Bovine stem cells offer new approach to future cultivated steak research
EMBL Barcelona researchers develop self-organising bovine tissues that contain muscle, nerve, and blood vessel cells.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2026
science-technology
We are EMBL: Daniel Santos-Oliván on staying flexible as AI reshapes research
Daniel Santos-Oliván, Computational Scientist in the Torres-Sánchez group at EMBL Barcelona, talks about bringing the tools of theoretical physics to biology and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we do science.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2026
people-perspectives
Protein degradation rate helps explain why humans develop more slowly than mice
Researchers at EMBL analysed the protein degradation rate of around 4,000 genes. Their findings help explain why human embryonic development is slower than mouse embryonic development.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2026
science-technology
LimbLab: a tool to visualise development in 3D
Researchers at EMBL Barcelona have developed an open-source tool that makes working with complicated volumetric imaging data easier.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2026
science-technology
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.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
A human placenta model to protect pregnant women and their babies
EMBL researchers were awarded a BII foundation grant to support Model-MI – an in vitro model that mimics the maternal-fetal interface.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
The hidden life of pericytes: understanding how cerebral malaria breaks the blood-brain barrier
Researchers built a 3D human blood-brain barrier and discovered a key role of brain pericytes in cerebral malaria.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
Cerebral malaria: new study shows how the malaria parasite opens the way to the brain
EMBL Barcelona researchers shed light on how the blood-brain barrier is damaged during severe malaria.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
Spotting stealth multiplets for better single-cell experiment design
Researchers at EMBL Barcelona have quantitatively evaluated the risk of undetected artefacts in single-cell RNA sequencing experiments.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
A new boost for CryoZoo, Barcelona’s animal cell biobank
The Barcelona CryoZoo has received a grant from the international organisation Revive & Restore to advance research on stem cell reprogramming in wild animal species.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
Metabolism shapes life
EMBL Barcelona and MPI-CBG Dresden researchers reveal how glycolysis drives early embryonic cell decisions.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
How video games inspired a new way to visualise limb development
EMBL Barcelona researchers developed a computational method that reconstructs embryonic development.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
Metabolic activities are not global modulators of developmental tempos
A new study from EMBL Barcelona researchers shows that metabolism is a selective modulator of developmental tempo, contributing to our evolutionary understanding.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
We are EMBL: Laura Marin on moving back to Barcelona, success, and the colour blue
Laura Marin, Head of Administration at EMBL Barcelona, talks about how finding joy at work is true success, and how she feels in her new role.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectives
Stopping severe malaria by harnessing natural human antibodies
The findings of the study provide insights into vaccines or treatments to protect people from severe malaria.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
science-technology
EMBL Barcelona celebrates EMBL’s 50th anniversary with Spanish community
EMBL Barcelona observed EMBL’s 50th anniversary with a scientific celebration that attracted alumni and other leading life scientists.
CONNECTIONS2024
connections
Spanish dignitaries meet EMBL leaders to uplift cooperation for future research synergy
A delegation from Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities visited EMBL to strengthen ties and discuss future opportunities.
CONNECTIONS2024
connections
We are EMBL: Jia Le Lim on zebrafish, temperature, and Johann Sebastian Bach
Jia Le Lim talks about contributing back to society through science, finding inspiration in the way birds fly in the sky, and winning a recent international piano competition.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectives
The power of light: folding 3D tissues
EMBL Barcelona researchers have developed a tool that can use light to control the shape of cells .
2022
science
EMBL Barcelona and CRG kickstart new era of digital biology in Barcelona
The institutes have launched a joint new initiative which aims to make biology as engineerable as an aeroplane or a bridge.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2022
connectionslab-matters
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