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22 May 2024 A sphere with two separated halves; the left half is blue and depicts chromosomes separating along spindles inside multiple nuclei, while the right half is orange, depicting a single set of chromosomes and a spindle with no nuclear envelope visible.

Exploring diversity in cell division

Science & Technology New research by EMBL scientists shows how different modes of cell division used by animals and fungi might have evolved to support diverse life cycles.

2024

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22 April 2024 A woman is looking through a book and checking a microscopy image on the screen of a laptop in front of her. On her left, there is the Curiosity microscope, which consists of grey, blue and yellow blocks connected with a red stripe.

Sparking curiosity: the Curiosity microscope

Lab Matters BIOcean5D is an EMBL-coordinated project co-funded by the European Union that unites 31 institutes to address pressing global challenges on marine biodiversity.

2024

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11 February 2023 Female student stands in front of a lab bench

Scientific passion that seeds passion

Lab Matters A recent student visitor shares her impressions from visiting EMBL’s Vincent group as we recognise International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

2023

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25 January 2023 A group photo from the BiOcean5D launch meeting

BIOcean5D targets marine biodiversity

ConnectionsLab Matters EMBL hosts inaugural meeting for major interdisciplinary project designed to boost understanding of ocean life

2023

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31 October 2022 Two photos of a cell nucleus with blue, bandage-like objects wrapped around a roundish nucleus. The photos show before and after a parasitic invasion, so few chromosomes remain afterwards.

Plankton zombies for Halloween!

Plankton parasites provide a zombie story perfect for Halloween. While invading single-celled plankton, these parasites devour the cell’s nucleus and hijack metabolism while the organism remains alive.

2022

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22 October 2021 Oblong shape with two holes and coloured dots inside, representing phytoplankton cells and nitrogen-fixing bacteria

Analysis and sorting with flow cytometry

Lab MattersScience & Technology A technology around since the ‘60s, flow cytometry has increasing applications. New leadership at EMBL’s flow cytometry facilities is looking to ease use, expand training, and encourage more collaboration.

2021

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20 May 2016 Hugo Sarmento aboard Tara. PHOTO: Tara Oceans/Hugo Sarmento

Supporting science at sea

People & Perspectives Dozens of postdocs boosted their careers with a voyage aboard the Tara Oceans research schooner

2016

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