What does coronavirus’s spike protein look like in 3D? EMBL scientists and colleagues used cryo-electron tomography and molecular dynamics…
Throwback to June 2014: While EMBL Heidelberg’s main entrance is still in the dark, the well-known EMBL logo is already lit by the morning…
This image of a young Nematostella vectensis polyp shows two of the characteristic tentacles as well as the gaping mouth of the…
Scientists at EMBL Hamburg use droplets of protein solution to grow protein crystals. By exposing the crystals to X-rays, they are able to determine…
The cafeteria at EMBL Heidelberg now offers espresso and cappuccino with a more intense flavour and which are produced in a ‘green’…
EMBL’s site in Monterotondo has recently been blessed with blue skies and sunshine, leading to trees blooming early on…
This photo shows the European Photon and Neutron (EPN) science campus where EMBL Grenoble is located. A delightful spring breeze in the air melts the…
Like caterpillars turning into beautiful butterflies, fruit fly larvae have to go through metamorphosis to finish their development. However, despite…
Liang Xue used cryo-electron tomography to capture this detailed image of a Mycoplasma pneumoniae…
This week's Picture of the Week, which could also be a masterpiece of modern art, shows the enzyme RNA polymerase III, an assembly of 17 individual…
The regular structures of crystals are a source of inspiration and fascination to us humans. While the crystals in this picture were not grown in…
This colourful image shows biological information flow in action: It’s a supramolecular assembly of DNA, RNA and proteins, observed directly inside…
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