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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 24/09/2026

Is the world prepared for a future pandemic? AI-predicted protein complex structures for 2,800 viruses known to infect humans are now openly available in the #AlphaFold Database, which could improve how we respond to emerging infectious disease outbreaks. Learn more: www.embl.org/news/science...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 17/09/2026

Closing the loop for reproducible science: 🧬 Data ➔ 🤖 Models ➔ 📏 Benchmarks As AI transforms biology, EMBL-EBI is building the infrastructure to ensure models are as rigorous as the data behind them. What’s your biggest challenge when validating AI models? www.embl.org/news/science...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 14/09/2026

🚨Two weeks left to apply! There’s still time to apply for the EMBL-EBI-Sanger Postdoctoral (ESPOD) programme. Choose from one of our available projects or propose your own. Deadline: 27 September. www.ebi.ac.uk/research/pos...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 11/09/2026

Cancer research will shift from tracking how tumors grew to predicting how they will evolve in the future. Here is how our Research Group Leader @timcoorens.bsky.social sees the field evolving over the next 25 years. www.nature.com/articles/s41... #CancerResearch

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 01/09/2026

Are you looking for a research opportunity that combines wet and dry-lab experience? Then don’t miss your chance to apply for the EMBL-EBI-Sanger Postdoctoral (ESPOD) programme. Applications close on 27 September. 📌 Learn more & apply: www.ebi.ac.uk/research/pos...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 27/08/2026

Congratulations to our former Director, Dame Janet Thornton! @royalsociety.org has awarded Janet the Croonian Medal and Lecture for her pioneering work in protein & structural bioinformatics. The award recognises the key role of big data & bioinformatics in the life sciences. tinyurl.com/3sdr3xhp

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 26/08/2026

Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve the core facilities, data services and research infrastructures that life sciences depend on? Don’t miss your chance to apply for the ARISE2 Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme! Apply here: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 20/08/2026

Meet Rajat Bhatnagar 🇮🇳, Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at @europepmc.org. Rajat builds tools to automatically detect software bugs before changes go live. Learn about test automation and how rock & folk-pop covers are a perfect counterbalance to debugging 🎸 www.embl.org/news/perspec...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 13/08/2026

Every rare disease diagnosis relies on open data most people never see. Our new impact report explores how Genomics England's sequencing pipeline depends on EMBL-EBI’s open data resources. 🖥️🧬 s.embl.org/EMBL-EBI-202... @genomicsengland.bsky.social @ensembl.org

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 12/08/2026

Redesigning a website with the help of AI: 👍 or 👎? Find out what our @rfamdb.bsky.social colleagues made of the experience. We’d love to hear your thoughts and experience in the comments. @rnacentral.bsky.social www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/u...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 06/08/2026

Meet Sam Shingles 🇬🇧, who helps connect local communities with the world of genomics and biodata. As a Public Engagement Officer, Sam brings a unique perspective from astrophysics, focusing on demystifying AI and ensuring public engagement is a two-way conversation. www.embl.org/news/people-...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 04/08/2026

Big news for European biodiversity conservation. Three major scientific communities have signed a landmark agreement through the @biogeneurope.bsky.social (BGE+) project to build a continent-wide infrastructure for biodiversity genomics. www.embl.org/news/science... #biodiversity #EUPolicy

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 27/07/2026

📣 We're recruiting for the EMBL-EBI-Sanger Postdoctoral (ESPOD) programme! ESPOD builds on the collaborative relationship between EMBL-EBI and the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, offering projects that combine wet and dry-lab experience. Learn more & apply: www.ebi.ac.uk/research/pos...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 06/07/2026

Meet Dal Nijjer, 🇬🇧 Product Manager & Coordinator at Europe PMC. Dal went from bookselling to helping researchers navigate millions of scientific papers. Discover how Dal’s team uses AI to make literature search more intuitive and why he loves bouldering 🧗& interior design 🛋️ tinyurl.com/3kk2m2mc

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 02/07/2026

Are you going to #ISMB2026? 🧬🌎 Don’t miss your chance to find out about our latest training, services, research highlights and more at this year’s ISMB conference in Washington D.C. from 12-16 July.

