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
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We are EMBL: Briony Jackson on community-focused public engagement
People & Perspectives Public Engagement Officer Briony Jackson is building lasting relationships with local communities to make science accessible and engaging for all.
2024
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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
Connections EMBL’s Scientific Visitor Programme enables high-level scientific exchange and cross-fertilisation of ideas and technologies through sabbatical fellowships for researchers.
2024
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
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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
Science & Technology 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.
2024
science-technology
Computational protein design and protein structure prediction win Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Science & Technology Creators of AI system AlphaFold receive 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
2024
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
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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
Science & Technology 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.
2024
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
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Iguaracy Pinheiro-de-Sousa on organoids and nanorobot ‘highways’
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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EMBL-EBI’s open data resources for biodiversity and climate research
Science & Technology EMBL-EBI data resources help advance biodiversity and climate change research by enabling scientists to study species interactions, evolutionary processes, ecosystem health, and more.
2024
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
What I’ve learned: Alvis Brazma
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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Welcome: David Ocaña
People & Perspectives EMBL-EBI’s new Head of Applications will use his expertise in cloud infrastructure and security to support the institute’s open data resources.
2024
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Why clinical trials stop: the role of genetics
Science & Technology Using machine learning to analyse the genetic factors behind early clinical trial termination, researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome.
2024
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
People & Perspectives ARISE fellow Melanie Schneider shares how she uncovered a new interest in research infrastructures and supporting discovery.
2024
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We are EMBL: Kim Gurwitz on working with global partners to support bioinformatics training
People & Perspectives 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.
2024
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Proteomics: a different lens for precision medicine
Science & Technology The dynamic world of proteomics is shaping the future of personalised medicine, but some obstacles stand in the way
2024
perspectivesscience-technology
Celebrating 50 years of infinite curiosity
Lab Matters What makes EMBL unique? Among many things, it’s the infinite curiosity of its community.
2024
lab-matters
The EMBL evolution: Ewan Birney on open data and the ethos of excellence
People & Perspectives Ewan Birney reflects on his time at EMBL and the development of the organisation through a commitment to open data and nurturing scientific talent.
2024
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Welcome: Mallory Freeberg
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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Ancient environmental DNA provides solutions for global food security challenges
EMBL Announcements Researchers explore genetic diversity found in ancient environmental DNA to help modern agricultural practices.
2024
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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
Science & Technology EMBL-EBI data resource helps scientists upcycle animal by-products.
2024
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
Science & Technology Large-scale study uses data from Danish health registries to predict individual risks of developing cancer
2024
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
People & Perspectives EMBL-EBI's new Head of Research shares his plans and priorities.
2024
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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
People & Perspectives 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.
2024
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
EMBL Announcements MSD joins as the latest partner in the Open Targets consortium, enhancing the initiative’s collaborative efforts in drug discovery.
2024
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Researchers aim to use quantum computing to assemble and analyse pangenomes
Science & Technology Experts in quantum computing and genomics to develop new methods and algorithms to process biological data.
2024
announcementsscience-technology
Exploring cellular complexity with EMPIAR’s new cryo-electron tomography prototype browser
EMBL Announcements 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.
2024
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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
Science & Technology New study uncovers the potential of immunotherapy in preventing breast cancer and creates the openly available Human Breast Cell Atlas.
2024
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
People & Perspectives Data standards that have been silently enabling discovery in the life sciences for decades are now making AI advances possible.
2024
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
People & Perspectives Team Leader Sameer Velankar on why accessible training is key for AlphaFold and AI tools more generally.
2024
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
Science & Technology Plasmodium falciparum, a malaria parasite, uses gene conversion to produce genetic diversity in two surface protein genes targeted by the human immune system.
2024
announcementssciencescience-technology
Team SAMBAI: addressing cancer disparities in recent African heritage populations
Science & Technology 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.
2024
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
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Jacqueline shares her experience of EMBL's international PhD programme.
2024
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
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Kyle Morris joins EMBL-EBI as Electron Microscopy Data Bank (EMDB) Team Leader.
2024
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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
Science & Technology Researchers reveal that healthy lung development hinges on immune-epithelial crosstalk, with implications for respiratory diseases.
2023
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
Science & Technology The new initiative brings together genomic data from various biodiversity projects to aid conservation and biodiversity efforts.
2023
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
EMBLetc 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
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
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives PhD student Valentina Lorenzi is using single-cell sequencing data to create a map of the developing human reproductive system.
2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
Understanding the mechanisms of enzyme catalysis
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
science-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Welcome: David Hulcoop
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives David Hulcoop discusses how his experience bridging organisational cultures will help address critical challenges in drug discovery and target selection at Open Targets.
2023
announcementslab-matterspeople-perspectives
New predictions of genetic variant pathogenicity using AlphaFold protein structures
Science & Technology Ensembl Variant Effect Predictor integrates Google DeepMind’s new AlphaMissense Database for better predictions of genetic variant pathogenicity.
2023
science-technologytechnology-and-innovation
Uncovering the mechanisms underlying lack of response to immunotherapy
Science & Technology New research improves understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind why some cancers respond to immunotherapy and others don't.
2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Revealing the secrets of protein evolution using the AlphaFold database
Science & Technology Researchers use the AlphaFold database and Foldseek Cluster algorithm to analyse millions of predicted protein structures and offer new insights into protein evolution.
2023
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
People & Perspectives Experience in data management and coordination has enabled EMBL alumna Laura Clarke to pursue a career in AI development.
2023
people-perspectivesperspectivesscience
Open data to power up the blue economy
People & Perspectives EMBL-EBI Senior Scientist Rob Finn explains why data coordination and sharing are fundamental for a sustainable blue economy.
2023
people-perspectivesperspectivesscience
Novel algorithm able to detect mutations in single-cell sequencing data sets
Science & Technology SComatic enables researchers to link genotype to phenotype using only single-cell profiling data
2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Filling the skills gap to advance genomic medicine: an interview with Emily Perry
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives By upskilling researchers on bioinformatics skills and tools, EMBL alumna Emily Perry is helping to make genomic medicine more accessible.
