🧪🪰 Deep folds cover the surface of the Drosophila embryo, but the mechanism maintaining surface tension was unresolved Using an impressive range of imaging techniques, the Harris Lab has unveiled the complex machinery that maintains cortical tension in the embryo csb.utoronto.ca/composite-bi...

Composite biomaterial conveys tension across the wrinkled Drosophila embryo surface - Department of Cell & Systems Biology

Rowan Naidoo in the Harris Lab has uncovered a new mechanism that allows plasma membrane architecture and the actomyosin cytoskeleton to work together to generate tension during early Drosophila devel...

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Actomyosin cortex integration with complex plasma membrane topography in the early #Drosophila embryo, from Rowan Naidoo, Rebecca Tam, & Tony Harris @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social: rupress.org/jcb/article/... 📕 Part of "Collective Behaviors and Self-Organization in Cells" rupress.org/jcb/collecti...

#UofTArtSci administrative and technical staff were celebrated at the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards for their contributions in fulfilling the faculty's academic mission. Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/2026-ou...

Tamar Av-Shalom, a PhD student in @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social, tells us about stomatal closure, triggered by a P. syringae effector, in the #PlantBio2026 Biotic Stress concurrent session.

#plantbio2026 Asher Pasha from @bar-plantbio.bsky.social with the latest from BAR including GAIA and new eFP browsers (barley, Arabidopsis guard cells)

Applications to join the ROOT & SHOOT SI-MI mentor training close Monday July 20!! Last chance! rootandshoot.org/simi2026/ This is a fantastic free online course, running from late August through late Nov. If you're at #PlantBio2026 ask me about it, but don't delay!

Shelley Lumba from @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social tells us about the role of strigolactones, both in plant development, and in attracting beneficial and less happily parasitic plants like Striga. #PlantBio2026

Our lab at Pitt is looking to hire a technician. Ideal candidate would be a recent graduate with some cell biology skills, looking to expand their experience before applying to a PhD program in a couple of years. If you are this person, interested in DNA replication, please email me. moiseevalab.com

Big match energy on #UofT's Front Campus today. Spain takes on Belgium at 3:00 p.m. with a spot in the final four on the line. ⚽️ Gather your crew and watch all the action unfold live on the big screen. Details: uoft.me/uoft-soccer #UTogether

Faculty members leading the expansion of curriculum-integrated experiential learning initiatives, or developing new experiential learning courses, were honoured at the #UofTArtSci 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards. Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/2026-ou...

In @jcb.org, Naidoo, Tam, and Harris @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social show that, over the early #Drosophila embryo, a composite of actomyosin and plasma membrane folds conveys cortical tension, and regulation involves PM topography modulation by Arp2/3. rupress.org/jcb/article/... #Actin #Cytoskeleton

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We're hiring! UTEP seeks two Research Assistant Professors studying neural circuits underlying substance use disorders. • Behavioral Neuroscientist • Brain Circuit Imaging & Atlas Mapping Behavior: tinyurl.com/3wkrsrw3 Imaging: tinyurl.com/8fefztm3 #Neuroscience #AcademicJobs

Come to EEB! U. Toronto Schmidt AI in Science Postdoc Fellowship in natural sciences, $85k/yr (2 yrs). Experience with AI not a requirement, but must have desire to learn new AI methodologies to accelerate discoveries in their domain. schmidtfellows.utoronto.ca/apply/

How does a soccer player bend a free kick? 🤔 #UofT Physics professor Jason Harlow, with the help of Varsity Blues athletes, breaks down the science behind one of soccer's most spectacular moments, where spin, pressure & reaction time collide in real time. ⚽️

Apply for the Arts & Science Internship Program to gain paid, hands-on experience and build real-world professional skills. Applications due by July 10. Apply now: https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/experiential-learning/internships/asip/how-apply-asip

We're hiring a PhD candidate! 🔬 Are you fascinated by cytoplasmic genetics and eager to uncover the mechanisms underlying maternal inheritance of plastids and mitochondria? If so, join our group and contribute to our ERC-funded research "CytoInP"!🌟 Application link: www.wur.nl/en/vacancy/p...

PhD position: Manipulating plastid and mitochondrial inheritance in plants

Our group investigates the maternal inheritance of plastid and mitochondrial genomes in plants, with the goal of uncovering the mechanisms that govern this process.

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Excited to share our new @ThePlantCell Perspective on training plant scientists in the era of #GenAI 🌱🤖 A practical framework for research, teaching & mentorship across career stages. Open access + actionable ideas—please share! "Read the article" (academic.oup.com/plcell/artic...)

