
Shedding light on rare diseases: open data and model organisms
Perspectives, Science Why open data from model organisms is essential for rare disease research.
2023
perspectivesscience
Perspectives, Science Why open data from model organisms is essential for rare disease research.
2023
perspectivesscience
Lab Matters, Perspectives Jo McEntyre talks about data services, open data and a new era for research assessment.
2023
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Science Microbial communities play essential roles in ocean ecology and planetary health. A recent publication highlights priorities for understanding and protecting ocean microbiomes.
2022
science
Research highlights, Science Scientists identify previously unexplored gene segments to be added to human genome databases.
2022
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Lab Matters EMBO Director Fiona Watt discusses preprints, data sharing, and evaluation in light of EMBL’s new Open Science policy
2022
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Science Understanding how the flu virus steals host RNA offers hope of new drugs
2016
science
Science Inducible mechanism found by EMBL scientists links receptor degradation and replenishment
2016
science
Lab Matters Ewan Birney's nine "Structures of Christmas" celebrate 20 years of PDBe
2016
lab-matters
Lab Matters Iain Mattaj on failure, adventure, determination and the Scientific Method
2016
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Lab Matters For the past two months EMBL Heidelberg has hosted around 60 first year PhD students from EMBL’s International PhD Programme (EIPP). From thousands of applicants, the students were selected from over 40 countries to work on their PhD research at one of EMBL’s five sites – Grenoble, Hamburg,…
2016
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Science EMBL scientists use new techniques to describe the architecture of conical HIV capsids
2016
science
Lab Matters A new crystallography platform in Grenoble opens the door to new technological developments
2016
lab-matters
Science Research on the effect of nerve cell stiffness on sensitivity to touch could lead to new painkillers
2016
science
Events The PEPC course celebrated its 10th anniversary in Hamburg from the 12 – 20 September this year
2016
events
Science Paul Nurse’s failed experiment inspired a career that would uncover key mechanisms of cell division
2016
science
Science New method combines signalling pathway data resources to improve systems biology research
2016
science
Science How Christian Löw’s failed experiment led to an unexpected scientific journey
2016
science
Lab Matters EMBL’s Petra Riedinger retires after 40 years producing posters, graphics, artwork and more
2016
lab-matters
Lab Matters How a team of scientists and artists at EMBL transformed microscopy data into stunning 3D images
2016
lab-matters
Science Exploring what it would take to regrow a lost limb, and what we might learn along the way
2016
science
Alumni Ernst Stelzer earns 2016 Lennart Philipson award for advances in light sheet microscopy
2016
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Alumni EMBL alumnus Jop Kind reflects on the questions that led him to this year’s John Kendrew Award
2016
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Science Parasite’s method of rewiring our immune response leads to novel tool for drug tests
2016
science
Lab Matters EMBL study finds that rearranging how DNA packs the nucleus can activate cancer genes
2016
lab-matters
Science BLUEPRINT: EMBL-EBI and the push to decipher the blood epigenome
2016
science
Events Check out the newly revealed programme for 2017
2016
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Science Cryo EM reconstruction of RNA Polymerase I reveals details of how molecule binds and transcribes DNA
2016
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Science Open source bioinformatics method for finding metabolites makes experiments comparable across labs
2016
science
Lab Matters Upgraded server room is ready to take the heat at EMBL Grenoble
2016
lab-matters
Lab Matters Hope Jahren’s autobiography educates and delights
2016
lab-matters
Science Where design meets bioinformatics, new scientific perspectives abound.
2016
science
Science What happens when plant's leaf-placing feedback loop isn't quite right
2016
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Science Robert Prevedel develops deep-tissue microscopy for scientists to peer deep inside living organisms
2016
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Events Participants learn about EMBL’s ocean biodiversity research at the Fall Gala
2016
events
Science New platform useful for studies of protein binding, human tissue and more
2016
science
Lab Matters We catch up with neuroscientist Craig Stark, speaker at the EMBL/EMBO Science and Society Conference
2016
lab-matters
Lab Matters Global Alliance for Genomics and Health chose Birney to lead efforts to bring genomics to the clinic
2016
lab-matters
Science A rapid, versatile mechanism that modifies proteins is revealed to be crucial for the evolutionary process
2016
science
Lab Matters Rosemary Wilson talks about imposter syndrome and how to handle it
2016
lab-matters
Science EMBL scientists investigate how leaves grow flat to efficiently capture sunlight
2016
science
Events CamNTF hosts meetings around Cambridge, open to all scientists interested in new therapeutics
2016
events
Science IMPC study identifies 410 genes essential to life in the mouse, providing a window on human disease
2016
science
Lab Matters EMBL recently attended the Naturejobs Career Expo, advising scientists about their career options
2016
lab-matters
Events Eberhard Bengsch explains why EMBL’s events programme attracts him time and again
2016
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Lab Matters CORBEL Open Call launches October 2016, for access to 15 facilities and 8 research infrastructures
2016
lab-matters
Events Take part in an EMBL conference or symposium for free as an EMBL events reporter
2016
events
Science Side-effects of leukaemia drug explained, reveal possibility of repurposing to treat other diseases
2016
science
Science New head of Proteomics Core Facility also runs stability proteomics lab
2016
science
Science Puzzle of nuclear pore formation in growing nuclei solved
2016
science
Alumni EMBL alumnus Angus Lamond is driving forward new ways to explore the proteome
2016
alumni
Alumni Past meets present as Library head Ioanna Ydraiou interviews EMBL’s first librarian
2016
alumni
Science EMBL researchers help to design a lead compound active against four different pathogens
2016
science
Lab Matters Stephen Cusack looks back on the early days of his collaboration with Anacor developing anti-infectives
2016
lab-matters
Lab Matters Andrés Palencia on the design of compounds that may help fight drug-resistant TB and more
2016
lab-matters
Lab Matters A new repository helps identify emerging trends in data-driven science.
