Back of the envelope calculations: 3600 years of research time went into the collective application process. The research will fund 3200 years of research. We are 400 research years poorer as a result of this. 1/2

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Is this the coolest scientific conference poster session EVER? 🔥🧬🔬 Science has never looked this good! Let me know your thoughts? #VEME2026

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We are thrilled and grateful that our project is funded by #ERCStG via @erc.europa.eu . This will allow us to uncover how the widespread jumbophage killer sensor recognizes the invasion of phiKZ-like jumbophages, which form fascinating vesicle & nucleus compartments during infection.

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Feeling very honored and grateful today. Some of the journalists whose work I admire most have received this prize in the past and at a time when journalism is under threat in so many ways it’s just really heartening to be recognized by people who care deeply about journalism.

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“This award recognizes Ms. Branswell for her exceptional ability to clearly convey complex and often urgent science topics for the public.” They couldn’t have chosen a better person! Congrats @helenbranswell.bsky.social! “Well deserved” doesn’t begin to cover it… 🧪

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