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Chris H. Hill @chillzaa.bsky.social · 1d

Enteroviruses cause over a billion infections each year, but the details of how their genomes capture host ribosomes have remained elusive. I'm pleased to share a new preprint from Miguel in our group, providing some new insights into this problem:
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Structural and mechanistic insights into translation initiation on the enterovirus Type 1 IRES

Enteroviruses are a widespread and diverse set of pathogens responsible for over ~1 billion human infections annually. Upon cell entry, translation of the virus genome is mediated by an internal ribos...

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · 8d

(2/2) Katherine says "I am excited to take a leading role in supporting the fantastic researchers we have in CNAP to deliver excellent plant and microbial research and innovation".
Find out more about CNAP's amazing work www.york.ac.uk/biology/cent...

Centre for Novel Agricultural Products - Centre for Novel Agricultural Products , University of York

We use cutting-edge research to harness the power of nature for the development of new products and processes.

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · 8d

(1/2) Congratulations to Professor @katherinedenby.bsky.social
who will become the new Director of the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (CNAP) from 1st October.

Katherine will take over the lead of CNAP from Professor Neil Bruce, a big thanks to Neil for all his great work.

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · 15d

#job for a Research Technician working in CNAP within @biologyatyork.bsky.social targeting molecular breeding and metabolic engineering of crop plants. Apply by 06/10/2025. More details here: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...

Jobs - The University of York

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Paul Fogg @pcmfogg.bsky.social · 15d

🚨Exciting #Postdoc opportunity in the Fogg & Antson labs: 3-year post based @biologyatyork.bsky.social to explore the #StructuralBiology & mechanism of viral DNA-packaging motors using cutting-edge #Cryo-EM, biophysical and molecular approaches. Apply by 9th Oct at bit.ly/3Iz3bOu #ScienceJobs

Jobs - The University of York

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · 21d

(2/2) Under his leadership, the Unit will focus on the mission 'to understand how the tumour microenvironment shapes tumour development, progression, and response to treatment, and use this knowledge to benefit patients.’

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · 21d

(1/2) Congratulations to Professor Will Brackenbury who has taken over as the Director of the York Against Cancer-funded Jack Birch Cancer Research Unit.

Will takes over the lead of the JBU from Professor Jenny Southgate, a big thanks to Jenny for all her work.

@yorkagainstcancer.bsky.social

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ines Hahn has been awarded a 0.73M BBSRC New Investigator Award. In collaboration with Klaus Hahn (UNC), Han-Jou Chen and Peter O’Toole (York), her group will pioneer novel cutting-edge biosensors to unravel how GSK3β regulates neuronal development in both time and space @yorkbioscience.bsky.social

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Gavin Thomas (he/him) @gavinhthomas.bsky.social · Sep 2

Delighted with our new paper on a novel itaconate transporter in the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, led by Javeria and Reyme. @ybri-uoy.bsky.social @javeriamehboob.bsky.social @bethkw.bsky.social A duplicated transporter on its way to itaconate selectivity
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Itaconate utilisation by the human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa requires uptake via the IctPQM TRAP transporter

Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA01 is one of the major causes of disease persistence and mortality in patients with lung pathologies, relying on various host metabolites as carbon and energy sources for grow...

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Aug 27

Horticulture's Dave Grimshaw holds his marrow with pride after winning first place at the Fulford Show! 🤩

62 pounds, 42 inches long!

Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Aug 21

(3/3) a completely new field for me. This project has opened the doors to Biophysics, and taught me indispensable lessons in advanced microscopy, experimental planning and data analysis - skills will serve me well throughout the rest of my academic career.

Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Aug 21

(2/3) from an area of low participation in HE, I feel unbelievably lucky to have spent this time at the Advanced Imaging Centre in the Physiology, Development and Neuroscience Department. Being a Biomedical Science student, this summer studentship has allowed me to gain invaluable experience in

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Aug 21

(1/3) GenRes student, Amy, reflects on her experience this summer 😄

"I have just completed a 6 week studentship at the University of Cambridge, which is a sentence I never thought I’d write. Massive thanks to GenerationResearch for making this a possibility. As a first gen student

Amy in an office setting, screens behind her.