2023
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
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters Construction begins on EMBL-EBI's new building named after Janet Thornton.
2023
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
EMBL Announcements Closer collaborations with EMBL-EBI data resources set to further develop and grow this unique rare disease platform.
2023
announcementsembl-announcementsscience
Pathogens Portal: The new gateway to public pathogen data
Science & Technology Enabling researchers worldwide to share and analyse pathogen data generated across the world
2023
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
David Hulcoop appointed as Open Targets Director
EMBL Announcements Coming from a pharmaceutical industry background, David Hulcoop is set to take over as Executive Director of the public-private partnership Open Targets.
2023
announcementsembl-announcements
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
Science & Technology 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…
2023
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
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
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
Science & Technology EMBL-EBI data resources are being used to deliver thousands of genetic diagnostics to patients every month.
2023
perspectivessciencescience-technology
Janet Thornton retires: a pioneer in structural bioinformatics
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives In recognition of Janet Thornton’s retirement, we look back at some of her biggest accomplishments shaping the field of bioinformatics.
2023
announcementslab-matterspeople-perspectives
ProtVar: understanding missense variation in humans
Science & Technology A new tool for the interpretation of missense variation in humans – ProtVar – will help enable drug discovery.
2023
sciencescience-technologytechnology-and-innovation
IMAGINE-ing next-generation technology to help biologists
ConnectionsLab Matters EMBL researchers and collaborators have begun an impactful innovation-development journey, thanks to a European Commission ‘IMAGINE’ grant.
2023
connectionslab-matters
Cancer cell ‘decathlon’ to help predict tumour aggressiveness and metastasis
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
connectionstechnology-and-innovation
We are EMBL: Carolin Sauer on supporting cancer research
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Postdoctoral researcher Carolin Sauer is leveraging long-read sequencing to develop new detection methods for various cancers.
2023
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
EMBLetc In recognition of Janet Thornton’s retirement, we look back at some of her biggest accomplishments in shaping the field of bioinformatics.
2023
The story of Clustal: democratising sequence alignments
EMBLetc Desmond Higgins, 2023 Lennart Philipson Award winner, discusses his time at EMBL and his research developing sequence alignment tools.
2023
What happens when chromosomes shatter
Science & Technology Understanding chromothripsis offers insights into how cancer develops.
2023
research-highlightsscience-technology
A more diverse human reference genome
Science & Technology The human pangenome – one of the most complete collections of genome sequences released so far – captures rich human diversity.
2023
announcementssciencescience-technology
Bioinformatics powers international effort to map gene function
Lab MattersScience & Technology EMBL-EBI is making a key contribution to a historic effort to understand the function of every human gene
2023
announcementslab-mattersscience-technology
The Human Genome Project at 20: interview with Ewan Birney
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives On the 20th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, we look back at its history, wonder and potential.
2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
EMBL alumni: Alex Almeida on the unchartered gut microbiome and becoming a principal investigator
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
people-perspectivesperspectives
WormBase ParaSite 18 released
Science & Technology WormBase ParaSite release 18 adds largest number of new genomes and annotations since launch, as well as full integration with AlphaFold.
2023
science-technologyupdates-from-data-resources
Human genome editing: regulations, risks, and ethical considerations
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Scientists have the technology to edit the human genome. But when should they, and who contributes to these decisions?
2023
lab-matterspeople-perspectivesperspectives
MAPLE: a phylogenetic tool for pandemic-scale genome data
Science & Technology EMBL-EBI researchers have developed a new tool capable of performing state-of-the-art phylogenetic inference on larger datasets than previously thought possible.
2023
research-highlightssciencescience-technology
Building a bioinformatics community at the nf-core hackathon
Connections Darwin Tree of Life project improves bioinformatics tools for biodiversity data analysis
2023
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
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Jo McEntyre talks about data services, open data and a new era for research assessment.
2023
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New EU-funded Project: Fragment-Screen
Lab MattersScience & Technology 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.
2023
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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
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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
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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
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Machine learning to identify and prioritise drug targets
Science & Technology Open Targets is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify and prioritise drug targets.
2023
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Darwin Tree of Life: first 500 genome assemblies released as project creates a buzz
Science & Technology We look back through some of the 2022 highlights from the Darwin Tree of Life project.
2023
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Molecules to Ecosystems: Rob Finn on the Microbial Ecosystems transversal theme
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives 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.
2023
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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
Science & Technology A new method developed by EMBL-EBI researchers helps to streamline nanopore sequencing in real-time.
2023
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EMBL-EBI databases considered critical to life sciences
Open data resources that enable global research and development recognised by the Global Biodata Coalition.
2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Building bioinformatics capacity in Latin America
EMBLetc The CABANA project was born out of a desire to strengthen bioinformatics capacity and accelerate data-driven biology in Latin America.
2022
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ardan Patwardhan and Wim Hagen receive Scientific Achievement Award
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters The Royal Microscopical Society awarded Ardan Patwardhan and Wim Hagen with Scientific Achievement Award
2022
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Funding for researchers working on plastic recycling enzymes
EMBL-EBI’s MGnify data resource helps researchers find enzymes for novel applications.
2022
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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
Connections The Federated EGA is set to improve access to sensitive human data in a safe and secure way.
2022
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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?
People & Perspectives 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.
2022
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Molecules to Ecosystems: Virginie Uhlmann on the Theory transversal theme
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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CNest: a new method for copy number variation analysis
Science & Technology A new method for the robust analysis of copy number variation and used UK Biobank data to identify links between genome and disease.
2022
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New antibiotic resistance genes identified in tuberculosis
Science & Technology International consortium analyses the genetic sequences and antibiotic susceptibility of 10,000 global Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates.
