Breaking news: Indiana University plant microbiologist Roger Innes has been locked out of his laboratory by the school in response to a request by one of his federal funders. The move comes after Innes complained about the government’s prosecution of Chinese postdocs. https://scim.ag/4tsDqRr

After USDA request, Indiana plant biologist locked out of lab by school

Move comes after Roger Innes complained about the government’s prosecution of Chinese postdocs

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Europe is getting crushed on the social media battleground right now. Our democracies are wide open to attack because we rely on foreign tech. We cannot survive this unless we push through serious regulation and finally start building our own European platforms

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Direct roles of long non-coding RNAs in transcription activation - Nature Structural & Molecular Biology

This Review discusses how long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) control transcription activation by RNA polymerase II, including how they are produced at active enhancers or chromatin-domain boundaries and ac...

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t was a pleasure to highlight Barbadilla-Martínez et al. (Nature). A powerful example of how integrative approaches uncover layers of genome regulation, linking mechanism to function and opening paths toward disease insights. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

We are pleased to congratulate Prof. Mike Snyder (Stanford University) on receiving the HUGO Chen Awards for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Human Genetic and Genomic Research for his outstanding contributions. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are pleased to announce Prof. Denis Sarigiannis (National Hellenic Research Foundation) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will share insights on environmental health, exposomics, and their relevance to human genomics. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

Looking for bioinformatician for exciting projects across the Centre of Genomics at the Human Technople. We also work with the FANTOM6 Consortium and other international consortia/projects. Details below: careers.humantechnopole.it/job/Bioinfor...

We are pleased to announce Dr. Pavlos Pavlakis (University of Crete, Greece) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will share insights into population-level genetic patterns and their relevance to ancestry and human history in a regional context. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Ling-Ling Chen (Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology) as an invited speaker. Her presentation will focus on regulatory RNA biology and genome regulation in human disease. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are pleased to announce Dr. Kai-Keen Shiu (University College London) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will share insights into cancer genomics and the clinical translation of precision oncology. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are pleased to include Prof. Alessio Squassina (University of Cagliari) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. His talk will address pharmacogenomics and precision psychiatry. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are honored to welcome Prof. Karen Miga (UC Santa Cruz) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will discuss recent breakthroughs in human genome assembly and centromere biology. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Hie Lim Kim (Nanyang Technological University) as an invited speaker. Her presentation will address the evolutionary and ecological influences on human genetic variation. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

China investing massively in life sciences outperforming the USA also in drug development. The article not talk about Europe (neither other asian countries), is Europe conservatively watching, rather than creating alternative paths? www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

China turns the tables in biotech

For at least a century, major scientific research initiatives have reliably occurred in the United States, usually in response to geopolitical competition. This helped establish the country’s status a...

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#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Isidore Rigoutsos (Thomas Jefferson University) as an invited speaker. He will present on computational genomics, regulatory networks, and systems-level genome analysis. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Aime Lumaka (University of Kinshasa) as an invited speaker. He will discuss genomics research in African populations and its implications for global health and medicine. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are excited to feature a Plenary talk from Dr. Piero Carninci (Human Technopole/RIKEN) at the #HGM2026. His extensive work in functional genomics continues to drive innovation across the global genomics community. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are delighted to announce Prof. John Quackenbush (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. His contributions to computational biology continue to shape the future of genomic research. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

Register now for Human Genome Meeting 2026, which will be held at the historic Zappeion Megaron, Athens, from April 22 to 24, 2026. Don't miss this final opportunity to secure your spot at our special discounted rate! Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org. #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

Abstract submission deadline is extended until February 15th! Find submission instructions, deadlines, and more ways to participate at: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/abstract-sub.... Register Now: www.hugo-hgm2026.org View Program: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/program #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are pleased to announce Prof. James Buchanan (Queen Mary University of London) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. We look forward to his perspective on the health economic aspects of precision diagnosis and treatment, as well as translational research. #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are honored to announce Dr. Christina Mitropoulou (#TheGoldenHelixFoundation) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will present on cutting-edge applications of genomics in research and clinical decision-making. Visit hugo-hgm2026.org!

#HGM2026 welcomes Dr. Magda Bienko (Human Technopole) as an invited speaker. Her talk will focus on innovations in functional genomics and high-throughput screening technologies. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are delighted to feature Prof. Gabriela Repetto (Universidad del Desarrollo) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will share insights on genomics-driven rare disease research and precision oncology strategies. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

We are delighted to announce Prof. Bassam R. Ali (United Arab Emirates University) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. His talk will highlight advances in human genetic disorders and population genomics. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

The updated program has been released and is now available on our website. Visit our website to discover what’s new and secure your spot by registering today. We look forward to welcoming you in Athens! Register Now: hugo-hgm2026.org #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation

Meet our symposium speakers! We are pleased to announce the distinguished speakers for HGM2025. See you all in Durban! Register Now: hugo-hgm2025.org/registration/ Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub... View Program: hugo-hgm2025.org/programme-at... For more information: hugo-hgm2025.org

This is your last opportunity to submit your abstract for poster presentation during HGM2025! Late submissions received after December 14th, 2024, will only be considered as poster presentations, and travel grants will not be awarded. Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub...

The updated program has been released and is now available on our website. We encourage you to visit our website and explore all the latest details! Don’t forget to register. See you in Durban! Register Now: hugo-hgm2025.org/registration/ Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub...