Ensembl 114 and Ensembl Genomes 61 have been released
Ensembl 114 introduces the updated MANE set v1.4 for GRCh38, many new and updated genomes, and more.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
DECIPHER v11.31 released
DECIPHER v11.31 introduces new data visualisations for Human Developmental Cell Atlas expression, cancer case frequency data, and curated ear disorder information.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
SureChEMBL 2.0 is here
The SureChEMBL 2.0 release includes expanded global patent coverage, a rebuilt annotation pipeline, a new unified bulk-download format, and more to come.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: Mary Barlow on managing change
Mary Barlow shares her insights on change management and her new role as Head of Major Initiatives at EMBL-EBI.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
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Welcome: Noel O’Boyle
EMBL-EBI’s new Chemical Biology Resources Team Leader aims to encourage community engagement and explore AI-driven approaches.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
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InterPro 105.0: AI for protein classification
InterPro 105.0 is now live. This AI-driven update makes it easier than ever to explore the protein universe.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: Zoe Robinson
A local to the Wellcome Genome Campus, Zoe Robinson uses her exceptional problem-solving skills in her role as Facilities Officer
2025
perspectives
GA4GH announces refget Sequence Collections
The new GA4GH refget Sequence Collections helps streamline reference genome management.
2025
technology-and-innovation
ENA launches Data Hubs Portal
The Data Hubs Portal is a new interface that enables users to setup and manage pre-release and/or public Data Hubs at the ENA.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: Shrayans Agrawal on network engineering and connectivity
As a Network Engineer, Shrayans balances connectivity and network security to help everyone at EMBL-EBI access the technical infrastructure they need in a seamless way
2025
perspectives
DECIPHER v11.30 released
DECIPHER v11.30 includes updates to the display of Gene2Phenotype data and the pathogenicity of ClinVar and DECIPHER variants on variant pages.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
Thornton Building opens: a hub for collaboration and innovation
EMBl-EBI’s new building enables the translation of the institute’s data management expertise into solutions for global challenges
LAB MATTERS2025
announcementslab-matters
Changes in EMBL-EBI leadership
Jo McEntyre will become Interim Director of EMBL-EBI as Ewan Birney takes up the role of EMBL Executive Director.
2025
announcements
A federated future to support genomic medicine
The Federated European Genome-phenome Archive (FEGA) has expanded its network and continues to evolve by embracing emerging technologies.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Understanding rare diseases with digital twins
New EMBL-EBI project explores the use of a concept developed in aerospace engineering to support rare disease research, diagnosis, and treatment.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
people-perspectivestechnology-and-innovation
Quality and function at a glance: The role of TED in the AlphaFold Database
The AlphaFold Protein Structure Database (AFDB) now integrates The Encyclopedia of Domains (TED), a resource designed to systematically identify and classify structural domains within AlphaFold-predicted protein structures. TED provides domain boundaries for 365 million domains across more than one…
2025
updates-from-data-resources
New look Gene2Phenotype website
The Gene2Phenotype (G2P) website has a fresh new look and now supports more detailed gene-disease mechanism information.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
Welcome: Tim Porter
EMBL-EBI’s new Head of IT and Technical Services (ITS) Operations will strengthen collaborative systems across EMBL and explore our use of cloud-hosting solutions.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
people-perspectivesperspectives
Knowledge exchange between continents supports infection biology research
African scientists awarded the 2024 EMBL-UNESCO residencies share their experience in bioinformatics and virology, emphasising the power of connections and knowledge exchange.
CONNECTIONSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
connectionspeople-perspectives
We are EMBL: Francesco Costa on protein design and the EMBL PhD programme
Francesco talks about his work in protein science, fascination for protein design, and how he's finding the EMBL International PhD programme.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
people-perspectivesperspectives
Cute molecules and the scientists who adore them: Deepti Gupta
Deepti Gupta, Project Manager and Database Curator at EMBL-EBI, talks about her favourite protein PIEZO1. This is part of a series of stories about EMBL scientists and quirky, charming proteins that make them smile.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
people-perspectivesperspectives
Claire O’Donovan: what I’ve learned
Claire O'Donovan, biocurator and Metabolomics team leader at EMBL-EBI shares lessons from her career and life.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
people-perspectivesperspectives
Scientists map yerba mate genome
Yerba mate is a popular caffeinated beverage. Scientists mapped its genome, revealing surprising facts about its biochemistry and the evolution of caffeine biosynthesis. The findings might pave the way for new varieties of yerba mate.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
science-technology
Solve-RD: supporting rare disease data collection and harmonisation
The Solve-RD project standardises genomic and clinical data across Europe to support rare disease research.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2025
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We are EMBL: Timothé Cezard on pivoting from biology to infrastructure
Tim Cezard talks about the importance of genetic variation data and the move from biology to infrastructure
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2025
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BioChatter: making large language models accessible for biomedical research
Introducing an open-source large language model (LLM) framework designed for custom biomedical research.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
research-highlightsscience-technology
Researchers uncover what drives aggressive bone cancer
Study identifies a novel mechanism driving osteosarcoma and provides insights to help predict patient outcomes.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2025
research-highlightsscience-technology
New strategic partnership for AI in the sciences
Memorandum of Understanding between EMBL and ELLIS will drive AI in European life science research, training, and technology. The strategic partnership will promote interdisciplinary training and develop innovative projects that address pressing challenges in human and planetary health.
CONNECTIONS2025
connections
DECIPHER v11.29 released
The v11.29 DECIPHER release is out now. Find out about the new features and improvements.
2025
updates-from-data-resources
Fuelling discovery together: 2024 user survey learnings
Blog post by Eleni Tzampatzopoulou, EMBL-EBI Impact Manager In summer 2024, EMBL-EBI ran a user survey, inviting our community to let us know how they use the open data resources we jointly manage with our collaborators. With over 2,300 responses from 126 countries, we were delighted by the depth…
2024
announcements
Welcome: Christina Ernst
EMBL-EBI's new Functional Genomics Team Leader will develop standards for new data types and integrate AI into workflows.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
EMBL Agri-Tech Partnership to deliver safe food and environmental health
The partnership will address global food security challenges through optimised agricultural research and data-driven innovation.
CONNECTIONS2024
connections
Complex Portal expands Human Complexome with ML-predicted human protein complexes
The Complex Portal – an encyclopaedic resource of macromolecular complexes from key model organisms – has expanded its coverage of the Human Complexome. This includes: To find out more, read the new paper entitled Complex Portal 2025: Predicted human complexes and enhanced visualisation tools…
2024
uncategorizedupdates-from-data-resources
Sparking a data revolution
The introduction of computational methods in biology opened up an entirely new world of insights and breakthroughs. Over the last several decades, EMBL has been at the forefront of discoveries and innovations that have not only propelled the field forward but also opened up access to bioinformatics…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
science-technology
Human immune system is ‘ready to go’ long before birth
The most comprehensive map of the developing human thymus sheds light on how immune responses are built and maintained during early life
2024
announcements
We are EMBL: Briony Jackson on community-focused public engagement
Public Engagement Officer Briony Jackson is building lasting relationships with local communities to make science accessible and engaging for all.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Welcome: Dan Trigg
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I’m a chartered civil engineer and I’ve worked in different capacities in the building and construction space. I worked for a contractor, delivering large infrastructure projects, such as roads, tunnels, bridges all over the UK. I also worked as a…
2024
perspectives
Sabbaticals at EMBL: a great opportunity for scientific exchange and growth
EMBL’s Scientific Visitor Programme enables high-level scientific exchange and cross-fertilisation of ideas and technologies through sabbatical fellowships for researchers.
CONNECTIONS2024
connections
DECIPHER v11.28 Released
The v11.28 DECIPHER release is out now. Find out about the new features and improvements.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
BioChemGraph: Unifying structural and bioactivity data to accelerate drug discovery
In the era of data-driven biology, integrating information from different resources is essential yet often challenging. The BioChemGraph project addresses this challenge by creating infrastructure that consolidates structural, functional, and biochemical annotations for small molecules and their…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
InterPro 102.0 released
InterPro version 102.0 and InterProScan 5.70-102.0 are now available.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Ensembl 113 and Ensembl Genomes 60 have been released
Ensembl 113 brings major gene and regulatory feature annotation updates in Homo sapiens (human) and Mus musculus (mouse).
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Cancer drug resistance causes and categories identified
Researchers uncover that DNA changes that cause cancer drug resistance can be grouped into four categories, and identify possible new therapeutic targets.
2024
announcements
“Structurally” sound
The function of biological molecules is intimately linked to their structure. In the 50 years since EMBL was established, its researchers and engineers have constantly provided leadership in structural biology research and services, resulting in many scientific breakthroughs and novel insights.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
science-technology
Computational protein design and protein structure prediction win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Creators of AI system AlphaFold receive 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
sciencescience-technology
New MGnify Proteins web resources launched
EMBL-EBI’s microbiome data resource MGnify produces a valuable trove of protein sequence data through its ongoing analysis of microbiome derived data. Two new MGnify Proteins web resources make this dataset easily accessible and searchable, both for large queries across the entire database…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Funding awarded to develop a global Pathogen Data Network
EMBL-EBI and colleagues from other 11 institutes commit to pathogen data sharing project.
