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PlantsCoChallenge @plantscochallenge.bsky.social · 1d

Our first Annual Meeting marked a key milestone for the project, bringing together our community for engaging talks and valuable discussions. It was followed by a two-day workshop for early career scientists focused on networking and professional development. www.plantscochallenge.de/news.html

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Emily Flashman @emilyflashman.bsky.social · 6d

I'm looking for excellent and highly motivated PhD candidates to apply for a potential Gatsby-funded studentship working with us in Oxford on engineering Plant Cysteine Oxidases to improve plant flood resilience. More details here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project.... Early deadline: 14th November!

Engineering Plant Cysteine Oxidases for Improved Submergence Tolerance at Gatsby Charitable Foundation on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Engineering Plant Cysteine Oxidases for Improved Submergence Tolerance at Gatsby Charitable Foundation, listed on FindAPhD.com

www.findaphd.com

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Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · 13d

It’s frickin awesome! 🤩
You are a lucky man.

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Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · 14d

What an exciting week of plant sulfur biology it has been. Thank you for hosting the community in beautiful Heidelberg, Markus Wirtz and Rüdiger Hell.
@jan-oleniemeier.bsky.social

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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 24d

Oxford Biology is growing 📢

We’re appointing 3 Associate Professors in:
🌱 Plant Sciences
🦉 Animal Behaviour
🔬 Molecular Cell Biology

3 fields. 3 opportunities. One new home for Oxford Biology.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41S2Tc7
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/488CNW3

Photo showing the inside atrium of the new Life and Mind Building

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Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 27d

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Running on empty: How does the absence of mtDNA shape mitochondrial movement and connectivity? (Physiologia Plantarum) @ChusteckiSci.bsky.social (Summary by Irene I. Ikiriko) buff.ly/HOvSCtO

#PlantaePSRW

Running on empty: How does the absence of mtDNA shape mitochondrial movement and connectivity? | Plantae

Mitochondria move within cells to support bioenergetic function and enable sharing of content, including mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Since not all plant mitochondria carry a full set of, or any mtDNA…

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Maddy Seale @maddyseale.bsky.social · 27d

Introducing a new metabolic cycle - the McG cycle - into Arabidopsis to convert 3PG to acetyl coA. This then feeds into endogenous lipid synthesis increasing plant lipids, seed yield and biomass. Out this week in @science.org!

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#PlantScience

Dual-cycle CO2 fixation enhances growth and lipid synthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana

Carbon fixation through the Calvin-Benson-Bassham (CBB) cycle accounts for the majority of carbon dioxide (CO2) uptake from the atmosphere. The CBB cycle generates C3 carbohydrates but is inefficient ...

www.science.org

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Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · 27d

Huge congratulations Dr Niemeier
@jan-oleniemeier.bsky.social 🥂🎉

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Universität Münster @uni-muenster.de · Sep 8

Epithelial tissues cover the inner and outer surfaces of the body. A study by the working group of cell biologist Prof Carsten Grashoff now provides insight into the molecular details underlying the formation of the connections between epithelial cells. #Biology

How epithelial junctions mature: Study shows conformational transition in key protein

Epithelial tissues cover the inner and outer surfaces of the body. A study by the working group of cell biologist Prof. Carsten Grashoff now provides insight into the molecular details underlying the ...

www.uni-muenster.de

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Andreas P.M. Weber 🌾🌱🧬 @apmweber.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are deeply saddened by the news that Andrew D. Hanson (@adhansonlab.bsky.social) is no longer with us. He was an exceptional scientist, mentor, and leader in multiple fields. He constantly reminded us that over-promising would backfire. Rest in peace, Andrew.

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Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · Aug 28

The plant expression constructs for the NADPH:NADP+ NAPstar family biosensors by @jan-oleniemeier.bsky.social
are now available via @addgene.bsky.social

www.addgene.org/browse/artic...

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Alexey Amunts @amunts.bsky.social · Aug 28

Fantastic studies presented by young scientists today: @noodlyscientist.bsky.social, @aliciakmichael.bsky.social, @sramundo.bsky.social, @florentwaltz.bsky.social.
Beautifully orchestrated by @cellarchlab.com
What a treat here in Münster @uni-muenster.de!

