Mai Tran
@tranmai.bsky.social
RNA and DNA origamist
Currently searching for postdoc positions
PhD in @kgoepfrich.bsky.social working on building a syncell from RNA/DNA nanotech
Currently searching for postdoc positions
PhD in @kgoepfrich.bsky.social working on building a syncell from RNA/DNA nanotech
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Mai Tran
@tranmai.bsky.social
· May 26
🧬 Thrilled to share that our work is featured on the cover of @natnano.nature.com (May issue)!
We genetically encoded RNA origami that self-assembles into cytoskeletal nanotubes inside synthetic cells.
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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We genetically encoded RNA origami that self-assembles into cytoskeletal nanotubes inside synthetic cells.
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🧵👇
🧬 Thrilled to share that our work is featured on the cover of @natnano.nature.com (May issue)!
We genetically encoded RNA origami that self-assembles into cytoskeletal nanotubes inside synthetic cells.
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🧵👇
We genetically encoded RNA origami that self-assembles into cytoskeletal nanotubes inside synthetic cells.
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🧵👇
May 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🧬 Thrilled to share that our work is featured on the cover of @natnano.nature.com (May issue)!
We genetically encoded RNA origami that self-assembles into cytoskeletal nanotubes inside synthetic cells.
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🧵👇
We genetically encoded RNA origami that self-assembles into cytoskeletal nanotubes inside synthetic cells.
📄 Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🧵👇
Reposted by Mai Tran
In the latest from @kgoepfrich.bsky.social’s group, led by the relentless @tranmai.bsky.social, we expressed RNA origami “cytoskeletons” in vesicles! We were fascinated that small changes in design led to divergent results. Future potential for directed evolution?! 🧬🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Genetic encoding and expression of RNA origami cytoskeletons in synthetic cells - Nature Nanotechnology
This study introduces RNA origami nanotubes as self-assembling cytoskeleton mimics for synthetic cells. Expressed in vesicles from DNA templates, these RNA structures reach micrometre lengths, deform ...
www.nature.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
In the latest from @kgoepfrich.bsky.social’s group, led by the relentless @tranmai.bsky.social, we expressed RNA origami “cytoskeletons” in vesicles! We were fascinated that small changes in design led to divergent results. Future potential for directed evolution?! 🧬🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Mai Tran
Scientists have found two ‘dials’ in the brain that help to explain how chronic stress hijacks decision-making
https://go.nature.com/41nrC88
https://go.nature.com/41nrC88
How chronic stress warps decision-making
Nerve-cell ‘highways’ identified in mice suggest that stress pushes the brain towards rigid habit and away from thoughtful choices.
go.nature.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Scientists have found two ‘dials’ in the brain that help to explain how chronic stress hijacks decision-making
https://go.nature.com/41nrC88
https://go.nature.com/41nrC88
and it affects not only the laundry industry but also my experiments 😢 gotta shock myself with a metal window before work so often in this dry weather 😖
The mechanism that causes static electricity to build up has been a mystery
https://go.nature.com/3X9wGKN
https://go.nature.com/3X9wGKN
The secrets of static electricity are finally being revealed
Transfer of charge between surfaces influenced by contact history.
go.nature.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:43 AM
and it affects not only the laundry industry but also my experiments 😢 gotta shock myself with a metal window before work so often in this dry weather 😖
Reposted by Mai Tran
I'm happy to share this roadmap towards the synthesis of life! It is the result of one of the best workshops I ever attended, where scientists across biology, chemistry, and physics came together to map out the key challenges to synthesize life. Enjoy!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A roadmap toward the synthesis of life
The synthesis of life from non-living matter has captivated and divided scientists for centuries. This bold goal aims at unraveling the fundamental pr…
www.sciencedirect.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:08 AM
I'm happy to share this roadmap towards the synthesis of life! It is the result of one of the best workshops I ever attended, where scientists across biology, chemistry, and physics came together to map out the key challenges to synthesize life. Enjoy!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...