2024
announcements
Polygenic Score (PGS) Catalog increases diversity and usability of genetic data
Addition of data from more diverse populations to the Polygenic Score (PGS) Catalog and a new software tool for PGS calculation could help produce more equitable disease risk predictions.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
science-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Single Cell Expression Atlas 21 released
New datasets The release has 381 single-cell RNA-Seq experiments, consisting of more than 13.5 million cells from 21 different species to explore in the Single Cell Expression Atlas (SCEA). The resource now includes an entirely new class of data – externally analysed data, marked with an…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: Iguaracy Pinheiro-de-Sousa on organoids and nanorobot ‘highways’
EMBL-EBI Postdoctoral researcher Iguaracy Pinheiro de Sousa is using bioinformatics to support the development of better organoids.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
EMBL-EBI’s open data resources for biodiversity and climate research
EMBL-EBI data resources help advance biodiversity and climate change research by enabling scientists to study species interactions, evolutionary processes, ecosystem health, and more.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
science-technologytechnology-and-innovation
AlphaFold database empowers researchers with enhanced structural search via Foldseek integration
Traditional sequence search methods are fast and efficient but rely solely on comparing amino acid sequences. This approach can miss crucial insights because proteins with similar functions can have vastly different sequences. Although their sequences have diverged, these proteins often retain 3D…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Alvis Brazma: what I’ve learned
EMBL-EBI alumnus Alvis Brazma reflects on how mathematics and mountaineering have shaped his life and why keeping things simple in bioinformatics is key.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Welcome: David Ocaña
EMBL-EBI’s new Head of Applications will use his expertise in cloud infrastructure and security to support the institute’s open data resources.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Why clinical trials stop: the role of genetics
Using machine learning to analyse the genetic factors behind early clinical trial termination, researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
research-highlightsscience-technology
DECIPHER v11.27 release
The v11.27 DECIPHER release is out now. Find out about the new features and improvements.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: Melanie Schneider on changing career trajectory
ARISE fellow Melanie Schneider shares how she uncovered a new interest in research infrastructures and supporting discovery.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
We are EMBL: Kim Gurwitz on working with global partners to support bioinformatics training
Kim Gurwitz talks about her role as Scientific Training Lead at EMBL-EBI and how collaborative projects for bioinformatics training support researchers and service providers in making the most of publicly available data.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Proteomics: a different lens for precision medicine
The dynamic world of proteomics is shaping the future of personalised medicine, but some obstacles stand in the way
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
perspectivesscience-technology
Celebrating 50 years of infinite curiosity
What makes EMBL unique? Among many things, it’s the infinite curiosity of its community.
LAB MATTERS2024
lab-matters
The EMBL evolution: Ewan Birney on open data and the ethos of excellence
Ewan Birney reflects on his time at EMBL and the development of the organisation through a commitment to open data and nurturing scientific talent.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Welcome: Mallory Freeberg
The new Team Leader for Human Genomics at EMBL-EBI shares how curiosity and maths shaped her career and what it takes to be a community builder.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Ancient environmental DNA provides solutions for global food security challenges
Researchers explore genetic diversity found in ancient environmental DNA to help modern agricultural practices.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2024
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IntAct reaches 1.5 million binary interaction evidences
IntAct 247 release is now public with over 1.5 million binary interaction evidences
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Case study: Discovering new enzymes to upcycle food waste
EMBL-EBI data resource helps scientists upcycle animal by-products.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
perspectivesscience-technology
The EMBL-EBI File Replication Archive hits 100 petabytes
A behind-the-scenes look at EMBL-EBI's in-house archive that supports major open data resources and ingests record amounts of data
2024
technology-and-innovation
DECIPHER v11.26 release
The latest DECIPHER release includes AlphaMissense scores, links to the Open Targets Platform and more.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Predicting cancer risk on the basis of national health data
Large-scale study uses data from Danish health registries to predict individual risks of developing cancer
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
research-highlightsscience-technology
AlphaMissense data integrated into Ensembl, UniProt, DECIPHER and AlphaFold DB
The integration enables researchers to easily access AI-generated scores estimating how likely genetic variants are to be pathogenic
2024
technology-and-innovation
Calling data resource users: we need your feedback
EMBL-EBI asks users to fill in a services survey to help shape the future of the open data resources managed by the institute
2024
announcements
Expression Atlas 40 released
The latest Expression Atlas 40 release is now live, containing new RNA-seq datasets, including a featured experiment resulting from a collaboration with Genotype Tissue Expression (GTEx) project as well as new proteomics data derived from our collaboration with PRIDE. In total, this release…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Welcome: Julio Saez-Rodriguez
EMBL-EBI's new Head of Research shares his plans and priorities.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Ensembl 112 has been released
Ensembl 112 and the corresponding release of Ensembl Genomes 59 has released. This includes exciting new fish species, many more drosophila species and new VEP updates.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: María Cerezo on balancing two roles and one of EMBL’s proudest achievements
María Cerezo talks about her role as Scientific Curator, how she combines it with her position as co-chair of the Staff Association, and what she believes has been EMBL's biggest achievement in its first 50 years.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectives
Changes to EMBL-EBI’s Senior Management Team
EMBL-EBI's Senior Management Team announces new appointment and title changes.
2024
announcements
MSD joins the Open Targets consortium
MSD joins as the latest partner in the Open Targets consortium, enhancing the initiative’s collaborative efforts in drug discovery.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2024
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Researchers aim to use quantum computing to assemble and analyse pangenomes
Experts in quantum computing and genomics to develop new methods and algorithms to process biological data.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
announcementsscience-technology
Exploring cellular complexity with EMPIAR’s new cryo-electron tomography prototype browser
Data obtained through cryogenic sample electron tomography (cryo-ET) are openly available in the new Electron Microscopy Public Image Archive (EMPIAR) cryo-ET tomography browser.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2024
announcementsembl-announcements
DECIPHER v11.25 released
The latest DECIPHER update, version 11.25, introduces new key features including the integration of functional data from multiplexed assays of variant effect (MAVEs) and much more.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
‘Exhausted’ immune cells in healthy women could be target for breast cancer prevention
New study uncovers the potential of immunotherapy in preventing breast cancer and creates the openly available Human Breast Cell Atlas.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Using Data Hubs to analyse SARS-CoV-2 and other pathogen sequences
The SARS-CoV-2 Data Hubs are a set of tools coupled with infrastructure that support four components: the submission, analysis, presentation and visualisation of SARS-CoV-2 raw read data, and its resulting analyses. What makes Data Hubs attractive is a unique set of features: A new publication in…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Sense makers: how standards are enabling data reuse
Data standards that have been silently enabling discovery in the life sciences for decades are now making AI advances possible.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectivesscience
AI annotations increase patent data in SureCheMBL
AI annotations added to the SureChEMBL database increase the depth of data made available to users.
2024
sciencetechnology-and-innovation
The AI revolution hinges on accessible training
Team Leader Sameer Velankar on why accessible training is key for AlphaFold and AI tools more generally.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
people-perspectivesperspectivesscience
MGnify Genomes mouse gut catalogue v1.0 released
The MGnify data resource for microbiome data has launched the latest MGnify Genomes catalogue comprising 112,951 genomes derived from mouse gut datasets, represented by 2,847 species-level cluster representative genomes. This catalogue was generated as part of our work with the MRC funded…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
The malaria parasite generates genetic diversity using an evolutionary ‘copy-paste’ tactic
Plasmodium falciparum, a malaria parasite, uses gene conversion to produce genetic diversity in two surface protein genes targeted by the human immune system.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
announcementssciencescience-technology
Team SAMBAI: addressing cancer disparities in recent African heritage populations
An international team of researchers aim to combine social determinants of health with genomics, immune profiling, and exposomics data to tackle cancer inequities at an unprecedented scale.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2024
announcementssciencescience-technology
First datasets available in the Federated EGA Network
The Federated European Genome-phenome Archive (FEGA) marks a significant milestone with the release of its first datasets.
2024
announcements
DECIPHER v11.24 Released
Version 11.24 of DECIPHER introduces a new ACMG/AMP pathogenicity interface for sequence variant predictions, displays ClinGen Variant Curation Expert Panel recommendations on gene pages, and updates ACMG secondary finding information to v3.2.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: Jacqueline Toussaint on strange bacteria and bioinformatics
Jacqueline shares her experience of EMBL's international PhD programme.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Europe PMC supports preprint peer review
New Europe PMC tools support preprint review discovery
2024
updates-from-data-resources
InterPro 98.0 released
InterPro version 98.0 and InterProScan 5.66-98.0 are now available. InterPro now features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 40000 entries. InterPro version 98.0 New features include: InterPro 98.0 covers 81.7% of UniProt Knowledgebase release…
2024
updates-from-data-resources
Welcome: Kyle Morris
Kyle Morris joins EMBL-EBI as Electron Microscopy Data Bank (EMDB) Team Leader.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2024
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
ProteomicsML: empowering proteomics research with machine learning
Streamlining proteomics data access for machine learning applications.
2024
sciencetechnology-and-innovation
Ensembl 111 has been released
The Ensembl 111 features a range of new Ensembl VEP plugins and updated agricultural, fish, plant and metazoa species.
2024
updates-from-data-resources
The Biodiversity Cell Atlas: charting cellular diversity on Earth
A $3.8 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will help researchers lay groundwork for the Biodiversity Cell Atlas.
2024
announcements
Unravelling the role of immune cells in early lung development
Researchers reveal that healthy lung development hinges on immune-epithelial crosstalk, with implications for respiratory diseases.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
research-highlightsscience-technology
UKRI funding supports EMBL-EBI infrastructure upgrade in response to increasing data demand
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has confirmed £80.7 million of funding for EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI). The funding comes from the UKRI Infrastructure Fund and will be distributed over the course of six years. It is set to help EMBL-EBI transform its technical…
2023
announcements
The Global Biodiversity Portal: enabling biodiversity research worldwide
The new initiative brings together genomic data from various biodiversity projects to aid conservation and biodiversity efforts.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
announcementssciencescience-technology
Extending the network of infectious disease data portals: developments in Sweden and The Netherlands
Two new data portals are set to support infectious disease monitoring and research across Europe; the Swedish Pathogens Data Portal and the Netherlands COVID-19 Data Portal.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
EMBL-EBI co-leads on research programme to help treat relapsed childhood cancers
Leading charities Children with Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK will co-fund a major £5.5 million research programme to advance precision medicine for relapsed childhood cancers.
