Inspiring young minds by breaking language barriers
Lab Matters A hands-on workshop offered an excellent opportunity for scientists to connect with children with whom they share a common language.
2024
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Terra Incognita: exploring new horizons in scientific ethics
EMBLetc EMBL’s upcoming Science & Society conference takes a deep dive into the ethical considerations surrounding the use of technology and organoids in life science research.
2023
A holistic approach to preserving our health – and our planet’s
Connections The upcoming 22nd EMBL Science & Society Conference will explore the One Health approach, which advocates for greater cross-sectoral collaboration and communication across the human-animal-environment interface.
2021
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After the Lecture: Cultivating the information ecosystem
People & Perspectives At an EMBL Science & Society lecture, science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt advocated for accurate, clear and contextual science communication.
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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After the lecture: Zehra Sayers
People & Perspectives Zehra Sayers explains what makes the SESAME synchrotron special, why we should not fear failure, and why curiosity is her biggest driver.
2021
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After the lecture: Tracey Brown
Lab Matters Tracey Brown from Sense about Science shares her thoughts on the need to empower women to share and access scientific information.
2021
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Science and society: global youth activism
People & Perspectives At EMBL’s Science and Society conference, Ugandan campaigner Vanessa Nakate spoke about the need to take action on climate change.
2020
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Dinosaurs, dodos, and the future of life on Earth
Science & Technology EMBL’s 21st Science and Society Conference will address scientific and societal responses to mass extinctions. Ahead of his keynote speech, renowned palaeontologist Mike Benton explains how looking into the deep past can give us vital insights into the future of life on Earth.
2020
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Science for all: the origins of Native Scientist
Lab Matters How Joana Moscoso bridges the gap between science and society
2020
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Welcome: Lucia von Bredow
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives EMBL’s new Science and Society Manager shares her plans for fostering multidisciplinary dialogue
2020
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Decoding ageing
People & Perspectives The naked mole-rat as a model organism in ageing research
2019
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Editing the ethical code
Lab Matters Professor Tim Lewens challenges the human genome’s unique place in bioethics
2019
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Reconstructing the human past
People & Perspectives What genetics can tell us about the structure of ancient human populations
2018
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DIY Biology kits: what’s really growing inside?
Lab Matters EMBL’s GeneCore steps up to discover the facts and settle disputes
2018
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In the flesh: translating 2D scans into 3D prints
Science & Technology Translating 2D hospital scans into 3D prints is informing patients and aiding surgeons
2018
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The usefulness of useless knowledge
People & Perspectives Theoretical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf discusses the importance of curiosity-based research
2018
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Summer in Science 2018
Lab Matters EMBL Rome opens its labs for students to get their first real taste of science
2018
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Humans of EMBL: Outreach
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Discover how EMBLers across all sites share their passion for science
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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Hands-on science inspires Hamburg
Lab Matters 20,000 visitors get sneak peek at giant particle accelerators at DESY DAY in Hamburg
2017
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To laugh, and then think
Science & Technology Meet Ig Nobel emcee Marc Abrahams, an EMBL Science and Society speaker in December
2017
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Science is universal – we must stand up for it
People & Perspectives Interview with Rolf-Dieter Heuer, guest speaker at EMBL's 2017 Annual Reception
2017
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Opinion: Archives for Science
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Biologists Sydney Brenner and Richard J. Roberts addressed the importance of scientific archives
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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Humans of EMBL: Senses
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives People across EMBL’s sites reflect on the ways they perceive their world
2017
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Design for life
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives EMBL’s Petra Riedinger retires after 40 years producing posters, graphics, artwork and more
2016
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Diving into Autumn
Connections Participants learn about EMBL’s ocean biodiversity research at the Fall Gala
2016
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Opinion: Dealing with the imposter in me
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Rosemary Wilson talks about imposter syndrome and how to handle it
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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Maltese science: From temples to genomes
ConnectionsLab Matters Celebrating the rich history of scientific contributions in Malta, EMBL's newest member state
2016
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Fundraising dimensions
Connections Alumnus and entrepreneur Marc Zabeau speaks at inaugural Life Science Funders and Foundations event
2016
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Branches: Laughing matter
People & Perspectives Neuroscientist and comedian Sophie Scott explains the complexity and social importance of laughter
2016
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Reviews: Life’s Blueprint
Lab Matters Review of 'Life’s Blueprint: The Science and Art of Embryo Creation' by Benny Shilo
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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Playing with science
People & Perspectives Scientist and showman: PhD student Vasily Sysoev shares his passion for outreach.
2016
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Dinosaurs, DNA and Dolly
Lab Matters Two PhD students sink their teeth into the science and speculations of Jurassic Park.
