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A life sciences research infrastructure, bringing together #bioinformatics resources across Europe to store, analyse, share and reuse data.

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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 12h
🔬The second #ELIXIR_STEERS policy brief, Better software, better research, sets out 5️⃣ recommendations to strengthen Europe’s research software ecosystem. Read the news release and discover the recommendations: loom.ly/hCUxzds #FP10
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 29/09/2026
ELIXIR’s internal project, Odyssey, aims to provide tools to bring together different types of data 💾, enabling integrated exploration across datasets. 💪 Supports a more complete view of biodiversity patterns 🔗 Watch project update: loom.ly/LpiYL8w
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Odyssey: Connecting molecular and geographical biodiversity data
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 28/09/2026
📣 The ELIXIR Board invites candidates from #lifescience companies to join the ELIXIR Industry Advisory Committee to provide advice and feedback 🙌 on ELIXIR #industry engagement activities: loom.ly/_Xxm6bI Deadline 👉 30 September 2026
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 25/09/2026
ELIXIR’s internal project, KYBELE, is developing an 🤖 #AI_assisted pipeline to extract #biodiversity knowledge from scientific literature and help researchers access and reuse information! 🔗 Watch project update: loom.ly/U2iLI2w
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Knowledge Yield from BiodivΕrsity Literature through Large Language Model Extraction
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 23/09/2026
ELIXIR’s internal project, HARVEST, focuses on #FAIRification of 🌱 plant datasets and contributions to the #RDMkit. 🙌 Helps researchers work more effectively across datasets and domains. 🔗 Watch project update: loom.ly/sgVJ6C8
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HARVEST: Handling and alignment of plant research FAIRification
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 21/09/2026
🌾 The HARVEST project, funded by ELIXIR, has made it easier to package, validate and reuse #plantresearch datasets. #FAIRification Read the news: elixir-europe.org/news/harvest denbi.bsky.social @ifb-elixir-fr.bsky.social elixiruknode.org ebi.embl.org
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 18/09/2026
From 31 Aug to 4 Sept 2026, ELIXIR was in Geneva🇨🇭, for #ECCB2026, organised by @sib.swiss (#ELIXIR_Switzerland). 🙌 ELIXIR contributed a track programme, a poster track, ELIXIR Node-led workshops and tutorials, and a booth. Read the news 👉 elixir-europe.org/news/elixir-eccb-…
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 17/09/2026
ELIXIR’s internal project, FAIRyMAGs, is developing #FAIR Galaxy workflows 💡, benchmarking approaches and training materials for metagenome-assembled genomes. 🙌 Support reproducible analysis for researchers to apply consistent workflows. 🔗 Watch project update: loom.ly/NnhPL3M
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FAIRyMAGs: Optimising Metagenomics Assembled Genomes building
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 14/09/2026
The ELIXIR-funded FAIRyMAGs project has released a set of 🙌 openly available workflows, training materials and example #datasets to support researchers working with metagenome-assembled genomes 👉 loom.ly/yh_aNFE @ifb-elixir-fr.bsky.social @ebi.embl.org @denbi.bsky.social @elixir-it.bsky.social
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 10/09/2026
✨ Learn more about E-PAN 🧬, an ELIXIR-funded project developing approaches to support consistent data handling 💾 and 💫 making #plant genomic data more accessible and reusable 🔬. 🔗 Watch project update: loom.ly/yH-q9Jg
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E-PAN: Enhancing pan-genome analysis in plants
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 07/09/2026
🌱 The E-PAN project, funded by ELIXIR, has developed guidance, computational pipelines, visualisation tools and interoperable data formats to help researchers assess, explore and share 🧬 plant pangenome data. 🔗 More about the E-PAN project and its outputs: loom.ly/Aeb64gw
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 04/09/2026
📣 The ELIXIR Board invites candidates from #lifescience companies to join the ELIXIR Industry Advisory Committee to provide advice and feedback 🙌 on ELIXIR #industry engagement activities: loom.ly/_Xxm6bI Deadline 👉 30 September 2026
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BF Francis Ouellette @bffo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
From #OUP s @bioinfoadv.bsky.social journal | Usage and impact of global biodata resources | #Bioinformatics #Database #OpenScience #OpenData #GlobalBiodataCoalition | 🧬🖥️🧪🔓 CC/ @ebi.embl.org @elixir-europe.org ⬇️ academic.oup.com/bioinformati...
