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Ewan Birney has been awarded the International ‘Lombardy is Research’ for his contributions to predictive medicine 🏆 The award money supports new collaborations with partners in the Lombardy region of Italy, focusing on how #AI can support cardiovascular research. @ewanbirney.bsky.social

💭How can AI help scientists study specific molecules in the crowded world of a cell? Steffen Klein, together with the Baker Lab, used AI to design NovoTags, a new protein tag, helping scientists identify specific proteins inside cells via fluorescence microscopy. #EMBL_AI

As genomic data surges, so does the need for centralised, well-curated resources such as @ensembl.org. EMBL-EBI's new Genomics Technology Infrastructure Team Lead, Alexey Sokolov, will take the helm of the platform's new release, supporting more genomes than ever. www.embl.org/news/people-...

What happens if you mix curiosity, science, and a dash of fun? On 25 September, EMBL welcomed over 1,800 visitors to its Heidelberg campus for an exciting day of exploring science through activities, tours, talks, and theatre. Some highlights of the day: www.embl.org/news/lab-mat...

Good AI models require lots of high-quality training data. Jo McEntyre, Interim Director of EMBL-EBI, highlights how open, expert-curated data is driving the next generation of life sciences: from AlphaFold to AI-assisted data curation.

🤝 Bringing industry and science together once again! This week, the 3rd iteration of EMBL Industry Day took place at EMBL Heidelberg, giving the opportunity to researchers and industry experts from the life sciences sectors to exchange ideas and network beyond the lab.

The @nordicembl.bsky.social held its annual meeting in Umeå, bringing together scientists from across the Nordics and EMBL. EMBL Director General Tony Hyman opened with a keynote on his vision for EMBL and the future of the Partnership. Read more: www.embl.org/news/connect...

EMBL congratulates Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai on winning the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry! 🧪 They received the award for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.

EMBL congratulates Francis Halzen on winning the 2026 #NobelPrize in Physics! ⚛️ He received the award “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”

The first EMBL in Poland 🇵🇱 event brought together scientists from across the country. Hear how they benefit from their connection with EMBL 👇 www.embl.org/news/connect...

How does an embryo switch from relying on maternal molecules to activating its own genome? Researchers at EMBL Rome reveal that this transition is driven by a flexible, coordinated process of genome activation rather than by a single molecular trigger. Read more: www.embl.org/news/science...

Last call to apply! 📢 Read our PhD students' experiences and learn why the EMBL International PhD Programme is a great opportunity. Launch your scientific career with us. Apply now! bit.ly/4x9Edss

Last call❗ EMBL Sabbatical Programme is a great opportunity to expand your scientific horizons in an international and interdisciplinary environment! You could receive up to €15,000 and be based at any of the EMBL’s six sites for 3-6 months. 🔗Apply: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/d...

Decoding the Raw Materials of Life at EMBL Rome! Students, researchers and industry professionals came together to explore emerging technologies and cutting-edge research in epigenetics, neuroscience and AI. A day of discovery & innovation! Read more: www.embl.org/news/connect...

🔬A new study by EMBL researchers reveals the incredible molecular dynamics occurring right beneath the surface in living cells. The research identifies cell membrane-to-cortex attachments as a key regulator of the mechanical forces that shape the cell surface. Learn more: sl1nk.com/ydkuvvo

EMBL researchers Robert Prevedel and Simone Mattei are now jointly leading the EMBL Imaging Centre. The new leadership looks forward to boosting tech development and continuing the Centre's push to advance microscopy image analysis through machine learning and other tools. tinyurl.com/26yb5nck

Is the world prepared for a future pandemic? AI-predicted protein complex structures for 2,800 viruses known to infect humans are now openly available in the #AlphaFold Database, which could improve how we respond to emerging infectious disease outbreaks. Learn more: www.embl.org/news/science...

Svante Pääbo, Nobel Laureate and Director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, will deliver the 2026 Kafatos Lecture on Friday 9 October 2026, at IMBB-FORTH, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Learn more: www.embl.org/news/people-...

Today we welcomed Dr Michiel Scheffer, President of the @EIC Board, to EMBL Heidelberg. We explored how to strengthen the path from frontier research to innovation & impact — and how EMBL science and EIC instruments can work together to turn scientific excellence into breakthrough ventures. 🇪🇺

There is still time to apply for the EMBL International PhD Programme! 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to receive dedicated mentoring while doing interdisciplinary research. Research groups across EMBL are recruiting now! bit.ly/4x9Edss

Closing the loop for reproducible science: 🧬 Data ➔ 🤖 Models ➔ 📏 Benchmarks As AI transforms biology, EMBL-EBI is building the infrastructure to ensure models are as rigorous as the data behind them. What’s your biggest challenge when validating AI models? www.embl.org/news/science...

Are you a senior scientist looking to expand your scientific horizons through a sabbatical? 🔬 Then the EMBL Sabbatical Programme is a great opportunity for you! You could receive up to €15,000 and be based at any of EMBL’s six sites for 3 to 6 months. 🔗Apply here: bit.ly/sabbatical26

Curiosity is always a key ingredient for major scientific breakthroughs. Following his 2026 Lennart Philipson Award, Stephen Cusack reflects on his time at EMBL Grenoble, AlphaFold, and the future of the field. Read the full interview 👉 www.embl.org/news/people-...

Last week, @nordicembl.bsky.social held its annual meeting, opening with EMBL Director General Tony Hyman’s keynote. The Partnership brings together DANDRITE, FIMM, MIMS, and NCMBM and is a major strategic player in Europe's molecular understanding of disease mechanisms.

Scientists have determined the highest-resolution protein structure obtained to date. Using advanced X-ray crystallography techniques at EMBL Hamburg's P14 beamline, the team solved the structure of an archaeal protein at an astonishing 0.43 Ångström resolution. www.embl.org/news/science...

Meet Pierre, Head of Administration and Operations at EMBL Grenoble With 13+ years of industry experience, he’s now bringing his expertise in strategy and organisational transformation to fundamental research – helping create the conditions for science to thrive. 🔬 Read his story 👇 bit.ly/3Twr3HY

After 35 years, the structural biologist Christoph Müller has a new title: Emeritus Scientist. His career at EMBL is marked by lauded research and important mentorship. Now he begins his next chapter. www.embl.org/news/people-...

Congratulations, Julia Mahamid! The EMBL scientist has been elected to Leopoldina, the German National Academy of Sciences, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of structural cell biology. Learn more: www.embl.org/news/awards-...