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How do T cells kick-start immune signaling? π¬
#HFSP researchers found that tiny surface protrusions rapidly form close contacts with target cells, helping receptors cluster and trigger signaling.
πRead the story: zurl.co/2w43R
#Immunology #CellBiology
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What does #FrontierScience look like in practice? π¬
7 case studies from the #HFSP Grand Review explore bold, high-risk research and the discoveries, collaborations and new directions that followed. π§ͺ
Explore the stories β‘οΈ zurl.co/wrwYg
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A year in frontier science. ππ§¬
Bold research, international collaborations, scientific meetings and a global community pushing the boundaries of life science.
Explore the people, science and stories that shaped HFSP in 2025: π zurl.co/zsAIA
#HFSP #FrontierScience
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Brood parasites mimic their hostsβ eggs to avoid rejection.π₯ HFSP-supported research shows that evolution has found different chemical ways to produce a convincing color match. π¨ In the end, itβs what the foster parent sees that counts. π
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Science advances when knowledge, ideas & people move across borders. π
For #ScienceTechnologyInnovationSouthDay, we highlight an #HFSP collaboration studying how viruses in South African wetlands influence carbon cycling & our changing climate.
π zurl.co/1ZDkJ
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Get ready, brain, there's a virus in the skin! π§ π¦
HFSP-supported research reveals an early-warning system: sensing a virus in the skin can trigger antiviral defenses in the brain, protecting against severe encephalitis.
π zurl.co/0cmo8
#Immunology #Virology #sts π§ͺ
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π§ͺπ₯ Missed the #HFSPFrontierWorkshop or want to revisit a talk?
The workshop videos are now available on #HFSP YouTube, bringing together perspectives on fossils, evolution, AI, robotics and more!
βΆοΈ zurl.co/vewYL
#Evolution #sts #InterdisciplinaryScience
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Next stop for the #HFSPMasterclass: Norway!
From 28β30 September, invited scientists will meet in Oslo for hands-on training on developing strong applications for #HFSP Research Grants & Fellowships, with guidance from experienced HFSP reviewers.
zurl.co/XPd2f
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Bacteria have rotary motors and evolution has been upgrading them!π¦ βοΈ
#HFSP researchers reveal how existing proteins can be recruited as new components, helping bacterial flagellar motors generate more torque and power their microscopic propellers. zurl.co/XQIGY
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ada Yonath, Nobel laureate, pioneering structural biologist and longtime member of the HFSP community.
Her extraordinary curiosity, courage and persistence embodied the spirit of frontier science.
π zurl.co/TdWbG
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What's the impact of investing in bold, international #science?π¬
The independent #HFSP Grand Review 2025 finds:
πΉ 1/3+ of publications in the global Top 10%
πΉ #1 for patent citations from #basicresearch
πΉ #Internationalcollaborations that last
πzurl.co/jSx89
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There are ~11000 bird species, yet <10 are commonly studied in #neuroscience. π¦π§
#HFSP researchers are developing optical imaging tools that use light to map brain activity, opening new chances for studying cognition across more species.
π zurl.co/0Cdpg
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The HFSP Frontier Workshop Book of Abstracts is now available! π
Explore the scientific contributions that shaped the workshop, from fossil heritage and paleo-genomics to AI, robotics and computational approaches.π§ͺ
πzurl.co/WGAnd
#HFSPFrontierWorkshop #sts
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π§ͺ The science of #HFSPmtg2026 is now on YouTube! π₯
Missed a talk in Geneva? Want to watch one again? Explore the presentations from this yearβs HFSP Awardees Meeting.
βΆοΈ Watch here: zurl.co/r9rAE
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π§ͺ Around 220 participants from 29 countries came together in Geneva for three days of frontier science, exchange, and new connections. π
Relive the highlights and find the photos, abstracts & more:
π zurl.co/4lYCw
#HFSPmtg2026 #sts #HFSPCommunity #FrontierScience
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π¦ Bats build social networks and their brains map them! π§
HFSP-supported research shows that Egyptian fruit bat groups rapidly develop stable relationships and dominance hierarchies, and their brains keep track of other bats.
π zurl.co/mbm7u
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From inspiring talks to great conversations, the HFSP Frontier Workshop Bridging Fossil Records and Modern Science was filled with memorable moments!
πΈ Browse our Flickr album:
zurl.co/2vxdS
π§ͺ #HFSP #HFSPFrontierWorkshop #sts
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The science of #HFSPmtg2026, all in one place! π
The Book of Abstracts from the 25th HFSP Awardees Meeting in Geneva is now available online.
Explore the research, ideas and questions that brought the HFSP community together this year. π§ͺ
π zurl.co/1qEIw
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