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A marine worm offers clues about our evolutionary past

The Arendt Group at EMBL Heidelberg focuses on mechanisms of evolution, studying Platynereis dumerilli – evolutionarily ancient marine worms found broadly along European coasts.

10 January 2025

Sweet gene regulation in the mammalian embryo

10 January 2025

12 moments of philanthropy: #12 New frontiers in childhood cancer research

8 January 2025

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7 January 2025 On the left, the molecular structure of the YAP protein overlaid with a drawing of the human heart. On the right, a photo of Maria Costanzo shaping a heart with her palms.

On the left, the molecular structure of the YAP protein overlaid with a drawing of the human heart. On the right, a photo of Maria Costanzo shaping a heart with her palms.

Cute molecules and the scientists who adore them: Maria Costanzo

3 January 2025 Collage of photos from outside and within the EMBL Imaging Centre

From the bench to the EMBL Imaging Centre: when science meets art

20 December 2024

Sharing scientific expertise to empower European partners

Science & Technology

18 December 2024 The image shows two circles. On the left circle it is shown a microscopy image of a mice lung full of scarring tissue. On the right circle it is shown a microscopy image of a mice lung with less scars.

The image shows two circles. On the left circle it is shown a microscopy image of a mice lung full of scarring tissue. On the right circle it is shown a microscopy image of a mice lung with less scars.

Common cough syrup ingredient shows promise in treating serious lung disease

17 December 2024 The image has a big circle with a microscopy image of an organism inside. Then, at the right, another circle (smaller) with a scientist looking into a screen. In the backgroup there is a truck.

The image has a big circle with a microscopy image of an organism inside. Then, at the right, another circle (smaller) with a scientist looking into a screen. In the backgroup there is a truck.

A new EMBL microscope hits the road

13 December 2024

Speaking the language of DNA

People & Perspectives

19 December 2024 Female scientist in chair looking at camera.

Welcome: Alexandra Koumoutsi

16 December 2024 Photo of Veijo Salo (on the left) holding and blowing into an illustrated bubble blower representing the protein seipin, whose structure is depicted three times on the right.