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EpiCrossBorders @epicrossborders.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great to welcome Dr Sriharsa Pradhan, Distinguished Scientist at #NEB, to Helmholtz Munich this week! He joined us for a fascinating scientific seminar, followed by a career talk with our doctoral researchers. Thanks for sharing your research, insights & time! #EpiCrossBorders

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

👏 That's a wrap on #ChromatinSummerSchool2026! 🥳 Thanks to all students, speakers, lecturers, organisers, and our partners at @abcamofficial.bsky.social for an inspiring programme of learning, collaboration, and discovery. Wishing all participants every success in their futures! 🔬✨ #helmholtz

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A great weekend at our Summer School! On Saturday, we enjoyed a seminar by Alexander Stark (IMP Vienna) on Decoding transcriptional regulation. On Sunday, students went on a scenic hike to Andechs, combining science, networking, and Bavarian views. 🌿🥾🧬 #Helmholtz #SummerSchool #Abcam #Epigenetics

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🧬 The Summer School on Chromatin Biology is in full swing at Helmholtz Munich! A week of inspiring talks, hands-on experiments, scientific exchange, and new connections with researchers from around the world. #ChromatinBiology #Epigenetics #Abcam #SummerSchool #HelmholtzMunich

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Great work EpiCrossBorders! Looking forward seeing more great achievements from our students and PIs this year

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Summer School on Chromatin Biology. Transform your knowledge and skills with this 2 week course focusing on ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, ChIC/CUT&RUN, CUT&Tag, and bioinformatics analyses. Aug 17 - 29 Interested? Apply by April 18 bit.ly/4bZwHHR #abcam #summerschool #phd #helmholtzmunich

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Time is almost up! Get your application in now for the Chromatin Summer School 2026. ✅Summer in Munich ✅Immersive lectures ✅Hands on training ✅Networking with leading scientists in the field including @metorrespadilla.bsky.social and @robertife.bsky.social Apply before March 29: bit.ly/4t3Tbyx

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

⏰ Deadline approaching! Apply now for the Chromatin Biology Summer School 2024 and join an inspiring week of science, learning, and community. Submit before March 29th to be considered for this exciting opportunity: bit.ly/4oGDR8f #chromatin #summerschool

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Martin Groth @martingroth.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Delighted to share our paper, out today in @natplants.nature.com Not all “wasted” carbon is lost: formate released during photorespiration can be reused to support DNA methylation. Our work reveals a metabolic link between CO₂ levels and epigenetic regulation in Arabidopsis. doi.org/10.1038/s414...

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Photorespiration is linked to DNA methylation by formate as a one-carbon source - Nature Plants

This study reveals that Arabidopsis reassimilates formate produced during photorespiration via the cytosolic folate cycle to fuel DNA methylation, forming a metabolic–epigenetic bridge that links elev...

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The Epigenetics Community at #HelmholtzMunich, together with #Abcam, is hosting the 3rd #Chromatin #SummerSchool in Munich: 📆 17–29 August 2026 ⏰ Apply by March 29, 2026 👉 Applications & info: bit.ly/4oGDR8f @epihmgu.bsky.social @metorrespadilla.bsky.social @robertife.bsky.social

Summer School on Chromatin Biology 2026
Hands-on Expedition at Helmholtz Munich

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

How Do Metabolic Changes Influence Our Genes? 🧬 Researchers at #HelmholtzMunich have discovered new mechanisms by which metabolism impacts our genes through epigenetic regulation. 🔗Original publication: t1p.de/uh7j8 @epihmgu.bsky.social @robertife.bsky.social #Epigenetics

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As 2025 wraps up, we’re reflecting on an incredible year at Epigenetics @ Helmholtz Munich! From scientific breakthroughs to public engagement - it's had it all! Here’s to a restful holiday & an inspiring 2026! #Epigenetics #ScienceCommunity #HelmholtzMunich

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Arnaud Krebs @arnaudkr.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The best chromatin kickstart pack you will find this year - please consider it if you want to get in the field or consolidate your skills. Hands on training and top notch speakers!

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

👉 Chromatin Summer School 2026 – Apply Now! Join us in Munich 17–29 August 2026 for an immersive program on chromatin biology: 🔬 Expert lectures 🧪 Hands-on training 🤝 Global networking Open to 14 PhD students worldwide (sponsorship available) 👉 Apply here: bit.ly/4oGDR8f #ChromatinBiology

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Dr. Raffaele Teperino, #HelmholtzMunich, receives the PRO-SCIENTIA Award of the Eckhart-Buddecke Foundation for his #Nature study showing how a father’s diet & weight can impact his future children’s health. 👉 t1p.de/av5p9 @epihmgu.bsky.social @diabresearch-dzd.bsky.social @epitep.bsky.social

Dr. Raffaele Teperino Honored With the Pro-Scientia Award of the Eckhart-Buddecke Foundation

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

👏 Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, this year’s Leibniz Prize laureate, has now been honored with the Bavarian #Maximiliansorden for Science and Art. 👉 Read more: t1p.de/d5vq0 @metorrespadilla.bsky.social @epihmgu.bsky.social @pioneercampus.bsky.social #StemCells #Epigenetics

Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla Honored with the Maximiliansorden

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Andreas Panagopoulos @apanagopoulos.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Honored to have participated in the Talent Forum — what an inspiring event! Truly grateful to @metorrespadilla.bsky.social for the kind invitation and outstanding organization.

