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Kinga Kamieniarz-Gdula @stoplab.bsky.social · 12d

Please consider signing a petition to increase the spending on science in Poland / List otwarty w sprawie finansowania nauki, w tym @ncn.gov.pl www.petycjeonline.com/list_otwarty...

List otwarty do Prezydenta RP, Marszałka Sejmu RP, Marszałka Senatu RP, Prezesa Rady Ministrów oraz Wiceprezesów Rady Ministrów w sprawie finansowania nauki, w tym zwłaszcza Narodowego Centrum Nauki

Szanowni Państwo, W niniejszej petycji prezentujemy List otwarty, który będzie wysłany do Kancelarii Prezydenta, Marszałków Sejmu i Senatu, Prezesa Rady Ministr&oacut...

www.petycjeonline.com

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Janusz M. Bujnicki @jmbujnicki.bsky.social · Aug 16

Our new review article on RNA-protein interactions is out:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
We highlight recent advances in computational modeling of RNA and RNA–protein complexes, from flexibility and dynamics to AI and quantum-enhanced methods.

@iimcb.bsky.social

Modeling flexible RNA 3D structures and RNA-protein complexes

RNA and RNA–protein (RNP) complexes are central to many cellular processes, but the determination of their structures remains challenging due to RNA f…

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · Aug 13

🔊 Last Call!
We’re hiring a Technician to study jumbo bacteriophages.
What you’ll do:
🧪 Phage growth & infection experiments
🧬 RNA sequencing prep
🔬 Live molecular imaging with single-molecule microscopy
📊 Data analysis for novel RNA discoveries
Deadline: August 17th
tinyurl.com/4axvpvwm

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Scientific Advice Mechanism @euscienceadvice.bsky.social · Jul 24

The webinar builds on the SAPEA evidence review on One Health governance in the European Union, produced to inform EU policymaking. It gathered the best available scientific evidence on the topic:
scadv.eu/T9vcw1

One Health governance in the European Union – Scientific Advice Mechanism

This integrated approach is known as 'One Health'. There is strong scientific evidence for the connections themselves, and for the benefits of applying a One Health approach to policymaking in all…

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Scientific Advice Mechanism @euscienceadvice.bsky.social · Jul 24

What if human health isn’t the centre, but one part of a larger system? Our webinar explores how One Health invites us to rethink our place in the web of life and why that matters more than ever. 🌿
Replay now: scadv.eu/ADtP9hp

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Nucleic Acids Research @narjournal.bsky.social · Jul 28

⭐NAR Breakthrough!⭐
🧬 Sun et al. just dropped a high-throughput method to track all #tRNA #modifications across cells & tissues using #massspec.
Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1093/nar/...
#NARBreakthrough #RNA #tRNA #epitranscriptomics #systemsbiology #therapeuticdiscovery.

tRNA modification profiling reveals epitranscriptome regulatory networks in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Abstract. Transfer RNA (tRNA) modifications have emerged as critical post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression affecting diverse biological and di

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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · Jul 26

❓Do you have expertise in prokaryotic molecular biology, including transcriptional regulation, metabolism, physiology, and protein–nucleic acid interactions?

➡️ If so, apply to become @narjournal.bsky.social‬'s next Executive Editor! Don't miss the opportunity: oxford.ly/4f5p57M

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · Jul 30

📣 Dr. Lidia Wrobel featured in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology!

After years in Cambridge, she returned to Poland to build her lab at IIMCB - and has no regrets.

📄 Full article available to Nature subscribers: tinyurl.com/Natureworldv...

#ScienceInPoland

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Eugene F. Baulin @febos.bsky.social · Jul 29

Happy to share, ARTEM is now published in Genome Biology!

doi.org/10.1186/s130...

ARTEM enables screening RNA and DNA 3D structure databases for arbitrary 3D motifs. Kink-turns, G-quadruplexes, GNRA tetraloops, i-motifs, you name it!

#Research #Bioinformatics #3D #RNA #DNA

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Ewelina Malecka @emaleckaphd.bsky.social · Jul 21

Ready to explore the world of phages through transcriptomics and advanced microscopy? Apply now to join our research team! @iimcb.bsky.social

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Maria Leptin @marialep.bsky.social · Jul 23

Very promising news on the next seven-year EU budget, with a proposed substantial increase for Horizon Europe including the ERC.

We are analysing the other parts of this proposal in more detail.

@Vonderleyen @EZaharievaEU

research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...

Horizon Europe 2028 - 2034: twice bigger, simpler, faster and more impactful

Research and innovation news alert: As part of the next long-term EU budget 2028-2034, the Commission is proposing to double the budget of the research and innovation framework programme to €175 billi...

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Jul 24

Want to work as an intern at the European Research Council?

We have a range of interesting roles!

