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

ALT A volunteer explaining a microscopy activity to some young visitors.

A collage showing three different activities, one with a giant game board on the floor, one with a mini fishing game, and one where a solution is being weighed on a small balance.

ALT A collage showing three different activities, one with a giant game board on the floor, one with a mini fishing game, and one where a solution is being weighed on a small balance.

Collage showing three different activities. In one, a woman pours coffee for latte art, in a second, audience members hold up answers for a pub quiz, and in a third, a child looks through the lens of a microscope.

ALT Collage showing three different activities. In one, a woman pours coffee for latte art, in a second, audience members hold up answers for a pub quiz, and in a third, a child looks through the lens of a microscope.

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🤝 Bringing industry and science together once again! This week, the 3rd iteration of EMBL Industry Day took place at EMBL Heidelberg, giving the opportunity to researchers and industry experts from the life sciences sectors to exchange ideas and network beyond the lab.
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Our environment shapes our minds. The Earth–Brain–Health Commission calls for mental health to be considered in climate, environmental, and urban policy. Read the first report and its 8 commitments for the next decade: embl.org/news/embl-announcem…
Artistic illustration of the brain. Credits: Artist: Zhenpeng GAO, Curator: Lei SU (SFD)

ALT Artistic illustration of the brain. Credits: Artist: Zhenpeng GAO, Curator: Lei SU (SFD)

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Some new faces have joined our group recently!👋 Welcome to: 🇪🇸Gema Lopez Pernas & Aleix Canalda Baltrons - Postdocs 🇩🇪Heinrike Gilles - MSc intern 🇺🇸Daniel Bradford - PhD student 🇪🇸Blas Chavez-Urbano - visiting PhD student Great to have you at @EMBL!🎉 (Cred:Stuart Ingham)
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Now that the rainy autumn season has hit Heidelberg, we’re glad we took advantage of the last sunny days to get everyone together for a photo! ☀️📸 A little updated snapshot of the Korbel group - Greetings from @EMBL!👋 Credits: Stuart Ingham/Photolab
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How is AI helping us better understand the brain? At EMBL Rome, AI helps researchers build computational models of how the brain predicts, adapts, and responds to unexpected change. Flàvia Ferrús Marimón shares more in this video. #EMBL_AI
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Curious about how EMBL scientists are using AI? Take a look: youtube.com/watch?v=6ZztIIlI…

How AI can help predict disease drivers

Most diseases are caused by a combination of factors. Rama Abdulham...

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Scientists from across the Nordics and EMBL met in Umeå for the annual meeting of @NordicEMBL. EMBL Director General Tony Hyman gave the opening keynote, looking ahead to the Partnership's future with EMBL. Read more 👇 embl.org/news/connections/no…
Collage showing the highlights of the 2026 annual meeting of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine in Umeå, Sweden. Upper left: MIMS Director Oliver Billker’s toast during the DG reception. Upper right: EMBL Director General Anthony Hyman giving his keynote address. Bottom: Group picture of meeting participants.

ALT Collage showing the highlights of the 2026 annual meeting of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine in Umeå, Sweden. Upper left: MIMS Director Oliver Billker’s toast during the DG reception. Upper right: EMBL Director General Anthony Hyman giving his keynote address. Bottom: Group picture of meeting participants.
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EMBL congratulates Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai on winning the 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry! 🧪 They received the award for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
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EMBL congratulates Francis Halzen on winning the 2026 #NobelPrize in Physics! ⚛️ He received the award “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.”
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The first EMBL in Poland 🇵🇱 event brought together scientists from across the country. Hear how they benefit from their connection with EMBL 👇 embl.org/news/connections/em…
Collage of pictures from the event, including a group photo and photos from the talks and networking coffee.A banner in the middle says “EMBL in Poland.”

ALT Collage of pictures from the event, including a group photo and photos from the talks and networking coffee.A banner in the middle says “EMBL in Poland.”
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EMBL congratulates Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel on winning the 2026 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
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Optogenetics is a method that uses channelrhodopsin, a protein first identified in algae, as a light-controlled switch in cells.
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Researchers worldwide, including at EMBL, have used and modified this technology to make exciting life science discoveries, especially in the fields of neuroscience, embryonic development, and cellular mechanobiology.
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How does an embryo switch from relying on maternal molecules to activating its own genome? Researchers at EMBL Rome reveal that this transition is driven by a flexible and coordinated process of genome activation. Read more: embl.org/news/science-techno…
Artistic illustration of embryonic genome activation. Credits: Jasmina Al-Mousawi

ALT Artistic illustration of embryonic genome activation. Credits: Jasmina Al-Mousawi
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Our oceans are home to over 200,000 known species, most too tiny to be seen. Christopher Rhodes, an ARISE Fellow in the Pepperkok Group at EMBL Heidelberg, combines AI and microscopy to study phytoplankton – a group comprising some of the ocean’s most vital organisms. #EMBL_AI
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Curious about how EMBL scientists are using AI? Take a look: youtube.com/watch?v=ghw9hM1T…

Are the chemicals around you safe? AI can help scientists predict...

Human-made chemicals are all around us. Most are likely harmless, w...

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Last call❗ EMBL Sabbatical Programme is a great opportunity to expand your scientific horizons in an international and interdisciplinary environment! You could receive up to €15,000 and be based at any of the EMBL’s six sites for 3-6 months. 🔗Apply: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com…
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Sickness is a whole-brain state. EMBL scientists recently found that more evolved sections of the brain, and not just primal ones, activate to alert us when we fall sick. Full article 👉embl.org/news/science-techno…
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Decoding the Raw Materials of Life at EMBL Rome! Students, researchers and industry professionals came together to explore emerging technologies and cutting-edge research in epigenetics, neuroscience and AI. A day of discovery & innovation! Read more: embl.org/news/connections/ex…
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