2022
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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
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Shining a light on how bacteria interact
Science & Technology Machine learning has helped researchers uncover new insights into how bacteria infect host cells.
2022
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AlphaFold predicts structure of almost every catalogued protein known to science
Science & Technology AlphaFold database offers a look at 3D protein universe.
2022
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Latvian science benefits from prospect membership
Connections The first meeting of the Latvian Bioinformatics Forum points towards an even brighter future for the country’s role in European life sciences
2022
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Uncharted territories in the human genome
Science & Technology Scientists identify previously unexplored gene segments to be added to human genome databases.
2022
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Ensembl 107 has been released
The Ensembl 107 release contains updates to regulatory annotations and updated vertebrate and metazoan species.
2022
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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
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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
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Supporting the African BioGenome Project to build bioinformatics capacity
ConnectionsLab Matters The African BioGenome Project and EMBL have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support each other in building genomics and bioinformatics capacity across Africa
2022
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Impact of DNA mutations on blood cell production uncovered
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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A machine learning approach for allocating gene function
Science & Technology Researchers in the Ensembl team are making the most of machine learning methods to speed up genome annotation pipelines
2022
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Fergal Martin – Eukaryotic Annotation Team Leader
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Fergal Martin discusses the importance of open access data and his work in different biodiversity initiatives
2022
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Organisations should embrace open science faster – interview with Prof. Dame Janet Thornton
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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Europe PMC: Harnessing the power of text mining to accelerate life sciences research
Science & Technology How text mining collaborations benefit our research, data resources, and the wider scientific community.
2022
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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
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Peter Harrison – Genome Analysis Team Leader
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Peter Harrison discusses the importance of data accessibility and his passion for biodiversity and agricultural genomics.
2022
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Predicted complexes from ModelArchive now on PDBe-KB pages
New dataset of predicted protein complexes accessible through 3D-Beacons Network.
2022
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Greater than the sum of our genes: DNA does not define us
Lab Matters Ewan Birney discusses the input of both genetics and our environment in making us who we are
2022
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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
Science & Technology Researchers from the MANE collaboration bring you the most comprehensive human genome annotation dataset to date.
2022
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Welcome: John Lees
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives John Lees joins EMBL-EBI as a Group Leader in Pathogen informatics and modelling.
2022
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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
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Genomic sequencing aids the global Tuberculosis fight
Science & Technology Zamin Iqbal and his team are working with researchers all over the globe to help put a stop to Tuberculosis
2022
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Darwin Tree of Life at EMBL-EBI: reaching the first major milestone
Science & Technology Our researchers highlight their contributions to the Darwin Tree of Life project and how new genome annotations helps to further biodiversity research
2022
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Safeguarding African biodiversity through genomics
Science & Technology The African BioGenome Project aims to safeguard biodiversity and build bioinformatics capacity across Africa
2022
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Deep learning models help predict protein function
Science & Technology Deep learning models can improve protein annotations and has helped expand the Pfam database.
2022
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New genetic data policy must promote biodiversity conservation
Science & Technology Scientists urge the adoption of a sensible international policy for digital sequence information.
2022
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Pfizer joins the Open Targets consortium
Connections Open Targets, a consortium focused on drug target identification, prioritisation, and validation, announced today that Pfizer has joined as a partner.
2022
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Learning from Deep Learning: the inspirational story behind AlphaFold
Science & Technology DeepMind visits EMBL Heidelberg to discuss current and future implications of Artificial Intelligence for life science research.
2022
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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
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Genomic data for biodiversity – a global challenge
Science & Technology An exploration of where in the world genomics methods are applied and where the data are used.
2022
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The Earth Biogenome Project: on track and ready to ramp up
Science & Technology 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?
2022
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Welcome: Melissa Harrison
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives 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.
2022
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Can data help feed a hungry world?
Science & Technology How genomics, open data, and multidisciplinary science can improve food security.
2021
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DUO: streamlining access to biomedical datasets
Science & Technology The GA4GH Data Use Ontology (DUO) supports a data authorisation and access framework to streamline consent to use biomedical data
2021
sciencescience-technology
Making sense of bacterial DNA data
Science & Technology A vast, curated collection of bacterial genomes is now organised, searchable and open to the community.
2021
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Open data on the rise: the value of EMBL-EBI data resources
Lab MattersScience & Technology Independent study reveals that EMBL-EBI open data resources are critical for the life sciences.
2021
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BY-COVID – a new EU project for pandemic preparedness
Science & Technology The BY-COVID project aims to make infectious disease data, including COVID-19, openly available to everyone.
2021
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CRyPTIC: cataloguing drug resistance mutations in M. tuberculosis
Science & Technology Profiling M. tuberculosis strains from 27 countries to reveal causes of drug resistance.
2021
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The human genome, data sharing, and drug discovery: a career profile with Ian Dunham
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives 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.
2021
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Genomic tracking of the COVID-19 pandemic in England
Science & Technology Largest in-depth analysis of genomic data tracks the spread of SARS-CoV-2 lineages in England.
2021
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DeepMind and EMBL release the most complete database of predicted 3D structures of human proteins
Science & Technology 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.
2021
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Accessible 3D protein models to accelerate scientific discovery
Science & Technology DeepMind and EMBL-EBI to make millions of protein structure predictions freely available to the scientific community.
2021
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Great expectations – the potential impacts of AlphaFold DB
Science & Technology A discussion of the applications that AlphaFold DB may enable and the possible impact of the resource on science and society.
2021
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Welcome: Sarah Dyer
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives EMBL welcomes Sarah Dyer, the new Non-Vertebrate Genomics Team Leader at EMBL-EBI.
2021
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Visualising RNA structures using R2DT
Science & Technology New software enables scientists to visualise RNA secondary structures using the world’s largest RNA structure dataset.
2021
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EMBL scientists elected as EMBO Members
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters John Marioni, Alex Bateman, and Takashi Hiiragi have been elected to EMBO Membership.