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 18/06/2026

What happens when you take a Nobel Prize-winning AI and make its predictions free for everyone to use? A new independent report shows that papers using the AlphaFold Database span a wider range of fields than those using the algorithm alone. s.embl.org/EMBL-EBI-202...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 10/06/2026

From the Pacific to our resources⛵ 💾 We're working with @taraoceans-science.bsky.social to understand why some reefs thrive while others struggle. By hosting the expedition's eDNA and genomic data, we’re helping scientists unlock the secrets of climate resilience. www.embl.org/news/science...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 09/06/2026

The human proteome has millions of missense variants, and only around 2% have clinical annotation. ProtVar now combines curated data and AI with advanced filtering to interpret human missense variants with unprecedented flexibility. Find out more: www.embl.org/news/announc...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 03/06/2026

71% That's how many survey respondents say EMBL-EBI enables work that would otherwise be impossible or take much more time and effort. For the community, by the community. From our teams to yours, thank you for championing open data! s.embl.org/EMBL-EBI-202...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 28/05/2026

We told you it wouldn’t be a long wait. 👀 Even more predicted protein structures have been added to the #AlphaFold Database. This time, the database has expanded to include heterodimers – protein complexes made up of two different proteins. alphafold.ebi.ac.uk

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 21/05/2026

Welcome, Mar Gonzalez-Porta 🇪🇸, our new Team Leader for the @enasequence.bsky.social & BioSamples. Her biggest challenge? Managing a rapidly growing data volume, equivalent to 4,000+ years of streaming, while keeping both resources trusted and community-engaged. www.embl.org/news/perspec...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 18/05/2026

What is the value of open data for the life sciences? 📈 New report by Frontier Economics shows that EMBL-EBI data resources save users an average of 11 hours/week/person, leading to £11.8bn/year in research productivity gains. s.embl.org/EMBL-EBI-202... #opendata

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 13/05/2026

Do you work with genetic resources collected elsewhere 🧬 ? Are you confident that you’re using them fairly and legally? New step-by-step guide to the Nagoya Protocol helps researchers navigate this complex framework. www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/p...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 07/05/2026

Meet Anu Shivalikanjli, Senior Bioinformatician at EMBL-EBI. She manages large-scale biological data, making it FAIR for scientists worldwide. Where do you usually get your data from? www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/p... #WeAreEMBL #WomenInSTEM

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 06/05/2026

In collaboration with the TransCODE consortium, EMBL-EBI scientists have found over 1,700 new proteins in the ‘dark proteome,’ a region of the human genome once thought to be noncoding. These new proteins could have implications for human diseases, including cancer. tinyurl.com/yc4t6s3s

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 29/04/2026

EMBL-EBI is part of the core infrastructure that makes genomic medicine and research possible. Explore the different ways in which our open data resources, tools and research are enabling scientists to get a better understanding of diseases. www.ebi.ac.uk/about/our-im... #genomicmedicine

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 28/04/2026

Sharing imaging data drives discovery🔬 Modern microscopy generates huge imaging datasets but turning this data into biological findings remains a challenge. @virginieuhlmann.bsky.social explains how shared, annotated data is accelerating image analysis and discovery. www.cell.com/patterns/ful...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 24/04/2026

Rare diseases are hard to diagnose. Data sharing is changing that. Sharing genomic and clinical data through DECIPHER helps clinicians identify rare conditions faster, advance research and provide answers to families. www.embl.org/news/science... #rarediseases

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 23/04/2026

It’s #WorldBookDay! This photo shows the human genome printed in a book. Now imagine all the data stored at EMBL-EBI. Our archives hold life science data equivalent to ~480 billion books. Stack those books and they’d reach from Earth to the Moon and back several times.

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 14/04/2026

As part of the SAMBAI project, @bertharz.bsky.social studies cancer genomics in populations of recent African ancestry. This is a unique opportunity to make science more accessible and support historically underserved communities. www.embl.org/news/people-... @cancergrand.bsky.social #cancer

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 09/04/2026

How can we see where genes are active in tissues? The Spatial Transcriptomics Portal combines imaging and molecular data to map gene activity in spatial context. Explore how cells interact and develop. www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/u... @bioimagearchive.bsky.social @expressionatlas.bsky.social

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 08/04/2026

How does open licensing shape scientific research in the age of AI? Do restrictive licences protect your work, or limit collaboration? Join @europepmc.org & @knowledgerights21.org to explore these questions in the webinar. 🗓️ 14 April, 10:00 BST Register: embl-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 31/03/2026

Every handful of soil & every bucket of seawater is akin to a bustling city 🦠 Thanks to our @mgnifydb.bsky.social metagenomics database, we’re learning how to map these hidden communities. Explore our catalogues of richly annotated, microbe-derived genomes. www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/t...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 25/03/2026

We’re recruiting new Research Group Leaders. We offer: 🔬 World-class IT infrastructure 🧠 Creative freedom for your research 📊 Access to the world’s most comprehensive open biological data Apply by 11 April embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j... #ResearchCareers @johnlees.bacpop.org @embl.org

