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Kasper Langebjerg Andersen is a guest researcher specializing in the study of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) and their involvement in regulating fundamental cellular processes. Currently, he is leading a project on ribosome specialization, exploring how specialized ribosomes can control translation activity, challenging the traditional view that ribosomes merely act as passive translators of mRNA. His work includes developing specialized strains of cells to isolate endogenously assembled ribosomes, with a focus on understanding the function of ribosome specialization through various biochemical methods. Andersen is particularly interested in ncRNAs involved in cellular stress and is working with the model organism Tetrahymena thermophila to characterize these ncRNAs. His collaborative efforts have recently included the investigation of novel RNA caps, advancing the understanding of RNA nucleotide caps through mass spectrometry.
Lund Group • Copenhagen
Engaging in research on non-coding RNAs and their role in cellular processes.
Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.