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April Sharp, MD @ansharp.bsky.social · Aug 28

Firing RFK Jr would unburden a lot of overworked mitochondria in this country

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Lars Østergaard @larsostergaard.bsky.social · Aug 25

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Join us and be part of shaping the future of #plantscience at Oxford as we move to the new Life and Mind Building lifeandmind.web.ox.ac.uk/home (recognised for its potential to change the World edition.cnn.com/2025/01/01/s...) @biology.ox.ac.uk www.biology.ox.ac.uk

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Marc Somssich @somssich.bsky.social · Aug 26

New Zealand had some of the most restrictive laws when it came to genetically engineered food crops. This move once again demonstrates how the NZ Government makes Science-based decisions.

Take note, European Union!

#PlantGMOs #PlantNGTs #PlantScience #Agroculture #Sustainability #PlantBreeding

KWS Group @kwsgroup.bsky.social · Aug 26

NZ joins other Third Countries in updating GM labeling rules: foods made with #GenomeEditing but without new DNA will no longer require a GM label. Only products with added DNA/proteins will.
▶️ A shift toward science-based, risk-proportionate regulation!

www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/...

Are NZ shoppers hungry for genetically-modified foods?

Gene-edited food won’t need a GM label if no new DNA was introduced during its production.

www.nzherald.co.nz

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Universität Münster @uni-muenster.de · Aug 22

About 250 scientists from all over the world will meet at the University of Münster from 24 to 29 August for the "Chlamy 2025" conference to discuss the latest research findings on microalgae.

A focus on the microalgae ‘Chlamy’

About 250 scientists from all over the world will meet at the University of Münster from 24 to 29 August for the "Chlamy 2025" conference to discuss the latest research findings on microalgae.

www.uni-muenster.de

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Andreas P.M. Weber 🌾🌱🧬 @apmweber.bsky.social · Aug 22

Coming out in @NaturePlants today (rdcu.be/eBScJ): The mechanism for essential amino acid transport across the chloroplast envelope. We identified RETICULATA1 (RE1) as a new type of transport protein. #PlantScience #AminoAcidTransport #Chloroplasts. @franzikuhnert.bsky.social @weberlab.bsky.social

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Marc Knight Lab @marcknightcalcium.bsky.social · Aug 20

So lucky to spend a great evening with Prof. Dr Markus Schwarzländer in Münster: a fantastic scientist and amazing human. Thanks for making me feel so welcome @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social

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Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · Aug 21

It's such a privilige to have you over at @uni-muenster.de as visiting professor this summer @marcknightcalcium.bsky.social
to jointly think, discuss and explore.

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Ora Hazak @hazaklab.bsky.social · Aug 18

An open W2 Professorship position in Molecular Crop Improvement at my Institute @uni-muenster.de! Excellent scientific environment and great conditions for Plant Research 🔬🍅🫛🥒🌽🍓🍎🥔- now open for applications !

Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · Aug 18

Your research brings together fundamental plant biology & applied research to enhance crop traits? 🌱🌾🎓🏭

Join us as professor in 'Molecular Crop Improvement' @uni-muenster.de & @fraunhofer.bsky.social

Please PM if you got questions.

stellen.uni-muenster.de/jobposting/d...

Professorship (W2-level) in “Molecular Crop Improvement”

stellen.uni-muenster.de

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Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · Aug 18

Your research brings together fundamental plant biology & applied research to enhance crop traits? 🌱🌾🎓🏭

Join us as professor in 'Molecular Crop Improvement' @uni-muenster.de & @fraunhofer.bsky.social

Please PM if you got questions.

stellen.uni-muenster.de/jobposting/d...

Professorship (W2-level) in “Molecular Crop Improvement”

stellen.uni-muenster.de

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Plant Energy Biology Lab @schwarzlanderlab.bsky.social · Jul 31

Nothing to see here 🤷‍♂️
Replace 30 by 3000 - then we are talking plant embryos in seeds

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Marc Knight Lab @marcknightcalcium.bsky.social · Jul 25

Very happy to get started at Halle: such a warm welcome! So grateful to Dr Jakub Rzemieniewski for great work getting the project up and flying. Massive thanks also to Vanessa Günther for all matters plant! Great to meet Vincent Preuß hoping your master’s with us is a big success.

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