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the unculturables: exploratory research & beyond. EMBO-YIP 2003, EAM 2012, adERC 2013, EMBO 2024. https://beja.net.technion.ac.il/
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the sun is shining through the clouds in the sky above the ocean
ALT: the sun is shining through the clouds in the sky above the ocean
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Viral NblA proteins negatively affect oceanic cyanobacterial photosynthesis www.nature.com/articles/s41...
this project was led by @omernadel.bsky.social and is a joint work between the labs of @bejalab.bsky.social, Debbie Lindell and Oded Kleifeld from @biologytechnion.bsky.social
this project was led by @omernadel.bsky.social and is a joint work between the labs of @bejalab.bsky.social, Debbie Lindell and Oded Kleifeld from @biologytechnion.bsky.social
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Thermophilic and mesophilic sulfate reduction by rare biosphere bacteria in acidic metal-bearing mine wastes from the temperate climate zone
#microbiology #MicroSky
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#microbiology #MicroSky
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Thermophilic and mesophilic sulfate reduction by rare biosphere bacteria in acidic metal-bearing mine wastes from the temperate climate zone - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Thermophilic and mesophilic sulfate reduction by rare biosphere bacteria in acidic metal-bearing mine wastes from the temperate climate zone
doi.org
January 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Thermophilic and mesophilic sulfate reduction by rare biosphere bacteria in acidic metal-bearing mine wastes from the temperate climate zone
#microbiology #MicroSky
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
#microbiology #MicroSky
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
two new slides for my microbial ecology course
January 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM
two new slides for my microbial ecology course
from 2014. Functional characterization of flavobacteria rhodopsins reveals a unique class of light-driven chloride pump in bacteria www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
January 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
from 2014. Functional characterization of flavobacteria rhodopsins reveals a unique class of light-driven chloride pump in bacteria www.pnas.org/doi/full/10....
from 2014. Nature’s toolkit for microbial rhodopsin ion pumps www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
January 4, 2026 at 8:58 AM
from 2014. Nature’s toolkit for microbial rhodopsin ion pumps www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Korea-Japan Biophysics Collaboration: A journey through microbial rhodopsin research www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/biop...
January 4, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Korea-Japan Biophysics Collaboration: A journey through microbial rhodopsin research www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/biop...
Dendritic excitations primarily mediate back-propagation in CA1 pyramidal neurons during behavior www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
January 4, 2026 at 7:31 AM
Dendritic excitations primarily mediate back-propagation in CA1 pyramidal neurons during behavior www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Phage-associated Cas12p nucleases require binding to bacterial thioredoxin for activation and cleavage of target DNA www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 4, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Phage-associated Cas12p nucleases require binding to bacterial thioredoxin for activation and cleavage of target DNA www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Congratulations to @nirstrugo.bsky.social. His paper was chosen as the Faculty paper of the month for December 2025 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 4, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Congratulations to @nirstrugo.bsky.social. His paper was chosen as the Faculty paper of the month for December 2025 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Congratulations to Laila Bishara. Her paper was chosen as the Faculty paper of the month for November 2025 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
C8orf33 dictates DNA double-strand break repair choice by modulating KAT8-mediated H4K16 acetylation - Cell Death & Disease
Cell Death & Disease - C8orf33 dictates DNA double-strand break repair choice by modulating KAT8-mediated H4K16 acetylation
www.nature.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Congratulations to Laila Bishara. Her paper was chosen as the Faculty paper of the month for November 2025 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A prophage-encoded sRNA limits phage infection of adherent-invasive E. coli
#PLoSPathogen from @prsecor.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
#PLoSPathogen from @prsecor.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
A prophage-encoded sRNA limits phage infection of adherent-invasive E. coli
Author summary Prophages—viral genomes integrated into bacterial chromosomes—are common in enteric bacteria and can profoundly influence bacterial physiology and ecological fitness. Here we show that ...
journals.plos.org
January 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM
A prophage-encoded sRNA limits phage infection of adherent-invasive E. coli
#PLoSPathogen from @prsecor.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
#PLoSPathogen from @prsecor.bsky.social
journals.plos.org/plospathogen...
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Microbial dynamics in coral reef waters: Diel cycles in contrasting seasons | Science Advances https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.ady9534?af=R
Microbial dynamics in coral reef waters: Diel cycles in contrasting seasons
Tiny microbes around coral reefs reveal the reef’s hidden pulse.
www.science.org
January 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Microbial dynamics in coral reef waters: Diel cycles in contrasting seasons | Science Advances https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/sciadv.ady9534?af=R
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21st International Conference on Retinal Proteins (ICRP2026) will be held in Siena, Italy, from September 14 to 19, 2026
Chair- Massimo Olivucci,
Co-Chair- Kwang-Hwang Jung
www.congressi.unisi.it/retinalprote...
