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- Transposons at the heart of cellular networks
  A functional atlas reveals the diversity of transposon products and their interactions with cellular networks in Arabidopsis thaliana
  In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists from the
- DNA methylation: beyond replication
  DNA methylation is maintained beyond replication in Arabidopsis thaliana
  In a study published in Cell Reports, the QLAB team at the Institute of Plant Sciences - Paris-Saclay (IPS2) sheds new light on...
- “Rooted in RNA” – October 12, 2026
  A scientific day at IPS2 for the retirement of Martin Crespi, former Director of IPS2
  On October 12, 2026, IPS2 will host the “Rooted in RNA” scientific day, organized to celebrate Martin Crespi’s retirement...
- The IPS2 barbecue 2026 edition
  A summer barbecue marked by a spirit of fellowship
  The traditional IPS2 barbecue took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, as well as this year with a quite hot temperature, bringing together the...
- Auxin and the WIP proteins controls the development of the moss Physcomitrium patens
  The ancient WIP transcription factors and auxin controls key stages of the moss Physcomitrium patens development
  In a study published in PNAS, scientists from the FLOCAD team, in collaboration with the...
- Theses 2025–2026
  Theses defended in late 2025 or early 2026
  Michel HEIDECKER
  Long non-coding RNAs in the regulation of alternative splicing
  Keywords: Long non-coding RNAs, alternative splicing regulation, protein-RNA interaction...
- 3D genome reorganization and symbiotic nodulation
  Three-dimensional genome reorganization enables cytokinin activation of symbiotic nodulation
  Legumes establish symbiotic interactions with soil-dwelling rhizobial bacteria, leading to the formation of...
- Evolution of the sclareol biosynthesis pathway in clary sage
  Clary sage genome reveals the evolutionary origin of a valuable natural compound
  
  An international team led by researchers from theFLOCAD team of the Institute of Plant Sciences of Paris-Saclay (IPS2...
- Beware of misinterpretations in -omics analyses!
  A very large proportion of false specific DEG when using few replicates and Venn Diagramms.
  Omics analyses represent a crucial step in the search for condition-specific events and often rely on Venn diagrams...
- A new ERC project at IPS2!
  Interactions and evolutionary dynamics of transposable elements and host proteins
  
  Leandro Quadrana has just been awarded an ERC Consolidator grant: “HosTEome.”
  This project focuses on transposable elements...
- A new PI at IPS2
  Hannes Kollist will become the new co-head of the STRESS team in IPS2
  Since April 1st, a new Principal Investigator has joined IPS2. Hannes Kollist, who was recently recruited by the INRAE as a senior...
- A CEP signaling peptide regulating symbiotic nodules but not roots
  The Medicago SymCEP7 hormone increases root nodule number via shoots without compromising lateral root number
  
  Legumes acquire soil nutrients both through their nitrogen-fixing root nodules and lateral...
- Single nuclei analysis of symbiotic nodulation
  Cell-specific pathways recruited for symbiotic nodulation in the Medicago truncatula legume
  
  Medicago truncatula is a model legume species that has been studied for decades to understand the symbiotic...
- Dr. Jérémie Bazin was recruited at IPS2 as a INRAE researcher
  Jeremie Bazin is a researcher (INRAE) in the IPS2 unit (Institut des Sciences des Plantes - Paris-Saclay, UMR 9213 UPSaclay/CNRS/INRAE). He has been recruited in May 2021 in Martin Crespi's team.
  After...
- A new team at IPS2
  The new team headed by Leandro Quadrana will join the Developmental Genomics and Genetics (DGG) department to investigate the contribution of genomic and epigenomic variation to plant diversity. What...

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Transposons at the heart of cellular networks

DNA methylation: beyond replication

“Rooted in RNA” – October 12, 2026

The IPS2 barbecue 2026 edition

Auxin and the WIP proteins controls the development of the moss Physcomitrium patens

Theses 2025–2026

3D genome reorganization and symbiotic nodulation

Evolution of the sclareol biosynthesis pathway in clary sage

Beware of misinterpretations in -omics analyses!

A new ERC project at IPS2!

A new PI at IPS2

A CEP signaling peptide regulating symbiotic nodules but not roots

Single nuclei analysis of symbiotic nodulation

Dr. Jérémie Bazin was recruited at IPS2 as a INRAE researcher

A new team at IPS2