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 24/03/2026

Welcome, @stephlo.bsky.social, our new Team Leader for Protein Function. Find out how Stephanie’s experience in genomics shaped her approach to protein curation and AI integration. #ProteinScience #AI www.embl.org/news/people-...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 23/03/2026

The EMBL-EBI 2025 Highlights Report is here! Inside you’ll find: 🦠 A new data platform tackling antimicrobial resistance 🤖 AI models forecasting disease risk 🎓 Building global AlphaFold skills Explore the full report to see more of the people and stories behind our work. s.embl.org/2025-EMBL-EB...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 19/03/2026

From delivering genomics training across 16 countries to making bioinformatics more accessible worldwide, Aleena connects science, people, and cultures. www.embl.org/news/people-... #Bioinformatics #Genomics @ensembl.org

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 16/03/2026

You asked, we listened. Millions of AI-predicted protein complex structures are now available in the #AlphaFold Database. This spans homodimers from 20 of the most studied species, including humans, as well as the World Health Organization’s priority pathogens list. www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/t...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 11/03/2026

We’re recruiting new Research Group Leaders! Why join? 🌍Work across EMBL’s 6 sites 🎓Participate in @embl.org courses and seminars 🔬Lead discovery-driven research in a collaborative environment Apply by 11 April: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j... #ResearchCareers @epetsalaki.bsky.social

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 02/03/2026

Is a PhD the next step in your career? @jackietoussaint.bsky.social is a PhD fellow at EMBL-EBI using bioinformatics to study pathogenic bacteria. Read more about Jacqueline PhD experience so far www.ebi.ac.uk/about/jobs/c... @johnlees.bacpop.org

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 27/02/2026

This #RareDiseaseDay, we’re highlighting how open data sharing supports diagnosis, research, and families living with rare conditions. Watch to find out how access to rare disease data through @deciphergenomics.bsky.social can help families better understand their children’s rare conditions.

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 25/02/2026

We’re recruiting new Research Group Leaders! We offer: 🔬 Core funding 💻 Access to world-leading infrastructure 👩🏽‍🔬A network of world-leading scientists …and much more. Apply by 11 April: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j... #ResearchCareers #Bioinformatics @timcoorens.bsky.social @embl.org

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 18/02/2026

Mentoring doesn’t just shape careers, it shapes people’s lives. Our Director Emeritus Janet Thornton shares with @natmethods.nature.com what mentoring has meant during her career. 💬 What’s the most valuable mentoring advice you’ve received or shared? www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 16/02/2026

Interested in pursuing a PhD at EMBL-EBI? @atsocf.bsky.social 🇮🇹 is one of our PhD fellows. He works on improving #AlphaFold protein structure predictions. Find out more about his PhD experience: www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/p...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 12/02/2026

Welcome, Alex Picchianti, our new Head of Infrastructure Services! Find out how his experience working with UK national IT systems will help shape the infrastructure that powers EMBL-EBI’s data and services. www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/p...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 11/02/2026

🐟📊 Tiny fish, big lessons: medaka fish help scientists explore how genes and environment interact. Results helped explain complex traits in other species, including humans. www.embl.org/news/science... #Genomics #Bioinformatics #GeneEnvironment

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 10/02/2026

We’re hiring: Research Group Leader in computational biology. Are you generating more research ideas than you can explore? Lead cutting-edge AI & biology research at EMBL-EBI. Apply by 11 April 2026: embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EMBL/j... #ScienceCareers @ewaldlab.org @embl.org

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 09/02/2026

During the COVID-19 pandemic, genomic studies generated huge amounts of data that were difficult to analyse. Our researchers developed new methods to accurately reconstruct the phylogenetic tree of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 genomes 🦠 www.nature.com/articles/s41... @nicolademaio.bsky.social

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 02/02/2026

Meet Leonie Johanna Lorenz 🇩🇪, a Predoctoral Fellow at EMBL-EBI who is bringing mathematical modelling to microbes. Find out more about how Leonie’s passion for modelling patterns extends from bacterial evolution to sewing 🧵 www.ebi.ac.uk/about/news/p...

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EMBL-EBI @ebi.embl.org · 27/01/2026

🔬New Perturbation Catalogue update! With a redesigned interface, richer datasets and powerful analysis workflows, it’s now easier than ever to explore genetic perturbation data. www.ebi.ac.uk/perturbation... #Bioinformatics #FunctionalGenomics @training.ebi.embl.org @opentargets.org

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