2023
announcements
Deciphering the data deluge: how large language models are transforming scientific data curation
Large language models are changing the way we carry out scientific data curation, annotation, and research, setting the stage for a more efficient understanding of scientific literature
2023
technology-and-innovation
Starting is easy, sustaining is hard
Where to start when thinking about the sustainability of informatics projects
2023
perspectives
Deciphering the data deluge: how large language models are transforming scientific data curation
Large language models are changing the way we carry out scientific data curation, annotation, and research, setting the stage for a more efficient understanding of scientific literature
EMBLetc2023
InterPro 97.0 released
InterPro version 97.0 and InterProScan 5.64-97.0 are now available. InterPro now features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 40000 entries.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
BioImage Archive democratises access to microscopy data
Users no longer need to download large datasets with the new galleries feature
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Reducing the carbon footprint of scientific computing
As science increasingly relies on big data and AI tools, the carbon footprint of computational work is on the rise
2023
perspectives
A leap in user experience: AlphaFold Database introduces sequence-based search and structure cluster members
In response to user community demands, the AlphaFold Protein Structure database has introduced sequence-based search and cluster members.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
ggCaller: The next step in scaling up bacterial genome annotation
The Lees group develops a tool that can scale up bacterial genome annotation.
2023
research-highlights
InterPro 96.0 released
InterPro version 96.0 and InterProScan 5.64-96.0 are now available.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
We are EMBL: Valentina Lorenzi on human reproductive development
PhD student Valentina Lorenzi is using single-cell sequencing data to create a map of the developing human reproductive system.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
Understanding the mechanisms of enzyme catalysis
Enzymes constitute a large fraction of genomes – 20% in humans – which makes them a very important part of life. Despite decades of studies and a rich literature dedicated to understanding the reaction mechanisms of enzymes, the rules of enzyme catalysis are still not fully clear. A new…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
science-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Welcome: David Hulcoop
David Hulcoop discusses how his experience bridging organisational cultures will help address critical challenges in drug discovery and target selection at Open Targets.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
announcementslab-matterspeople-perspectives
New predictions of genetic variant pathogenicity using AlphaFold protein structures
Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor integrates Google DeepMind’s new AlphaMissense Database for better predictions of genetic variant pathogenicity.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
science-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Uncovering the mechanisms underlying lack of response to immunotherapy
New research improves understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind why some cancers respond to immunotherapy and others don't.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Revealing the secrets of protein evolution using the AlphaFold database
Researchers use the AlphaFold database and Foldseek Cluster algorithm to analyse millions of predicted protein structures and offer new insights into protein evolution.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Nurturing computational excellence: the unique research culture at EMBL-EBI
EMBL-EBI’s Deputy Head of Research Virginie Uhlmann delves into the institute’s unique research landscape and the essential qualities for effective leadership in this field
2023
perspectives
From data management to AI: an interview with Laura Clarke
Experience in data management and coordination has enabled EMBL alumna Laura Clarke to pursue a career in AI development.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
people-perspectivesperspectivesscience
Open data to power up the blue economy
EMBL-EBI Senior Scientist Rob Finn explains why data coordination and sharing are fundamental for a sustainable blue economy.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
people-perspectivesperspectivesscience
Novel algorithm able to detect mutations in single-cell sequencing data sets
SComatic enables researchers to link genotype to phenotype using only single-cell profiling data
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Filling the skills gap to advance genomic medicine: an interview with Emily Perry
By upskilling researchers on bioinformatics skills and tools, EMBL alumna Emily Perry is helping to make genomic medicine more accessible.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
Ensembl Bacteria releases new annotation for all its genomes
Ensembl 110 and Ensembl Genomes 57 have introduced in-house prokaryotic gene annotation across genomes available in Ensembl Bacteria. Since its inception, Ensembl Bacteria has imported user-submitted annotations from the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration (INSDC) for…
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Latest release of the Expression Atlas
The latest Expression Atlas release is now live and contains a wider range of RNA-seq and proteomics datasets.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
refget v2.0 links the hidden dictionaries of DNA
The GA4GH standard refget quietly helps decipher millions of genomes sequenced worldwide, and it just got better.
2023
technology-and-innovation
Ensembl 110 has been released
Ensembl 100 release brings exciting updates, such as the addition of regulation data to 5 animal genomes studied extensively in agriculture.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Latest release of IntAct and Complex Portal
We are excited to announce the latest releases of IntAct and Complex Portal. IntAct 244 highlights Complex Portal 244 highlights
2023
updates-from-data-resources
EMBL-EBI’s new building set to support data growth and innovative partnerships
Construction begins on EMBL-EBI's new building named after Janet Thornton.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2023
announcementsembl-announcementslab-matters
InterPro 95.0 released
InterPro version 95.0 and InterProScan 5.63-95.0 are now available! InterPro now features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 39000 entries. InterPro version 95.0 – new features include: InterPro 95.0 covers 81.7% of UniProt Knowledgebase…
2023
updates-from-data-resources
DECIPHER database for rare diseases joins EMBL-EBI
Closer collaborations with EMBL-EBI data resources set to further develop and grow this unique rare disease platform.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2023
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Pathogens Portal: The new gateway to public pathogen data
Enabling researchers worldwide to share and analyse pathogen data generated across the world
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
David Hulcoop appointed as Open Targets Director
Coming from a pharmaceutical industry background, David Hulcoop is set to take over as Executive Director of the public-private partnership Open Targets.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2023
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Europe PMC ROR integration improves grant affiliations
Better search for Europe PMC funder grants with ROR IDs
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Bringing research on disordered proteins to order
A third of all known proteins are either completely or partially unstructured. EMBL scientists contributed to a new set of guidelines – Minimum Information About a Disorder Experiment (MIADE) – that will help researchers share data on unstructured proteins in a more useful way and will enable…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
sciencescience-technology
FAIRification framework: making your data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable
New framework to improve the FAIRness of clinical and molecular datasets
2023
perspectives
Supporting the development of hologenomic approaches for more sustainable animal feeds
HoloFood, the first consistent collection of multiomic data about chicken and salmon gut microbiomes, set to enable the development of better animal feeds.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Major user experience update in AlphaFold Database
The AlphaFold Database boasts improved user experience, including better search filters and an improved 3D viewer.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Genomic medicine: ushering in a new era in healthcare
EMBL-EBI data resources are being used to deliver thousands of genetic diagnostics to patients every month.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
perspectivessciencescience-technology
Janet Thornton retires: a pioneer in structural bioinformatics
In recognition of Janet Thornton’s retirement, we look back at some of her biggest accomplishments shaping the field of bioinformatics.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
announcementslab-matterspeople-perspectives
ProtVar: understanding missense variation in humans
A new tool for the interpretation of missense variation in humans – ProtVar – will help enable drug discovery.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
IMAGINE-ing next-generation technology to help biologists
EMBL researchers and collaborators have begun an impactful innovation-development journey, thanks to a European Commission ‘IMAGINE’ grant.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2023
connectionslab-matters
Cancer cell ‘decathlon’ to help predict tumour aggressiveness and metastasis
The PLAST-CELL project aims to understanding cancer progression by quantifying a cancer cell’s ability to respond to environmental stress that threatens its survival
CONNECTIONS2023
connectionstechnology-and-innovation
We are EMBL: Carolin Sauer on supporting cancer research
Postdoctoral researcher Carolin Sauer is leveraging long-read sequencing to develop new detection methods for various cancers.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesresearch-highlights
New releases: InterPro 94.0 and InterProScan 5.62-94.0
InterPro 94.0 features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 38,000 entries.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Managing a bioinformatics core facility
BioImage Archive Team Leader Matthew Hartley shares his experience and tips for people interested in managing a bioinformatics core facility.
2023
technology-and-innovation
Janet Thornton retires: a pioneer in structural bioinformatics
In recognition of Janet Thornton’s retirement, we look back at some of her biggest accomplishments in shaping the field of bioinformatics.
EMBLetc2023
The story of Clustal: democratising sequence alignments
Desmond Higgins, 2023 Lennart Philipson Award winner, discusses his time at EMBL and his research developing sequence alignment tools.
EMBLetc2023
What happens when chromosomes shatter
Understanding chromothripsis offers insights into how cancer develops.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
research-highlightsscience-technology
A more diverse human reference genome
The human pangenome – one of the most complete collections of genome sequences released so far – captures rich human diversity.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
announcementssciencescience-technology
Bioinformatics powers international effort to map gene function
EMBL-EBI is making a key contribution to a historic effort to understand the function of every human gene
LAB MATTERSSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
announcementslab-mattersscience-technology
The Human Genome Project at 20: interview with Ewan Birney
On the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, we look back at its history, wonder and potential.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
EMBL alumni: Alex Almeida on the unchartered gut microbiome and becoming a principal investigator
As a postdoc Alex Almeida used bioinformatics to push the boundaries of what we know about the gut microbiome. Here, Almeida explains how his time at EMBL-EBI generated new research avenues, and how the skills and connections from his postdoc prepared him for leading his own research group at the…
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
people-perspectivesperspectives
WormBase ParaSite 18 released
WormBase ParaSite release 18 adds largest number of new genomes and annotations since launch, as well as full integration with AlphaFold.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
science-technologyupdates-from-data-resources
Human genome editing: regulations, risks, and ethical considerations
Scientists have the technology to edit the human genome. But when should they, and who contributes to these decisions?
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
MAPLE: a phylogenetic tool for pandemic-scale genome data
EMBL-EBI researchers have developed a new tool capable of performing state-of-the-art phylogenetic inference on larger datasets than previously thought possible.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Building a bioinformatics community at the nf-core hackathon
Darwin Tree of Life project improves bioinformatics tools for biodiversity data analysis
CONNECTIONS2023
connectionstechnology-and-innovation
ENA to introduce mandatory spatiotemporal annotations
The European Nucleotide Archive database introduces mandatory spatiotemporal metadata for data submissions.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
EMBL Alumni Awards Announced for 2023
Two former EMBL scientists have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the fields of science communication and multiple sequence alignment research, respectively.
2023
alumni
The ‘long read’ for cancer
Using Oxford Nanopore long-read sequencing, EMBL scientists sequenced a primary childhood brain tumour known as a medulloblastoma, uncovering a novel complex mutation pattern.
2023
science
Genomic science to support conservation efforts: an interview with Lara Urban
Using long-read sequencing and machine learning approaches, EMBL alumna Lara Urban is making a difference in the field of One Health.