2021
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EMBL scientists support malaria research
Science & Technology 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.
2021
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Just the gist: Big data and pandemics in seven key points
Connections EMBL’s most recent Science and Society seminar explored how best to harness big data to address multi-faceted issues of a pandemic.
2021
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Piecing together the best reference genome
Science & Technology Researchers reveal the best technology for assembling reference genomes.
2021
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Uniting strengths to expand research
ConnectionsLab Matters 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”.
2021
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Using metagenomic techniques to explore lichens
Science & Technology Researchers have used a metagenomics approach to piece together the genomes of yeasts found in wild lichens.
2021
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Repurposing drugs to manage COVID-19 progression
Science & Technology Researchers use large-scale human genetic studies to identify drug targets important for managing COVID-19 in its early stages
2021
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Linking genetics and age-related diseases
Science & Technology Researchers have used human medical and genetic data from UK Biobank to investigate the genetics of age-related diseases
2021
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Pfam releases structures for every protein family
Science & Technology Thousands of new protein structure models, prected using deep learning, now available to explore
2021
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Allyship and support: an interview with Janet Thornton
Lab Matters 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
2021
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Finding coronavirus’s helper proteins
Science & Technology 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.
2021
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Insights into the new B.1.1.7 coronavirus lineage
Science & Technology A new lineage of coronavirus was first identified in the UK, but why is it spreading much more rapidly within the population?
2021
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Monitoring dangerous bacteria in freshwater
Science & Technology Freshwater sports can cause waterborne infections, but real-time DNA sequencing could help.
2021
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Discover the wonderful world of proteins: first virtual PDB Art exhibition
Lab Matters Schoolchildren create exquisite protein-inspired artworks
2020
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Solving the protein structure puzzle
Science & Technology How artificial intelligence can help us solve the mysteries of the protein universe
2020
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Microbiomes help predict the future of the Atlantic
Connections Microbiomes, plastics, and connectivity – AtlantECO aims to understand the fabric of the Atlantic Ocean.
2020
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EOSC: shaping Europe’s digital future
ConnectionsLab Matters 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.
2020
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Repurposing drugs for a pan-coronavirus treatment
Science & Technology 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…
2020
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Genome sequencing accelerates cancer detection
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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Welcome: Geetika Malhotra
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives 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.
2020
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New clues to a 500-year old mystery about the human heart
Science & Technology 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.
2020
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The curious genome of the tuatara, an ancient reptile in peril
Science & Technology 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.
2020
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Bagpipe and Pokemon, or how not to name a human gene
Science & Technology 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…
2020
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Artificial intelligence finds patterns of mutations and survival in tumour images
Science & Technology 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.
2020
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Unparalleled inventory of the human gut ecosystem
Science & Technology 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.
2020
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Funding to predict the risk of infectious disease outbreaks
Lab Matters European collaboration receives funding to explore risks and impact of future infectious disease outbreaks.
2020
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Applications for virtual learning lab open
Lab Matters 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’.
2020
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Two EMBL scientists become EMBO Members
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters 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.
2020
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Welcome: Ellie McDonagh
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Open Targets welcomes new Informatics Science Director
2020
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Five things you probably didn’t know about the Human Genome Project
Science & Technology Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first draft of the entire human genome.
2020
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Unpicking the complexity of DNA mutations
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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Distinguishing coronavirus genome mutations from inadvertent errors
Science & Technology 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.
2020
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DNA damage and faulty repair jointly cause mutations
Science & Technology DNA mutations are caused by a combination of DNA damage and repair, shows study by EMBL-EBI and collaborators.
2020
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EMBL-EBI launches COVID-19 Data Portal
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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EMBL-EBI leads International collaboration to share COVID-19 research data
Science & Technology EMBL-EBI set to launch European COVID-19 Data Platform to help store, share, and analyse research data linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
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Snowy day
Lab Matters Colder winter weather has finally arrived EMBL-EBI. It’s the first time the site has seen snow this winter.
2020
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Luxembourg funds research collaborations with EMBL
ConnectionsLab Matters 2020 call now open for FNR funding of bilateral projects between EMBL and Luxembourg
2020
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The Pan-Cancer project
Science & Technology EMBL co-leads most comprehensive study of genetic causes of cancer
2020
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Characterising RNA alterations in cancer
Science & Technology The largest and most comprehensive catalogue of cancer-specific RNA alterations reveals new insights into the cancer genome.
2020
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Cancer mutations occur decades before diagnosis
Science & Technology 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.
2020
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Chromothripsis in human cancer
Science & Technology Researchers at Harvard Medical School and EMBL-EBI have carried out the largest analysis across cancer types of the newly discovered mutational phenomenon chromothripsis.
2020
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Pinpointing rare disease mutations
Science & Technology New resource that categorises genes essential for supporting life could be used to identify rare disease mutations
2020
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Statement on Brexit
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters 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.
2020
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Ageing and disease
Science & Technology Dame Janet Thornton presents the 2019 EMBL Insight Lecture: Ageing and disease – what is the link?