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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Branches: What makes humans tick?
People & PerspectivesScience & Technology What really sets humans apart? Forming societies, teaching and compassion, says Agustin Fuentes.
2015
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Using humans as a model organism
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Ewan Birney on the risks, rewards and realities of studying humans as a model species.
2015
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Of humans and animals
Lab Matters Halldór Stefánsson on the long history of complex interactions between humans and animals.
2015
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Digitally human: texting life ahead
Lab Matters Giuseppe Testa reflects on the myriad intersections of our digital and biological lives.
2015
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Being human beings
People & Perspectives Highlights from the 'What makes us human?' symposium at EMBL Heidelberg.
2015
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Reviews: Homo sapiens
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives Postdoc Thibaut Brunet reviews two popular science books that explore the rise of Homo sapiens.
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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High-throughput event
Lab Matters Energy, enthusiasm and endurance on tap as thousands attend 12-hour Hamburg Night of Science.
2015
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Shaking hands with starfish
Lab Matters Science met business and strangers became friends at the first Friends of EMBL Ladies Night.
2015
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A whole new ball game
Lab Matters Hamburg researchers have a ball creating game to explain transporter protein mechanism.
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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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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Reviews: Summer reading
Lab Matters What’s on your Summer reading list? Here are some favourites of staff in the Lab.
2015
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Stick out your tongue!
People & Perspectives Alumnus Luis Bejarano asked Spanish students to stick out their tongues to analyse their microbiome.
2015
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Branches: Sympathy for the devil
Lab Matters A contagious cancer threatens the Tasmanian devil – extract from Science in School journal.
2015
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Science of Spider-Man
Lab Matters Web of lies? Science Movie Night reveals science behind the most famous spider bite in film history.
2015
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The germ of a network biologist
Lab MattersPeople & Perspectives “Interactions: that’s what I like the most in biology” – meet Lukáš Janošík, EUCYS 2014 prize winner.
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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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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Stephen Cusack elected to the Royal Society
Lab Matters Stephen Cusack, head of EMBL Grenoble, among 47 new Royal Society fellows.
2015
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Branches: Science takes centre stage
Ben Lillie takes us on a journey through the art and craft of personal narrative.
2015
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Curiosity created the ‘Bubome
Lab Matters Exploring the science and magic of Lil Bub – alumna launches project to sequence the ‘Lilbubome’.
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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Shining light onto the fabric of life
First LearningLAB of 2015 makes science of protein structure crystal clear for 22 teachers.
2015
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Pathways & Branches: Out of the darkness
Lab Matters How the Rosetta Mission’s comet landing led to unexpected destinations for alumna Karin Ranero,
2015
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Miraculous microscopes: a brief history
A brief history of microscopes, from van Leeuwenhoek to Betzig, Hell and Moerner.
2015
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Reviews: Illuminating stories
Lab Matters Which tales have illuminated something important to you? Staff from the Lab provide their favourite.
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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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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For food – back to EMBL
Lab Matters Get a flavour of the 15th EMBL|EMBO Science and Society Conference from alumnus Freddy Frischknecht.
2014
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Foods are us!
Appetite to ZzZzZzZ… bite-sized highlights from this year’s Science and Society conference.
2014
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Zombies and crystals
Open Day in Grenoble celebrates crystallography for the Fête de la Science.
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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100 different stories
Lab Matters Drumming, drama, dancing and discovery in a diary of art and science event, Roche Continents.
2014
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Reviews: Inspiring stories
Lab Matters Bibliophiles from the Lab pick out the stories that have inspired them at work and elsewhere.
2014
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Branches: The perfect meal
Charles Spence invites you to taste the difference.
2014
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Pathways: Science meets arts
Lab Matters Alumnus Giovanni Frazzetto on what happens when art, literature, theatre, and science come together.
2014
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Source of inspiration
Lab Matters PhD student Charles breeze found inspiration at this year's Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting.
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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From students to mentors
Connections PhD students reap rewards and rave reviews as Summer School of Science organisers
2014
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PhDs, proteomes and pints
Connections EMBL students successfully take science to the pub
2014
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EMBanniversary AUSTRIA
Lab Matters Celebrating 50 years of EMBO, 40 years of EMBL and the success of molecular biology in Austria
2014
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Ask EMBL… anything!
Lab Matters Have a pressing question? EMBL experts are standing by to answer! Submit yours today.
2014
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Science meets politics
Connections Anniversary reflections on connections between scientific and political interests.
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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Pathways: Science writing
Lab Matters Scientist-turned-writer Lucas Brouwers follows his instincts to find interesting stories
2014
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Reviews: Science on screen
Lab Matters Film enthusiasts from the Lab review their favourite science movies, one for each EMBL decade
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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