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Dendritic plasticity links memories across time
How does the brain weave together subsequent memories? In a new Nature Neuroscience study, UCLA, Ohio State and IMBB researchers found that linked memories activate shared dendrites, causing synapse clustering as a result of local plasticity. The study reveals how dendrites enable memory linking,...
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Artificial neural networks with dendrites: a possible solution for modern, energy-hungry, AI systems
IMBB researchers introduce a new type of artificial neural networks that incorporate characteristics of biological dendrites and can discriminate images accurately and robustly while using much fewer parameters. This new architecture paves the way for more compact and energy-efficient AI systems....
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Activity-dependent K+ hotspots selectively boost the dendritic excitability of neurons, acting as 'volume knobs'
An international collaboration between scientists from IMBB, University of Copenhagen in Denmark and University of Bordeaux in France brings forward the novel concept that activity-dependent changes in the extracellular potassium concentration create local dendritic hotspots that transiently and ...
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Distinct trafficking routes of polarized and non-polarized membrane cargoes in Aspergillus nidulans
In a study published in eLIFE Diallinas team established a genetic system to show the existence of distinct parallel trafficking routes for polarized and non-polarized membrane proteins, initiating early upon exit from the ER and bypassing the Golgi. This work provides a paradigm shift in membran...
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Seed longevity is controlled by metacaspases
IMBB researchers uncover the crucial role of a novel proteolytic pathway with metacaspases in maintaining protein homeostasis and lipid droplet function in seeds, processes which are vital for their longevity. Understanding these molecular mech...
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Spermidine is vital for inducing autophagy and extending longevity during intermittent fasting
An international scientific collaboration between IMBB researchers, scientists from Paris Cité University in France, and the University of Graz in Austria reveals the conserved role of spermidine in regulating autophagy and extending lifespan during intermittent fasting.
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Endonucleosis mediates internalization of cytoplasm into the nucleus
IMBB Researchers identified novel cellular survival mechanisms involving hyperploidization and endonucleosis, a membrane assisted internalization of cytoplasm into the nucleus. These cellular actions control genome instability caused by defective epigenetic regulation....
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Reproductive status regulates the mitochondrial stress response
International collaboration between researchers at IMBB and University of Cologne reveals that germline reproductive signals impact the ability of somatic tissues to induce the mitochondrial unfolded protein response, highlighting the decline in reproductive capacity as a primary cause of proteos...
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Two insightful seminars at IMBB on “Systems Therapeutics Drug Discovery by M. Dermitzakis and N. Katsanis
The biomedical community of IMBB and University of Crete had the opportunity to listen to Professors Emmanouil Dermitzakis and Nicholas Katsanis, co-founders of Antithesis Therapeutics and pioneers in the field...
25.02.2025
FORTHistory book is now published
The history of FORTH is now published. The book FORTHistory («ΙστωρΙΤΕ») (in Greek) provides a scientific analysis of FORTH and its role in Greek science during the last 40 years....
21.02.2025
Lectures in the new field of "Systems Therapeutics Drug Discovery", by Prof. Manolis Dermitzakis and Prof. Nikos Katsanis
Lectures in the new field of "Systems Therapeutics Drug Discovery", by Prof. Manolis Dermitzakis and Prof. Nikos Katsanis...
17.02.2025
INCLUDE Project: Advancing Intersectional Gender Equality in Biomedical Research and Innovation
INCLUDE Project: Advancing Intersectional Gender Equality in Biomedical Research and Innovation...
13.02.2025
Seminars
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How to design an effective job (chalk) talk
Dr. Erik Snapp
Mar 26, 2025 @ 15:00 - 16:30
Orfanoudakis room
Joint Seminar Series in Translational and Clinical Medicine - UoC Medical School - IMBB-FORTH - UCRC
The neural basis of motivated reasoning: the role of mentalizing, value-encoding, and error detection networks
Ioannis Lois
BSc, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete
Platform: Link
Mar 19, 2025 @ 15:00 - 16:00
Online
IMBB Colloquium
R-loops as transcriptional regulators: balancing activation and repression
Kalliopi STRATIGI
PostDoctoral Researcher,
Garinis lab
Mar 14, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB Colloquium
Investigating tick biology for disease prevention and novel biotechnological solutions
Michail KOTSYFAKIS
Laboratory of Anthropod Disease Vector Biology
Feb 21, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB-MCTS lectures
Draining the moat between academia and industry
Prof. Manolis Dermitzakis
Feb 18, 2025 @ 12:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB Lectures
Systems Therapeutics Drug Discovery
Prof. Manolis Dermitzakis and Prof. Nikos Katsanis
Feb 17, 2025 @ 12:00
G. Lianis amphitheater, FORTH central building
IMBB Colloquium
The role of histone demethylase PHF8 in macrophage activation and metabolism
Maria DASKALAKI
PostDoctoral Researcher,
Tsatsanis Lab
Feb 14, 2025 @ 13:00
“Seminar Room 1 "Costas Fotakis”, FORTH’s bldg
IMBB Seminar
The Impact of Anti-Gender Discourses and Politics on Academic and Research Organizations
Lise Rolandsen Agustín; Silvia Díaz Fernández; Rac
Lise Rolandsen Agustín (Aalborg University) | FIERCE
Silvia Díaz Fernández (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) | CCindle
Rachel Palmén (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya) | INSPIRE
Platform: link
Feb 10, 2025 @ 11:00 - 12:30
Online
Joint IMBB Seminar
Drosophila midgut morphogenesis: Understanding how cells transition to distinct states
Dr. Kyra Campbell
The SCENTINEL Consortium
Feb 07, 2025 @ 11:00
Online
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