2020
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Machine learning finds critical phosphosites
Science & Technology Resource has implications for disease research
2019
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Science date: The Crick meets EMBL
People & Perspectives Crick and EMBL PhDs talk science over coffee
2019
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Convention on the Rights of the Child stored in DNA
EMBL Announcements Children's rights stored in synthetic DNA
2019
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Microbiomes take the stage at New Scientist Live
People & Perspectives On microbiomes, public engagement and not being boring
2019
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A tool to monitor tuberculosis
Science & Technology Funding awarded to EMBL-EBI for tuberculosis monitoring tool
2019
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Science for everyone
Lab Matters During the Nacht der Forschung 2019, everyone was able to become a scientist for a day at EMBL
2019
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B cells linked to immunotherapy
Science & Technology Immunotherapy: the role of B cells
2019
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25 years of EMBL-EBI
Lab Matters EMBL-EBI celebrated its 25 anniversary on 1 September 2019
2019
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Welcome: Isidro Cortés-Ciriano
People & Perspectives Exploring the cancer genomics labyrinth
2019
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Where science meets art
Lab Matters 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…
2019
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Understanding molecular mechanisms of ageing
Science & Technology Understanding how ageing works at a molecular level
2019
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Exploring the beauty of proteins
EMBL Announcements Schoolchildren get creative with 3D protein structures
2019
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New Directors and Associate Directors
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters Promotions for Anne Ephrussi, Rainer Pepperkok, Paul Flicek and Jo McEntyre
2019
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Programming: language
Science & Technology How computer processing of human language is harnessed by EMBL scientists
2019
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Fun with fern photography
EMBL Announcements EMBL alumna Jennifer Deegan built a prize-winning system for photographing ferns
2019
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Use your coding superpowers for good
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Setting up a kids coding club - where to start
2019
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A new home for biological images
Science & Technology The BioImage Archive - EMBL-EBI's first dedicated imaging data resource
2019
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EIPOD4: 2019 applications are open
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters EIPOD4 will prepare researchers for the increasing interdisciplinarity of scientific career paths
2019
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How coding opens up scientific data
Science & Technology The increasing importance of code in the biological sciences
2019
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Life with the endangered kākāpō
Science & Technology Using genomics to help endangered species
2019
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A colourful day at EMBL-EBI
Lab Matters 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:…
2019
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EMBL joins Tara stopovers in London and Hamburg
EMBL Announcements Tara schooner welcomes on board journalists, policymakers, funders and scientists
2019
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Building engagement
Lab Matters The team at ELLS use Lego to teach children the fundamentals of DNA.
2019
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Top tips for teaching yourself to code!
Lab Matters Overwhelmed as a biologist getting to grips with computer programming? EMBLers are here to help!
2019
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A fiery end to a productive day
Lab Matters 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…
2019
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Welcome: Jessica Vamathevan
Lab Matters Building bonds between academia and industry
2019
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Prioritising cancer drug targets using CRISPR
Science & Technology Large CRISPR screen prioritises hundreds of promising genes for personalised cancer treatment
2019
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Comprehensive protein data for drug development
Lab Matters PDBe-KB - new data resource for protein structure and function launches
2019
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Understanding early embryo development in mice
Science & Technology How organs form in a mouse embryo
2019
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Almost 2000 unknown gut bacteria discovered
Science & Technology Researchers identify novel gut bacteria species and call for more data from beyond Europe and North America
2019
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More than 100 new gut bacteria discovered in human microbiome
Science & Technology A new database of bacteria in the human microbiome is the most comprehensive to date.
2019
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The web meets genomics: a DNA search engine for microbes
Science & Technology New search engine allows researchers to identify antibiotic resistance genes or mutations in real time
2019
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Funding for bioinformatics technical infrastructure
Lab Matters Enhancing the world's bioinformatics infrastructure
2019
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Most popular articles of the year: 2018
Lab Matters A collection of the most read articles from the EMBL news website in 2018
2019
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Facilitating transcontinental human data exchange
Science & Technology Federated data sharing will now be possible on an unprecedented scale
2019
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Edith Heard starts as Director General of EMBL
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives On January 1 2019, Edith Heard takes up the position of EMBL’s Director General
2019
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Discovering new enzymes just got easier
Science & Technology EMBL-EBI industry case study: Biocatalysts
2018
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Night of research, culture and treats
Lab Matters The EMBL Teens reporters discover the European Researchers’ Night
2018
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Algorithm identifies gene–environment relationships
Science & Technology New algorithm will enhance understanding of relationship between genotype and environmental factors
2018
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Welcome: Sarah Butcher
Lab Matters Building bridges between scientists and software developers
2018
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An in silico hope for biology: machine learning
Lab MattersScience & Technology How EMBL scientists are using machine learning to advance biology
2018
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Genomes of all known UK species to be sequenced
Science & Technology Genomes of 66,000 UK species to be sequenced in global effort to sequence all known eukaryotic species
2018
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Sanofi joins Open Targets
ConnectionsLab Matters Pharmaceutical company Sanofi strengthens drug targets discovery collaboration Open Targets
2018
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PhenoMeNal: an online portal for metabolomics
Science & Technology Complex metabolomics analyses in the cloud
2018
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Art meets structural biology
Lab Matters The Protein Data Bank in Europe celebrates its schools art project with its largest exhibition yet
2018
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Europe PMC now indexes preprints
Science & Technology Europe PMC adds preprints to its search
2018
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Leukaemia roots detectable years before diagnosis
Science & Technology Acute myloid leukaemia risk could be detected years before diagnosis
2018
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Personalised medicine: one data type is not enough
Science & Technology New computational method uses multi-omics analysis for personalised medicine
2018
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EMBL in six objects
Lab Matters A history of EMBL in six objects from the EMBL Archive
2018
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A pint of EMBL science
Lab Matters EMBL and Pint of Science join forces to entertain and educate
2018
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How wild species may benefit from mouse genetic data
Science & Technology Of mice and gorillas: using mouse data for conservation
2018
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PhD goals: why not start a company?
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives EMBL-EBI PhD student launches start-up focusing on epigenetics and wellbeing
2018
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20 years of building teams and sites
People & Perspectives Mark Green, EMBL-EBI’s Head of Administration reflects on his time at the institute
2018
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Celgene joins Open Targets
ConnectionsLab Matters New partner strengthens drug discovery collaboration
2018
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New insights into the origins of cancer
Science & Technology What worms can tell us about cancer
2018
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PDX Finder – Free global portal for cancer models
Science & Technology Launch of the first free global online catalogue of PDX models
2018
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New method probes gene expression by cell location
Science & Technology What does a cell's location tell us?
2018
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The genetic risk factors for depression
Science & Technology Is depression in your genes?