2016
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Lab Matters EMBL and the Hubrecht Institute signed a 5-year partnership agreement
2016
lab-matters
Science Collaborating to take crystallography into a new time dimension
2016
science
Science 3D printing, gaming, virtual reality and lenticular posters bring new perspectives to research
2016
science
Lab Matters Turning the spotlight on the diverse universe of EMBL’s 200-strong postdoc community
2016
lab-matters
Lab Matters Celebrating the rich history of scientific contributions in Malta, EMBL's newest member state
2016
lab-matters
Science Emmanuelle Charpentier sheds light on how CRISPR–Cas9 went from side project to global revolution
2016
science
Lab Matters Unexpected adventures at EMBL LearningLAB focused on biodiversity
2016
lab-matters
Alumni "If I have an aim, I’ll find a solution" – meet EMBL alumnus Jochen Wittbrodt
2016
alumni
Lab Matters Integration, collaboration and openness on agenda for Carlos Moedas, European Commissioner for Research
2016
lab-matters
Science EMBL and ESRF scientists and mechanics work together on upgrade for one of Europe’s big X-ray sources
2016
science
Events Alumnus and entrepreneur Marc Zabeau speaks at inaugural Life Science Funders and Foundations event
2016
events
Science 'The PDB plays a crucial role in structural biology research and development'
2016
science
Lab Matters Bruce Alberts on fixing the broken academic career pipeline
2016
lab-matters
Alumni Scientific community manager, alumnus Aidan Budd, connects people with shared interests, values, goals
2016
alumni
Lab Matters EMBL scientists regularly receive prestigious awards – meet the latest honourees.
2016
lab-matters
Science Team leader investigates how the gut microbiome could relate to human diseases
2016
science
Science Storage of pre-made nuclear pores allows for rapid cell division in fruit fly embryos
2016
science
Science Detailed structure paves the way for more effective cancer therapies
2016
science
Lab Matters German students visit EMBL-EBI on a tour to explore a new culture and different career paths
2016
lab-matters
Science Strength of contraction determines whether cells become embryo or placenta
2016
science
Science Molecular messengers synthesised to help study how cells respond to outside stimuli
2016
science
Science New technique reveals uncharted docking sites in RNA-binding proteins
2016
science
Alumni EMBL Alumni Association Board review progress and discuss new initiatives
2016
alumni
Science Study provides insights into workings of new HIV drugs and how virus becomes resistant
2016
science
Science Core Technologies in Life Sciences (CTLS) association will be key resource for facility professionals
2016
science
Science “Like getting hold of a microscope for the first time”
2016
science
Science Collaborations shorten distance between EMBL Heidelberg, Germany, and CEITEC in Brno, Czech Republic
2016
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Lab Matters In a time of great uncertainty, key facts about EMBL's status, collaborations, funding and recruitment
2016
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Science New group leader combines physics and biology to answer the 'hows' of cell movement
2016
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Alumni 27 former Bork lab members joined Peer for a full-day get-together this summer
2016
alumni
Lab Matters The UK’s decision to leave the EU has no direct consequences for the UK’s membership of EMBL
2016
lab-matters
Science Studying at EMBL in Grenoble helps Japanese postdoc see her native country through different eyes
2016
science
Science How cells eliminate protein deposits that can lead to neurodegenerative disorders
2016
science
Science Establishing a programme of research, development and user services for time-resolved crystallography
2016
science
Events Meet the secret timekeepers of EMBL events: AV technicians Sean Nightingale and Jan Abda
2016
events
Lab Matters Grenoble-based Partnership for Structural Biology (PSB) renewed for five more years
2016
lab-matters
Alumni Marco Tripoldi and Valeria Carola join colleagues and peers at gathering of Italy-based alumni
2016
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Alumni Abel Ureta-Vidal and Louise Modis join colleagues and peers at gathering of UK-based alumni
2016
alumni
Science What's a microbiome? How on Earth do they work?
