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29 Jan 2026 News image

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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28 Jan 2026 News image

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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22 Jan 2026 News image

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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16 Jan 2026 News image

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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