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Kvantum TV's report on the event entitled "The Development of Biological Education and Research in Szeged in the 21st Century" is now available.
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Kvantum - 2025. december
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January 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Kvantum TV's report on the event entitled "The Development of Biological Education and Research in Szeged in the 21st Century" is now available.
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At the event titled “The Development of Biological Education and Research in Szeged in the 21st Century,” organized by the local Genetics Working Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, teachers and researchers presented, followed by a round-table discussion led by Gábor Csordás.
December 12, 2025 at 8:04 AM
At the event titled “The Development of Biological Education and Research in Szeged in the 21st Century,” organized by the local Genetics Working Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, teachers and researchers presented, followed by a round-table discussion led by Gábor Csordás.
The traditional mulled-wine end-of-year gathering of the institute. Józsi Mihály bid farewell to our director, Miklós, who is retiring. He thanked Miklós for his years of dedication, wisdom, and positive attitude, and wished him warm regards for his future adventures and well-deserved relaxation.
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The traditional mulled-wine end-of-year gathering of the institute. Józsi Mihály bid farewell to our director, Miklós, who is retiring. He thanked Miklós for his years of dedication, wisdom, and positive attitude, and wished him warm regards for his future adventures and well-deserved relaxation.
In addition to personal gifts, Santa Claus brought the Drosophilists good cheer and good treats again this year!
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In addition to personal gifts, Santa Claus brought the Drosophilists good cheer and good treats again this year!
Another successful PhD defense at the institute, this time online. Abdullah Khaldoon Sadiq Ahmed completed his PhD work under the supervision of Lajos Mátés. We warmly congratulate Khaldoon on the successful defense!
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Another successful PhD defense at the institute, this time online. Abdullah Khaldoon Sadiq Ahmed completed his PhD work under the supervision of Lajos Mátés. We warmly congratulate Khaldoon on the successful defense!
The season of PhD defenses has not ended at the institute! On Friday, Erda Qorri successfully defended her PhD thesis, and we congratulate her on this! We wish her much success in her postdoc life!
November 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The season of PhD defenses has not ended at the institute! On Friday, Erda Qorri successfully defended her PhD thesis, and we congratulate her on this! We wish her much success in her postdoc life!
Congratulations to Péter Görög on the successful defense of his PhD thesis yesterday! Under the professional supervision of József Mihály, he conducted his research on muscle sarcomere growth. We wish Péter success in his future endeavors.
November 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations to Péter Görög on the successful defense of his PhD thesis yesterday! Under the professional supervision of József Mihály, he conducted his research on muscle sarcomere growth. We wish Péter success in his future endeavors.
We sincerely congratulate Mihály Mérey on the successful defense of his PhD thesis (TARG1 affects EGFR signaling through the regulation of RNA metabolism)! Mihály completed his PhD work in the laboratory of Gyula Timinszky.
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
We sincerely congratulate Mihály Mérey on the successful defense of his PhD thesis (TARG1 affects EGFR signaling through the regulation of RNA metabolism)! Mihály completed his PhD work in the laboratory of Gyula Timinszky.
The Genetics Institute’s participation in this year’s Science Expo was once again a great success. At the joint booth with the SZTE Department of Genetics, visitors lined up with great interest. The program’s title was “The Fruit Fly in the Service of Medicine.”
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November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The Genetics Institute’s participation in this year’s Science Expo was once again a great success. At the joint booth with the SZTE Department of Genetics, visitors lined up with great interest. The program’s title was “The Fruit Fly in the Service of Medicine.”
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Congratulations to the Honti Lab on their latest publication, in which they demonstrate the inhibitory role of the molecular chaperone Hsc70-4 in blood cell differentiation within the fruit fly’s hematopoietic organ!
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Frontiers | A novel role for Hsc70–4 in blood cell differentiation in Drosophila
The Drosophila lymph gland serves as an excellent model for studying blood cell development, closely mirroring the key components of mammalian hematopoietic ...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Congratulations to the Honti Lab on their latest publication, in which they demonstrate the inhibitory role of the molecular chaperone Hsc70-4 in blood cell differentiation within the fruit fly’s hematopoietic organ!
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We warmly welcome the new PhD students of the BRC Genetics! We wish them all the best and great success in their PhD journey.
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We warmly welcome the new PhD students of the BRC Genetics! We wish them all the best and great success in their PhD journey.
The results of the Czimmerer laboratory's collaborative work on the toxicological risks of a pesticide have been published.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The results of the Czimmerer laboratory's collaborative work on the toxicological risks of a pesticide have been published.
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There was great interest again this year at the Researchers' Night!
October 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
There was great interest again this year at the Researchers' Night!
Our colleague Gábor Juhász has been elected among the world’s leading life science researchers. His research focuses on understanding lysosomal degradation pathways in 𝐷𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑎. Our heartfelt congratulations on becoming an EMBO member!
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Outstanding life scientists elected to the EMBO Membership – Press releases – EMBO
Sixty-nine new members join the community of leading life scientists in Europe and beyond
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July 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Our colleague Gábor Juhász has been elected among the world’s leading life science researchers. His research focuses on understanding lysosomal degradation pathways in 𝐷𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑎. Our heartfelt congratulations on becoming an EMBO member!
