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Leading conference on Eukaryotic Gene Regulation & Functional Genomics in Latin America. Volunteer-run. Biennial. Next edition: 2027. 📍Puerto Varas, Chile 🇨🇱 🌐More info at molbiosystems.com

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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The latest cover of @cp-trendsbiochem.bsky.social (TiBS) highlights work of Julieta Mateos et al, on alternative splicing in plants.🌿 Born from a chat at the 2025 edition of the meeting, the review highlights the value of attending the event. Join us next year, for our 10-year anniversary!
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Coming soon!
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
What are some of the ways in which you have tried to improve your lab meetings and make them more valuable for lab members? www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Twenty-two easy ways to power up your lab meetings
Scientists share help and advice on how they got their research discussions flowing.
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Can you see this post? We are wondering whether we are reaching our followers with the standard timeline or if we need to start posting to specific channels!
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Stay connected with the Molecular Biosystems Conference! Follow us across platforms for the latest updates on our 10-year anniversary edition, including speaker announcements, fellowship opportunities, sponsor news, and more!
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🎉 First Gold Sponsor confirmed for the 5th Molecular Biosystems Conference — our 10-year anniversary edition! Sponsorship slots are limited and going fast. If your company wants to connect with Latin America's premier event on gene regulation & functional genomics reach out now! molbiosystems.com
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Alejandro Montenegro @aemonten.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
I'll just say one thing about this paper: #mbiosys27 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Promoter strength and position govern promoter competition through transcript-dependent insulation - Nature Genetics
By inserting diverse promoters at the mouse Sox2 locus, Koska et al. show that promoter strength, position and transcript length tune promoter competition through transcription-dependent insulation, i...
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eLife @elife.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What's it like publishing in the eLife Model? In this collection, authors share their thoughts on the eLife Model, tell us about their research and offer advice to researchers who are thinking about publishing with eLife. buff.ly/RKJKOxO
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Alejandro Montenegro @aemonten.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Yup. Join us for @molbiosystems.bsky.social next year.
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The program for #mbiosys27 is shaping up beautifully, and we can't wait to share it with you. Stay tuned for some exciting announcements! 🎉 molbiosystems.com
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
New Darwin Review! Feke & Farré (Michigan State University) explore natural variation in plant circadian cycles. 🌿⏰ This review is part of our ongoing collaboration with @jxbotany.bsky.social & @sebiology.bsky.social, who support our conference! Read it here: academic.oup.com/jxb/article/...
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Early birds and night owls: natural variation of circadian traits in plants
This review summarizes the current evidence for an adaptive role of the circadian clock in wild plants. We explore the hypothesis that variation in clock o
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Press release: www.embo.org/press-releas...
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Seventy-one leading scientists elected to the EMBO Membership – Press releases – EMBO
The new EMBO Members and Associate Members are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the life sciences
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Huge congratulations to Prof. Luis Larrondo (@lflarrondo.bsky.social), co-organizer of our conference, on his election as an @embo.org Associate Member! 🎉 A wonderful recognition of his contributions to molecular biology and his leadership in helping advance Latin American science.
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We have good news to share 🎉 We've just secured some funding to support travel fellowships for early-career researchers at the 5th Molecular Biosystems Conference, our 10-year anniversary edition, taking place next year in beautiful southern Chile. Stay tuned for details! #mbiosys27
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eLife @elife.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Evidence of off-target probe binding affecting 10x Genomics Xenium gene panels compromise accuracy of spatial transcriptomic profiling
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Evidence of off-target probe binding affecting 10x Genomics Xenium gene panels compromise accuracy of spatial transcriptomic profiling
Computational assessment identifies probe binding errors in a widely used commercial platform for spatial transcriptomics.
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
It's missing the best one, which you will be able to try next year at #mbiosys27
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PacBio @pacbio.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
The 2026 Cancer SMRT Grant application closes this Friday! Win free PacBio HiFi sequencing on two Revio SMRT Cell runs to support cancer multiomics research spanning genomics, epigenomics, and transcriptomics. Apply now: bit.ly/4wKR1q1 #CancerResearch #PacBio #HiFisequencing #Multiomics
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Alejandro Montenegro @aemonten.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Agreed. And we strive to make @molbiosystems.bsky.social that type of event.
