European Research Council (ERC)

erc.europa.eu

11 May 2026 09:45

As many countries celebrate #MothersDay today, we highlight Oscar Vilarroya's ERC-funded research @uab.cat which shows pregnancy triggers lasting brain reorganisation, linked to hormonal changes and adaptation to motherhood. 🔗 bit.ly/4ndTSU9 #FrontierResearch

Ivan Zanoni

lozanzi.bsky.social

11 May 2026 09:42

#WeekendRead! #InterferonPower! Cook, Green &co show @jcb.org that macrophage cell volume controls their inflammatory response & that macrophage swelling increases IFN induction synergizing with pathogen-associated molecular pathways! doi.org/10.1083/jcb....

CSIC Andalucía

csicandalucia.bsky.social

11 May 2026 09:42

Un equipo liderado por el @irnase.bsky.social identifica microorganismos en entornos volcánicos de condiciones ambientales extremas mediante tecnología portátil, sin análisis de laboratorio externo El avance permite simular cómo se buscaría vida en otros planetas sobre el terreno shorturl.at/RZwZL

University of Cambridge

cam.ac.uk

11 May 2026 09:41

Take a little time to pause this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💚 Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a place to slow down, reconnect and recharge 🌿 Perfect for a peaceful walk or a mindful study break during exam season. Cambridge University students can enjoy free entry throughout the year 🌸

HHMI

hhmi-science.bsky.social

11 May 2026 09:41

This mesmerizing timelapse captures the nonstop motion inside an animal cell. Red/orange streaks are the growing ends of microtubules, tiny “highways” that can rapidly assemble and disassemble to move proteins & other molecules within the cell. 📸: Andy Moore, HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus