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Dendritic plasticity links memories across time
How does the brain weave together subsequent memories? In a new Nature Neuroscience study, UCLA, Ohio State and IMBB researchers found that linked memories activate shared dendrites, causing synapse clustering as a result of local plasticity. The study reveals how dendrites enable memory linking,...
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Artificial neural networks with dendrites: a possible solution for modern, energy-hungry, AI systems
IMBB researchers introduce a new type of artificial neural networks that incorporate characteristics of biological dendrites and can discriminate images accurately and robustly while using much fewer parameters. This new architecture paves the way for more compact and energy-efficient AI systems....
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Activity-dependent K+ hotspots selectively boost the dendritic excitability of neurons, acting as 'volume knobs'
An international collaboration between scientists from IMBB, University of Copenhagen in Denmark and University of Bordeaux in France brings forward the novel concept that activity-dependent changes in the extracellular potassium concentration create local dendritic hotspots that transiently and ...
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Distinct trafficking routes of polarized and non-polarized membrane cargoes in Aspergillus nidulans
In a study published in eLIFE Diallinas team established a genetic system to show the existence of distinct parallel trafficking routes for polarized and non-polarized membrane proteins, initiating early upon exit from the ER and bypassing the Golgi. This work provides a paradigm shift in membran...
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Seed longevity is controlled by metacaspases
IMBB researchers uncover the crucial role of a novel proteolytic pathway with metacaspases in maintaining protein homeostasis and lipid droplet function in seeds, processes which are vital for their longevity. Understanding these molecular mech...
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Spermidine is vital for inducing autophagy and extending longevity during intermittent fasting
An international scientific collaboration between IMBB researchers, scientists from Paris Cité University in France, and the University of Graz in Austria reveals the conserved role of spermidine in regulating autophagy and extending lifespan during intermittent fasting.
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Endonucleosis mediates internalization of cytoplasm into the nucleus
IMBB Researchers identified novel cellular survival mechanisms involving hyperploidization and endonucleosis, a membrane assisted internalization of cytoplasm into the nucleus. These cellular actions control genome instability caused by defective epigenetic regulation....
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Reproductive status regulates the mitochondrial stress response
International collaboration between researchers at IMBB and University of Cologne reveals that germline reproductive signals impact the ability of somatic tissues to induce the mitochondrial unfolded protein response, highlighting the decline in reproductive capacity as a primary cause of proteos...
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“Re-engineering Biology: Directed evolution of Enzymes and Cellular Pathways” The 2025 Onassis Lectures in Biology and Chemistry are held on July 7-11, at FORTH
The 2025 Lectures in Biology and Chemistry, co-organised by the Onassis Foundation and the Foundation for Research and Technology –HELLAS (FORTH), will be held from July 7 to 11 at...
07.07.2025
The EU-LIFE “Rock your science” Science Vision Talk Contest
The EU-LIFE Science Vision Talk Contest was held in May, during the EU-LIFE Community Meeting in Brno, Czech Republic. ...
12.05.2025
Crete hosts a prestigious International Neurosciences Conference of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO)
Fodele Beach Hotel, 6-8 May 2025 Τhe International Neurosciences Conference of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO), entitled "Cell biology of the nervous system”, is held at the Fodele...
06.05.2025
Professor Nicholas Katsanis, co-founder of Galatea Bio and Antithesis Therapeutics, joins IMBB as adjunct faculty
Dr. Katsanis is an internationally recognized scientist and executive in genetics, cell biology, and drug discovery. Over a significant career in both academia and the private sector, he has led...
23.04.2025
Seminars
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"Using an Ancient DNA approach to solve a forensics problem: the identification of the World War II executed citizens of Adele, Crete"
Nikolaos (Nikos) Psonis
PostDoctoral Researcher, Poulakakis Lab
Jul 18, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB Colloquium
"P-Bodies and Epitranscriptomic Mechanisms Guide Selective Translation Upon DNA Damage Changing The Cell Fate"
Vivian KALAMARA
PhD candidate, Garinis Lab
Jul 04, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB-MCTS lectures
"The unwritten curriculum: lessons that shape careers beyond textbooks and courses"
Nikos Kyrpides
Head, Microbiome Data Science, Joint Genome Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA
Jul 03, 2025 @ 12:00 - 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine UoC Medical School - IMBB-FORTH – UCRC
"Why is the tumor suppressor PML crucial for the nervous system"
Androniki Kretsovali
Researcher A', IMBB-FORTH
Platform: Link
Jul 02, 2025 @ 15:00 - 16:00
Online
IMBB Colloquium
"Leveraging chemical tools to uncover protein activity and function in cells and C. elegans"
Dimitris KOROVESIS
PostDoctoral Researcher, Tavernarakis Lab
Jun 27, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB Colloquium
"From Morphology to Computation: How Synaptic Organization Shapes Place Fields in CA1 Pyramidal Neurons"
Simone TASCIOTTI
PhD candidate,
Poirazi Lab
Jun 13, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB Seminar
"Perspectives that selective sweeps and gene drives provide to pest insect biology"
Charles ROBIN
Associate Professor,
University of Melbourne
Jun 12, 2025 @ 13:00 - 14:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
Host: J. Vontas
IMBB Colloquium
"Microbial origins of neurotransmitter synthesis and transport"
Yiannis PYRRIS
PhD candidate,
Pittis Lab
Jun 06, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB-MCTS lectures
"The Science of Management: The Journey of a Scientific Manager"
Mireia Monras Pèlach & Javier Gonzalo Ruiz
Mireia Monras Pèlach
Msc, Scientific Manager,
Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO)
&
Javier Gonzalo Ruiz
PhD PMP, Project Manager,
Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO)
Jun 05, 2025 @ 12:00 - 13:00
Online
IMBB Colloquium
"Structural and Functional Insights into the Role of Lipid Transferases at ER–Plasma Membrane Contact Sites: A Focus on SEC14-nodulin like proteins"
Fanourios MOUNTOURAKIS
PhD candidate, Moschou Lab
May 30, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
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