Call for speakers
We are looking for early-career researchers to speak in FocalPlane's mini-symposium run together with the popular membrane trafficking webinar series organised by Francesca Bottanelli, Fèlix Campelo and Ishier Raote.
Application deadline: Sunday 24 August
Find out more:
Great opportunity to perform a #PhD in the field of #OrganicChemistry or #CellBiology / #Biochemistry with a great mentor in the group of Steven Verhelst at KU Leuven!
Tiny projections on the surface of human cells can determine whether we stay healthy or develop a genetic disorder. Cell biologist Helen May-Simera is an expert on these hair-like structures called #cilia. Her research explores the impact these tiny components can have. Her work bridges fundamental molecular science with clinical relevance, direct patient engagement, and international teaching 
https://www.magazine.uni-mainz.de/the-big-impact-of-tiny-cell-structures/
#knowledge #wissen #wissenschaft #Zellbiologie #CellBiology
Erster Beleg für Leben nur mit Luft
Manche Bakterien können ihre Energie allein aus dem atmosphärischen Wasserstoff gewinnen 
https://www.scinexx.de/news/biowissen/erster-beleg-fuer-leben-nur-mit-luft/
RNA's sneaky disguise: Glycosylation lets cellular cleanup happen without immune chaos! New immune evasion mechanism uncovered 
#Immunology #RNAResearch #CellBiology https://emmecola.github.io/genomics-daily
Postdoc in the Hueschen Lab, UCSD (biophysics, cell biology, parasites)
UC San Diego
See the full job description on jobRxiv: https://jobrxiv.org/job/uc-san-diego-27778-postdoc-in-the-hueschen-lab-ucsd-biophysics-cell-biology-parasites/
#biologicalphysics #biophysics #cellbiology #cytoskeleton #parasites #ScienceJobs #hiring #research
https://jobrxiv.org/job/uc-san-diego-27778-postdoc-in-the-hueschen-lab-ucsd-biophysics-cell-biology-parasites/?fsp_sid=501
Researchers from our school have discovered how the structure of DNA packaging in cells determines which proteins can interact with the key tumor suppressor p53.
Read more: https://go.epfl.ch/Ln1-en
Sleep: It All Comes Down to the Mitochondria
https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/it-all-comes-down-mitochondria
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44732020
#DerekLowe
Mitochondrial origins of the pressure to sleep
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09261-y
How Tiny Molecular Machines Keep Our Cells Alive and Thriving
#CellBiology #AgingScience #Telomeres #OxidativeStress #Mitochondria #CircadianRhythms #StemCells #Genetics #CancerResearch #HealthAndWellness
From Synapses to DNA Repair: The Science of Brain Health and Cellular Survival
#CellBiology #Neuroscience #Mitochondria #OxidativeStress #Autophagy #Neurodegeneration #DNARepair #Epigenetics #BrainHealth #BiologyExplained #Neurons #CalciumSignaling #Neuroplasticity #CellDeath #MolecularMedicine
A roundup of some interesting #research and #science articles I read this week:
Super-resolution microscopes showcase the inner lives of cells #CellBiology @KnowableMag https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/technology/2025/super-resolution-microscopes-reveal-new-details-cells
Nice Microbes Finish First: Aggression doesn’t always pay in dynamic microcosms #Microbiology https://nautil.us/nice-microbes-finish-first-1224667/
Researchers announce babies born from a trial of three-person IVF #ReproductiveBiology @mittechreview https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/07/16/1120285/babies-born-trial-of-three-person-ivf/
Four #autism subtypes map onto distinct genes, traits #Neuroscience @thetransmitter https://www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/four-autism-subtypes-map-onto-distinct-genes-traits/
The Most Interesting Email I Ever Received: Remembering the Incredible Life of #DIY Geneticist Jill Viles #Genetics @ProPublica https://www.propublica.org/article/remembering-jill-viles-diy-geneticist-muscular-dystrophy-david-espstein
Posting Now: Top 10 Bioinformatics Tools Every Bioinformatician Must Know!
From sequence analysis to structural modeling — boost your research with these essential tools.
#biotechnology #biology #science #research #genomics #biochemistry #molecularbiology #genetics #microbiology #biotech #dna #datascience #zoology #lifesciences #lifescience #cellbiology #phd #biotechnologist #medicine #computationalbiology #machinelearning #botany #ngs #scientist #neet #chemistry #biomedicalengineering #dataa
The Company of Biologists Workshop: Why Are Cells the Size They Are?
Thank you to Workshop organisers Dustin Marshall and Craig White.
India’s Top 10 Bio-IT Companies You Should Know!
From genomics to AI-driven drug discovery, these companies are revolutionizing biotech with cutting-edge informatics.
Swipe to explore the pioneers powering the future of life sciences through technology! 
#science #biology #microbiology #biotech #research #biochemistry #medical #molecularbiology #medicine #laboratory #genetics #scientist #chemistry #lab #dna #technology #lifescience #cellbiology #innovation #zoology #doctor #education #neet #
India's Top 10 Biotechnology Universities shaping the future of life sciences and innovation! Explore where the best minds are trained to transform biotech into breakthroughs!
#science #biology #microbiology #biotech #research #biochemistry #medical #molecularbiology #medicine #laboratory #genetics #scientist #chemistry #lab #dna #technology #lifescience #cellbiology #innovation #zoology #doctor #education #neet #microbiologist #biologystudent #healthcare #lifesciences #health #biotechnologi
Digest for #journalist : Top 3 English Science Press Releases of the Week via idw
Textile Innovation with Deep Impact: https://idw-online.de/en/news854950
#SmartTextiles #Sleep
Chaperones in focus: https://idw-online.de/en/news854940
#CellBiology #Immunity #molecular
Construction start of a new IOW facility: https://idw-online.de/en/news854909
#ClimateScience #marineresearch
Stay informed and inspired by cutting-edge research! 
Single-cell atlas unlocks rice's genetic secrets! 116K cells reveal hidden developmental networks – game-changer for crop improvement 
#Genomics #PlantScience #CellBiology https://emmecola.github.io/genomics-daily
CSIR NET Life Sciences – Top Book Picks 
Melissa is giving today's CMCB lab talk on:
"Untangling the functions of TPD52-like proteins”
CTU T0.08/09 1.05pm
Looking for new microscopy collaborations, organising speakers for a conference, assembling a committee? Visit and join the @focalplane_jcs network to broaden your contacts and find those who may not come to mind.
