Murat Tugrul
@mtugrul.bsky.social
Physics/Biology/Education. Postdoc at HU-Berlin. Bacterial GeneRegulation, Evolution, Ageing, Biophysical & Mathematical Modelling, and many more.
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Identifying Drift, Diffusion, and Causal Structure from Temporal Snapshots #SingleCell 🧪🧬🖥️
https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.22729
https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.22729
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Identifying Drift, Diffusion, and Causal Structure from Temporal Snapshots #SingleCell 🧪🧬🖥️
https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.22729
https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.22729
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I'm the incoming SSE president and am behind this idea -- if you're interested in putting together an app and have questions, pls reach out!
Now accepting proposals for new Research Synthesis Working Groups! Each funded group will present a symposium at the Evolution meeting, collaborate on a publication, and establish a lasting research network. Submit your proposal by January 6: www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...
October 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I'm the incoming SSE president and am behind this idea -- if you're interested in putting together an app and have questions, pls reach out!
Looking forward to it…
Population Biology Modeling & Theory (PBMT) is a peer-reviewed journal reporting advances in modeling and theory within population biology. Its scope spans demography, ecology, epidemiology, evolutionary biology, population genetics, and phylogenetics. PBMT will be online soon.
October 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Looking forward to it…
Big congrats to my first Master’s student, Metehan, on his successful defence last Friday! He worked on stochastic DNA damage dynamics under radiation, laying the groundwork for a manuscript. Now he’s off to a PhD in Astrobiology. Wishing him success ahead!
September 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Big congrats to my first Master’s student, Metehan, on his successful defence last Friday! He worked on stochastic DNA damage dynamics under radiation, laying the groundwork for a manuscript. Now he’s off to a PhD in Astrobiology. Wishing him success ahead!
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Evidence for Neolithic acquisition of the high pathogenic island by Escherichia coli followed by recent selection https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.17.676721v1
September 19, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Evidence for Neolithic acquisition of the high pathogenic island by Escherichia coli followed by recent selection https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.09.17.676721v1
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For life to emerge on Earth, peptides must first have formed without the aid of enzymes — but how? Reactions of sulfur-containing molecules might have been key
go.nature.com/4oX04jC
go.nature.com/4oX04jC
Origins of life: the molecules that could have unlocked peptide synthesis
For life to emerge on Earth, peptides must first have formed without the aid of enzymes — but how? Reactions of sulfur-containing molecules might have been key.
go.nature.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
For life to emerge on Earth, peptides must first have formed without the aid of enzymes — but how? Reactions of sulfur-containing molecules might have been key
go.nature.com/4oX04jC
go.nature.com/4oX04jC
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E. Coli with linear growth 🦠🤯 #micdosky "linear proliferation for a finite number of generations" where only one daughter cell continues to divide, with split cyaA making cAMP only in one daughter cell. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Engineering non-exponential proliferation in Escherichia coli using functionalized protein aggregates
Uncurbed exponential proliferation might not always be required for genetically modified microorganisms, and might even cause unpredictable liabilities in their behavior and impact. We therefore const...
www.biorxiv.org
August 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
E. Coli with linear growth 🦠🤯 #micdosky "linear proliferation for a finite number of generations" where only one daughter cell continues to divide, with split cyaA making cAMP only in one daughter cell. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
We celebrated my PhD advisor Nick Barton’s 70th bday at IST Austria. I was lucky to have been his student: his wisdom, guidance, freedom and support shaped me as a scientist and beyond. Thank you Nick and happy birthday.
August 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We celebrated my PhD advisor Nick Barton’s 70th bday at IST Austria. I was lucky to have been his student: his wisdom, guidance, freedom and support shaped me as a scientist and beyond. Thank you Nick and happy birthday.
Quantum gets into the genes…:)
August 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Quantum gets into the genes…:)
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I could not attend #EEBST2025 this year, but proud to see Metehan Kara (MSc student @TUM) present our upcoming work on stochastic DNA damage and repair dynamics under radiation! He’s now a EkoEvoTurkey society member and on determined track toward a career in astrobiology.
July 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I could not attend #EEBST2025 this year, but proud to see Metehan Kara (MSc student @TUM) present our upcoming work on stochastic DNA damage and repair dynamics under radiation! He’s now a EkoEvoTurkey society member and on determined track toward a career in astrobiology.
