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Balthasar Heesters @heesters.gitlab.io · 4h

Congratulations to Martijn Breeuwsma and colleagues on our lab’s latest paper! They report on germinal center-associated N-glycan remodeling in human B cells. We discuss the findings, and what remains to be tested, in our blog: heesters.gitlab.io/bbrc_mb_2026/ doi.org/10.1016/j.bb...

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Martijn’s paper on germinal center B-cell glycans is online

A new study links germinal center-associated N-glycan remodeling with reduced recombinant CD22 binding in human B cells.

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La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) @lji.org · 17/09/2026

Fascinating new LJI review article — "...Emerging evidence suggests that these immune cell doublets reflect biologically meaningful interactions, offering critical insights into immune communication during health and disease." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... #Immunology #FlowCytometry

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Decoding Immune Cell Doublets in Humans: From Artifacts to Insights

Although routinely detected in human blood and tissue samples, immune cell doublets are typically discarded during data acquisition or analysis, often dismissed as technical artifacts arising from ex...

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Theo van den Broek @theovandenbroek.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’m thrilled to share that we have opened a 4-year PhD position in our research group! The project will explore tertiary lymphoid structures across different disease contexts, with the exciting goal of identifying new therapeutic targets and opportunities. A Learn more and apply: lnkd.in/eCJ-hVqM

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Waggoner Lab @labwaggoner.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

CD38 expression by neonatal human naïve CD4+ T cells shapes their distinct metabolic and tolerogenic properties @jci.org @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social www.jci.org/articles/vie...

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

New to bioinformatics or R and not sure where to start? Our beginner course 'Omic data analysis and visualisation using R' starts on 9 March 2026 and runs over 2 weeks of weekday mornings, fully online. Register now & build your practical omics skills: bit.ly/4oNRuTh

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NPR @npr.org · 13/01/2026

The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f

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Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House

The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."

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bioRxiv Immunology @biorxiv-immuno.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Spatial proximity sequencing maps developmental dynamics in the germinal center www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/202…

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Clinical & Experimental Immunology @ceijournal.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Kromann et al review how intestinal organoids co-cultured with immune cells are advancing our understanding of gut homeostasis, inflammation, infection & cancer. A powerful tool for translational immunology. 📖 bit.ly/459Ulzn #Organoids #Immunology #GutHealth

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Daniel Mucida @danmucida.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Exactly as planned. Meanwhile the West continues with condemnation declarations with no sactions attached. Utterly shameful aje.io/jaudnt

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Israeli forces kill 27 Palestinians at aid site in southern Gaza

Aid seekers have come under fire for eighth day near an aid distribution site backed by the US and Israel.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Senator Ossoff speaking the truth. We need real action

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The Lancet Microbe @lancetmicrobe.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our April issue is now online: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Our journal is #OpenAccess, so you are free to explore all of our content. But these hashtags offer a flavour: #SARS-CoV-2 #COVID-19 #chikungunya #Neisseria #CHIM #mpox #BSI #Ecoli #Klebsiella #Mycoplasma #IDSky #ClinMicro #OA

Cover of The Lancet Microbe's April issue with a "Coloured transmission electron micrograph of Neisseria lactamica undergoing mitotic division".

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Trevor Caughlin @trevorcaughlin.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

As scientists, we must continue to support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Most importantly, broadening participation in science is the right thing to do. In addition, numerous peer-reviewed pubs have shown that diverse teams are more productive and innovative. Diversity has benefits!

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Petter Brodin @petterbrodin.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Journal of Human Immunity is coming! Happy to be a part of this and support great studies into the unique immune systems of Humans #ImmSky info.rupress.org/jhi-announce...

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Journal of Human Immunity | Open-Access Journal Launching in 2025

Discover the Journal of Human Immunity, launching in 2025, focusing on groundbreaking insights into the physiology and pathology of human immunity.

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European Journal of Immunology @eurjimmunol.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Dive into career journeys of PIs in immunology, from mastering lab techniques, securing tenure, to navigating moves and balancing family with research🧗 Based on @yefis-immunology.bsky.social ECR workshop at #ECI2024 A must-read for aspiring immunologists and ECRs!👉 bit.ly/4fXeUkC

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Researcher Reflections—Inspiring Paths in Academia

The journey of early-career researchers (ECRs) in immunology is marked by many challenges but also exciting prospects. Here we bring a snapshot of the recent ECR workshop organized by the Young Europ...

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