Today I'm posting a blog about another ridiculous antibody blunder. Dozens of papers in the senescence and ageing field have mistakenly used an antibody for E. coli β-galactosidase when trying to stain for the human protein with the same name. forbetterscience.com/2026/07/21/d...

What should Europe do when demand for #ERC funding keeps rising? Restrict access or invest in excellence? Please read our open letter calling for reconsideration of the ERC 2027 resubmission restrictions & for constructive alternatives that preserve openness Consider to share & sign - see below 🧪

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What should Europe do when demand for its most successful frontier research programme keeps rising? Restrict access, or invest in the excellence it has created? A new open letter, spearheaded by Sara...

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Somatic mutations in microglia brain cells (the same mutations as seen in cancer) are enriched in and may drive the neuroinflammation of Alzheimer's disease @cellcellpress.bsky.social cell.com/cell/fulltex...

A transcriptomic microglia taxonomy across mouse and human pathologies @natimmunol.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🚀 PhD opportunity! The UNI PhD program is now open. Our lab is looking to welcome a new PhD student to the team. If you’re curious, motivated, and excited about microglial research using zebrafish, we’d love to hear from you! 🎓🔬 #PhDPosition #GradSchool

UNI: ULB Neuroscience Institute@ulbneuroscience.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The international PhD program is now open to receive applications for the academic year 2026/2027! The deadline is March 1, 2026! Check our website to get more info before submitting your applications: uni.ulb.ac.be/phd-program/

🚨 Paper alert! The final version of our latest manuscript is published. We are excited to share this new resource for the zebrafish community and beyond: doi.org/10.7554/eLif... Congratulations to all authors! 🥳

A single-cell transcriptomic atlas reveals resident dendritic-like cells in the zebrafish brain parenchyma

The zebrafish brain combines a conserved heterogeneity of immune cells with a unique dendritic cell-like population.

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Online now: Direct microglia replacement reveals pathologic and therapeutic contributions of brain macrophages to a monogenic neurological disease

Direct microglia replacement reveals pathologic and therapeutic contributions of brain macrophages to a monogenic neurological disease

Hematopoietic stem cell transplant is the gold standard for treatment of globoid cell leukodystrophy, also called Krabbe disease. Aisenberg et al. define the molecular signature of disease-associated macrophages (globoid cells) and demonstrate that brain-specific high-efficiency macrophage replacement in the twitcher model of Krabbe disease improves neuropathology, macrophage dysfunction, and survival.

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Are postdocs the rarest species, or is it just me? We have two funded positions—apply now and join us on these exciting projects! #zebrafish #zebrafishcareers #iPSC #devbio #regeneration

The international PhD program is now open to receive applications for the academic year 2025/2026! The deadline is March 2, 2025! More info: uni.ulb.ac.be/phd-program/

Phd Program | ULB Neuroscience Institute

CALL FOR THE INTERNATIONAL Ph.D. PROGRAM 2025 The ULB Neuroscience Institute (UNI) comprises more than 240 scientists including more than 40 Principal Investigators (PIs) grouped into 24 research grou...

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🚨 The Ghersi Lab is Hiring! 🚨 If you're passionate about hematopoietic stem cells, developmental biology, and cutting-edge research, I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to share. 🩸🐠 📍 Montreal, Canada 📩 joey.ghersi.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca and Ghersilab.com

📢Open call: multiple #PhD #Fellowships in #biomedical research available at our institute at #ULB in #Brussels 🇧🇪 👉🏻Our team is hoping to recruit one candidate so if you are interested in using #zebrafish to dive into the secret lives of #microglia, please get in touch! Deadline May 4th More info👇🏻

IRIBHM Jacques E Dumont@iribhm.bsky.social · 2y ago

🎉 We’re pleased to announce the launch of the IRIBHM Jacques E. Dumont International PhD Programme 2025! A great opportunity to shape the future of biomedical sciences by preparing the next generation of leaders. 🚀 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this innovative adventure! iribhmphd.ulb.be

Attention Attention Attention If anyone knows clinicians or patients who have knowledge of pediatric patients with the very rare cancer interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma (IDCS) or other (non-LCH) dendritic or histiocytoc sarcomas please contact Sri

Sri Kosuri@srikosuri.bsky.social · last yr.

It’s been a tough few weeks. My 10yo daughter was diagnosed with a very rare, aggressive cancer called interdigitating dendritic cell sarcoma (IDCS). I’m reaching out to identify clinicians/patients who have encountered pediatric IDCS or other (non-LCH) dendritic or histiocytic sarcomas cases.

🚨We are hiring!🚨 We have postdoctoral positions available! If you're passionate about studying cardiac regeneration and development, join our team in vibrant and beautiful Montreal! Please help spread the word 🫶 For more details see here research.chusj.org/RECHERCHE/fi...

Hello Bluesky 👋! We are excited to officially join the #zebrafish community here on BlueSky! This is the official account for the International Zebrafish Society! Be sure to give us a follow to stay up to date on all things IZFS 🐟

📢 New webinar coming soon 📢 Dr. Michelle Monje @michellemonje.bsky.social from @stanfordpress.bsky.social will be our next speaker on January 7th. Check all the information in the flyer and add it to your calendar!

Here is the new account in Bluesky that every #microglia lover or afficionado should follow.🧪 You can find a repository of previous talks at www.achucarro.org/es/european-...

European Microglia Webinar Series - Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience

European Microglia Webinar Series As from October 2023 a group of researchers of the University of Lausanne (CH) and ACHUCARRO have taken over the organization of the European Microglia webinar series...

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European Microglia Webinar Series@microgliaseries.bsky.social · 2y ago

Welcome to the European Microglia Webinar Series! Here you will find the information and link to every webinar, so dont forget to follow us

We are recruiting an associate or full Professor of Infection and/or Immunity to the school biological sciences in Cambridge. Full details here: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49381/ #immunology #virology

"In the context of #senescence, #zebrafish have been reported to age in a telomere-dependent manner with shortening #telomeres with #age, a feature which is seen in humans but not widely observed in laboratory mice." Go Fish! 🐟 #Aging www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Emerging insights in senescence: pathways from preclinical models to therapeutic innovations - npj Aging

npj Aging - Emerging insights in senescence: pathways from preclinical models to therapeutic innovations

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I always liked this quote in defense of basic science: "To feed applied science by starving basic science is like economizing on the foundations of a building so that it may be built higher. It is only a matter of time before the whole edifice crumbles". — George Porter

We joined the trend of Starter Packs! Check out our (non-exhaustive) list of Group Leaders & Senior Scientists that work with our favorite fishes! #zebrafish go.bsky.app/2cHYybY 🧪

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Finally switching to the Sky! To all our #zebrafish, #microglia, #macrophages and #science enthusiast friends, looking forward to seeing you here ! ❤️

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Valérie Wittamer, PhD - We study macrophage development and function using zebrafish, with a focus on microglia.

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