2023
perspectives
MGnify just got bigger – new data, new AI opportunities
EMBL-EBI's metagenomics data resource increases in size and supports groundbreaking AI tools for protein structure prediction.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Large-scale study enables new insights into rare eye disorders
EMBL-EBI researchers use UK Biobank data to uncover new information about rare diseases of the eye.
2023
research-highlightsscience
Equality, diversity, and inclusion in science: individuals driving change
Meet some of our equality, diversity, and inclusion champions and find out how they’re making EMBL-EBI a better place to work
2023
announcements
New releases: InterPro 93.0 and InterProScan 5.61-93.0
InterPro now features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 38,000 entries. InterPro version 93.0 InterPro 93.0 integrates 300 new methods from the CDD (261), PANTHER (12), PROSITE profiles (17), SMART (9), TIGRFAMs (1) databases, and covers 81.7%…
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Open data for biodiversity: an EMBL-EBI 2022 round-up
As major biodiversity projects ramp up, EMBL-EBI enables genomic data sharing for all species.
2023
perspectivesscience
Latest Release of the Single Cell Expression Atlas
The Single Cell Expression Atlas (SCEA) now includes more datasets and species.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Shedding light on rare diseases: open data and model organisms
Why open data from model organisms is essential for rare disease research.
2023
perspectivesscience
Europe PMC contributes to the Open Global Data Citation Corpus
The Open Global Data Citation Corpus will become a central place for research data citations, and include accession numbers supplied by Europe PMC.
2023
announcements
A human interactome to prioritise drug discovery
Researchers create a network of interacting proteins – or interactome – to aid drug discovery.
2023
research-highlightsscience
New Job Dispatcher website launched
EMBL-EBI’s Software Development and Operations team is delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Job Dispatcher website, currently in development. The updated website provides a landing page for the Job Dispatcher services, making it easier for users to find and navigate services…
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Molecules to Ecosystems: Jo McEntyre on data services
Jo McEntyre talks about data services, open data and a new era for research assessment.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
New EU-funded Project: Fragment-Screen
EMBL is one of the partners of this project that aims to accelerate drug discovery and development, bringing in expertise from EMBL Grenoble and EMBL-EBI.
LAB MATTERSSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
lab-mattersscience-technology
Congratulations to the new Sanger Institute Director
EMBL-EBI congratulates Matt Hurles on being appointed as the new Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
2023
announcements
Case study: AlphaFold uses open data and AI to discover the 3D protein universe
Open data played a pivotal role in the development of the AlphaFold AI. The same open principles now apply to AlphaFold predictions.
2023
perspectivesscience
Ensembl 109 has been released
Latest Ensembl and Ensembl Genomes releases bring updates to donkey and horse assemblies, and lots of new plants and metazoa.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
BlueRemediomics: harnessing marine microbes to promote a circular bioeconomy
Funding awarded for developing tools to harness marine microbiome data for biotechnological applications and ecosystem services.
2023
announcementsscience
Leveraging long-read sequencing for cancer genomics
Genomic sequencing and big data analysis are two novel technologies driving researchers’ understanding of the complexities of cancer.
2023
perspectivesscience
PDCM Finder – an open global cancer research platform for patient-derived cancer models
Aggregating clinical, genomic and functional data from patient-derived xenografts, organoids and cell lines
2023
updates-from-data-resources
Machine learning to identify and prioritise drug targets
Open Targets is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and prioritise drug targets.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Darwin Tree of Life: first 500 genome assemblies released as project creates a buzz
We look back through some of the 2022 highlights from the Darwin Tree of Life project.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
perspectivessciencescience-technology
Molecules to Ecosystems: Rob Finn on the Microbial Ecosystems transversal theme
Rob Finn, one of the co-chairs of the Microbial Ecosystems theme, discusses his work, the challenges of multidisciplinary research, and how the theme is already helping to promote the exchange of scientific ideas.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
New releases: InterPro 92.0 and InterProScan 5.60-92.0
InterPro version 92.0 and InterProScan 5.60-92.0 are now available. InterPro now features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 38000 entries.
2023
updates-from-data-resources
BOSS-RUNS: streamlining dynamic nanopore sequencing
A new method developed by EMBL-EBI researchers helps to streamline nanopore sequencing in real-time.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
EMBL-EBI databases considered critical to life sciences
Open data resources that enable global research and development recognised by the Global Biodata Coalition.
2022
announcementsscience
Spatial lung cell atlas offers insights into disease
Researchers have genetically profiled nearly 200,000 cells from lungs, mapping their precise locations in tissue to discover an unexpected new immune niche in our airways.
2022
research-highlights
First linked dataset on Pathogens Portal
The first cohort study linking data across categories was recently added on the Pathogens Portal Cohort Browser and is also accessible from the BioSamples browser. This pilot study comes from Erasmus Medical Centre through the ReCoDID project, one of the COVID-19 Data Platform supporting…
2022
updates-from-data-resources
EMBL-EBI appoints new Head of Technical Services
Andy Cafferkey takes on strategic role to help the institute respond to increasing demands from the global life science community.
2022
announcements
Developmental cell atlas uncovers new cell states
Unveiling a useful tool for understanding human lung development.
2022
research-highlightsscience
Genomic Data Infrastructure – integrating genomics into healthcare
EMBL-EBI supports new European Commission project set to support the use of genomics in research and healthcare.
2022
announcementsscience
Unleashing the biotechnology potential of euglenoids
An ambitious project to sequence the genomes of all known species of euglenoids will drive research on biofuels and sustainable foods.
2022
announcements
BioModels competition: Showcase your model of the year
Competition celebrates importance of robust theoretical modelling for systems biology
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Building bioinformatics capacity in Latin America
The CABANA project was born out of a desire to strengthen bioinformatics capacity and accelerate data-driven biology in Latin America.
EMBLetc2022
Open Targets consortium welcomes Genentech as newest member
Open Targets announces that Genentech will become the seventh partner in the drug discovery and validation consortium.
2022
announcementsscience
Open science for climate justice
Our experts discuss the importance of open science for food security and preserving global biodiversity.
2022
perspectivesscience
New molecular microscopy uncovers how breast cancer spreads
Researchers have created a tool that maps in previously unseen detail how breast cancer develops and spreads.
2022
research-highlightsscience
AlphaFold applications – a community assessment
Researchers use social media to share findings on how useful AlphaFold predictions are for different applications.
2022
research-highlightsscience
AI4LIFE: AI models for bioimaging
Researchers across EMBL are helping to make artificial intelligence (AI) models for bioimaging analysis interoperable and openly available to the scientific community.
2022
announcementsscience
EMBL-EBI appoints Deputy Head of Research
Virginie Uhlmann will support the Interim Head of Research in managing the institute's computational research groups.
2022
announcements
Mapping the human brain: a global collaboration
NIH BRAIN Initiative to fund brain atlases, network coordination, and knowledge sharing to explore brain function research.
2022
announcementsscience
Compare experimental and predicted structures with PDBe-KB
You can now superpose AlphaFold models onto PDB structures at the touch of a button using the PDBe-KB aggregated views of proteins.
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Ensembl 108 has been released
We are pleased to announce the release of Ensembl 108, and the corresponding release of Ensembl Genomes 55 featuring changes in the human default tracks, new genomes in Ensembl Plants and Ensembl Metazoa, and the addition of mitochondrial annotation for Tasmanian devil. Genome assemblies and…
2022
updates-from-data-resources
New releases: InterPro 91.0 and InterProScan 5.59-91.0
We are pleased to announce the release of InterPro 91.0 and InterProScan 5.59-91.0
2022
updates-from-data-resources
ArrayExpress interface now retired
Data continues to be available in BioStudies.
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Natural language processing for rapid protein annotation
Over 40 million protein annotations have been added to the UniProt database using a Google Research natural language processing model.
2022
technology-and-innovation
Ardan Patwardhan and Wim Hagen receive Scientific Achievement Award
The Royal Microscopical Society awarded Ardan Patwardhan and Wim Hagen with Scientific Achievement Award
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2022
embl-announcementslab-matters
Funding for researchers working on plastic recycling enzymes
EMBL-EBI’s MGnify data resource helps researchers find enzymes for novel applications.
2022
announcementsscience
Biodiversity Genomics Europe: addressing biodiversity loss through genomics
European experts gather to launch a project that aims to characterise and conserve life on Earth using DNA data.
2022
announcementsscience
Ardan Patwardhan receives Scientific Achievement Award
The Royal Microscopical Society recognises Ardan Patwardhan’s contributions to the field of electron microscopy.
2022
announcements
European institutes commit to data access across borders
The Federated EGA is set to improve access to sensitive human data in a safe and secure way.
CONNECTIONS2022
announcementsconnectionsscience
In tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The United Kingdom is a founding member of EMBL, and has hosted EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute since 1994. We recognise that the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will have a profound impact on the country, and we extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family at this…
2022
announcements
AlphaFold: where will the next AI breakthrough come from?
Ewan Birney, Deputy Director General of EMBL and Director of EMBL-EBI, reveals the key factors that enabled AlphaFold to change the world of biology.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2022
people-perspectivesperspectivesscience
Molecules to Ecosystems: Virginie Uhlmann on the Theory transversal theme
Virginie Uhlmann, Research Group Leader at EMBL-EBI and one of the co-chairs of the Theory@EMBL transversal theme, chats about how this theme will open up new research avenues.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2022
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
CNest: a new method for copy number variation analysis
A new method for the robust analysis of copy number variation and used UK Biobank data to identify links between genome and disease.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
New antibiotic resistance genes identified in tuberculosis
International consortium analyses the genetic sequences and antibiotic susceptibility of 10,000 global Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
New releases: InterPro 90.0 and InterProScan 5.57-90.0
InterPro version 90.0 and InterProScan 5.57-90.0 are now available. InterPro now features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 40000 entries
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Shining a light on how bacteria interact
Machine learning has helped researchers uncover new insights into how bacteria infect host cells.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
AlphaFold predicts structure of almost every catalogued protein known to science
AlphaFold database offers a look at 3D protein universe.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Latvian science benefits from prospect membership
The first meeting of the Latvian Bioinformatics Forum points towards an even brighter future for the country’s role in European life sciences
CONNECTIONS2022
connectionsevents
Uncharted territories in the human genome
Scientists identify previously unexplored gene segments to be added to human genome databases.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Ensembl 107 has been released
The Ensembl 107 release contains updates to regulatory annotations and updated vertebrate and metazoan species.