2018
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Insights into early cell life
Science & Technology New technique offers insight into early cell life
2018
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Humans of EMBL: Past lives
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Discover the past lives and journeys that brought people to EMBL
2018
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Study identifies new diabetes genes
Science & Technology Network of genes linked to development of diabetes
2018
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EMBL’s first wetlab e-learning courses go live
EMBL Announcements EMBL’s training programme launches its first e-learning courses: introductions to optogenetics and CLEM
2018
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Belgian PhD student decodes DNA and wins a Bitcoin
Science & Technology Nick Goldman of EMBL-EBI issued a challenge in 2015. In 2018, a winner emerged just in time.
2018
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Your favourite reads of 2017
Lab Matters A look back at some of the most read stories on EMBL’s news website this year
2017
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The future of training
Lab Matters EMBL experts outline the trends shaping scientific training in the coming years
2017
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Exploring 3D macromolecules in a flash
Science & Technology High resolution 3D protein structures in a giffy with PDBe
2017
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Takeda joins drug target discovery initiative
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Takeda joins pioneering public-private drug discover collaboration Open Targets
2017
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BioModels performance boost, new model formats
Science & Technology New BioModels infrastructure supports significantly more model formats and offers improved search
2017
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Humans of EMBL: Curiosity
Lab Matters EMBLers across all sites share how their curiosity about the world shapes their everyday life
2017
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How malaria springs to action in mosquitoes
Science & Technology Insights into the reproduction of Plasmodium parasites in mosquitoes reveal rapid and broad activity
2017
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Obituary: Fotis Kafatos
People & Perspectives Former EMBL Director General Fotis Kafatos passes away
2017
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A smart cabinet of curiosities
How open data is changing our pursuit of discovery
2017
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Welcome, Andrew Leach
People & Perspectives Q&A with EMBL-EBI's Head of Chemical Biology data services
2017
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Ten years of training at EMBL-EBI
Lab Matters International experts gather at EMBL-EBI to reflect on the future of bioinformatics training
2017
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Computational models of cancer available
Science & Technology How patient-derived computational models can help researchers understand cancer
2017
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Welcome: Zamin Iqbal
People & Perspectives The Iqbal research group hopes to build a 'Google of bacteria' to help better interpret the genome
2017
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Bioinformatics in Latin America
ConnectionsLab Matters EMBL-EBI supports bioinformatics training and capacity in Latin America
2017
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UK Biobank partners with the EGA
Connections Genetic data from a major cohort now distributed via EMBL-EBI
2017
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How bacteria affect your wellbeing
Science & Technology Science and Society event answers controversial questions about gut microbes
2017
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The sexual dimorphism dilemma
Science & Technology IMPC explains how much the sex of animals is misdirecting research results
2017
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Mouse genes could help decipher disease
Science & Technology EMBL-EBI and IMPC characterised over 3000 mouse genes, revealing new gene associations with disease
2017
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Open imaging data for biology
Science & Technology The Image Data Resource - prototype of the first open repository linking imaging and molecular data
2017
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Senses: Silencing noise
Science & Technology Two EMBL researchers are exploring new ways to filter out noise and get to the data they need
2017
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Embryos use ancient viral DNA
Science & Technology EMBL scientists detect important function of genetic sequence our ancestors assimilated from a virus
2017
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Ageing: cell coordination breakdown
Science & Technology Researchers use single-cell sequencing to understand how cells age
2017
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Obituary: Anna Tramontano
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Anna Tramontano, bioinformatics pioneer and EMBL alumna, has passed away
2017
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A tribute to Anna Tramontano
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Janet Thornton reflects on the contributions of EMBL alumna Anna Tramontano
2017
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Women in science: Glass half full?
Lab Matters Ottoline Leyser on the fallacy of failure and the road to self-determination
2017
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Building bioinformatics capacity in Africa
People & Perspectives EMBL alumna Nicola Mulder reflects on her pan-African bioinformatics project and its impact
2017
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New EMBL and GSK collaboration
ConnectionsLab Matters GSK and EMBL have signed an agreement to enhance understanding of disease and drug mechanisms
2017
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Genetic switches can change shape
Science & Technology EMBL scientists discovered that common mutations can change the shape of gene promoters
2017
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Omnipath for signalling pathways
Science & Technology New method combines signalling pathway data resources to improve systems biology research
2016
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BLUEPRINT project delivers
Science & Technology BLUEPRINT: EMBL-EBI and the push to decipher the blood epigenome
2016
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Improving data analysis in imaging mass spec
Science & Technology Open source bioinformatics method for finding metabolites makes experiments comparable across labs
2016
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Collaboration is beautiful
Science & Technology Where design meets bioinformatics, new scientific perspectives abound.
2016
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Drivers of evolution hidden in plain sight
Science & Technology A rapid, versatile mechanism that modifies proteins is revealed to be crucial for the evolutionary process
2016
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EMBL-EBI hosts the Cambridge New Therapeutics Forum
Connections CamNTF hosts meetings around Cambridge, open to all scientists interested in new therapeutics
2016
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‘Essential genes’ help focus research
Science & Technology IMPC study identifies 410 genes essential to life in the mouse, providing a window on human disease
2016
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See data in a new light
Science & Technology 3D printing, gaming, virtual reality and lenticular posters bring new perspectives to research
2016
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Postdocs of EMBL
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Turning the spotlight on the diverse universe of EMBL’s 200-strong postdoc community
2016
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Form follows function
Science & Technology 'The PDB plays a crucial role in structural biology research and development'
2016
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Just try!
Lab Matters German students visit EMBL-EBI on a tour to explore a new culture and different career paths
2016
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Mapping early development
Science & Technology “Like getting hold of a microscope for the first time”
2016
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Making business in Britain
Connections Abel Ureta-Vidal and Louise Modis join colleagues and peers at gathering of UK-based alumni
2016
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Towards personalised breast cancer treatment
Science & Technology Largest-ever study of breast cancer genomes reveals new genes and mutations
2016
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Foetus, or placenta?
