Archaea, the ultimate survivor
Possibly the least researched microorganism domain, archaea seem to survive anywhere. Yet it is extraordinarily challenging to study and unlock their secrets of adaptability. EMBL researchers hope to …
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Welcome: Florian Wollweber
The new EMBL Grenoble group leader will explore the origin of eukaryotes and their complex cellular organisation by studying Asgard archaea and other non-model microorganisms.
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Message from the EMBL Council Chair
Virginijus Siksnys on EMBL’s interim leadership arrangements
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Remembering Peer Bork (1963—2026)
The EMBL community is deeply saddened by the passing of Interim Director General Professor Peer Bork, a pioneering scientist who left an indelible imprint on life science research in Europe and beyond…
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In remembrance of Peer Bork
bork EMBL and its community are deeply saddened by the death of Peer Bork, the organisation’s Interim Director General.
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TREC partner snapshot: European Marine Biological Resource Centre (EMBRC)
As a core partner of the TREC expedition, EMBRC provides access to a vast network of marine stations across Europe, allowing researchers to study coastal and marine ecosystems at scale.
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EMBL alumni in action: Norbert Kraut
Alumnus Norbert Kraut reflects on how his time at EMBL led to his successes in addressing hard-to-treat lung cancer.
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A lab away from home
Now in its third year, EMBL’s sabbatical fellowship programme is attracting non-traditional allied scientists. The participants see opportunities for collaboration, top-notch technology, and leapfrogg…
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Computational structural biology workshop in six takeaways
An EMBO workshop explores the trends, collaborative opportunities, and progress taking place in computational structural biology.
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A menagerie of deep-learning models
EMBL scientists collaborate to build easy-to-use ‘Zoo’ of pre-trained AI models to help biologists and microscopists better analyse their biological images.
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Spearheading innovations to enable new biology
EMBL alumnus and Lennart Philipson Awardee Florent Cipriani reflects on his 30 years at EMBL Grenoble and his multidisciplinary career building technologies that enable new discoveries.
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From static papers to living models: turning limb development research into interactive science
LimbNET is a new online platform that integrates computer modelling, experimental data, and 2D live simulations.
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VIRE: a global data platform to better understand viruses
Researchers release a comprehensive viral genome database covering diverse ecosystems to advance understanding of viral evolution and ecosystem functions.
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Nobel laureate Svante Pääbo to deliver 2026 Kafatos Lecture
Public lecture by the Nobel laureate and evolutionary geneticist will explore how traces of Neanderthal DNA shape human biology and health today.
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EMBL Council announces next EMBL Director General
EMBL Council has elected the organisation’s next Director General, Anthony Hyman, who assumes the role 31 March 2026.
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RNA in action: filming a ribozyme’s self-assembly
Researchers have visualised, in unprecedented detail, how a large RNA molecule assembles itself into a functional machine.
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AI in Science Summit: Europe charts a new course for AI-powered discovery
EMBL joined European partners at AIS25 to explore how AI can advance life-science research and support Europe’s emerging strategy for AI in science.
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Inflammation rewires bone marrow microenvironment long before leukaemias develop
New research suggests that inflammatory support cells play a key role in damaging bone marrow early in cancer development – potentially offering a new target for treatments that stop blood disorders b…
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Careers in conversation: connecting academia and industry
Sixteen leading life science and IT companies, all-new livestreamed presentations, and an informative career panel: EMBL Industry Day continues to grow and evolve in its second year.
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Welcome: Fabio Petroni
After many years abroad, Fabio Petroni has returned to Italy to establish his research group at EMBL Rome. Here, he is leading a project focused on developing AI systems to support life science resear…
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