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Interactive data visualisation for Single Cell Expression Atlas
Using powerful data visualisation and interactive search results across datasets allows users to explore hypotheses across a range of metadata, and discover new insights backed by expertly curated, consistently reanalysed single cell sequencing data. Searching for metadata, allows a powerful…
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Darwin Tree of Life at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
A closer look at how genome sequencing is helping us protect biodiversity and our latest public engagement activities
2022
announcements
UKRI allocates funding for EMBL-EBI data resources
Funding set to support data resources for key areas of antimicrobial resistance, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity loss
2022
announcements
ArrayExpress interface to close
On 30 September 2022 the ArrayExpress interface will close. All datasets have now been migrated from ArrayExpress into the BioStudies ArrayExpress collection
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Supporting the African BioGenome Project to build bioinformatics capacity
The African BioGenome Project and EMBL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support each other in building genomics and bioinformatics capacity across Africa
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2022
announcementsconnectionslab-matters
Impact of DNA mutations on blood cell production uncovered
Researchers discover how DNA mutations change blood cell production and how this relates to ageing and cancer development.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
A machine learning approach for allocating gene function
Researchers in the Ensembl team are making the most of machine learning methods to speed up genome annotation pipelines
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Fergal Martin – Eukaryotic Annotation Team Leader
Fergal Martin discusses the importance of open access data and his work in different biodiversity initiatives
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2022
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Organisations should embrace open science faster – interview with Prof. Dame Janet Thornton
Janet Thornton, the inaugural winner of the FEBS Journal Open Science Award, explains the importance and impact of open science.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2022
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
Europe PMC: Harnessing the power of text mining to accelerate life sciences research
How text mining collaborations benefit our research, data resources, and the wider scientific community.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
2.4 billion sequences now available in the latest MGnify protein database release
2.4 billion protein sequences are now available in the latest MGnify release including new annotations provided by Google AI
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Peter Harrison – Genome Analysis Team Leader
Peter Harrison discusses the importance of data accessibility and his passion for biodiversity and agricultural genomics.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2022
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Predicted complexes from ModelArchive now on PDBe-KB pages
New dataset of predicted protein complexes accessible through 3D-Beacons Network.
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Greater than the sum of our genes: DNA does not define us
Ewan Birney discusses the input of both genetics and our environment in making us who we are
LAB MATTERS2022
lab-mattersperspectives
Guy Cochrane appointed Executive Director of Global Biodata Coalition
The GBC is a coalition of life sciences and biomedical research funders that aims to optimise the funding and management of biodata resources worldwide. The organisation has two priority aims: to better coordinate and share approaches for efficient management and growth of the biodata…
2022
announcements
The MANE collaboration: working together to support genome science
Researchers from the MANE collaboration bring you the most comprehensive human genome annotation dataset to date.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Welcome: John Lees
John Lees joins EMBL-EBI as a Group Leader in Pathogen informatics and modelling.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2022
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Latest Release of the Single Cell Expression Atlas
The latest Single Cell Expression Atlas (SCEA) release is here and features collaborations with DiscovAIR and the Fly Cell Atlas
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Genomic sequencing aids the global Tuberculosis fight
Zamin Iqbal and his team are working with researchers all over the globe to help put a stop to Tuberculosis
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
perspectivessciencescience-technology
Darwin Tree of Life at EMBL-EBI: reaching the first major milestone
Our researchers highlight their contributions to the Darwin Tree of Life project and how new genome annotations helps to further biodiversity research
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
announcementssciencescience-technology
Safeguarding African biodiversity through genomics
The African BioGenome Project aims to safeguard biodiversity and build bioinformatics capacity across Africa
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
perspectivessciencescience-technology
Deep learning models help predict protein function
Deep learning models can improve protein annotations and has helped expand the Pfam database.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
perspectivessciencescience-technology
New genetic data policy must promote biodiversity conservation
Scientists urge the adoption of a sensible international policy for digital sequence information.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
announcementssciencescience-technology
Pfizer joins the Open Targets consortium
Open Targets, a consortium focused on drug target identification, prioritisation, and validation, announced today that Pfizer has joined as a partner.
CONNECTIONS2022
announcementsconnectionsscience
Learning from Deep Learning: the inspirational story behind AlphaFold
DeepMind visits EMBL Heidelberg to discuss current and future implications of Artificial Intelligence for life science research.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
sciencescience-technology
AlphaFold update – neglected tropical diseases
Latest AlphaFold database update adds 27 new organisms and almost 200,000 new protein structure predictions relevant to neglected tropical diseases and antimicrobial resistance
2022
updates-from-data-resources
Genomic data for biodiversity – a global challenge
An exploration of where in the world genomics methods are applied and where the data are used.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
perspectivessciencescience-technology
The Earth Biogenome Project: on track and ready to ramp up
On track to reach an ambitious goal of 3,000 genomes sequenced by the end of 2022, what’s next for the Earth Biogenome Project?
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2022
announcementssciencescience-technology
Welcome: Melissa Harrison
Melissa Harrison joins EMBL-EBI as the new Team Leader of Literature Services. We found out more about her plans for open access publishing and Europe PMC.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2022
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Can data help feed a hungry world?
How genomics, open data, and multidisciplinary science can improve food security.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
DUO: streamlining access to biomedical datasets
The GA4GH Data Use Ontology (DUO) supports a data authorisation and access framework to streamline consent to use biomedical data
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Making sense of bacterial DNA data
A vast, curated collection of bacterial genomes is now organised, searchable and open to the community.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Open data on the rise: the value of EMBL-EBI data resources
Independent study reveals that EMBL-EBI open data resources are critical for the life sciences.
LAB MATTERSSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
lab-mattersscience-technology
BY-COVID – a new EU project for pandemic preparedness
The BY-COVID project aims to make infectious disease data, including COVID-19, openly available to everyone.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
CRyPTIC: cataloguing drug resistance mutations in M. tuberculosis
Profiling M. tuberculosis strains from 27 countries to reveal causes of drug resistance.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
The human genome, data sharing, and drug discovery: a career profile with Ian Dunham
Ian Dunham walks us through his career so far including working on the human genome project, seeing his work on the cover of Nature and his current role as Director of Open Targets.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2021
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Genomic tracking of the COVID-19 pandemic in England
Largest in-depth analysis of genomic data tracks the spread of SARS-CoV-2 lineages in England.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Case study: COVID-19 Data Platform supports pandemic research efforts
The scientific response to COVID-19 relied on rapid data sharing to understand the biology, epidemiology, transmission, and evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. To meet this need, EMBL-EBI built the European COVID-19 Data Platform in conjunction with the European Commission, the European Open…
2021
technology-and-innovation
DeepMind and EMBL release the most complete database of predicted 3D structures of human proteins
Partners use AlphaFold, the AI system recognised last year as a solution to the protein structure prediction problem, to release more than 350,000 protein structure predictions including the entire human proteome to the scientific community.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Accessible 3D protein models to accelerate scientific discovery
DeepMind and EMBL-EBI to make millions of protein structure predictions freely available to the scientific community.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Great expectations – the potential impacts of AlphaFold DB
A discussion of the applications that AlphaFold DB may enable and the possible impact of the resource on science and society.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Welcome: Sarah Dyer
EMBL welcomes Sarah Dyer, the new Non-Vertebrate Genomics Team Leader at EMBL-EBI.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2021
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Visualising RNA structures using R2DT
New software enables scientists to visualise RNA secondary structures using the world’s largest RNA structure dataset.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
EMBL scientists elected as EMBO Members
John Marioni, Alex Bateman, and Takashi Hiiragi have been elected to EMBO Membership.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2021
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EMBL scientists support malaria research
EMBL scientists support research on malaria by providing freely available data resources and using innovative experimental approaches. Our Course and Conference Office facilitates the exchange of knowledge in the field by hosting the annual BioMalPar conference.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Just the gist: Big data and pandemics in seven key points
EMBL’s most recent Science and Society seminar explored how best to harness big data to address multi-faceted issues of a pandemic.
CONNECTIONS2021
connectionsevents
Piecing together the best reference genome
Researchers reveal the best technology for assembling reference genomes.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Uniting strengths to expand research
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory and the Italian Institute of Technology have signed an agreement to expand the scope of their collaboration to include areas of mutual interest and in the context of EMBL’s 2022-2026 Programme “Molecules to Ecosystems”.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2021
connectionslab-matters
Using metagenomic techniques to explore lichens
Researchers have used a metagenomics approach to piece together the genomes of yeasts found in wild lichens.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Repurposing drugs to manage COVID-19 progression
Researchers use large-scale human genetic studies to identify drug targets important for managing COVID-19 in its early stages
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Linking genetics and age-related diseases
Researchers have used human medical and genetic data from UK Biobank to investigate the genetics of age-related diseases
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Pfam releases structures for every protein family
Thousands of new protein structure models, prected using deep learning, now available to explore
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Allyship and support: an interview with Janet Thornton
Professor Dame Janet Thornton discusses work–life balance, the support she has received during her career, and how organisations can help staff during the COVID-19 pandemic
LAB MATTERS2021
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Finding coronavirus’s helper proteins
A team of EMBL scientists and colleagues have analysed how the novel coronavirus affects proteins in human cells. They identified several human proteins as potential drug targets to prevent viral replication.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Insights into the new B.1.1.7 coronavirus lineage
A new lineage of coronavirus was first identified in the UK, but why is it spreading much more rapidly within the population?
