Abstract deadline extended to Jan 31 for the EMBO–AS Workshop (Apr 24–27) Evolving together: From genomics to biological interactions.
We’re close to capacity (~80% full, aiming for 200), with 70 abstracts already submitted.
If you are considering going, submit here: coms.app/gw26-19/

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EMBO Workshop 24 – 27 April 2026 | Taipei, Taiwan

Evolving together: from genomics to biological interactions
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Cathepsin X is a conserved cell death protein involved in algal response to environmental stress Phytoplankton are responsible for half of the global photosynthesis and form vast blooms in aquatic ecosystems. Bloom demise fuels marine microbial li…

📣 We are excited to share our latest paper about Cathepsin X, a new algal cell death gene, led by @aviamizrachi.bsky.social and @maisadeh.bsky.social, published in Current Biology @currentbiology.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 1/3 >>

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This work in MBE @official-smbe.bsky.social shows that the ancestor of #giantviruses likely infected amoeboid cells in an era with significantly increased oxygen levels on Earth and later spread across different lineages of eukaryotes through host shifts within hundreds of millions of years.

Host-Calibrated Time Tree Caps the Age of Giant Viruses Abstract. Viruses are widespread parasites with important impacts on public health, economy, and ecosystems. However, little is known about their origins,

Thrilled to share our new work in my first Bsky post.

How old are viruses? We developed a host-calibrated dating method and inferred the evolutionary timescale of #giantviruses that have large genomes and infect various eukaryotes (animals, algae and many others).
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‘I really wanted something to happen.’ The students behind the Stand Up for Science protests New group hopes to turn out researchers for 7 March demonstrations against Trump administration policies

Scientists are now organizing events, called Stand Up for Science, on 7 March in Washington, D.C., and state capitals.

So far, they have attracted more than 100 volunteers from some 30 states who are hoping to rally support for research as a public good. scim.ag/4328LAD