Jens Magnusson

Passionately trying to understand the world! I am especially interested in stem cells and synthetic biology.

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

These were my favorite reads in 2023, the books that have influenced my thinking the most:

Change by Damon Centola
Speed & Scale by John Doerr
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
The Vital Question by Nick Lane
The Big Picture by Sean Carroll

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

@jrockstrom @barronsonline Thanks for this encouraging article!

[Stanley Qi @stanleyqilab]

We report an AT-rich RNA structure, termed CRISPR separator, that can enhance crRNA array processing and multiplex gene regulation.

Congratulations to Jens Magnusson @Liflock!

Enhanced Cas12a multi-gene regulation using a CRISPR array separator https://t.co/fHWKti8tCY

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

In our latest study, we find that Cas12a CRISPR arrays are sensitive to spacer GC content. Inspired by naturally occurring CRISPR arrays, we introduce AT-rich “separators” that act as insulation and enable enhanced multi-gene regulation in human cells. https://t.co/IPkNtXMZet

[eLife - the journal @eLife]

“The brain is very bad at replacing dead neurons...”

As Jens Magnusson @Liflock explains, the extraordinary discovery that astrocytes can act like neuronal stem cells might challenge that notion going forward.

More in the latest 🎧 #eLifePodcast https://t.co/Nm4kzKiuEl

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

This should be part of what everyone learns in school these days.

[MIT Technology Review @techreview]

Always, always speak respectfully. Go private. Every little bit helps. These are three of our 10 tips for debunking conspiracy theories convincingly—and kindly. https://t.co/KRkId63BLf

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

@ProfTomEllis Exciting! There’s a “top 10”? What are the other 9? :)

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

Astrocytes, one of the most abundant cell types in the brain, are upstream of neural stem cells in the neuronal lineage and may be regarded as highly quiescent neural stem cells. https://t.co/ilSpPdgaMv

[Bill Gates @BillGates]

Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds. Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs @WHO now more than ever.

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

COVID19 action plan for America, which should be pursued in Europe too

[Scott Gottlieb, MD 🇺🇸 @ScottGottliebMD]

The full plan can be found here: https://t.co/q4Bm190ysW

[Sten Linnarsson @slinnarsson]

”To stop COVID-19, test everyone, repeatedly.” Me and Jussi Taipale propose a simple strategy to defeat coronavirus, and pose a challenge to the scientific community. https://t.co/q4xTpbRkVJ

[Stanley Qi @stanleyqilab]

We are looking for collaborators to develop delivery strategies for our anit-COVID-19 work. Is this you? Get in touch! #COVID19 #CRISPR https://t.co/KJsnHYYOPQ

[WIRED Science @WIREDScience]

The scientific community is having a conversation about reproducibility. Now, political activists are using it for their own ends https://t.co/EXdiLyb4CP

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

"I was dragged into aging kicking and screaming!" Elizabeth Blackburn at #nobeldialogue

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

Can we increase life span by "rebooting" the epigenetic marks in our cells? Craig Mello speculates on mechanisms of longevity #nobeldialogue

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

Feel free to ask all your questions about the science of aging here, and we will relay them to the panel! #nobeldialogue

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

"In Japan, adult-diaper sales are outpacing baby-diaper sales." That's longevity for you! Joe Coughlin at #nobeldialogue

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

"As we age, we become better at pursuing activities, emotions and friendships that really matter to us." Laura Carstensen at #nobeldialogue

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

“We need to keep working after 65 years of age to finance our aging society.” Mikael Damberg at #nobeldialogue

[Jens Magnusson @Liflock]

“Aging research is turning out to provide us with the advice that our mothers always gave us.” Elizabth Blackburn at #nobeldialogue