science and technology according to new Eurobarometer survey
The latest Eurobarometer survey on ‘European citizens' knowledge and attitudes towards science and technology' released today shows more than 8 in 10 citizens (83%) think that the overall influence of...
ec.europa.eu
February 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Truly spectacular talk by @elisabethbik.bsky.social about science integrity, what a hero! #nwophysics
January 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Truly spectacular talk by @elisabethbik.bsky.social about science integrity, what a hero! #nwophysics
So many people in our session about how STEM science contributes value to society! #nwophysics
January 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
So many people in our session about how STEM science contributes value to society! #nwophysics
After many years back to Physics@Veldhoven, curious what the discussions are about these days! First talk about fossiels of the big bang!
January 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
After many years back to Physics@Veldhoven, curious what the discussions are about these days! First talk about fossiels of the big bang!
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We at @science.org gave young scientists this prompt: Write a pair of haiku. In the first, describe academia or your field in 2025; in the second, describe your predictions for 2050. Read a selection of the responses here:
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www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
NextGen Voices: 2025 and 2050, in haiku
www.science.org
January 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We at @science.org gave young scientists this prompt: Write a pair of haiku. In the first, describe academia or your field in 2025; in the second, describe your predictions for 2050. Read a selection of the responses here:
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www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Aanrader!! Ik verslond als kind haar boeken en ben daar zeker door beïnvloed.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/...
Moedige meisjes zijn Thea Beckman-meisjes, blijkt uit haar boeiende biografie
Thea Beckman: Op de barricaden stond ze niet, maar de ‘saai’ levende kinderboekenschrijfster belichaamde het feminisme, aldus haar biografie. Die toont hoe boeken jonge levens kunnen beïnvloeden.
www.nrc.nl
December 21, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Aanrader!! Ik verslond als kind haar boeken en ben daar zeker door beïnvloed.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/...
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2024/...
So great to be at ASCB again, so much cool science!
December 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM
So great to be at ASCB again, so much cool science!
I managed to separate the full length Bem1 protein from its degradation products 💪
(Another fun Sinterklaasevent with the lab!)
(Another fun Sinterklaasevent with the lab!)
December 4, 2024 at 1:23 PM
I managed to separate the full length Bem1 protein from its degradation products 💪
(Another fun Sinterklaasevent with the lab!)
(Another fun Sinterklaasevent with the lab!)
Over the moon that my ERC Consolidator grant proposal, PolarRobustness, got funded!!! I would like to express my deep felt gratitude to the ERC and to the many prople who helped along the way. In particular all my lab members: it has been a joy and privilige to work with all of you! #ERCCoG
December 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Over the moon that my ERC Consolidator grant proposal, PolarRobustness, got funded!!! I would like to express my deep felt gratitude to the ERC and to the many prople who helped along the way. In particular all my lab members: it has been a joy and privilige to work with all of you! #ERCCoG
Post a photo of yourself from a different era (six year old enjoying autumn, with twin sister and BFF)
November 28, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Post a photo of yourself from a different era (six year old enjoying autumn, with twin sister and BFF)
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By now the coalition AGAINST cuts in higher education and research in the Netherlands is so big and includes unions, employers, 40+ important companies, UNESCO, law firms, NGOs and civil society actors....
Are there ANY proponents left in favour of the cuts?
woinactie.blogspot.com/p/steunbetui...
Are there ANY proponents left in favour of the cuts?
woinactie.blogspot.com/p/steunbetui...
Steunbetuigingen
WOinActie is een beweging van studenten en medewerkers en maakt zich sterk voor de universiteit en haar toekomst.
woinactie.blogspot.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:28 AM
By now the coalition AGAINST cuts in higher education and research in the Netherlands is so big and includes unions, employers, 40+ important companies, UNESCO, law firms, NGOs and civil society actors....
Are there ANY proponents left in favour of the cuts?
woinactie.blogspot.com/p/steunbetui...
Are there ANY proponents left in favour of the cuts?
woinactie.blogspot.com/p/steunbetui...
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Biomolecular condensate starter pack!
Trying to compile & to bring together biomolecular condensate enthusiasts & critics!
Please join this non-exhaustive (sorry!) collection & just ping me for addition.
#condensates, #phaseseparation, #granules, #IDPs
go.bsky.app/NFqmffa
Trying to compile & to bring together biomolecular condensate enthusiasts & critics!
Please join this non-exhaustive (sorry!) collection & just ping me for addition.
#condensates, #phaseseparation, #granules, #IDPs
go.bsky.app/NFqmffa
November 18, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Biomolecular condensate starter pack!
Trying to compile & to bring together biomolecular condensate enthusiasts & critics!
Please join this non-exhaustive (sorry!) collection & just ping me for addition.
#condensates, #phaseseparation, #granules, #IDPs
go.bsky.app/NFqmffa
Trying to compile & to bring together biomolecular condensate enthusiasts & critics!
Please join this non-exhaustive (sorry!) collection & just ping me for addition.
#condensates, #phaseseparation, #granules, #IDPs
go.bsky.app/NFqmffa
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Couldn't find one so made a quick physics of life list, enjoy! go.bsky.app/EA2VsDN
November 13, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Couldn't find one so made a quick physics of life list, enjoy! go.bsky.app/EA2VsDN
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November 16, 2024 at 8:37 AM
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PhD position in bottom-up synthetic biology, where you will couple regulation to sensing in synthetic cells. Apply if you have a quantitative mind set and like working in a collaborative, creative, pionieering and social team.
Please share, deadline nov 22
www.academictransfer.com/en/346627/ph...
Please share, deadline nov 22
www.academictransfer.com/en/346627/ph...
PhD Position Coupling Sensing to Intracellular Organization in Synthetic Cells
Join a cutting-edge research team and vibrant consortium to experimentally explore how synthetic cells dynamically respond to external signals.Job description To sense, a (synthetic) cell needs to dyn...
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November 13, 2024 at 11:15 AM
PhD position in bottom-up synthetic biology, where you will couple regulation to sensing in synthetic cells. Apply if you have a quantitative mind set and like working in a collaborative, creative, pionieering and social team.
Please share, deadline nov 22
www.academictransfer.com/en/346627/ph...
Please share, deadline nov 22
www.academictransfer.com/en/346627/ph...