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
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Ensembl 113 brings major gene and regulatory feature annotation updates in Homo sapiens (human) and Mus musculus (mouse).
2024
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EMBL-EBI and colleagues from other 11 institutes commit to pathogen data sharing project.
2024
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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
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People & Perspectives EMBL-EBI Postdoctoral researcher Iguaracy Pinheiro de Sousa is using bioinformatics to support the development of better organoids.
2024
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People & Perspectives EMBL-EBI alumnus Alvis Brazma reflects on how mathematics and mountaineering have shaped his life and why keeping things simple in bioinformatics is key.
2024
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People & Perspectives ARISE fellow Melanie Schneider shares how she uncovered a new interest in research infrastructures and supporting discovery.
2024
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Science & Technology The dynamic world of proteomics is shaping the future of personalised medicine, but some obstacles stand in the way
2024
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People & Perspectives 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.
2024
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IntAct 247 release is now public with over 1.5 million binary interaction evidences
2024
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Science & Technology EMBL-EBI data resource helps scientists upcycle animal by-products.
2024
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Science & Technology Large-scale study uses data from Danish health registries to predict individual risks of developing cancer
2024
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The integration enables researchers to easily access AI-generated scores estimating how likely genetic variants are to be pathogenic
2024
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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
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People & Perspectives EMBL-EBI's new Head of Research shares his plans and priorities.
2024
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EMBL-EBI's Senior Management Team announces new appointment and title changes.
2024
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People & Perspectives Data standards that have been silently enabling discovery in the life sciences for decades are now making AI advances possible.
2024
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People & Perspectives Team Leader Sameer Velankar on why accessible training is key for AlphaFold and AI tools more generally.
2024
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Jacqueline shares her experience of EMBL's international PhD programme.
2024
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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
Where to start when thinking about the sustainability of informatics projects
2023
perspectives
Users no longer need to download large datasets with the new galleries feature
2023
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As science increasingly relies on big data and AI tools, the carbon footprint of computational work is on the rise
2023
perspectives
The Lees group develops a tool that can scale up bacterial genome annotation.
2023
research-highlights
Science & Technology 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…
2023
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Science & Technology Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor integrates Google DeepMind’s new AlphaMissense Database for better predictions of genetic variant pathogenicity.
2023
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People & Perspectives EMBL-EBI Senior Scientist Rob Finn explains why data coordination and sharing are fundamental for a sustainable blue economy.
2023
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Science & Technology SComatic enables researchers to link genotype to phenotype using only single-cell profiling data
2023
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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
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The latest Expression Atlas release is now live and contains a wider range of RNA-seq and proteomics datasets.
2023
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The GA4GH standard refget quietly helps decipher millions of genomes sequenced worldwide, and it just got better.
2023
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We are excited to announce the latest releases of IntAct and Complex Portal. IntAct 244 highlights Complex Portal 244 highlights
2023
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EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters Construction begins on EMBL-EBI's new building named after Janet Thornton.
2023
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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
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Science & Technology Enabling researchers worldwide to share and analyse pathogen data generated across the world
2023
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Better search for Europe PMC funder grants with ROR IDs
2023
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New framework to improve the FAIRness of clinical and molecular datasets
2023
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Science & Technology HoloFood, the first consistent collection of multiomic data about chicken and salmon gut microbiomes, set to enable the development of better animal feeds.
2023
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The AlphaFold Database boasts improved user experience, including better search filters and an improved 3D viewer.
2023
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Science & Technology EMBL-EBI data resources are being used to deliver thousands of genetic diagnostics to patients every month.
2023
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Science & Technology A new tool for the interpretation of missense variation in humans – ProtVar – will help enable drug discovery.
2023
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Connections 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
2023
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Postdoctoral researcher Carolin Sauer is leveraging long-read sequencing to develop new detection methods for various cancers.
2023
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InterPro 94.0 features hundreds of new methods integrated from partner databases, and InterProScan draws on over 38,000 entries.
