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🇸🇪 Sweden's national center for molecular biosciences 👩‍🔬 Infrastructure with unique technologies and expertise 👥 Research community 🥼 Life science 🌱 💻 Often data-driven https://www.scilifelab.se/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/scilifelab/
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Nov 18
Hey Bluesky! Given that we are new here, we thought an introduction might be in place.

So, what is SciLifeLab? In short, we are a nonprofit research infrastructure based in Sweden, enabling life science research that would otherwise not be possible. 🧪🌍🖥️🧬
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · 13h
We’re launching a major #recruitment call for staff scientists in #ComputationalBiology, #DataScience, and #AI to strengthen Sweden’s life science research. 🧪🖥️

Positions are based at SciLifeLab sites across Sweden’s leading universities.

Learn more and apply ↓
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SciLifeLab launches major recruitment call for staff scientists in computational biology, data science and AI
Computational methods and artificial intelligence on large-scale molecular data are transforming the study of biological systems and processes, ranging from molecular structures and cellular processes...
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The EMBO Journal @embojournal.org · 1d
New method paper:
Bennie Lemmens et al @scilifelab.se describe 3D-SPARK, a super-resolution microscopy method that maps changes in DNA replication nanostructures in response to genetic perturbations or drugs, linking spatial cell biology with DNA synthesis dynamics
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Global Alliance for Genomics and Health @ga4gh.org · 7d
Today, we highlight the co-host of the GA4GH 13th Plenary meeting: @SciLifeLab.se!

SciLifeLab is a collaborative effort between Swedish universities that aims to build a national research infrastructure to advance life science research.

We look forward to welcoming the community in Sweden soon!
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Stockholm University @stockholm-uni.bsky.social · 6d
A new study by @broberger.bsky.social Lab Stockholm Univ published in Nature Communications found a system in the brain that explains why female mice, who are not normally aggressive, suddenly exhibit this behaviour after becoming pregnant and giving birth. @scilifelab.se
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Activation of “silent” nerve cells explains aggressiveness in mouse mothers - Stockholm University
Activation of “silent” nerve cells explains aggressiveness in mouse mothers A new study has found a system in the brain that explains why female mice, who are not normally aggressive, suddenly exhibi...
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ERGA - European Reference Genome Atlas @ergabiodiv.bsky.social · 9d
💡 #KnowledgeHighlight | Biodiversity Genomics Europe + @scilifelab.se Digital Hi-C Course
🔗 scilifelab-training.github.io/BGE-HiC-cour...

Explore open-access training materials in the ERGA #KnowledgeHub ➡️ knowledge.erga-biodiversity.eu

#HiC @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ebpgenome.bsky.social
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Erdinc Sezgin @sciezgin.bsky.social · 13d
So flattering! Thanks @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social for this deeply meaningful award! All credit goes to my lab members and collaborators.
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Biophysical Society @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social · 14d
Erdinc Sezgin to Receive 2026 Early Independent Career Award
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Mafalda S Ferreira @mafaldaferreira.bsky.social · 18d
@scilifelab.se Group Leader retreat 2025 was a blast! Productive discussions, new collaborations, problems solved!! When we get together the magic happens 💪💪

Proud of @gmkov.bsky.social and I’s Tech Session on Planetary Biology research, that brought PIs, Platforms and Leadership together to TALK!
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Ignacio Arganda-Carreras @iarganda.bsky.social · 21d
Let's finish the day with the round table discussion 🗣️💬 fantastically led by @ahklemm.bsky.social and Suganya Sivagurunathan from @scilifelab.se & Uppsala University!

So many interesting comments about reproducible science 🧪 and commercial vs open-source software 👩‍💻 in image facility projects 🔬
Panoramic view of the classroom during the round table discussion led by Anna Klemm and Suganya Sivagurunathan from Scilifelab & Uppsala University, Sweden.
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STARS Network @starsnetwork.org · 20d
@scilifelab.se at @stockholm-uni.bsky.social is hiring a #PhD student in Evolutionary Systems Biology.

This is a 4-year, fully funded PhD position focused on evolution, development, computational & mathematical modeling, and prediction.

Apply before Sep 30th: www.scilifelab.se/career/phd-s...
PhD student in Evolutionary Systems Biology
The Department of Zoology is one of the departments within the Faculty of Science and has approximately 80 employees including researchers, PhD students, and administrative staff. Research and educati...
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · 23d
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Pelechano lab @pelechanolab.bsky.social · 23d
We are looking for new SciLifeLab Fellows (group leaders) to join SciLifeLab and Karolinska Institutet @ki.se . @scilifelab.se is a great place to start your lab with generous funding. Deadline: 15th November. Apply and join us in beautiful #Stockholm #JuniorPI ki.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
Assistant Professor in Molecular Life Science (SciLifeLab Fellow)
Do you want to contribute to top quality medical research? Karolinska Institutet (KI) is recruiting researchers as part of the SciLifeLab Fellows program. The successful candidates will join KI and co
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Florian Jug @florianjug.bsky.social · 26d
I mean… come on! You plus 10 more young AI in the life sciences groups, surrounded by all the other DDLS groups that are there already, working on all the data from @scilifelab.se and friends… 🤯

So! Much! Potential!
SO! MUCH! FUN!
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EATRIS @eatris.bsky.social · 26d
On 1st Oct, @scilifelab.se, a #EATRIS_SE institute, is hosting an event on “Disruptive Technologies for Drugging the Undruggable”.