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
If the thought of ‘working’ a room packed with strangers fills you with dread, academic careers coach Caroline Dunne has some advice. Useful for #mbiosys27! www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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A step-by-step guide for scientists who hate conference networking
If the thought of ‘working’ a room packed with strangers fills you with dread, academic careers coach Caroline Dunne has some advice.
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🏆 Announcing the winners of our Open Access Publishing Program! Congrats to Daniela de Laet Souza & Rafael Fort, who were awarded full APC waivers to publish OA in Sci Reports (@natureportfolio.nature.com) & @peerj.bsky.social, which will help them communicate their work to a wider audience.
Picture of Daniela de Laet Souza, program awardeePicture of Rafael Fort, program awardee
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Today we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. At the Molecular Biosystems Conference, we are committed to fostering an inclusive community, and to advancing and amplifying the work of women scientists across Latin America and beyond. ➡️ molbiosystems.com
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Alejandro Montenegro @aemonten.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
First Keynote Speaker for the 2027 edition of @molbiosystems.bsky.social is confirmed!
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Alejandro Montenegro @aemonten.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
A key part of the @molbiosystems.bsky.social conference, is our New PI session, where we invite researchers who have been lab heads for <5 years for plenary talks. If you are a new PI in eukaryotic gene reg/functional genomics, and would like to join us in Chile for 2027, please let me know!
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Alejandro Montenegro @aemonten.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
For @molbiosystems.bsky.social, we do everything way in advance. Indeed, in 2024, I invited a speaker for the 2027 edition of the meeting. They said yes, but asked me to follow up in 2026. I did. They declined 😭 We do, however, keep a very strong speaker candidate list! Interested? let me know!
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
From #mbiosys19 Keynote speaker, Lynne Maquat www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Gene regulation through exon junction complex modularity - Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
This Review summarizes the various functions of the exon junction complex in RNA splicing and beyond, to influence gene regulation.
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
📣 The Molecular Biosystems Conference is now on Instagram! Follow us on Instagram for updates on upcoming editions of the conference and more. See you there! ▶️ www.instagram.com/molbiosystems
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The Elowitz Lab at Caltech @elowitzlab.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Thank you for an energizing meeting with an amazing group of scientists in a beautiful volcano-strewn landscape. Wonderful event
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Correct! If you're interested, let us know.
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FEBS Letters @febsletters.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🎉🎖️Congratulations to 🌟Gabriel Péréz-Lara🌟 (UNAB, Santiago, Chile), winner of the FEBS Letters #PosterPrize at #MBioSys25, held in Puerto Varas, Chile! 🎉👏👏👏🎊 @molbiosystems.bsky.social
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
The #MBioSys25 keynote lectures by Prof Caroline Dean (@johninnescentre.bsky.social) and Prof @elowitzlab.bsky.social (Caltech) are now online! Watch (or revisit!) these two inspiring talks on gene regulation & functional genomics, available for free on our channel www.youtube.com/@MolecularBi...
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
🌟 This was an exciting week in Puerto Varas, filled with discussions on gene regulation! Thanks to all speakers, participants, & sponsors for making it such an inspiring event. We look forward to seeing you again in two years, at #mbiosys27, which will mark the 10-year anniversary of the meeting!
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Awards were also given for poster presentations. The Runner Up Poster Award, sponsored by @natrevgenet.nature.com, went to Mélanie Lemaire (Université de Montréal, Canada), while the Best Talk Award, sponsored by @febsletters.bsky.social, went to Gabriel Pérez-Lara (UNAB, Chile).
Mélanie Lemaire receives the Runner Up Poster AwardGabriel Pérez-Lara receives the Best Poster Award
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Awards were also given to recognize some outstanding oral presentations by trainees at the meeting. The Runner Up talk award, sponsored by @natrevgenet.nature.com, went to Lara Berasain (INGEBI, Argentina), while the Best Talk Award, sponsored by @plos.org, went to Laura Delgado (UC, Chile).
Lara Berasain receives the Runner Up Talk AwardLaura Delgado receives the Best Talk Award
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
We also presented the @iubmb.bsky.social Jubilee Award to @elowitzlab.bsky.social (@caltech.edu), for his "outstanding contributions to the fields of synthetic biology and systems biology".
Prof. Elowitz receives the IUBMB Jubilee Award
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
🌟 Our keynote speakers inspired us! We presented the Molecular Biosystems Award to Prof. Caroline Dean (@johninnescentre.bsky.social), for her "significant contributions to the understanding of gene regulation in eukaryotes". Prof. Dean delivered an @embo.org Keynote Lecture.