2023
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BioImage Archive Team Leader Matthew Hartley shares his experience and tips for people interested in managing a bioinformatics core facility.
2023
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Science & Technology Understanding chromothripsis offers insights into how cancer develops.
2023
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Lab MattersScience & Technology EMBL-EBI is making a key contribution to a historic effort to understand the function of every human gene
2023
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives On the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, we look back at its history, wonder and potential.
2023
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People & Perspectives 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…
2023
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Science & Technology WormBase ParaSite release 18 adds largest number of new genomes and annotations since launch, as well as full integration with AlphaFold.
2023
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Connections Darwin Tree of Life project improves bioinformatics tools for biodiversity data analysis
2023
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The European Nucleotide Archive database introduces mandatory spatiotemporal metadata for data submissions.
2023
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EMBL-EBI's metagenomics data resource increases in size and supports groundbreaking AI tools for protein structure prediction.
2023
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As major biodiversity projects ramp up, EMBL-EBI enables genomic data sharing for all species.
2023
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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
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Jo McEntyre talks about data services, open data and a new era for research assessment.
2023
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EMBL-EBI congratulates Matt Hurles on being appointed as the new Director of the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
2023
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Open data played a pivotal role in the development of the AlphaFold AI. The same open principles now apply to AlphaFold predictions.
2023
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Latest Ensembl and Ensembl Genomes releases bring updates to donkey and horse assemblies, and lots of new plants and metazoa.
2023
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Genomic sequencing and big data analysis are two novel technologies driving researchers’ understanding of the complexities of cancer.
2023
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Aggregating clinical, genomic and functional data from patient-derived xenografts, organoids and cell lines
2023
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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
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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
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Andy Cafferkey takes on strategic role to help the institute respond to increasing demands from the global life science community.
2022
announcements
Unveiling a useful tool for understanding human lung development.
2022
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EMBL-EBI supports new European Commission project set to support the use of genomics in research and healthcare.
2022
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Competition celebrates importance of robust theoretical modelling for systems biology
2022
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EMBLetc The CABANA project was born out of a desire to strengthen bioinformatics capacity and accelerate data-driven biology in Latin America.
2022
Researchers use social media to share findings on how useful AlphaFold predictions are for different applications.
2022
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Virginie Uhlmann will support the Interim Head of Research in managing the institute's computational research groups.
2022
announcements
Data continues to be available in BioStudies.
2022
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EMBL-EBI’s MGnify data resource helps researchers find enzymes for novel applications.
2022
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Connections The Federated EGA is set to improve access to sensitive human data in a safe and secure way.
2022
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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
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives 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.
2022
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Science & Technology International consortium analyses the genetic sequences and antibiotic susceptibility of 10,000 global Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.
2022
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Science & Technology Machine learning has helped researchers uncover new insights into how bacteria infect host cells.
2022
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Science & Technology AlphaFold database offers a look at 3D protein universe.
2022
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Science & Technology Scientists identify previously unexplored gene segments to be added to human genome databases.
2022
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The Ensembl 107 release contains updates to regulatory annotations and updated vertebrate and metazoan species.
2022
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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
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Funding set to support data resources for key areas of antimicrobial resistance, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity loss
2022
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Science & Technology Researchers discover how DNA mutations change blood cell production and how this relates to ageing and cancer development.
2022
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Janet Thornton, the inaugural winner of the FEBS Journal Open Science Award, explains the importance and impact of open science.
2022
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New dataset of predicted protein complexes accessible through 3D-Beacons Network.
2022
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Science & Technology Virginie Uhlmann shares her tips for using deep learning for bioimage analysis in the life sciences.