👉 Find out more & register here: https://eatris.eu/events/disruptive-technologies-for-drugging-the-undruggable/
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SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics @sib.swiss · 29d
Our invited speaker for ‘Clinical data science: advancements in diagnostics and patient care’ is Päivi Östling from the @ki.se and @scilifelab.se. The session is chaired by Laura Azzimonti and Valérie Barbié. #bc2basel
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Sep 4
@erc.europa.eu Starting Grants awarded to SciLifeLab Fellows and DDLS Fellows — for projects ranging from the immune system’s role in #fertility and pregnancy to computational models of #AlzheimersDisease. 🧪

More about the projects ↓
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SciLifeLab and DDLS Fellows awarded ERC Starting Grants for 2025
SciLifeLab Fellow Erik Benson - Karolinska Institutet, as well as DDLS Fellows Jacob Vogel and Camila Consiglio - Lund University researchers and Fellows of the SciLifeLab & Wallenberg National Progra...
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 28
Why publish in the SciLifeLab Data Repository? 🧪
✅ Persistent & citable (DOIs for all items)
✅ Ensures FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data
✅ Provides expert curation & guidance
✅ Dedicated to life science research in Sweden
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 28
The SciLifeLab Data Repository is a platform for life science researchers in Sweden to publish datasets, presentations, educational resources and more 🧪

Supported by expert data stewards, it increases visibility, accessibility, and reuse of research outputs and ensures FAIR & #OpenAccess.
#FAIRdata
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 28
All 2,593 reference assemblies for #Arthropoda available on NCBI can be found in the Kraken2 database in the SciLifeLab Data Repository:
doi.org/10.17044/sci...

🧪🖥️🧬🌍⚒️

#metagenomics #evolutionarybiology #bioinformatics #computationalbiology @sam-siwatlaali.bsky.social @tvdvalk.bsky.social
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 28
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Lisandro Milocco @milocco.bsky.social · Aug 25
🚨 We're hiring!
PhD position in Evolutionary Systems Biology at Stockholm University & SciLifeLab

🎓 Focus: evolution, development, computational & mathematical modeling, prediction
📍 Stockholm, Sweden
🕒 4 years, fully-funded
🔍 Details: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

Please share!
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 26
Featured researchers:
• @jhog.bsky.social (SciLifeLab/ @uu.se ‬/ @animecol-uu.bsky.social researcher)
• Niclas Backström, (@uu.se‬ / @evobiouppsala.bsky.social)

Watch ↓ 🌍🧪🧬
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#EvoSKy #EvoBio #Conservation #BioDiversity #BiodiversityCrisis

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Genetics vs. Extinction: The Clouded Apollo Butterfly Genome
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 26
What happens when a species becomes isolated and inbred, and how can #DNAsequencing help conservationists make better decisions? In Ep3 of our series, we explore how #genomics research is used to better understand the #endangered #CloudedApollo butterfly 🌍🧪🧬

Watch ↓
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Karolinska Institutet @ki.se · Aug 21
Frequent dried blood spot sampling in mice reveals transient proteomic changes that enable early prediction and prevention of #Type1Diabetes. The study is published in Diabetologia by researchers at KI, @kthuniversity.bsky.social and @scilifelab.se. #Proteomics #Diabetes 🧪 doi.org/10.1007/s001...
Frequent longitudinal blood microsampling and proteome monitoring identify disease markers and enable timely intervention in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes - Diabetologia
Aims/hypothesis Type 1 diabetes manifests after irreversible beta cell damage, highlighting the crucial need for markers of the presymptomatic phase to enable early and effective interventions. Curren...
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 13
Reproducible signals in #Alzheimers disease identified in landmark #proteomics study—from @neuroproteome.bsky.social in @natmed.nature.com 🧪

“In memory clinics, they could help pinpoint the underlying disease when symptoms are unclear” says Jacob Vogel ↓

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Montage of colorful illustration of neurons in Alzheimer's disease, and a portrait of co-author Jacob Vogel, fellow at SciLifeLab based at Lund University.
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SciLifeLab @scilifelab.se · Aug 12
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Torsten Günther @trstngnthr.bsky.social · Aug 12
The @scilifelab.se ancient DNA unit is looking for an bioinformatician placed at Uppsala University. This is a great way to be part of diverse #aDNA research projects as a staff scientist with permanent (!!) employment:

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Bioinformatician - Uppsala University
Bioinformatician, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University
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Claudio Cantù @claudiocantu81.bsky.social · Aug 11
We are the CantùLab
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The Cantù Lab - Genome Regulation in Development and Disease
The Cantù Lab at LiU is focused on one important goal: to discover the mechanisms of genome regulation that drive cell differentiation and specialization during embryonic development.
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EMBL @embl.org · Jul 29
Travel broadens the mind – an excellent example of that is EMBL ARISE Fellow Thomas Weber, who expanded his data science skills during his secondment at @scilifelab.se.

👇 Read the full story about his journey and the impact of his ARISE Fellowship.

www.embl.org/news/people-...
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