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Monitoring dangerous bacteria in freshwater
Freshwater sports can cause waterborne infections, but real-time DNA sequencing could help.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2021
sciencescience-technology
Discover the wonderful world of proteins: first virtual PDB Art exhibition
Schoolchildren create exquisite protein-inspired artworks
LAB MATTERS2020
lab-matters
Solving the protein structure puzzle
How artificial intelligence can help us solve the mysteries of the protein universe
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Microbiomes help predict the future of the Atlantic
Microbiomes, plastics, and connectivity – AtlantECO aims to understand the fabric of the Atlantic Ocean.
CONNECTIONS2020
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EOSC: shaping Europe’s digital future
EMBL’s Rupert Lück is engaged in developing the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC): the infrastructure that will support the future of data sharing and analysis in Europe.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2020
connectionslab-matters
Repurposing drugs for a pan-coronavirus treatment
Scientists from the Beltrao Group at EMBL-EBI and collaborators identified drug targets common to SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1, and MERS-CoV, three pathogenic coronaviruses. They also found potential drugs that could be repurposed as COVID-19 treatments, and against emerging coronavirus strains in the…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Genome sequencing accelerates cancer detection
The Gerstung Group at EMBL-EBI and collaborators have developed a statistical model that analyses genomic data to predict whether a patient has a high or low risk of developing oesophageal cancer.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Welcome: Geetika Malhotra
The Web Development team provides a central source of web design and development for EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI). In July, Geetika Malhotra joined the team as their new Head.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2020
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
New clues to a 500-year old mystery about the human heart
An international team of scientists involving Ewan Birney's group has investigated the function of a complex mesh of muscle fibres that line the inner surface of the heart.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
The curious genome of the tuatara, an ancient reptile in peril
A global team of researchers including the Flicek Team at EMBL-EBI has partnered up with the Māori tribe Ngātiwai to sequence the genome of the tuatara, a rare reptile endemic to New Zealand.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Bagpipe and Pokemon, or how not to name a human gene
The human genome harbours about 19 000 protein-coding genes, many of which still have no known function. As scientists unveil the secrets of our DNA, they come across novel genes that they need to refer to using a unique name. The Human Genome Organisation’s Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) at…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Artificial intelligence finds patterns of mutations and survival in tumour images
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that uses computer vision to analyse tissue samples from cancer patients. The algorithm can distinguish between healthy and cancerous tissues, and can also identify patterns DNA and RNA changes in tumours.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Unparalleled inventory of the human gut ecosystem
An international team of scientists has collated all known bacterial genomes from the human gut microbiome into a single large database. Their work will allow researchers to explore the links between bacterial genes and proteins, and their effects on human health.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Funding to predict the risk of infectious disease outbreaks
European collaboration receives funding to explore risks and impact of future infectious disease outbreaks.
LAB MATTERS2020
lab-matters
Applications for virtual learning lab open
The European Learning Laboratory for the Life Sciences (ELLS), EMBL’s education facility, invites secondary school science teachers to participate in a virtual training course this autumn entitled ‘Introducing your microbiome’.
LAB MATTERS2020
lab-matters
Two EMBL scientists become EMBO Members
This year, EMBO elected 63 new members, including Alexander Aulehla, Group Leader and Senior Scientist at EMBL Heidelberg, and Paul Flicek, Associate Director of EMBL-EBI Services, Senior Scientist, Group and Team Leader at EMBL-EBI.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2020
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Welcome: Ellie McDonagh
Open Targets welcomes new Informatics Science Director
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2020
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Five things you probably didn’t know about the Human Genome Project
Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first draft of the entire human genome.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Unpicking the complexity of DNA mutations
DNA damage caused by chemical mutagens is not repaired immediately and can create more genetic diversity in tumours.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Distinguishing coronavirus genome mutations from inadvertent errors
EMBL scientists have performed a large-scale analysis of over 4700 SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences. They found that many of the most interesting changes in the SARS-CoV-2 genome that have been reported so far are likely to be technical artefacts, rather than biological mutations.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
DNA damage and faulty repair jointly cause mutations
DNA mutations are caused by a combination of DNA damage and repair, shows study by EMBL-EBI and collaborators.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
EMBL-EBI launches COVID-19 Data Portal
The new collaborative space will help scientists, public health and healthcare professionals around the world to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
EMBL-EBI leads International collaboration to share COVID-19 research data
EMBL-EBI set to launch European COVID-19 Data Platform to help store, share, and analyse research data linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Snowy day
Colder winter weather has finally arrived EMBL-EBI. It’s the first time the site has seen snow this winter.
LAB MATTERS2020
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Luxembourg funds research collaborations with EMBL
2020 call now open for FNR funding of bilateral projects between EMBL and Luxembourg
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2020
connectionslab-matters
The Pan-Cancer project
EMBL co-leads most comprehensive study of genetic causes of cancer
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Characterising RNA alterations in cancer
The largest and most comprehensive catalogue of cancer-specific RNA alterations reveals new insights into the cancer genome.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Cancer mutations occur decades before diagnosis
Researchers at EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and the Francis Crick Institute have analysed the whole genomes of over 2600 tumours from 38 different cancer types to determine the chronology of genomic changes during cancer development.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Chromothripsis in human cancer
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and EMBL-EBI have carried out the largest analysis across cancer types of the newly discovered mutational phenomenon chromothripsis.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Pinpointing rare disease mutations
New resource that categorises genes essential for supporting life could be used to identify rare disease mutations
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
sciencescience-technology
Statement on Brexit
Today marks the next chapter in the UK’s relationship with Europe. While we wait to see what a future relationship brings, researchers will continue to work across borders to tackle society’s most pressing problems, such as climate change, ageing, and disease.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2020
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Ageing and disease
Dame Janet Thornton presents the 2019 EMBL Insight Lecture: Ageing and disease – what is the link?
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2020
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Machine learning finds critical phosphosites
Resource has implications for disease research
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Science date: The Crick meets EMBL
Crick and EMBL PhDs talk science over coffee
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2019
people-perspectivesscience
Convention on the Rights of the Child stored in DNA
Children's rights stored in synthetic DNA
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2019
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Microbiomes take the stage at New Scientist Live
On microbiomes, public engagement and not being boring
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2019
eventspeople-perspectives
A tool to monitor tuberculosis
Funding awarded to EMBL-EBI for tuberculosis monitoring tool
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Science for everyone
During the Nacht der Forschung 2019, everyone was able to become a scientist for a day at EMBL
LAB MATTERS2019
eventslab-matters
B cells linked to immunotherapy
Immunotherapy: the role of B cells
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
25 years of EMBL-EBI
EMBL-EBI celebrated its 25 anniversary on 1 September 2019
LAB MATTERS2019
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Welcome: Isidro Cortés-Ciriano
Exploring the cancer genomics labyrinth
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2019
people-perspectivesscience
Where science meets art
The most basic building blocks of life are the biological molecules in our cells. While these molecules are too small to see with most microscopes, they have incredibly complex and beautiful structures. Therefore, the Protein Data Bank in Europe (PDBe), The Art Society CANTAB and The Art Society…
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matterspicture-of-the-week
Understanding molecular mechanisms of ageing
Understanding how ageing works at a molecular level
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Exploring the beauty of proteins
Schoolchildren get creative with 3D protein structures
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2019
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New Directors and Associate Directors
Promotions for Anne Ephrussi, Rainer Pepperkok, Paul Flicek and Jo McEntyre
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2019
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Programming: language
How computer processing of human language is harnessed by EMBL scientists
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Fun with fern photography
EMBL alumna Jennifer Deegan built a prize-winning system for photographing ferns
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2019
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Use your coding superpowers for good
Setting up a kids coding club - where to start
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2019
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
A new home for biological images
The BioImage Archive - EMBL-EBI's first dedicated imaging data resource
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
EIPOD4: 2019 applications are open
EIPOD4 will prepare researchers for the increasing interdisciplinarity of scientific career paths
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2019
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How coding opens up scientific data
The increasing importance of code in the biological sciences
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Life with the endangered kākāpō
Using genomics to help endangered species
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
A colourful day at EMBL-EBI
EMBL is an intergovernmental organisation, currently supported by 26 member states, one prospect and two associate member states. There are more than 1700 people working at EMBL, who come from more than 80 countries, creating a multicultural environment. EMBL also operates from six sites in Europe:…
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matterspicture-of-the-week
EMBL joins Tara stopovers in London and Hamburg
Tara schooner welcomes on board journalists, policymakers, funders and scientists
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2019
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Building engagement
The team at ELLS use Lego to teach children the fundamentals of DNA.
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matters
Top tips for teaching yourself to code!
Overwhelmed as a biologist getting to grips with computer programming? EMBLers are here to help!