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ME Torres-Padilla @metorrespadilla.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Thanks everyone for having made the Talent Forum @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social a great (inspirational) success !!!

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🌍 The #HelmholtzMunich Talent Forum 2025 brought together exceptional early-career scientists in #epigenetics & nucleic acids research to foster exchange, collaboration & research excellence. 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 👉 t1p.de/3dsix @boyanbonev.bsky.social @epihmgu.bsky.social #TalentForum

A Platform for Emerging Talent: The Helmholtz Munich Talent Forum 2025

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

The Helmholtz Munich Talent Forum (Nov 18–19) brought 8 emerging global talents in epigenetics & nucleic acids research to our Neuherberg Campus! Inspiring talks, a keynote by @boyanbonev.bsky.social & vibrant networking—science at its best! bit.ly/4o2ftxr

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EpiCrossBorders @epicrossborders.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Science thrives through engagement and this weekend proved it! The “Stem Cell Stories” exhibition @ Deutsches Museum showcased the power of outreach. A shout-out to our EpiCrossBorders students, who played a key role in connecting with the public and sparking curiosity. #ScienceOutreach

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Wrapping up a great weekend of “Stem Cell Stories” at the Deutsches Museum. Science doesn’t exist in isolation. We are committed to engaging with society, exchanging ideas, and building trust through transparency. Let’s keep the conversation going. #ScienceOutreach #Epigenetics #AIinBiomedicine

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We are ready! Our team have been working all day to set up the interactive exhibition "Stem Cell Stories" at Deutsches Museum. Join us and explore the world of cell identities. 📅Fri 14 - Sun 16 Nov 📍Deutsches Museum, Munich ⏲️09:00 - 17:00 daily Find out more: bit.ly/4p9Jk8m

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Stammzellen erzählen – eine Ausstellung über Zellidentität im Deutschen Museum (14.–16.11) + Podiumsdiskussion zu KI und Ethik in der Biomedizin. Sei dabei und diskutiere mit! Jetzt anmelden: bit.ly/4qMnb1y #Stammzellen #KI #Ethik #Wissenschaft“

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

🔬 Exploring Frontiers in Epigenetics & Nucleic Acids Join us @ Talent Forum 2025 – a 2-day symposium spotlighting top early-career researchers. 📅 Nov 18–19 | Helmholtz Munich 🎙 Keynote: Prof. Boyan Bonev 🌍 Speakers from around the world 🎟 Free registration: www.helmholtz-munich.de/stem-cell-ce...

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Wie verändert KI die Biomedizin – und welche Rolle spielt die Gesellschaft? Diskutiere mit führenden Köpfen aus Wissenschaft & Kommunikation über KI, Stammzellen & Ethik. 📍 Deutsches Museum, München 🗓 14.11. | 🕠 17:30–19:00 🎟 Eintritt frei – Anmeldung: bit.ly/4qMnb1y #KI #Biomedizin

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EpiCrossBorders @epicrossborders.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

“Translating complex science into something simple, yet meaningful is never easy.” 💬 Our #EpiCrossBorders PhD researchers are learning just that — turning #epigenetics into connection, curiosity & conversation at the Deutsches Museum. 📍14–16 Nov | #StemCellStories #SciComm #PhDLife

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EpiCrossBorders @epicrossborders.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Stem Cell Stories @ Deutsches Museum Meet the EpiCrossBorders students behind the scenes—bringing science to life! 🧬 Join us Nov 14–16 | Free entry 🎤 AI & ethical implications in research roundtable: Nov 14, 18:30 #StemCellStories #NextGenScience #EpiCrossBorders #ScienceComm #DeutschesMuseum #AI

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Rob Schneider @robertife.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Happy to have a "full house" at the Munich Epigenetics Spotlight meeting today @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social 2 excellent keynotes by Gicomo Cavalli and @marcbuhler.bsky.social as well 4 talks from the strong and very active Munich #epigenetics community ! @epihmgu.bsky.social @crc1064.bsky.social

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

🧬 From 14–16 Nov, join us at the #DeutschesMuseum for “Stem Cell Stories” — an interactive exhibition on stem cells, identity & epigenetics. 🎙️ Roundtable discussion on #AI in stem cell research & its ethical challenges on 📅14 Nov ⏲️18:30. #StemCells #Epigenetics #AIinBiomedicine #HelmholtzMunich

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Zooming in Reveals How Our Cells Work Inside Prof. Fabian Theis, #HelmholtzMunich, together with international partners, has helped to understand better how stem cells develop into blood cells. 👉 t1p.de/i34dh @fabiantheis.bsky.social #genomics #health #proteomics #bloodcells

Zooming in Reveals a World of Detail: New Method Unveils the Inner Workings of Our Cells