Apply now to start in March 2026 👇

#science #trainee #intern #stagiaire #research #europe

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Jul 15

📘 Ever wondered what it's like to work for the EU? Apply for a Blue Book Traineeship!

✅ 5-month paid traineeship
✅ Starting March 2026
✅ Apply with any Bachelor’s degree
✅ Build skills, friendships, and your 🇪🇺 future

🗓️ Deadline: 29 Aug, 10:00
👉 europa.eu/!YNDggC

Six Blue Book Trainees are walking across a zebra crossing in front of the European Commission building in Brussels. EU flags are visible in the background. Bold yellow text at the top reads "BLUE BOOK TRAINEESHIP" and bold white text at the bottom reads "APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!"

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · Jul 25

🎓 PhD recruitment at IIMCB in now open!

🔗 Explore 4 exciting projects and apply! bit.ly/44T2dUi

#PhD #IIMCB #Warsaw4PhD #DoctoralSchool #LifeSciences #MolecularBiology

Learn about the IIMCB

YouTube video by IIMCB in Warsaw

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎓 PhD recruitment at IIMCB opens on July 25! Now’s the time to:
✅ Review projects
✅ Contact PIs
✅ Get ready to apply

🔗 Explore 4 exciting projects: bit.ly/44T2dUi

#PhD #IIMCB #Warsaw4PhD #DoctoralSchool #LifeSciences #MolecularBiology

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Nucleic Acids Research @narjournal.bsky.social · Jul 17

📢 The 23rd annual NAR Web Server Issue is live!

🧬 Featuring 72 new web servers across scientific & medical fields.

👏 Huge thanks to all authors, editors and reviewers!

🔗 Issue: lnkd.in/dVyUdAVN
📝 Editorial: lnkd.in/d9qh3QEh

#NARWebServer #GeneticSoftware #MolecularBiology #OpenAccessIssue

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · Jul 1

💬 “Science is the mother of industry”

In the latest ERC Magazine, Jean-François van Boxmeer of the European Round Table for Industry argues Europe must do more to turn scientific discovery into economic value; and that research is central to future strength and sovereignty.

🔗 europa.eu/!m3hK7c

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iimcb.bsky.social @iimcb.bsky.social · Jul 2

Proud to have contributed to this study — here’s the story behind it: shorturl.at/cFu3D

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Narodowe Centrum Nauki @ncn.gov.pl · Jun 27

📢Nowe zasady open access w NCN: większa elastyczność – ta sama idea.

❗️Z dniem 26 czerwca odeszliśmy od wymogu publikowania wyłącznie w otwartym dostępie, jednak nadal rekomendujemy otwarte udostępnianie wyników badań.
Szczegóły➡ ncn.gov.pl/aktualnosci/...

#openaccess #projektyncn

Budynek Narodowego Centrum Nauki w Krakowie.

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acad-euro.bsky.social @acad-euro.bsky.social · May 22

Academia Europaea is pleased to announce the launch of a new Regional Knowledge Hub in Bucharest, hosted by the Romanian Academy. The new Hub will facilitate scholarly dialogue across the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, and technology: acadeurobucharest.eu

Academia Europaea Bucharest Regional Knowledge Hub - Academia Europaea

Signing Agreement Event (the 9th of May 2025, Bucharest – Romanian Academy)

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Janusz M. Bujnicki @jmbujnicki.bsky.social · May 26

Join us in Frankfurt, Aug 4–9, for the 2025 Human RNome Project Workshop!
Focus: RNA modifications, mass spec, direct RNA seq & more. Help shape the roadmap to decode the human RNome.
🔗 humanrnomeproject.org/2025-workshop-in-germany
#RNA #HumanRNomeProject

Human RNome Project

Our mission is to advance RNA science to impact human health, food security and boost biomanufacturing.

humanrnomeproject.org

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · May 14

📣 Key 2024 developments at the European Research Council.

We are pleased to share the release of our new #AnnualReport, highlighting a year marked by resilience and progress.

Read more 👉 europa.eu/!gxdydcrb

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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · May 15

Calling all researchers!

Now is your chance to strengthen European Artificial Intelligence research, deployment and infrastructure.

You have until 4/6/25 to give your input to 2 European Commission consultations on strategies for:

🔸AI in Science 👉 bit.ly/4dey99q
🔸Apply AI 👉 bit.ly/44HleLe

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · May 15

Choose Science. Choose Europe.

In 2025, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions will invest over €1.25B, supporting more than 10,000 researchers.

A new Choose Europe for Science pilot will promote stable research careers across the EU.

Explore the calls ↓

A black-and-white photo of Marie Skłodowska-Curie is featured alongside the EU flag. Bold text reads: “Choose EUROPE for Science.” Below, a caption says: “New Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions pilot initiative.” The design uses shades of blue and turquoise with EU branding.

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