Science & Technology Subtle genetic differences destine cells to placenta or animal, very early in embryo development
2016
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Supporting the bioimaging revolution
Science & Technology Commentary in Nature Methods introduces the EMPIAR resource and gives glimpse of future developments
2016
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![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
Science & Technology TraCeR: new method for studying T cells opens up opportunities to explore immune responses
2016
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Leading the way for gender equality
Lab Matters Award acknowledges leadership in gender equality on the Wellcome Genome Campus
2016
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DREAM shadows: chasing down disease networks
Science & Technology “It’s a bit like drawing a picture of an intricate object just by looking at its shadow on the wall."
2016
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What is the value of open data?
Lab Matters Independent analysis of EMBL-EBI underscores the value and impact of open data in the life sciences
2016
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Linking DNA modification and gene expression
Science & Technology New method is first to enable parallel profiling of the transcriptome and epigenome of a single cell.
2016
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What’s on in 2016
Connections With 28 conferences and 57 courses, 2016 will be EMBL’s most eventful year to date.
2015
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Bioinformatics training in Africa
Connections GOBLET initiative supports pan-African bioinformatics trainers in Cape Town.
2015
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Periodic table of protein complexes
Science & Technology Making it easier to visualise, understand and predict how proteins combine to drive biological processes.
2015
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Target Validation platform launches
ConnectionsLab Matters Identifying evidence-based relationships between drug targets and diseases.
2015
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BioBeat15: Translating genomics into biobusiness
Connections Connecting entrepreneurs and world leaders in genomics to address opportunities and challenges.
2015
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Humans of EMBL
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Compelling short stories that shine light on the life and work of EMBL staff.
2015
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EMBL in pictures
Lab Matters A snapshot of the many activities and events that took place in the world of EMBL this Autumn.
2015
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Unpacking embryonic pluripotency
Science & Technology Embryology, genomics and bioinformatics combine to identify factors regulating mammalian pluripotency.
2015
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Allergy: the price of immunity?
Science & Technology Findings help demonstrate the evolutionary basis for allergy.
2015
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Enzyme research made easier
Science & Technology Enzyme Portal makes it easier to explore all enzyme-related data in EMBL-EBI’s public resources.
2015
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Mini DNA sequencer tests true
Science & Technology Evaluation of MinION™ sequencer finds performance and reliability consistently good.
2015
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Finding links and missing genes
Science & Technology Missing a gene may not be a big deal – a conclusion from global catalogue of genetic changes.
2015
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Symposium sails sea of knowledge
Connections Insights from organisers of upcoming EMBO|EMBL Aquatic Microeukaryotes symposium.
2015
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EMBL-EBI training news
EMBL Announcements Highlights from EMBL-EBI’s Training Programme: Open Day, revamped webpages, free webinar series.
2015
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EMBL onboard Tara, London 2015
Connections Tara Oceans research vessel welcomes aboard scientists, policymakers and funders.
2015
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Clearing a path for cancer research
Science & Technology New computational method to study biological signalling networks in healthy and cancer cells.
2015
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From packets to planets
People & Perspectives Insights from the evangelical Vint Cerf, a “founding father of the Internet”, during a visit to EMBL.
2015
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Welcome: Moritz Gerstung
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives New group explores why patients with same cancer exhibit unique constellations of genetic mutations.
2015
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Transitions
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Janet Thornton reflects on her time as Director of one of Europe’s fastest growing research institutes.
2015
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An ocean odyssey
Science & Technology A journalist who spent six weeks aboard Tara reflects on the expedition’s extraordinary outcomes.
2015
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EIPOD goes cubic
EMBL AnnouncementsLab Matters EI3POD: flagship interdisciplinary postdoc programme opens its doors to academia and industry.
2015
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One from Many
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Database administrator's photo essay reflects internationality and personality of the Genome Campus.
2015
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Janet Thornton steps down
Lab Matters Staff gather to celebrate Janet Thorton's 14 years as Director of EMBL-EBI.
2015
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Pandemic! A public event
EMBL-EBI organises an evening of talks and discussion about the global spread of infectious disease.
2015
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Large-scale genetic analysis made easier
Researchers at EMBL-EBI speed up complex GWAS analyses with new method and algorithm.
2015
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Open access: transforming science
Lab Matters EMBL’s new open access policy aims to make EMBL research widely and freely accessible.
2015
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EMBL-EBI joins CERN openlab
Lab Matters CERN openlab enters a new phase, expanding to include EMBL-EBI and other public research organisations.
2015
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Why you need an ORCID
Lab Matters Jenny Cham blogs about how ORCID helps distinguish her from all the other Jenny Chams in the world.
2015
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A powerful HMMER for data mining
Lab Matters HMMER – a fast, sensitive search tool – helps find sequence relationships deep in evolutionary time.
2015
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ELIXIR accelerates
Lab Matters ELIXIR receives major Horizon 2020 funding to ‘EXCELERATE' activities over the next four years.
2015
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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.
2015
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Are protein domains indivisible?
New research shows that some proteins domains can function even with big parts missing.
2015
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CORBEL: bridging research infrastructures
Lab Matters Major EU funding for CORBEL, facilitating access to data and biological imaging facilities.
2015
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New Joint Directors of EMBL-EBI
Lab Matters Rolf Apweiler and Ewan Birney appointed Joint Directors of EMBL-EBI, as Janet Thornton steps down.
2015
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Bioinformatics services: Winter 2015
Lab Matters A quick round-up of the latest EMBL-EBI service releases.
2015
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Supporting women in science
Lab Matters Wellcome Genome Campus gives first Best Practice Award for Supporting Women in Science.
2015
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Jeffrey Barrett to lead CTTV
Lab Matters Jeffrey Barrett appointed Director of CTTV, the GSK, EMBL-EBI and Sanger Institute partnership.
2015
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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’.