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matters
A fiery end to a productive day
EMBL’s sites provide spectacular views, such as this fiery sunset at the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton. The campus, in the heart of the Cambridgeshire countryside, is home to several institutes and organisations working on genomics and computational biology. Among them is EMBL’s European…
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matterspicture-of-the-week
Welcome: Jessica Vamathevan
Building bonds between academia and industry
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matters
Prioritising cancer drug targets using CRISPR
Large CRISPR screen prioritises hundreds of promising genes for personalised cancer treatment
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Comprehensive protein data for drug development
PDBe-KB - new data resource for protein structure and function launches
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matters
Understanding early embryo development in mice
How organs form in a mouse embryo
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Almost 2000 unknown gut bacteria discovered
Researchers identify novel gut bacteria species and call for more data from beyond Europe and North America
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
More than 100 new gut bacteria discovered in human microbiome
A new database of bacteria in the human microbiome is the most comprehensive to date.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
The web meets genomics: a DNA search engine for microbes
New search engine allows researchers to identify antibiotic resistance genes or mutations in real time
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Funding for bioinformatics technical infrastructure
Enhancing the world's bioinformatics infrastructure
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matters
Most popular articles of the year: 2018
A collection of the most read articles from the EMBL news website in 2018
LAB MATTERS2019
lab-matters
Facilitating transcontinental human data exchange
Federated data sharing will now be possible on an unprecedented scale
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2019
sciencescience-technology
Edith Heard starts as Director General of EMBL
On January 1 2019, Edith Heard takes up the position of EMBL’s Director General
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2019
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Discovering new enzymes just got easier
EMBL-EBI industry case study: Biocatalysts
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Night of research, culture and treats
The EMBL Teens reporters discover the European Researchers’ Night
LAB MATTERS2018
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Algorithm identifies gene–environment relationships
New algorithm will enhance understanding of relationship between genotype and environmental factors
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Welcome: Sarah Butcher
Building bridges between scientists and software developers
LAB MATTERS2018
lab-matters
An in silico hope for biology: machine learning
How EMBL scientists are using machine learning to advance biology
LAB MATTERSSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
lab-mattersscience-technology
Genomes of all known UK species to be sequenced
Genomes of 66,000 UK species to be sequenced in global effort to sequence all known eukaryotic species
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Sanofi joins Open Targets
Pharmaceutical company Sanofi strengthens drug targets discovery collaboration Open Targets
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2018
connectionslab-matters
PhenoMeNal: an online portal for metabolomics
Complex metabolomics analyses in the cloud
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Art meets structural biology
The Protein Data Bank in Europe celebrates its schools art project with its largest exhibition yet
LAB MATTERS2018
lab-mattersscience
Europe PMC now indexes preprints
Europe PMC adds preprints to its search
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Leukaemia roots detectable years before diagnosis
Acute myloid leukaemia risk could be detected years before diagnosis
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Personalised medicine: one data type is not enough
New computational method uses multi-omics analysis for personalised medicine
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
EMBL in six objects
A history of EMBL in six objects from the EMBL Archive
LAB MATTERS2018
lab-matters
A pint of EMBL science
EMBL and Pint of Science join forces to entertain and educate
LAB MATTERS2018
eventslab-matters
How wild species may benefit from mouse genetic data
Of mice and gorillas: using mouse data for conservation
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
PhD goals: why not start a company?
EMBL-EBI PhD student launches start-up focusing on epigenetics and wellbeing
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2018
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20 years of building teams and sites
Mark Green, EMBL-EBI’s Head of Administration reflects on his time at the institute
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2018
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Celgene joins Open Targets
New partner strengthens drug discovery collaboration
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2018
connectionslab-matters
New insights into the origins of cancer
What worms can tell us about cancer
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
PDX Finder – Free global portal for cancer models
Launch of the first free global online catalogue of PDX models
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
New method probes gene expression by cell location
What does a cell's location tell us?
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
The genetic risk factors for depression
Is depression in your genes?
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Insights into early cell life
New technique offers insight into early cell life
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
Humans of EMBL: Past lives
Discover the past lives and journeys that brought people to EMBL
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2018
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Study identifies new diabetes genes
Network of genes linked to development of diabetes
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
sciencescience-technology
EMBL’s first wetlab e-learning courses go live
EMBL’s training programme launches its first e-learning courses: introductions to optogenetics and CLEM
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2018
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Belgian PhD student decodes DNA and wins a Bitcoin
Nick Goldman of EMBL-EBI issued a challenge in 2015. In 2018, a winner emerged just in time.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2018
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Your favourite reads of 2017
A look back at some of the most read stories on EMBL’s news website this year
LAB MATTERS2017
lab-matters
The future of training
EMBL experts outline the trends shaping scientific training in the coming years
LAB MATTERS2017
eventslab-matters
Exploring 3D macromolecules in a flash
High resolution 3D protein structures in a giffy with PDBe
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Takeda joins drug target discovery initiative
Takeda joins pioneering public-private drug discover collaboration Open Targets
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
BioModels performance boost, new model formats
New BioModels infrastructure supports significantly more model formats and offers improved search
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Humans of EMBL: Curiosity
EMBLers across all sites share how their curiosity about the world shapes their everyday life
LAB MATTERS2017
lab-matters
How malaria springs to action in mosquitoes
Insights into the reproduction of Plasmodium parasites in mosquitoes reveal rapid and broad activity
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Obituary: Fotis Kafatos
Former EMBL Director General Fotis Kafatos passes away
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
alumnipeople-perspectives
A smart cabinet of curiosities
How open data is changing our pursuit of discovery
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Welcome, Andrew Leach
Q&A with EMBL-EBI's Head of Chemical Biology data services
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
people-perspectivesscience
Ten years of training at EMBL-EBI
International experts gather at EMBL-EBI to reflect on the future of bioinformatics training
LAB MATTERS2017
eventslab-matters
Computational models of cancer available
How patient-derived computational models can help researchers understand cancer
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Welcome: Zamin Iqbal
The Iqbal research group hopes to build a 'Google of bacteria' to help better interpret the genome
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
people-perspectivesscience
Bioinformatics in Latin America
EMBL-EBI supports bioinformatics training and capacity in Latin America
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2017
connectionslab-matters
UK Biobank partners with the EGA
Genetic data from a major cohort now distributed via EMBL-EBI
CONNECTIONS2017
connectionsscience
How bacteria affect your wellbeing
Science and Society event answers controversial questions about gut microbes
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
eventsscience-technology
The sexual dimorphism dilemma
IMPC explains how much the sex of animals is misdirecting research results
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Mouse genes could help decipher disease
EMBL-EBI and IMPC characterised over 3000 mouse genes, revealing new gene associations with disease
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Open imaging data for biology
The Image Data Resource - prototype of the first open repository linking imaging and molecular data
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Senses: Silencing noise
Two EMBL researchers are exploring new ways to filter out noise and get to the data they need
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Embryos use ancient viral DNA
EMBL scientists detect important function of genetic sequence our ancestors assimilated from a virus
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Ageing: cell coordination breakdown
Researchers use single-cell sequencing to understand how cells age
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Obituary: Anna Tramontano
Anna Tramontano, bioinformatics pioneer and EMBL alumna, has passed away
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
A tribute to Anna Tramontano
Janet Thornton reflects on the contributions of EMBL alumna Anna Tramontano
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Women in science: Glass half full?
Ottoline Leyser on the fallacy of failure and the road to self-determination
LAB MATTERS2017
lab-matters
Building bioinformatics capacity in Africa
EMBL alumna Nicola Mulder reflects on her pan-African bioinformatics project and its impact
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2017
alumnipeople-perspectives
New EMBL and GSK collaboration
GSK and EMBL have signed an agreement to enhance understanding of disease and drug mechanisms
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2017
connectionslab-matters
Genetic switches can change shape
EMBL scientists discovered that common mutations can change the shape of gene promoters
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2017
sciencescience-technology
Omnipath for signalling pathways
New method combines signalling pathway data resources to improve systems biology research
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
BLUEPRINT project delivers
BLUEPRINT: EMBL-EBI and the push to decipher the blood epigenome
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Improving data analysis in imaging mass spec
Open source bioinformatics method for finding metabolites makes experiments comparable across labs
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Collaboration is beautiful
Where design meets bioinformatics, new scientific perspectives abound.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Drivers of evolution hidden in plain sight
A rapid, versatile mechanism that modifies proteins is revealed to be crucial for the evolutionary process
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
EMBL-EBI hosts the Cambridge New Therapeutics Forum
CamNTF hosts meetings around Cambridge, open to all scientists interested in new therapeutics
CONNECTIONS2016
connectionsevents
‘Essential genes’ help focus research
IMPC study identifies 410 genes essential to life in the mouse, providing a window on human disease
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
See data in a new light
3D printing, gaming, virtual reality and lenticular posters bring new perspectives to research
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Postdocs of EMBL
Turning the spotlight on the diverse universe of EMBL’s 200-strong postdoc community
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2016
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
Form follows function
'The PDB plays a crucial role in structural biology research and development'
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Just try!
German students visit EMBL-EBI on a tour to explore a new culture and different career paths
LAB MATTERS2016
lab-matters
Mapping early development
“Like getting hold of a microscope for the first time”
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Making business in Britain
Abel Ureta-Vidal and Louise Modis join colleagues and peers at gathering of UK-based alumni
CONNECTIONS2016
alumniconnections
Towards personalised breast cancer treatment
Largest-ever study of breast cancer genomes reveals new genes and mutations
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Foetus, or placenta?
Subtle genetic differences destine cells to placenta or animal, very early in embryo development
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Supporting the bioimaging revolution
Commentary in Nature Methods introduces the EMPIAR resource and gives glimpse of future developments
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
![A new tool for single-cell genomics helps us better understand differences between T cell populations. [Illustration: Spencer Phillips, EMBL-EBI]](https://www.embl.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/TCell_news_EMBL-e1457443531496-300x205.jpg)
Immunology meets single-cell sequencing
TraCeR: new method for studying T cells opens up opportunities to explore immune responses
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
Leading the way for gender equality
Award acknowledges leadership in gender equality on the Wellcome Genome Campus
LAB MATTERS2016
lab-matters
DREAM shadows: chasing down disease networks
“It’s a bit like drawing a picture of an intricate object just by looking at its shadow on the wall."
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
What is the value of open data?
Independent analysis of EMBL-EBI underscores the value and impact of open data in the life sciences
LAB MATTERS2016
lab-matters
Linking DNA modification and gene expression
New method is first to enable parallel profiling of the transcriptome and epigenome of a single cell.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2016
sciencescience-technology
What’s on in 2016
With 28 conferences and 57 courses, 2016 will be EMBL’s most eventful year to date.
CONNECTIONS2015
connectionsevents
Bioinformatics training in Africa
GOBLET initiative supports pan-African bioinformatics trainers in Cape Town.
CONNECTIONS2015
connectionsevents
Periodic table of protein complexes
Making it easier to visualise, understand and predict how proteins combine to drive biological processes.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
sciencescience-technology
Target Validation platform launches
Identifying evidence-based relationships between drug targets and diseases.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2015
connectionslab-matters
BioBeat15: Translating genomics into biobusiness
Connecting entrepreneurs and world leaders in genomics to address opportunities and challenges.
CONNECTIONS2015
connectionsevents
Humans of EMBL
Compelling short stories that shine light on the life and work of EMBL staff.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
lab-matterspeople-perspectives
EMBL in pictures
A snapshot of the many activities and events that took place in the world of EMBL this Autumn.