Prof. Dean receives the Molecular Biosystems Award
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
🚀 Another edition of the Molecular Biosystems Conference is in the books! #mbiosys25 Thank you to our amazing speakers, participants, and sponsors, including ICGEB and @unubiolac.bsky.social, for making Puerto Varas a hub of exciting discussions on gene regulation and functional genomics. 🔽
Group picture in Puerto Varas, Chile
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Thank you so much for joining us! And for sharing your thoughts and wisdom via your workshop and Topical Lunches. We are glad you had a great time at the meeting, and we hope to see you again in a future edition!
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Rob Klose @robklose.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Wonderful opportunity to work with Martin Howard and my group trying to understand how chromatin influences gene transcription and expression. Integration of theory, modelling, and experimentation. Come and join the team! Please repost! jobs.jic.ac.uk/Details.asp?...
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Kinga Kamieniarz-Gdula @stoplab.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
HIRING! STOP lab is looking for a Research Assistant (Technician) with experience in protein expression and purification. Job & project description and how to apply here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/367610
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Alex de Mendoza @alexdemendoza.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Thrilled to share that the lab has been awarded a @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award to keep exploring the evolution of 6-methyladenine #6mA in Eukaryotes. We'll open postdoc (3️⃣) and tech (1️⃣) positions to start in 2026, please share with candidates or reach out if you’d like to join us.
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Sannie Culbertson @sanniejculbertson.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
I had an amazing time last week at the #mBioSys25 @molbiosystems.bsky.social conference in beautiful Puerto Varas, Chile! It was incredibly inspiring to learn from and connect with scientists at all career stages from around the world. 🫶 Huge thanks to the organizers for a fantastic event!
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Aguilar-Arnal Lab @lorenaguilarlab.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
It's been a true pleasure attending to #mbiosys25 @molbiosystems.bsky.social , lots of networking opportunities, strong focus on trainees, connecting LATAM scientists and a mindblowing landscape. We can't wait for #mbiosys27 !!😂🧬🏔️
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Alper Akay @alperakay.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The @molbiosystems.bsky.social was an absolutely fantastic meeting. So many amazing people doing so much amazing research. I learned many new things, made new friends and hopefully will have new collaborations and more excuses to return in two years. Big thanks to organisers and everyone else!
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Casimiro_BA @casbang.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Muy contento de haber podido asistir al #mbiosys25 🧬 Mi más sincera enhorabuena a @molbiosystems.bsky.social por conectar a los participantes acercando ciencia de vanguardia de alto nivel en un ambiente de personas y entorno difíciles de mejorar. Nos veremos #mbiosys27 !! 🌎🗻🏔️
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Rosario Morrugares 🇵🇸 @rosmorcar.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The @molbiosystems.bsky.social meeting in Puerto Varas (Chile) has come to an end 🧬✨ Inspiring talks, fresh ideas, and the chance to meet new colleagues from around the globe! 🌎 The stunning natural surroundings made it even more special 🌋 Thanks to everyone involved for such an experience!
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José Tomás Matus @jtmatus.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
It’s almost the end of our #mbiosys25 meeting, and what a privilege it has been to listen to the amazing talk by Michael Elowitz on synthetic biology. His work on dosage compensation gene circuits for tumor therapy delivery is truly mind-blowing! @molbiosystems.bsky.social
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ME Torres-Padilla @metorrespadilla.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
very much enjoying @molbiosystems.bsky.social conference -very south of 🌎 in #Chile -outstanding selection of topics and models 🦚🦋🪴🐀🐢 -very refreshing -lots of new ideas and very collegial ! Thanks @aemonten.bsky.social for the invite - for putting this together & for arranging the ☀️ on Osorno 👇
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Isabel Almudi @isabelalmudi.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Really happy and thankful to @molbiosystems.bsky.social organization for inviting me to present our work in such special and stimulating environment. Lots of great science in Puerto Varas, Chile @geneticsub.bsky.social @sesbe-org.bsky.social @sebioldev.bsky.social #molbiosys2025
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Molecular Biosystems Conference @molbiosystems.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Thank you, Mauricio, for joining us! A participation made possible by @unubiolac.bsky.social #unubiolac2025
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