2015
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Beyond COMPARE
Lab Matters New project aims to speed up detection and response to disease outbreaks using genome technology.
2015
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Relaunching YourGenome.org
Lab Matters EMBL-EBI supports relaunch of yourgenome.org, to bring genetics advances to a wider audience.
2015
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‘Hairclip’ protein mechanism explained
Research led by Teichmann group identifies fundamental mechanism for controlling protein function.
2015
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What makes a mosquito deadly?
Science & Technology Genome-based insights into evolution of malaria-carrying Anopheles mosquitoes.
2014
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Record parasitic worm dataset
Science & Technology Largest collection of helminth genomic data ever assembled, in new open-access WormBase ParaSite.
2014
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Argentina: EMBL in action
Lab Matters Workshops, seminars and honorary lectures – strong start for EMBL’s newest associate member state.
2014
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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.
2014
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Big (Protein) Data to Knowledge
Lab Matters 'Big Data to Knowledge' project by UCLA, Scripps and EMBL-EBI to transform protein data to knowledge.
2014
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Building an EMPIAR
Science & Technology EMPIAR lets researchers take a closer look at the images used to build 3D molecular structures.
2014
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Same pieces, different picture
Science & Technology Unprecedented detail on HIV structure continues virus’ string of surprises.
2014
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Computational modelling resource
Science & Technology New, open repository helps researchers share computational models of disease.
2014
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Kidney cancer in Central Europe
Science & Technology Kidney cancer linked to exposure to aristolochic acid, an ingredient in some herbal remedies.
2014
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European Variation Archive launches
Science & Technology European Variation Archive makes it easier to explore detailed information about genetic variation.
2014
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Job dispatched
Lab Matters How does EMBL-EBI run millions of jobs for its users while moving its two large data centres?
2014
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Music of the spheres
Lab Matters Music, bubbles and DNA: a collaborative project brings artist and scientist together
2014
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Awards & Honours
Lab Matters EMBL scientists regularly receive prestigious awards - meet the latest honourees
2014
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EU Codefest
Pooling programming and problem-solving expertise in bioinformatics at EMBL-EBI.
2014
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Genotype to phenotype mapping course
EMBL-EBI hosts successful first EMBO Practical Course in Genotype to Phenotype Mapping.
2014
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Major advance in stem cell technology
Science & Technology Researchers produce pristine stem cells, which can be precisely changed into clinically relevant cell types.
2014
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Gibbon genome joins Ensembl
Science & Technology Gibbon genome gives insights into evolution of this singing, swinging, tree-dwelling ape.
2014
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RNAcentral Station
Science & Technology RNAcentral is the first unified resource for all types of non-coding RNA data.
2014
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How do animals become domesticated?
Science & Technology Bronwen Aken discusses what research into the rabbit genome reveals about animal domestication.
2014
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Art inspired by data science
Lab Matters Artist Stephen Wright gifts artwork inspired by DNA storage research to EMBL-EBI.
2014
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Bioinformatics services: Summer 2014
Lab Matters A quick round-up of the latest EMBL-EBI service releases
2014
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New EMBL-EBI data centre contract
Lab Matters Gyron Ltd awarded contract to supply EMBL-EBI's data centres over the next five years
2014
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New, improved human genome
Science & Technology Ensembl has incorporated a vast amount of knowledge into a fully annotated reference human genome
2014
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Celebrating 40 years of leading life science
Lab Matters "Thank you, EMBL, for changing my life" – reunion celebrates great science and great scientists
2014
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New genomics API
Lab Matters New genomics API allows researchers to share anonymised genetic data seamlessly across platforms.
2014
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Shedding light on chimeral twins
Science & Technology Marmoset genome provides insights into chimerism: data available in Ensembl genome explorer
2014
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Celebrating 20 years of bioinformatics
Lab Matters EMBL-EBI’s anniversary celebration: blue skies thinking, Robin Ince and a biology-themed cake
2014
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Forty things that make EMBL – Part 1
Lab Matters As the Lab turns 40, staff and alumni share 40 things that make EMBL, EMBL
2014
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Branches: The search for our neighbours
Lab Matters What might life alien life look like? Lewis Dartnell studies extreme bacteria to find out
2014
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Forty things that make EMBL – Part 2
Lab Matters As the Lab turns 40, staff and alumni share 40 things that make EMBL, EMBL
2014
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The shape of things to come
Science & Technology New ways of handling and distributing data at PDBe to tackle ever larger and more complex proteins
2014
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Five for the future
Lab Matters Scientists from EMBL's five sites reflect on the opportunities and challenges that might lie ahead
2014
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Q&A
Lab Matters Which scientific breakthroughs would EMBL scientists most like to see in the next 40 years?
2014
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On target
ConnectionsLab Matters A new EMBL-EBI biomedical initiative works to determine the best target proteins for new drugs.
2014
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Capturing marine biodiversity
Science & Technology Data from first ever worldwide Ocean Sampling Day will be shared via EMBL-EBI resources this autumn.
2014
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Cross-Channel collaboration
Connections Teaming up in Ireland to address big challenges in biology
2014
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Sheep genome provides rich resource for agricultural research
Science & Technology Reference sheep genome, published by International Sheep Genomics Consortium, available in Ensembl
2014
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Insights into genetics of cleft lip
Science & Technology How a DNA stretch influences face formation and contributes to common congenital malformations
2014
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How immune cells use steroids
Science & Technology Genome Campus researchers discover that some immune cells turn themselves off by producing a steroid.
2014
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Tsetse fly genome sequenced
Science & Technology Tsetse fly genome sequenced; scientists hope to find new ways to control sleeping sickness.
2014
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Evolution by ‘copy-paste’
Science & Technology 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…
2012
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Five countries and EMBL sign Memorandum of Understanding to make ELIXIR a reality
Lab Matters 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…
2011
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BBSRC and EMBL-EBI welcome UK funds earmarked for major bioscience data infrastructure project
Lab Matters 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…
2011
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