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Faria Tryps Lab @fariatrypslab.bsky.social · Aug 11

How do parasites strategically organise their genomes to influence gene expression? If you’re curious, check our latest review in @cp-trendsparasitol.bsky.social !

@biologyatyork.bsky.social @ybri-uoy.bsky.social @pasteur.fr

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Aug 8

We've thoroughly enjoyed hosting students from NorthWest University (NWU), China, over the last two weeks!

TF & Horticulture tours, Power lab, Lego, Microbiology, Immunology and Lactobacillus sessions to name a few!

Thank you to all the staff involved!

#summerschool

Guildhall, York - celebrations and prizes

Neuroscience Exhibition, Norman Rea Gallery with Dr Sangeeta Chawla

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Aug 6

Fieldwork for the Europe-wide project 'MonitAnt' @monitant.bsky.social has been underway, sampling and surveying wood ant nests from the north of Scotland to the south coast of England. This is the biggest ant nest the team encountered - scale provided by Professor Elva Robinson.

Large wood ant nest in a woodland, with Elva Robinson standing next to the nest. The nest is taller than Elva.

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Aug 4

We are pleased to announce that the results of the 2025 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the Department of Biology in ‘Academic Support’, ‘Learning Opportunities’, ‘Teaching on my course’, ‘Assessment and Feedback’ and ‘Organising and Management’

www.york.ac.uk/biology/abou...

National Student Survey shows strengths of Biology at York

The results of the 2025 National Student Survey have revealed the strengths of the Department of Biology in ‘Academic Support’, ‘Learning Opportunities’, ‘Teaching on my course’, ‘Assessment and Feedb...

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Jul 31

Over a week since Graduation already!

Débora shares her experience:
"Through all challenges I have had to overcome, very notably moving from the other side of the globe alone, I know I would not be here if it were not for my degree and the Department of Biology..."

Read more here - bit.ly/4fznGXD

The best things Biochemistry at York has to offer - Student Voices

Biochemistry at York: A third-year student reflects on how studying biochemistry shaped her academic journey and career goals.

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Jul 30

(2/2) Dive into this blog post for all the details! Including hearing from Biology's Professor Luke Alphey on what Engineering Biology means to them.
governmentscienceandengineering.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/30/c...

#EngineeringBiology @ukri.org

Celebrating the Year of Engineering Biology at UKRI

Exploring the transformative potential of engineering biology Engineering biology is a transformative technology predicted to add up to $4 trillion per annum to the global economy over the next decad...

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Jul 30

(1/2) Throwback to the Technology Missions Fund (TMF) Convening event last year!

We got to see some seriously cool engineering biology projects. Curious about what the community's been building?

Celebrating the Year of Engineering Biology at UKRI

Exploring the transformative potential of engineering biology Engineering biology is a transformative technology predicted to add up to $4 trillion per annum to the global economy over the next decad...

governmentscienceandengineering.blog.gov.uk

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uofytechs.bsky.social @uofytechs.bsky.social · Jul 24

Celebrating another #technician obtaining professional registration for Jennifer Rippingale @biologyatyork.bsky.social now RSciTech #IST #sciencecouncil @tech-commit.bsky.social #techniciancommitment #recognition #visibility #careerdevelopment #sustainability

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Jul 23

Huge congratulations to our wonderful @BiologyatYork students graduating today!
We are so proud of you all - good luck for the future and don't forget to stay in touch 🎓🥳
#classof2025 #UoYGraduation #Longboi

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Jul 22

(3/3) I am thoroughly enjoying learning all these new exciting techniques and being fully involved in lab social events, such as Q'lympics. In this picture, I am very relieved as I have just imaged a successful Western blot!!"

Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Jul 22

(2/3) My project is looking at a novel intracellular LPS sensing pathway independent of the non canonical inflammasome (NCI). My aim is to determine the type of cell death induced by this pathway. I have learnt techniques such as cell culture, western blotting and live imaging microscopy.

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Department of Biology, University of York @biologyatyork.bsky.social · Jul 22

(1/3) We've been catching up with our GenerationResearch students so far this summer..!

"Hi, I am Naomi, a Biomedical Sciences student going into the final year of my Integrated Masters at York. I am currently doing my Generation Research studentship in Dave Boucher's Lab.

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