Chair- Massimo Olivucci,
Co-Chair- Kwang-Hwang Jung
www.congressi.unisi.it/retinalprote...
October 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
21st International Conference on Retinal Proteins (ICRP2026) will be held in Siena, Italy, from September 14 to 19, 2026
Chair- Massimo Olivucci,
Co-Chair- Kwang-Hwang Jung
www.congressi.unisi.it/retinalprote...
Chair- Massimo Olivucci,
Co-Chair- Kwang-Hwang Jung
www.congressi.unisi.it/retinalprote...
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נראה שהשיא מאחורינו, אבל עדיין רמת תחלואה גבוהה מאוד.
לכו להתחסן.
לכו להתחסן.
January 1, 2026 at 7:16 AM
נראה שהשיא מאחורינו, אבל עדיין רמת תחלואה גבוהה מאוד.
לכו להתחסן.
לכו להתחסן.
congratulations to @omernadel.bsky.social. his paper was chosen as the paper of the month in our faculty @biologytechnion.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Viral NblA proteins negatively affect oceanic cyanobacterial photosynthesis - Nature
Viral NblA accelerates the cyanophage infection cycle, directs degradation of the host phycobilisome and other proteins, and reduces host photosynthetic light-harvesting efficiency.
www.nature.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:20 AM
congratulations to @omernadel.bsky.social. his paper was chosen as the paper of the month in our faculty @biologytechnion.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
ברכות ל @omernadel.bsky.social . המאמר שלו נבחר למאמר החודש בפקולטה!!!! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 AM
ברכות ל @omernadel.bsky.social . המאמר שלו נבחר למאמר החודש בפקולטה!!!! www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Happy New Year! 🌅🎍Last year, while we could report on several studies including UV-absorbing anion channels and carotenoid-binding rhodopsins. In 2026, we also have many exciting events including ICRP in Siena. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working with you this year! 🙇♂️
January 1, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Happy New Year! 🌅🎍Last year, while we could report on several studies including UV-absorbing anion channels and carotenoid-binding rhodopsins. In 2026, we also have many exciting events including ICRP in Siena. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working with you this year! 🙇♂️
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Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
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Megagenomoviruses with nearly five megabase genomes and ribosomal proteins www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-8...
Megagenomoviruses with nearly five megabase genomes and ribosomal proteins
Nucleocytoplasmic large DNA viruses (NCLDVs) infect diverse eukaryotes, but their upper genome size limit is unknown. We report the discovery of "Megagenomoviruses," three giant virus genomes assemble...
www.researchsquare.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Megagenomoviruses with nearly five megabase genomes and ribosomal proteins www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-8...
from 2020. Lateral Gene Transfer of Anion-Conducting Channelrhodopsins between Green Algae and Giant Viruses www.cell.com/current-biol...
Lateral Gene Transfer of Anion-Conducting Channelrhodopsins between Green Algae and Giant Viruses
Channelrhodopsins (ChRs) are light-gated ion channels. Using metagenomics and electrophysiology,
Rozenberg, Oppermann, et al. describe a new family of anion-conducting ChRs encoded
by giant viruses an...
www.cell.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:28 AM
from 2020. Lateral Gene Transfer of Anion-Conducting Channelrhodopsins between Green Algae and Giant Viruses www.cell.com/current-biol...
Genomic evidence supports the “long chronology” for the peopling of Sahul www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
December 31, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Genomic evidence supports the “long chronology” for the peopling of Sahul www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
A Structure-guided, Indel-aware Framework for Ancestral Reconstruction of Full-length Seven-transmembrane Proteins www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
December 31, 2025 at 6:10 AM
A Structure-guided, Indel-aware Framework for Ancestral Reconstruction of Full-length Seven-transmembrane Proteins www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Multistep genomics on single cells and live cultures in subnanoliter capsules www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Multistep genomics on single cells and live cultures in subnanoliter capsules
Single-cell sequencing methods uncover natural and induced variation between cells. Many functional genomic methods, however, require multiple steps that cannot yet be scaled to high throughput, inclu...
www.science.org
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Multistep genomics on single cells and live cultures in subnanoliter capsules www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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