2016
science
Science Dozens of postdocs boosted their careers with a voyage aboard the Tara Oceans research schooner
2016
science
Science New method enables scientists to use light to direct where cancer cells go
2016
science
Science From shared interests at a conference to a surprising discovery
2016
science
Events Upgrading your conference experience with the new EMBL Events app
2016
events
Science Unexpected results: structure of DAPK enzyme reveals dual-purpose loop
2016
science
Science A perfect match: behaviourist Takefumi Kikusui visits the Gross group to explore animal attraction
2016
science
Science Largest-ever study of breast cancer genomes reveals new genes and mutations
2016
science
Science Stool transplants: finding the right match important, EMBL study shows
2016
science
Science How EMBL scientists are discovering and understanding the waves and rhythms inside us
2016
science
Science Florent Cipriani talks about his passion for developing beamline instrumentation
2016
science
Science EMBL PhD project puts development in a new light
2016
science
Events Neuroscientist and comedian Sophie Scott explains the complexity and social importance of laughter
2016
events
Lab Matters Review of 'Life’s Blueprint: The Science and Art of Embryo Creation' by Benny Shilo
2016
lab-matters
Alumni EMBL's ninth administrative director Keith Williamson looks back at 14 years at the Laboratory
2016
alumni
Lab Matters Illustrator Edmond Baudoin donates an original artwork to the EMBL Archive
2016
lab-matters
Alumni EMBL rewards the special work of alumni through the John Kendrew and Lennart Philipson awards.
2016
alumni
Lab Matters EMBL scientists regularly receive prestigious awards – meet the latest honourees.
2016
lab-matters
Alumni Meet a driving force behind collaborations with the Slovak Republic, alumnus Jozef Ševčik
2016
alumni
Alumni Gareth Griffiths, new Chair of the Alumni Association, reveals his many perspectives of EMBL
2016
alumni
Science CrystalDirect, developed at EMBL, automates crystal preparation for X-ray analysis
2016
science
Science First detailed structural description of all the rings of nuclear pores
2016
science
Alumni Alumna Angela Relogio tells us about her passion for science, communication and mentoring
2016
alumni
Science Why does a cookie look different depending on how hungry you are? Neuroscientist Asari wants to find out
2016
science
Science Information on structure of molecule used for genome engineering yields increased efficiency
2016
science
Science Subtle genetic differences destine cells to placenta or animal, very early in embryo development
2016
science
Science How an EMBL team is making and sharing tools to explore tuberculosis protein structures
2016
science
Science Commentary in Nature Methods introduces the EMPIAR resource and gives glimpse of future developments
2016
science
Science 1st real-time video of starfish egg cell eliminating crucial structures, to ensure embryo viability
2016
science
Science New technique uses X-rays to find landmarks when combining fluorescence and electron microscopy
2016
science
Science Neural mechanisms in mouse brains indicate that we actively forget as we learn
2016
science
Science TraCeR: new method for studying T cells opens up opportunities to explore immune responses
2016
science
Lab Matters Award acknowledges leadership in gender equality on the Wellcome Genome Campus
2016
lab-matters
Events EMBL PlayLab now available at 22 conferences hosted in Heidelberg
2016
events
Science Structural insights into how cohesin keeps DNA together during the cell cycle
2016
science
Science First detailed atlas of start points for genes expression in malaria-causing parasite
2016
science
Lab Matters Iain Mattaj talks about the search for his successor
2016
lab-matters
Science “It’s a bit like drawing a picture of an intricate object just by looking at its shadow on the wall."
2016
science
Science How stem cells resist change
2016
science
Science What do cells in an embryo have in common with schools of fish, swarms of fireflies, and applauding audiences?
2016
science
Science How transcription factors interact to create a heart
2016
science
Lab Matters Independent analysis of EMBL-EBI underscores the value and impact of open data in the life sciences
2016
lab-matters
Science Plankton network linked to ocean's biological carbon pump revealed
2016
science
Lab Matters Pioneering target validation collaboration expands to accelerate drug discovery research.
2016
lab-matters
Science Protein screens developed at EMBL Hamburg now commercially available
2016
science
Alumni Former Head of EMBL Grenoble passed away on 21 January 2016 at the age of 89
2016
alumni
Lab Matters "We’re open! We’re open to working with everybody, we’re open to new things."
2016
lab-matters
Science Hamburg collaborators analyse protein crystals inside the cells that made them.
2016
science
Science Further insights into how viral enzymes degrade the cell walls of Clostridia bacteria.
2016
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Events Scientist and showman: PhD student Vasily Sysoev shares his passion for outreach.
2016
events
Science New method is first to enable parallel profiling of the transcriptome and epigenome of a single cell.
2016
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