Our new commentary iMeta on Environmental Chemicals and the Tumor Immune Microenvironment onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Environmental chemicals and the tumor immune microenvironment

Impact of representative environmental chemicals on tumor immune microenvironment (TIME). Representative environmental chemicals are ubiquitously distributed across air, soil, aquatic systems, and bi...

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Applications now open for the six-week Postgraduate Education Transition Programme (PETP), for refugees and International Protection Applicants interested in postgraduate study. 📍 Galway area 📝 Apply: forms.gle/yHqWDQjrTxpQ... #HigherEducation #RefugeesWelcome #Galway #PostgraduateStudy

Ceremony to accredit Iran's ambassador to Ireland postponed - New Iranian ambassador has been prevented from officially taking up duties because of the regime's response to protests in Iran. #Iran #DigitalBlackoutInIran #HumanRights #Solidarity www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

Ceremony to accredit Iran's ambassador postponed

The new Iranian ambassador to Ireland has been prevented from officially taking up their duties by the Department of Foreign Affairs because of the regime's response to protests in Iran.

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At least 12,000, and possibly as many as 20,000 people have been killed in Iran in recent day. KILLINGS must STOP! #Iran #DigitalBlackoutInIran #HumanRights #Solidarity www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-pr...

Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran protests, as video shows bodies lined up at morgue

Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.

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Tehran out strong: A video obtained by Iran International shows that despite harsh repression and an internet blackout, people in Punak, Tehran gathered together, lit fires, and chanted protest slogans.

Tehran, Iran — crowds protest the ruling regime.

Iran Under Growing Pressure Amid Protest Death Toll and Reports of Imminent Execution www.onestnetwork.com/post/iran-un...

Iran Under Growing Pressure Amid Protest Death Toll and Reports of Imminent Execution

Rights groups warn that if executions proceed, Iran could face deeper international isolation and escalating tensions with Western governmen

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The Samali Foundation is pleased to be one of the recipients of the Refugee-led Innovation Fund 2025-2026 medium.com/@UNHCRInnova...

The Refugee-led Innovation Fund welcomes a new cohort of changemakers

Across the world, organizations led by displaced and stateless people are innovating to support their communities. We’re right beside them.

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Over $1B pledged to UNHCR today is a strong signal of solidarity with people forced to flee. This is a crucial start for 2026, but we need this momentum to grow because funding gaps still put millions at risk. ℹ️ www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

Grelet honored by international society for ‘groundbreaking’ work in mitochondrial biology- Nerve-to-cancer mitochondrial transfer #mitochondria #cancer #metastasis www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...

Grelet honored by international society for ‘groundbreaking’ work in mitochondrial biology | USA Health

In his presentation, “Nerve-to-Cancer Mitochondrial Transfer: A Key Driver of Metastasis,” Grelet revealed a transformative mechanism by which neurons transfer their mitochondria to cancer cells, fuel...

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NF-κB is a central regulator of hypoxia-induced gene expression | EMBO reports www.embopress.org/doi/full/10....

NF-κB is a central regulator of hypoxia-induced gene expression | EMBO reports

imageimageHypoxia induces a specific NF-κB-dependent gene signature across multiple cell systems. NF-κB is required for over 60% of gene repression occurring in response to hypoxia, controlling oxidat...

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The programme is designed to invest in research equipment from routine equipment that is used in higher education institutions to more advanced equipment that can be shared across several institutions as well as being accessible to external users.

€750m ‘Inspire’ investment aims to transform Ireland’s research infrastructure

Today saw the lunch of a new €750m investment fund to ensure Ireland's higher education sector has the equipment and infrastructure required to compete globally.

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🎓 Want to do a PhD in cancer biology? ARC, @universityofgalway.bsky.social offering 2 funded #PhD positions (€25k + fees) starting in 2026. Focus: #IRE1 signaling in breast cancer. Apply by 12 Dec 2025 📧 afshin.samali@universityofgalway.ie #CancerResearch #TNBC #MolecularBiology #PhDPositions

🎓 Want to do a PhD in cancer biology? ARC, @universityofgalway.bsky.social offering 2 funded #PhD positions (€25k + fees) starting in 2026. Focus: #IRE1 signaling in breast cancer. Apply by 12 Dec 2025 📧 afshin.samali@universityofgalway.ie #CancerResearch #TNBC #MolecularBiology #PhDPositions

🔬 Experience Research Life at Cambridge! Applications are now open for the 2026 Experience Postgrad Life Sciences Programme. Gain hands-on lab experience with an 8-week summer placement, in partnership with @corpuscambridge.bsky.social! 🔗 www.exppg.lifesci.cam.ac.uk #SummerPlacement #Cambridge

First-ever atlas of brain development shows how stem cells turn into neurons There are 6 excellent human brain development papers in Nature - www.nature.com/articles/d41... Check them out!

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Breastfeeding boosts anticancer immunity through recruitment of CD8+ T cells www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Breastfeeding boosts immune cells that protect against breast cancer

The protective, long-lived T cells can persist for decades after a woman gives birth.

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An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives

mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival

An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives

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Scientists are designing mRNA vaccines to produce virus-like nanoparticles, which should lead to a more robust immune response with even fewer side effects than either of these immunisation approaches on their own

Why the next generation of mRNA vaccines is set to be even better

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A new blood test has been been approved by FDA to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. go.nature.com/47b4hIp

Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they?

A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Will these tests change how cognitive decline is measured?

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A new blood test to aid with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been approved by the US FDA go.nature.com/47b4hIp

Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they?

A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Will these tests change how cognitive decline is measured?

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Dissecting Branch-Specific Unfolded Protein Response Activation in Drug-Tolerant BRAF-Mutant Melanoma using Data-Independent Acquisition Mass Spectrometry - Molecular & Cellular Proteomics www.mcponline.org/article/S153...

Dissecting Branch-Specific Unfolded Protein Response Activation in Drug-Tolerant BRAF-Mutant Melanoma using Data-Independent Acquisition Mass Spectrometry

Cells rely on the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) to maintain ER protein homeostasis (proteostasis) when faced with elevated levels of misfolded and aggregated proteins. The UPR is comprised of three ...

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Obesity gene shields against heart disease www.nature.com/articles/d41...

This gene causes obesity — and shields against heart disease

People with certain forms of the MC4R gene have lower cholesterol levels than do other individuals with a high body-mass index.

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The countdown to Science Week 2025 is on 🔬🗓️ Supported by Research Ireland, Science Week is marking its 30th anniversary this year! Festival and event details are coming soon! Stay tuned and keep an eye on www.scienceweek.ie for the latest updates. #ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow

How #immigration drives winning #science - "Talent can be born anywhere, but opportunities are not" www.nature.com/articles/d41...

More than 30% of this century’s science Nobel prizewinners immigrated: see their journeys

The most common destination for eventual Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine since 2000 is the United States, Nature has found.

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Since 2019, POI has worked to accelerate the development of personalised cancer therapy & diagnostic options. Today we begin Stage 2 of our journey, building on strong foundations and expanding our collaborations to drive innovation & shape the future of cancer care.

Minister James Lawless has launched Phase 2 of Ireland’s leading and largest ever cancer research programme, @precisiononcire.bsky.social. The programme is co-funded through Research Ireland, industry and the not-for-profit sector. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/precision-oncology-ireland/

Since 2019, POI has driven huge research impacts, from biological insights to training the next generation of researchers. On #WorldCancerResearchDay, we’re proud to share our new brochure, developed with science journalist Claire O'Connell, highlighting these achievements tinyurl.com/jnhs762h