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Usage and impact of global biodata resources
AbstractMotivation. Biodata resources constitute a critical, large-scale, and globally distributed infrastructure underpinning life science research, yet t
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 03/09/2026
📣 ELIXIR has recognised #IMGT, the international immunogenetics information system, as an #ELIXIRCoreDataResource following the adoption of an open licence for its scientific data and metadata. Read the news👉 loom.ly/BVb-d28 @ifb-elixir-fr.bsky.social
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 02/09/2026
🙌 Thank you to all who joined ELIXIR sessions and visited our booth at #ECCB2026 this week! It was great to see the 🗣️ lively discussions and exchanges of ideas around 🎯 #biodiversity, #AI, health and #FAIRdata at the ELIXIR sessions. @sib.swiss
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 31/08/2026
🙌 This week, #ELIXIR is at #ECCB2026 in Geneva, Switzerland! Join workshops and an ELIXIR Communities track programme focusing on Community activities, the benefits of Community and ELIXIR membership and the use of ELIXIR resources: loom.ly/emMscGg
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 28/08/2026
The ELIXIR Biodiversity, Food Security and Pathogens (BFSP) priority area 🎯 focuses on making data easier to find, connect and reuse. 🙌 At the 2026 BFSP workshop, 9 funded projects shared their progress. 🔗 BFSP workshop report:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19690487
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 26/08/2026
🇨🇭 Next week, ELIXIR will be at #ECCB2026 in Geneva, Switzerland! Join the #ELIXIR track programme and workshops to find out about the highlights of ELIXIR Communities and #FAIR activities More information 👉 loom.ly/emMscGg
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 24/08/2026
📣 A new ELIXIR Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) Focus Group has been launched to strengthen #inclusive, equitable and sustainable participation across the ELIXIR network. Supporting 💪equal opportunities across ELIXIR. Read the news 🔗 loom.ly/O3G2Suc
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 19/08/2026
👀 Have you got your seat to join #BioHackEU26 in Barcelona on 9-13 November? To get you prepared for the event, let's take a look 🙌 at the BioHackathon Europe 2025 report: doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20446860 BioHackathon Europe – puts open science and transparent collaboration into practice!
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Ensembl @ensembl.org · 13/08/2026
Explore genes & transcripts with the @Ensembl Feature Explorer! Using human BRCA2 as an example, learn how to explore transcripts, exon structure & sequences, external references and orthologues across species. zurl.co/Q5YoZ #Ensembl #Genomics #Bioinformatics
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Demo: Navigating the Feature explorer app
Learn how to explore genes and transcripts using the Ensembl Feature Explorer app.In this tutorial, we use the human BRCA2 gene as an example to demonstrate ...
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 11/08/2026
🇨🇭 From 31 August to 4 September, ELIXIR will be at #ECCB2026 in Geneva, Switzerland! Join the #ELIXIR track programme and workshops to find out about the highlights of ELIXIR Communities and #FAIR activities More information 👉 loom.ly/emMscGg
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 10/08/2026
💡 Apply to join and lead the pan-European distributed #ResearchInfrastructure that brings together experts and resources to enable researchers worldwide to 🔬 access and analyse #lifescience data. Deadline today: loom.ly/UpAh6aI
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 04/08/2026
🤔 Want to resolve ambiguities in #biomacromolecular modelling? ELIXIR #3D_BioInfo webinar ‘It is not crystal clear’ presents the In-Pocket-Analysis tool for structural model building and completion 👉 loom.ly/SrXgc_c
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It is not crystal clear: resolving chemical ambiguities in biomacromolecular modelling
<p>Recorded 3/3/2026</p> <p>Speaker: Dr. Filipe Menezes (Helmholtz Institute)</p> <p>Chair: Dr. Jennifer Fleming (EMBL-EBI)</p> <p>Abstract:<br> Understanding interactions in biomacromolecular structures is challenging, particularly when detailed chemical analyses are required in a structural context, such as the presence of ligands, cofactors, or ions. We present In-Pocket Analysis (IPA), a computational tool designed to support the three-dimensional chemical interpretation of biomolecula...
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 31/07/2026
🤔Want to find out how proteins interact with small molecule ligands? ELIXIR #3DBioInfo webinar 🔬 ‘Have protein-ligand cofolding methods moved beyond memorisation?’ explains how the Runs N’ Poses #dataset evaluates atom-cofolding methods 👉 loom.ly/fydqxIA
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Have protein-ligand cofolding methods moved beyond memorisation?
<p>Recorded: 16/4/2026</p> <p>Dr. Janani Durairaj (Biozentrum, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland)</p> <p>Abstract: Deep learning has driven major breakthroughs in protein structure prediction, however the next critical advance is accurately predicting how proteins interact with small molecule ligands, to enable real-world applications such as drug discovery. Recent cofolding methods aim to address this challenge, but evaluating their performance has been inconclusive due to the lack o...
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 29/07/2026
🤔 Won’t be able to join BioHackathon Europe in Barcelona? Register to join us virtually: ​​https://loom.ly/xzsA9po Last year, first-time project leads Tereza Manousaki & Iker Irisarri shared that the most impactful part of BioHackathon Europe is the “collaboration” 🤝.
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 28/07/2026
🤔 Would you like to find out more about dark energy, and how it relates to #proteinfolding? Check the ELIXIR #3DBioInfo webinar ‘Probing the Dark Energy in the Functional Protein Universe’ on the analysis of protein sets and how these display dark energy: loom.ly/uexp2bo
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 27/07/2026
👀 ELIXIR is looking for a #Director with experience operating at a multinational level, including engagement with international institutions 🌍, and a strong awareness of the sensitivities of operating across countries and disciplines. Apply by 10 August 🗓️ loom.ly/UpAh6aI
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 22/07/2026
✨ ELIXIR will be at #ECCB2026, holding two workshops and an ELIXIR track programme showcasing highlights and impact of ELIXIR Community activities! More information 👉 loom.ly/emMscGg
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 20/07/2026
📣 Last chance to express your interest in attending BioHackathon Europe 2026 in person: loom.ly/xzsA9po Register your interest by midnight in CEST today ⚠️!
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 16/07/2026
📈 During 2025, ELIXIR supported over 140 research publications and preprints. This support 🙌 included ELIXIR-funded internal projects, funding received by ELIXIR Nodes at the national level and funding through ELIXIR-coordinated EU projects. Read the news: loom.ly/vAMQF8I #OpenScience
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 14/07/2026
📣 The position of #ELIXIR Director is open for applications! Apply now if you are a #lifesciences specialist with experience in #bioinformatics and will bring awareness of the needs of bioscience data users in both academia and industry. Apply by 10 August 🗓️ loom.ly/UpAh6aI
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 13/07/2026
📣 Join #bioinformaticians from across the world to work on 31 projects at #BioHackEU26! Expression of interest 👀 will close on 20 July: loom.ly/xzsA9po ✨ Don’t miss your chance to contribute your expertise and brainstorm with other life scientists.
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 13/07/2026
📣 A new ELIXIR Credit, Recognition and Usage Focus Group has been formed to coordinate work on how contributions to research and research infrastructures are recognised across ELIXIR. Read the news: loom.ly/y4NQCWQ
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 10/07/2026
⏰ Closing this Sunday - Don’t miss your chance to join ELIXIR Hub as a Science Officer to support the activities of #ELIXIRDataPlatform and #ELIXIRComputePlatform ! 👉 loom.ly/NObFiVQ
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EGA archive @egaarchive.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The third EGA newsletter is out 📬! 🚀 The #FederatedEGA Norway experience (@elixirnorway.bsky.social) 🧬 @cbioportal is now connected to EGA 💡 The Beacon Template UI is now available 🔎 How does EGA support rare disease research And much more! Check the latest issue here: mailchi.mp/d663fe8c62dc...