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We sincerely congratulate Réka Karkas on the successful defense of her PhD thesis! Réka completed her PhD work in the laboratory of Lajos Mátés.
June 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We sincerely congratulate Réka Karkas on the successful defense of her PhD thesis! Réka completed her PhD work in the laboratory of Lajos Mátés.
On the Genetics Institute's usual June excursion this year, the destination was Szarvas. The arboretum, dragon boat racing, Mini Hungary Model Park, buffet lunch, heat, and good vibes.
June 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
On the Genetics Institute's usual June excursion this year, the destination was Szarvas. The arboretum, dragon boat racing, Mini Hungary Model Park, buffet lunch, heat, and good vibes.
The PhD students of the Genetics Institute went on a three-day excursion to the Mecsek Mountains. They visited the Abaliget Cave, Orfű, the Bat Museum, and hiked in the mountains. Thanks to Helga Ézsiás and Viktor Honti for organizing it!
June 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The PhD students of the Genetics Institute went on a three-day excursion to the Mecsek Mountains. They visited the Abaliget Cave, Orfű, the Bat Museum, and hiked in the mountains. Thanks to Helga Ézsiás and Viktor Honti for organizing it!
The AAIF2025 international conference was held at the BRC between May 21–24, organized by Péter Vilmos. Attendees explored the diverse functions of the actin protein, originally discovered in 1942 in Albert Szent-Györgyi’s laboratory in Szeged.
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Invitation AAIF2025 - AAIF2025 | 21-24 May 2025, Szeged, Hungary
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May 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The AAIF2025 international conference was held at the BRC between May 21–24, organized by Péter Vilmos. Attendees explored the diverse functions of the actin protein, originally discovered in 1942 in Albert Szent-Györgyi’s laboratory in Szeged.
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In the biology section of the 37th National Student Research Conference, students from our institute achieved a first place (Eszter Kemény (supervised by Gábor Csordás), and two special jury awards (Emese Bélai (Pirity lab) and Bence Béres (supervised by András Jipa).
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Íme az 37. OTDK Biológia Szekciójának díjazottjai - 7 első,12 második és 5 harmadik helyezést értek el az SZTE hallgatói
A Szegedi Tudományegyetemen csütörtökön a 37. OTDK Biológia, valamint Humántudományi Szekciójának zárónapján kihirdették az idei konferencia helyezettjeit.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In the biology section of the 37th National Student Research Conference, students from our institute achieved a first place (Eszter Kemény (supervised by Gábor Csordás), and two special jury awards (Emese Bélai (Pirity lab) and Bence Béres (supervised by András Jipa).
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Collaborative work by Gyula Timinszky team is out in Nucleic Acids Research.
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Maternal histone mRNAs are uniquely processed through polyadenylation in a Stem-Loop Binding Protein (SLBP) dependent manner
Abstract. During early embryogenesis the zygotic genome remains transcriptionally silent and expression relies on maternally deposited products. Maternal d
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April 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Collaborative work by Gyula Timinszky team is out in Nucleic Acids Research.
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Growth magazine also reported on our performance on Science Expo.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Growth magazine also reported on our performance on Science Expo.
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The Institute of Genetics (BNL mRNA-LNP laboratory) invites applications for the post of Laboratory Technician. Details are available here:
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January 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The Institute of Genetics (BNL mRNA-LNP laboratory) invites applications for the post of Laboratory Technician. Details are available here:
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Collaborative work by Lajos Haracska team is out in Nature Microbiology.
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ESKAPE pathogens rapidly develop resistance against antibiotics in development in vitro - Nature Microbiology
An extensive experimental analysis of resistance to antibiotics in development or introduced post-2017 in ESKAPE bacteria reveals the dynamics of resistance acquisition, mutational targets and the pre...
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January 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Collaborative work by Lajos Haracska team is out in Nature Microbiology.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Two researchers, Zsolt Czimmerer and Gyula Timinszky from our Institute have been awarded the NKFIH Excellence grant. The aim of the application is to provide a preparation opportunity for successful participation in programs of the European Research Council. Congratulations!
January 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Two researchers, Zsolt Czimmerer and Gyula Timinszky from our Institute have been awarded the NKFIH Excellence grant. The aim of the application is to provide a preparation opportunity for successful participation in programs of the European Research Council. Congratulations!
Fly vs. wasp: Stealing a defense move helps thwart a predator.
In Berkeley News.
w/ GyöngyiCinege @HUN-REN BRC, Institute of Genetics
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In Berkeley News.
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Fly vs. wasp: Stealing a defense move helps thwart a predator - Berkeley News
To avoid unwillingly birthing a baby wasp, flies filched a trick from bacteria
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January 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Fly vs. wasp: Stealing a defense move helps thwart a predator.
In Berkeley News.
w/ GyöngyiCinege @HUN-REN BRC, Institute of Genetics
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In Berkeley News.
w/ GyöngyiCinege @HUN-REN BRC, Institute of Genetics
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