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The genetic (and biophysical) basis of adaptation, and what we can learn from it
Mendel was born 200 years ago this July! To celebrate, PNAS published a special issue on the influence of his findings on evolution. Kirsten Bomblies (D-BIOL, IMPB) and Katie Peichel (Uni Bern), contributed a perspective on the Genetics of Adaptation, integrating empirical and theoretical studies.
One for all? A class of antibodies that targets all coronaviruses.
Recently published in “Science”, a study led by the Sallusto Laboratory (ETH Zurich and IRB-USI, Bellinzona) and the Veesler Laboratory (University of Washington, Seattle) describes a new class of antibodies that bind to and neutralize most human and animal coronaviruses, including all SARS-CoV-2 variants. These antibodies reveal a new target for the design of universal coronavirus vaccines.
Paola Picotti elected EMBO member
The European Molecular Biology Organisation EMBO announced today that it elected 67 new members. One of them is Paola Picotti, group leader at the Institute of Molecular Systems Biology at the Department of Biology. Through this lifelong honour, new EMBO Members and Associate Members are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the life sciences.