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 07/07/2026
Over the past weeks, we have explored ELIXIR’s efforts 💪 in supporting #OpenData resources and why this is important. ELIXIR connects data, tools & expertise across Europe 🌍 helps develop & sustain #lifescience infrastructure for long-term impact. doi.org/10.7490/f1000research.11202…
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 06/07/2026
👀 Join the ELIXIR Hub as a Science Officer to work with 🙌 the #ELIXIRDataPlatform and the #ELIXIRComputePlatform to ensure ELIXIR’s impact across European #lifescience. Deadline: 12 July (Sunday) 👉 loom.ly/NObFiVQ #Bioinformatician #OpenScience #hiring
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 03/07/2026
🙌 Funded by the ELIXIR Knowledge Exchange Scheme, #ELIXIR_Sweden collaborated with the BioInnovation Institute to bridge 🔗 #systemsbiology gap between research and industry: 🔵 Identify systems biology activities 🔵 Explore tools, such as Metabolic Atlas loom.ly/i8Is7Ks
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 02/07/2026
✨ #ELIXIR is looking for a Science Officer to help coordinate and support some of Europe's most important life science data resources. 💡 Combining scientific and technical understanding with coordination, organisation and collaboration. Apply by 12 July 👉 loom.ly/NObFiVQ
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 01/07/2026
📣 The position of #ELIXIR Director is open for applications, with the process overseen by a Director Search Committee on behalf of the ELIXIR Board. The deadline for applications is 🗓️ 10 August. More information: loom.ly/UpAh6aI #hiring
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 30/06/2026
🔐 Secure access to sensitive genomic data is critical for healthcare research & #PersonalisedMedicine. ELIXIR helps make this possible by contributing to the development of Federated EGA: data stays local but can be used globally 🌍. loom.ly/3VIqztc
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BF Francis Ouellette @bffo.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
From @narjournal.bsky.social #NARWebServerIssue | bio.tools: an expanded web service for #Research #Software in the life sciences | #Bioinformatics #Webserver #OpenScience #BioTools #Education | 🧬🖥️🧪🔓🇦🇺🇨🇿🇩🇰🇪🇪 🇫🇷 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇷🇴 🇺🇸 CC/ @elixir-europe.org ⬇️ academic.oup.com/nar/advance-...
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bio.tools: an expanded web service for research software in the life sciences
Abstract. Computational methods are central to the life sciences. The rapid growth and diversification of software tools and databases make it difficult to
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 29/06/2026
🎉 ELIXIR 2025 Annual Report is out! The annual report highlights 🙌 infrastructure development and international collaboration during the second year of the 2024–28 Scientific Programme: 👇 Read on to discover more about #ELIXIR in 2025: loom.ly/DvTxKHY
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 29/06/2026
📣 Expression of interest for BioHackathon Europe 2026 in-person participation is now open! Don't miss this unique opportunity to 🙌 network, learn and have fun with enthusiastic #bioinformaticians and #developers from across the world. Find out more 👉 loom.ly/xzsA9po #BioHackEU26
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 26/06/2026
🌍 ELIXIR connects national infrastructures across Europe – enabling shared data, expertise & rapid collaboration. During COVID-19, this made a difference: #COVID19DataPortal brought together global datasets to accelerate research. 👉 Faster response to global challenges: loom.ly/Rw1bNYw
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 24/06/2026
🧬 Bigpicture is building Europe’s largest digital pathology repository. With #ELIXIRFinland’s expertise and AI factories like LUMI, data can be turned into 🔑 real applications more effectively. Read the blog post from Bigpicture: loom.ly/hRF-LvE
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 22/06/2026
🚀 The twelfth annual gathering of the ELIXIR community was hosted by #ELIXIR_France 🇫🇷 in Lyon. Across three days, participants came together to 🎯 share progress, discuss challenges and look ahead to the second half of the current Programme. Read the news 👉 loom.ly/86fogU8
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ELIXIR Europe @elixir-europe.org · 19/06/2026
#Opensource tools and shared workflows allow industry to 🎯 reuse existing resources and focus on innovation. Close alignment between ELIXIR services and industry workflows 🤝 increases the long-term value of #dataresources. More about ELIXIR Node Engagement Days: loom.ly/aaAiAsM
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SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics @sib.swiss · 18/06/2026
SIB is contributing to secure, Europe-wide sharing of sensitive data for research, through the European Open Science Cloud #EOSC-ENTRUST project – drawing on Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) & BioMedIT (Trusted Research Environment network) experience. @elixir-europe.org
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A European blueprint for sharing sensitive data across borders
Researchers across Europe will benefit from Swiss expertise in secure sharing and analysis of health data, with SIB and ETH Zurich joining the EOSC-ENTRUST project of the European Open Science Cloud. ...
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