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🧬🐶 How genes & environment interact: Children with a certain genetic variant were less likely to develop #eczema if exposed to a dog in their first year of life. 👉Read more: t1p.de/h0jp1 @edinburghup.bsky.social @brisunipress.bsky.social #Eczema #Genetics #Immunology

New Study: Early Dog Contact May Reduce Eczema Risk

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🎉Congratulations to one of our #epigenetics researchers: Dr. Önder Yildirim! Do you want to know about the ATS Assembly Award and why the director of the LHI institute was awarded? 👉 lnkd.in/dxwJHP7x Interested on our collaborative research? 👉 www.helmholtz-munich.de/en/epigenetics #lung #health

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

🧪 David Skerrett-Byrne speaks at #PintOfScience today – and just published a new study! 🐨 Sperm from 12 species, 135 key proteins. 💡 A shared fertility blueprint – with impact for infertility, IVF & contraception. 📄Full paper: t1p.de/cnc9o #ReproductiveHealth #Pint25 @davidskerrettb.bsky.social

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Towards a kingdom of reproductive life - the core sperm proteome

In brief Sperm function is essential for fertility across humans, agriculture and wildlife, yet comparative studies remain limited. This study integrates multi-species proteomic data to identify a cor...

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

What makes Helmholtz Munich's research unique? At #HelmholtzMunich, our research is focused on detecting diseases earlier and preventing their progression, with the support of #AI, #genomics & #bioengineering. 👉 t1p.de/cgbwh @www.helmholtz.de #PersonalizedMedicine #Prevention #AI #bioengineering

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🎤 Postdocs: want to take the next step and become a #PI? Apply to speak at the TALENT FORUM @www.helmholtz-munich.de, showcase your research in Epigenetics & Nucleic Acids, and connect with top scientists. 🧳 Travel & accommodation covered if selected! 📝 Apply by 31July. 🔗 Info: lnkd.in/drkRvz7N

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Global rates of overweight and obesity are rapidly increasing 🌟 Research mission at #HelmholtzMunich is to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure obesity and diabetes. 👉Take a look at our latest infographic & more: t1p.de/lybgu #MetabolicDisease #Diabetes #Overweight #healthcare

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Rob Schneider @robertife.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Please RT ! Gordon Conference “Histone and RNA modifications” Tuscany 🇮🇹 20.-25. July 25 🗓️ Theme: Regulation of genome function by histone and nucleic acid modifications. Great speaker lineup. >20 talks will be chosen from abstracts. Submit yours soon ➡️ shorturl.at/hBjyT

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

🔬 Science Through an Artistic Lens🎨 🧬Led by Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, the #RepliFate Artist-in-Residence Program brings #artists and #scientists together. 👉 t1p.de/j5pi8 @epihmgu.bsky.social @metorrespadilla.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @annadumitriu.bsky.social @replifate.bsky.social

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

👀 Happy to see this new paper from our colleagues at the Institute of Epidemiology and the Institute of Computational Biology @www.helmholtz-munich.de. 🧬 DNA methylation changes identified in patients months after SARS-CoV-2 infection 👉 new understanding on this viral infection effect on humans.

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

WHAT A WONDERFUL INTERVIEW! 👉 t1p.de/9ojjg Learn more about the beauty & power of Stem Cells from our #epigenetics Principal Investigators Prof. Torres-Padilla (metorrespadilla.bsky.social) & Prof. Götz. Read their recent extraordinary review in @science.org on #stemcell & cellular reprogramming.

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Wow! Congratulations to Prof. Fabian Theis 👏 Now #epigenetics has 3 PIs elected as members of the prestigious Leopoldina Academy; an honour awarded to scientists who have made outstanding contributions. Prof. Magdalena Götz - 2007 Prof. María Elena Torres-Padilla - 2023 Prof. Fabian Theis - 2025

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Great threat from the first author @palmrinmoy.bsky.social of this amazing paper published at @cellpress.bsky.social. You can read the featured news about the new findings from our Institute Director and recently awarded @metorrespadilla.bsky.social and her lab. 👉 t1p.de/25q7l #epigenetics #LAD

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

What a wonderful new paper from one of our #epigenetics researchers, Prof. Eleftheria Zeggini. 💡Do you want to know what is about? Click here: www.helmholtz-munich.de/en/newsroom/... 📄If you want to read the original publication in Nature Communications, click here: www.nature.com/articles/s41....

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Helmholtz Munich @helmholtzmunich.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Multimodal Foundation Models for Molecular Cell Biology 🧬 Researchers led by Prof. Fabian Theis & Dr. Bo Wang have introduced a new approach to studying cellular biology: Multimodal Foundation Models. 📄 Full study: t1p.de/ox9zm @fabiantheis.bsky.social @bowang87.bsky.social

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Epigenetics at Helmholtz Munich @epihmgu.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Now online in Nature, the REVIEW written by our epigenetics group leader and institute director Prof. Eleftheria Zeggini & Lorraine Southam! Know more about her research: shorturl.at/DCzm8 Learn about our #epigenetics community at @www.helmholtz-munich.de: shorturl.at/qOL6J Original publication 👇

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