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From biological principles to AI and back again

Here are seven key takeaways from an EMBL | EMBO conference that brought together scientists from all over the world to discuss the role of AI in the life sciences.

2 April 2026

Tony Hyman starts as EMBL Director General

31 March 2026

Mapping the microbial communities beneath our feet and inside our guts

31 March 2026

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25 March 2026 Microscopy image showing cells in reactive lymph nodes in four colours, as described in the caption.

Study shows how lymph node architecture affects cancer growth

24 March 2026

Welcome: Stephanie Lo

20 March 2026 Illustration showing cross sections of the larvae of two different Cnidarian species, with a grid superimposed on them to show the difference in shape. Illustrations of the adult versions of the organisms flank these, with some equations visible in the background. sets fo three sliders represent mechanical modules.

Illustration showing cross sections of the larvae of two different Cnidarian species, with a grid superimposed on them to show the difference in shape. Illustrations of the adult versions of the organisms flank these, with some equations visible in the background. sets fo three sliders represent mechanical modules.

Sea creatures reveal the physics behind animal body shape diversity

Science & Technology

16 March 2026

Millions of protein complexes added to AlphaFold Database shed light on how proteins interact

19 February 2026 Illustration showing a chalkboard, with the sketch of a cell laid open, with NPCs visible. There is an equation below the cell, a close up of NPCs on the left, and some charts and graphs scattered throughout.