Reimagining plant science training in the era of generative artificial intelligence: a global perspective

Abstract. In recent years, a deluge of big and diverse datasets from hundreds of plant species, coupled with spectacular innovations in artificial intellig

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Have you ever missed a road sign because of the busy traffic around you? Milena Russo in the Liu lab @utmbiology.bsky.social has published unexpected revelations of an ancient pathway from brainstem to cortex that hides static objects from view in a moving background csb.utoronto.ca/unexpected-n...

Unexpected neural pathway to seeing in a busy world - Department of Cell & Systems Biology

Milena Russo has found an unexpected ancient pathway that governs how we perceive static objects against a moving background

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Fresh off the stage! President Melanie Woodin caught up with our newest alumni moments after convocation to hear what graduating from #UofT means to them, & what exciting steps they are taking next. Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎉 #UofTGrad26

🏳️‍🌈This June, we celebrate Pride by discussing with @gunawanlab.bsky.social about his personal and academic journey as an LGBTQIA+ immigrant. Happy Pride month! #PrideinSTEM #LGBT 👉https://rdcu.be/forCt www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A scientist can come from anywhere - Nature Cell Biology

This June, we celebrate Pride by discussing with Felix Gunawan, assistant professor at the University of Toronto and co-affiliate group leader at the University of Münster, about his personal and acad...

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🌈 At a time when progress can't be taken for granted, I 'm especially proud to share this @natcellbio.nature.com Q&A piece. I had the pleasure to discuss with @gunawanlab.bsky.social about his inspiring journey as an LGBTQIA+ immigrant. #PrideInSTEM 👉 rdcu.be/fnXQ6 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A scientist can come from anywhere - Nature Cell Biology

This June, we celebrate Pride by discussing with Felix Gunawan, assistant professor at the University of Toronto and co-affiliate group leader at the University of Münster, about his personal and acad...

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There's still time to submit your abstract for #SfN26! The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 2 p.m. EDT, Thursday, June 11. Ensure your research is part of this year's scientific exchange. Don’t delay, submit today. 🔗 vist.ly/57a27 #neurosky #neuroskyence #medsky

Hasna Khan in the Provart lab @bar-plantbio.bsky.social discovered that differential alternative splicing of RNA fine tunes drought response within guard cells. This complements conventional drought studies that look only at changes in gene expression. csb.utoronto.ca/drought-resp...

Drought response requires fine-tuning of RNA processing revealed by new research from the Provart lab - Department of Cell & Systems Biology

Surprising regulation revealed by digging deep into plant drought response at the cellular level

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When Hannah Chown first arrived at #UofT, she couldn't have imagined what lay ahead. Leading the women's Varsity Blues soccer team to a championship while becoming an actress, coach & mentor — with friends that feel like family. #UofTGrad26 ⚽️ uoft.me/cqf

Congratulations to Koji Hartley, Madison Fedele, Tara McDonnell @taramcdonnell.bsky.social and Brittany Dugan on earning the CSB TA Teaching Excellence Award! This award recognizes the significant role of TAs in teaching CSB courses @artsci.utoronto.ca csb.utoronto.ca/csb-teaching...

CSB teaching assistants recognized for guiding their students to excellence - Department of Cell & Systems Biology

The CSB TA Teaching Excellence Award recognizes the significant role of teaching assistants in the Department of Cell and Systems Biology […]

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The world’s game is coming to Toronto! ⚽🇨🇦 #UofT Front Campus is transforming into an outdoor watch party. Come catch Canada live on the big screen. Free & open to all! Details: uoft.me/uoft-soccer

To investigate this further, the lab teamed up with multiple high school students from www.stemfellowship.org, all co-authors on the preprint, to record yawn events in B. microlepis!

STEM Fellowship - Empowering Youth in STEM, Data Science & AI

STEM Fellowship gives youth real opportunities to develop leadership and science skills: connect, compete, and create change through STEM, Data Science, and AI. We champion diversity and positive impa...

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Undergraduate student Parmin from @artsci.utoronto.ca, shares her take on IHEP’s 2026 Interdisciplinary Symposium, and why collaboration across disciplines is key to strengthening health emergency preparedness. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4dRuSO8 @utoronto.ca

Health Emergency Symposium: Bridging Knowledge Gaps | Institute of Health Emergencies and Pandemics

Explore the importance of diverse perspectives in Health Emergency preparedness and discover key insights from expert speakers.

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