2022
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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
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Science & Technology Researchers lay out a set of principles for open genomic data sharing or pathogens
2022
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives An exploration of what gender bias looks like in science and how organisations and individuals can address it
2022
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New Expression Atlas release features differential-proteomics and baseline-proteomics experiments in collaboration with the PRIDE team at EMBL-EBI. This also includes new baseline DIA proteomics experiments as well as new differential proteomics datasets. To improve reproducibility,…
2022
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Science & Technology Scientists urge the adoption of a sensible international policy for digital sequence information.
2022
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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
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Science & Technology How genomics, open data, and multidisciplinary science can improve food security.
2021
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Science & Technology A vast, curated collection of bacterial genomes is now organised, searchable and open to the community.
2021
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Lab MattersScience & Technology Independent study reveals that EMBL-EBI open data resources are critical for the life sciences.
2021
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Science & Technology The Darwin Tree of Life project is an unprecedented initiative sequencing 70,000 species
2021
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Science & Technology International project uses biomolecular data to improve animal feed and make meat production more sustainable
2021
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Science & Technology Using metagenomic data to find novel enzymes for plastic degradation and beyond
2021
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Science & Technology Largest in-depth analysis of genomic data tracks the spread of SARS-CoV-2 lineages in England.
2021
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Science & Technology Researchers identify differences in immune response in asymptomatic COVID-19 cases compared to those with severe symptoms
2021
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives The challenges and opportunities when setting up a global archive for bioimages
2021
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Science & Technology Thousands of new protein structure models, prected using deep learning, now available to explore
2021
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Science & Technology Scientists identify more than 140 000 virus species in the human gut; more than half have never been seen before
2021
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EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters Open letter galvanises life science community in support of open COVID-19 data
2021
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Science & Technology Freshwater sports can cause waterborne infections, but real-time DNA sequencing could help.
2021
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Lab Matters Schoolchildren create exquisite protein-inspired artworks
2020
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Connections Microbiomes, plastics, and connectivity – AtlantECO aims to understand the fabric of the Atlantic Ocean.
2020
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Lab MattersScience & Technology Why should researchers make artificial intelligence more transparent and how can they do it?
2020
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Science & Technology 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.
2020
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EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters EMBL-EBI is one of the eight European institutes involved in the Humanoid Cell Atlas initiative, a new open-access platform that combines single-cell profiling and organoid technology
2020
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Lab Matters European collaboration receives funding to explore risks and impact of future infectious disease outbreaks.
2020
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Science & Technology DNA damage caused by chemical mutagens is not repaired immediately and can create more genetic diversity in tumours.
2020
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Science & Technology In March 2020, planes were grounded, streets went quiet, and our lives changed forever. But while the world came to a halt, many scientists were ramping up their efforts to understand the new virus.
2020
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Science & Technology The new collaborative space will help scientists, public health and healthcare professionals around the world to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
2020
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People & Perspectives Crick and EMBL PhDs talk science over coffee
2019
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EMBL Announcements Children's rights stored in synthetic DNA
2019
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Science & Technology Funding awarded to EMBL-EBI for tuberculosis monitoring tool
2019
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Science & Technology Immunotherapy: the role of B cells
2019
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Lab Matters EMBL-EBI celebrated its 25 anniversary on 1 September 2019
2019
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People & Perspectives Exploring the cancer genomics labyrinth
2019
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Science & Technology Understanding how ageing works at a molecular level
2019
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EMBL Announcements Schoolchildren get creative with 3D protein structures
2019
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Setting up a kids coding club - where to start
2019
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Science & Technology The BioImage Archive - EMBL-EBI's first dedicated imaging data resource
2019
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Lab Matters Building bonds between academia and industry
2019
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Science & Technology Large CRISPR screen prioritises hundreds of promising genes for personalised cancer treatment
2019
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Lab Matters PDBe-KB - new data resource for protein structure and function launches
2019
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Science & Technology How organs form in a mouse embryo
2019
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Science & Technology Researchers identify novel gut bacteria species and call for more data from beyond Europe and North America
2019
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Science & Technology New search engine allows researchers to identify antibiotic resistance genes or mutations in real time
2019
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Lab Matters Enhancing the world's bioinformatics infrastructure
2019
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives New director drives drug discovery partnership forward
2019
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Science & Technology EMBL-EBI industry case study: Biocatalysts
2018
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Lab Matters Building bridges between scientists and software developers
2018
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ConnectionsLab Matters Pharmaceutical company Sanofi strengthens drug targets discovery collaboration Open Targets
2018
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Science & Technology ERC grantees Wolfgang Huber and Oliver Stegle share their vision for the next 10 years
2018
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Science & Technology Complex metabolomics analyses in the cloud
2018
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Science & Technology Large-scale systematic analysis explores how inherited genome affects drug response of cancer cells
2018
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Lab Matters The Protein Data Bank in Europe celebrates its schools art project with its largest exhibition yet
2018
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Science & Technology Europe PMC adds preprints to its search
2018
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Science & Technology Acute myloid leukaemia risk could be detected years before diagnosis
2018
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Science & Technology New computational method uses multi-omics analysis for personalised medicine
2018
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Science & Technology Of mice and gorillas: using mouse data for conservation
2018
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives EMBL-EBI PhD student launches start-up focusing on epigenetics and wellbeing
2018
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ConnectionsLab Matters New partner strengthens drug discovery collaboration
2018
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Science & Technology What worms can tell us about cancer
2018
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Science & Technology Launch of the first free global online catalogue of PDX models
2018
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People & Perspectives New EMBL-EBI Group Leader will make sense of bioimaging data
2018
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Science & Technology What does a cell's location tell us?
2018
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Science & Technology Is depression in your genes?
2018
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Science & Technology New technique offers insight into early cell life
2018
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Science & Technology Network of genes linked to development of diabetes
2018
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Science & Technology High resolution 3D protein structures in a giffy with PDBe
2017
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Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Takeda joins pioneering public-private drug discover collaboration Open Targets
2017
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Science & Technology New BioModels infrastructure supports significantly more model formats and offers improved search
2017
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Science & Technology Insights into the reproduction of Plasmodium parasites in mosquitoes reveal rapid and broad activity
2017
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Science & Technology How open data is changing our pursuit of discovery
2017
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Lab Matters EMBL-EBI and collaborators engage schools in a large-scale genome decoding project
2017
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Lab Matters International experts gather at EMBL-EBI to reflect on the future of bioinformatics training
2017
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Science & Technology How patient-derived computational models can help researchers understand cancer
2017
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EMBL alumni met in Oxford for an afternoon of science talks and networking
2017
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People & Perspectives The Iqbal research group hopes to build a 'Google of bacteria' to help better interpret the genome
2017
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ConnectionsLab Matters EMBL-EBI supports bioinformatics training and capacity in Latin America
2017
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Science & Technology IMPC explains how much the sex of animals is misdirecting research results
2017
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Science & Technology EMBL-EBI and IMPC characterised over 3000 mouse genes, revealing new gene associations with disease
2017
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Science & Technology Exploring the potential of user experience for life sciences through industry workshops
2017
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Science & Technology The Image Data Resource - prototype of the first open repository linking imaging and molecular data
2017
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Science & Technology Hallmarks of residual breat cancer cells suggest new approaches for preventing relapse
2017
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Science & Technology Introducing one of the largest collections of high-quality human induced pluripotent stem cells
2017
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Science & Technology EMBL-EBI researchers identify mouse epigenetic clock that could help scientists understand ageing
2017
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Lab Matters New Master's programme for research infrastructure managers – set to launch autumn 2017
2017
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Science & Technology Researchers use single-cell sequencing to understand how cells age
2017
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Science & Technology Reconstructing T-cell development in high resolution
2017
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Science & Technology Just as banks store away only the most valuable possessions in the most secure safes, cells prioritise which genes they guard most closely, researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have found. The study, published online today…
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