LAB MATTERS2015
eventslab-matters
Unpacking embryonic pluripotency
Embryology, genomics and bioinformatics combine to identify factors regulating mammalian pluripotency.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
sciencescience-technology
Allergy: the price of immunity?
Findings help demonstrate the evolutionary basis for allergy.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
sciencescience-technology
Enzyme research made easier
Enzyme Portal makes it easier to explore all enzyme-related data in EMBL-EBI’s public resources.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
sciencescience-technology
Mini DNA sequencer tests true
Evaluation of MinION™ sequencer finds performance and reliability consistently good.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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Finding links and missing genes
Missing a gene may not be a big deal – a conclusion from global catalogue of genetic changes.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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Symposium sails sea of knowledge
Insights from organisers of upcoming EMBO|EMBL Aquatic Microeukaryotes symposium.
CONNECTIONS2015
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EMBL-EBI training news
Highlights from EMBL-EBI’s Training Programme: Open Day, revamped webpages, free webinar series.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTS2015
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EMBL onboard Tara, London 2015
Tara Oceans research vessel welcomes aboard scientists, policymakers and funders.
CONNECTIONS2015
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Clearing a path for cancer research
New computational method to study biological signalling networks in healthy and cancer cells.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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From packets to planets
Insights from the evangelical Vint Cerf, a “founding father of the Internet”, during a visit to EMBL.
PEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Welcome: Moritz Gerstung
New group explores why patients with same cancer exhibit unique constellations of genetic mutations.
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Transitions
Janet Thornton reflects on her time as Director of one of Europe’s fastest growing research institutes.
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An ocean odyssey
A journalist who spent six weeks aboard Tara reflects on the expedition’s extraordinary outcomes.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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EIPOD goes cubic
EI3POD: flagship interdisciplinary postdoc programme opens its doors to academia and industry.
EMBL ANNOUNCEMENTSLAB MATTERS2015
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One from Many
Database administrator's photo essay reflects internationality and personality of the Genome Campus.
LAB MATTERSPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES2015
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Janet Thornton steps down
Staff gather to celebrate Janet Thorton's 14 years as Director of EMBL-EBI.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Pandemic! A public event
EMBL-EBI organises an evening of talks and discussion about the global spread of infectious disease.
CONNECTIONS2015
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Large-scale genetic analysis made easier
Researchers at EMBL-EBI speed up complex GWAS analyses with new method and algorithm.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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Open access: transforming science
EMBL’s new open access policy aims to make EMBL research widely and freely accessible.
LAB MATTERS2015
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EMBL-EBI joins CERN openlab
CERN openlab enters a new phase, expanding to include EMBL-EBI and other public research organisations.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Why you need an ORCID
Jenny Cham blogs about how ORCID helps distinguish her from all the other Jenny Chams in the world.
LAB MATTERS2015
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A powerful HMMER for data mining
HMMER – a fast, sensitive search tool – helps find sequence relationships deep in evolutionary time.
LAB MATTERS2015
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ELIXIR accelerates
ELIXIR receives major Horizon 2020 funding to ‘EXCELERATE' activities over the next four years.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Oceans endeavour charts 40 million genes
Tara Oceans results reveal climate change insights, and a treasure trove of novel species and genes.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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Are protein domains indivisible?
New research shows that some proteins domains can function even with big parts missing.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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CORBEL: bridging research infrastructures
Major EU funding for CORBEL, facilitating access to data and biological imaging facilities.
LAB MATTERS2015
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New Joint Directors of EMBL-EBI
Rolf Apweiler and Ewan Birney appointed Joint Directors of EMBL-EBI, as Janet Thornton steps down.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Bioinformatics services: Winter 2015
A quick round-up of the latest EMBL-EBI service releases.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Supporting women in science
Wellcome Genome Campus gives first Best Practice Award for Supporting Women in Science.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Jeffrey Barrett to lead CTTV
Jeffrey Barrett appointed Director of CTTV, the GSK, EMBL-EBI and Sanger Institute partnership.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Why is a dolphin not a cat?
How repurposing non-coding elements in the genome gave rise to the great ‘mammalian radiation’.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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Beyond COMPARE
New project aims to speed up detection and response to disease outbreaks using genome technology.
LAB MATTERS2015
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Relaunching YourGenome.org
EMBL-EBI supports relaunch of yourgenome.org, to bring genetics advances to a wider audience.
LAB MATTERS2015
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‘Hairclip’ protein mechanism explained
Research led by Teichmann group identifies fundamental mechanism for controlling protein function.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2015
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What makes a mosquito deadly?
Genome-based insights into evolution of malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquitoes.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Record parasitic worm dataset
Largest collection of helminth genomic data ever assembled, in new open-access WormBase ParaSite.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Argentina: EMBL in action
Workshops, seminars and honorary lectures – strong start for EMBL’s newest associate member state.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Big biology, big success
EMBL-EBI supports Big Biology Day, inspiring 500 youngsters with jelly-baby DNA and golf-tee viruses.
CONNECTIONS2014
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Big (Protein) Data to Knowledge
'Big Data to Knowledge' project by UCLA, Scripps and EMBL-EBI to transform protein data to knowledge.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Building an EMPIAR
EMPIAR lets researchers take a closer look at the images used to build 3D molecular structures.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Same pieces, different picture
Unprecedented detail on HIV structure continues virus’ string of surprises.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Computational modelling resource
New, open repository helps researchers share computational models of disease.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Kidney cancer in Central Europe
Kidney cancer linked to exposure to aristolochic acid, an ingredient in some herbal remedies.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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European Variation Archive launches
European Variation Archive makes it easier to explore detailed information about genetic variation.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Job dispatched
How does EMBL-EBI run millions of jobs for its users while moving its two large data centres?
LAB MATTERS2014
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Music of the spheres
Music, bubbles and DNA: a collaborative project brings artist and scientist together
LAB MATTERS2014
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Awards & Honours
EMBL scientists regularly receive prestigious awards - meet the latest honourees
LAB MATTERS2014
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EU Codefest
Pooling programming and problem-solving expertise in bioinformatics at EMBL-EBI.
CONNECTIONS2014
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Genotype to phenotype mapping course
EMBL-EBI hosts successful first EMBO Practical Course in Genotype to Phenotype Mapping.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Major advance in stem cell technology
Researchers produce pristine stem cells, which can be precisely changed into clinically relevant cell types.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Gibbon genome joins Ensembl
Gibbon genome gives insights into evolution of this singing, swinging, tree-dwelling ape.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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RNAcentral Station
RNAcentral is the first unified resource for all types of non-coding RNA data.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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How do animals become domesticated?
Bronwen Aken discusses what research into the rabbit genome reveals about animal domestication.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Art inspired by data science
Artist Stephen Wright gifts artwork inspired by DNA storage research to EMBL-EBI.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Bioinformatics services: Summer 2014
A quick round-up of the latest EMBL-EBI service releases
LAB MATTERS2014
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New EMBL-EBI data centre contract
Gyron Ltd awarded contract to supply EMBL-EBI's data centres over the next five years
LAB MATTERS2014
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New, improved human genome
Ensembl has incorporated a vast amount of knowledge into a fully annotated reference human genome
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Celebrating 40 years of leading life science
"Thank you, EMBL, for changing my life" – reunion celebrates great science and great scientists
LAB MATTERS2014
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New genomics API
New genomics API allows researchers to share anonymised genetic data seamlessly across platforms.
LAB MATTERS2014
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Shedding light on chimeral twins
Marmoset genome provides insights into chimerism: data available in Ensembl genome explorer
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Celebrating 20 years of bioinformatics
EMBL-EBI’s anniversary celebration: blue skies thinking, Robin Ince and a biology-themed cake
LAB MATTERS2014
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Forty things that make EMBL – Part 1
As the Lab turns 40, staff and alumni share 40 things that make EMBL, EMBL
LAB MATTERS2014
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Branches: The search for our neighbours
What might life alien life look like? Lewis Dartnell studies extreme bacteria to find out
LAB MATTERS2014
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Forty things that make EMBL – Part 2
As the Lab turns 40, staff and alumni share 40 things that make EMBL, EMBL
LAB MATTERS2014
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The shape of things to come
New ways of handling and distributing data at PDBe to tackle ever larger and more complex proteins
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Five for the future
Scientists from EMBL's five sites reflect on the opportunities and challenges that might lie ahead
LAB MATTERS2014
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Q&A
Which scientific breakthroughs would EMBL scientists most like to see in the next 40 years?
LAB MATTERS2014
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On target
A new EMBL-EBI biomedical initiative works to determine the best target proteins for new drugs.
CONNECTIONSLAB MATTERS2014
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Capturing marine biodiversity
Data from first ever worldwide Ocean Sampling Day will be shared via EMBL-EBI resources this autumn.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Cross-Channel collaboration
Teaming up in Ireland to address big challenges in biology
CONNECTIONS2014
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Sheep genome provides rich resource for agricultural research
Reference sheep genome, published by International Sheep Genomics Consortium, available in Ensembl
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Insights into genetics of cleft lip
How a DNA stretch influences face formation and contributes to common congenital malformations
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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How immune cells use steroids
Genome Campus researchers discover that some immune cells turn themselves off by producing a steroid.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Tsetse fly genome sequenced
Tsetse fly genome sequenced; scientists hope to find new ways to control sleeping sickness.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2014
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Evolution by ‘copy-paste’
A team of geneticists and computational biologists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and Cancer Research UK reveal how an ancient mechanism is involved in gene control and continues to drive genome…
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY2012
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Five countries and EMBL sign Memorandum of Understanding to make ELIXIR a reality
Today marks an important step for ELIXIR, Europe’s emerging research infrastructure for life-science information, as five countries plus the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to catalyse the implementation and construction of ELIXIR. The…
LAB MATTERS2011
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BBSRC and EMBL-EBI welcome UK funds earmarked for major bioscience data infrastructure project
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) welcome news that funding has been earmarked from the UK’s Large Facilities Capital Fund for ELIXIR – the European Life-science…
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