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The Spanish Society of Evolutionary Biology's Biennial Meeting will be in Valencia from Jan 21-23, 2026. Submit abstracts by Sept 15. More info: https://sesbe2026.es/programme/ #conference
Programme – SESBE 2026
Programme – SESBE 2026
sesbe2026.es
July 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Spanish Society of Evolutionary Biology's Biennial Meeting will be in Valencia from Jan 21-23, 2026. Submit abstracts by Sept 15. More info: https://sesbe2026.es/programme/ #conference
Great to reconnect with Turkish physicists at Istanbul Physics Days. I shared my work on damage accumulation in single cells and its population impact. Thanks to the organizers & Kadir Has University, a remarkable corner in old city: Merhaba Cibali, Kalimera Fener, Shalom Balat… unforgettable..
July 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Great to reconnect with Turkish physicists at Istanbul Physics Days. I shared my work on damage accumulation in single cells and its population impact. Thanks to the organizers & Kadir Has University, a remarkable corner in old city: Merhaba Cibali, Kalimera Fener, Shalom Balat… unforgettable..
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What do you see when you stare at this grid of line segments: a series of rectangles, or a series of circles?
The way you perceive this optical illusion may tie back to the visual environment that surrounds you, a recent preprint suggests. scim.ag/4kTxbmd
The way you perceive this optical illusion may tie back to the visual environment that surrounds you, a recent preprint suggests. scim.ag/4kTxbmd
July 5, 2025 at 2:07 PM
What do you see when you stare at this grid of line segments: a series of rectangles, or a series of circles?
The way you perceive this optical illusion may tie back to the visual environment that surrounds you, a recent preprint suggests. scim.ag/4kTxbmd
The way you perceive this optical illusion may tie back to the visual environment that surrounds you, a recent preprint suggests. scim.ag/4kTxbmd
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From theory to practice — explore #computational approaches and #AI developments at EMBO Practical Course "Integrative modelling of biomolecular interactions" in Izmir, Türkiye, 28 September–3 October 2025.
Deadline: 10 July
meetings.embo.org/event/25-bio...
#EMBObiomolInteractions #EMBOevents 🧪
Deadline: 10 July
meetings.embo.org/event/25-bio...
#EMBObiomolInteractions #EMBOevents 🧪
July 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
From theory to practice — explore #computational approaches and #AI developments at EMBO Practical Course "Integrative modelling of biomolecular interactions" in Izmir, Türkiye, 28 September–3 October 2025.
Deadline: 10 July
meetings.embo.org/event/25-bio...
#EMBObiomolInteractions #EMBOevents 🧪
Deadline: 10 July
meetings.embo.org/event/25-bio...
#EMBObiomolInteractions #EMBOevents 🧪
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How do cells clean up misfolded proteins when they divide?
This study finds that the cleanup crew includes the ER chaperone BiP and the proteasome, and kicks in right as cells finish dividing. Surprisingly, one major cell cycle regulator isn’t involved.
buff.ly/ER1WZYq
This study finds that the cleanup crew includes the ER chaperone BiP and the proteasome, and kicks in right as cells finish dividing. Surprisingly, one major cell cycle regulator isn’t involved.
buff.ly/ER1WZYq
July 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
How do cells clean up misfolded proteins when they divide?
This study finds that the cleanup crew includes the ER chaperone BiP and the proteasome, and kicks in right as cells finish dividing. Surprisingly, one major cell cycle regulator isn’t involved.
buff.ly/ER1WZYq
This study finds that the cleanup crew includes the ER chaperone BiP and the proteasome, and kicks in right as cells finish dividing. Surprisingly, one major cell cycle regulator isn’t involved.
buff.ly/ER1WZYq
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New paper on theories of ageing 🚨
I introduce the major mechanistic theories of ageing in light of recent findings and discuss the fundamental nature of the ageing process.
Theoretical work is more important than ever in biology, particularly in ageing research.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
I introduce the major mechanistic theories of ageing in light of recent findings and discuss the fundamental nature of the ageing process.
Theoretical work is more important than ever in biology, particularly in ageing research.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
An overview of contemporary theories of ageing - Nature Cell Biology
This Review provides an overview of modern mechanistic theories and critically examines two main groups of ageing theories—error and program based—in the context of ageing patterns, genetic manipulati...
www.nature.com
July 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
New paper on theories of ageing 🚨
I introduce the major mechanistic theories of ageing in light of recent findings and discuss the fundamental nature of the ageing process.
Theoretical work is more important than ever in biology, particularly in ageing research.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
I introduce the major mechanistic theories of ageing in light of recent findings and discuss the fundamental nature of the ageing process.
Theoretical work is more important than ever in biology, particularly in ageing research.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The climate science predictions from 30 years ago are becoming a reality, and we are running out of time. While we should be investing in this, a handful of billionaire bullies are pushing us in the opposite direction. We need to stop them, starting from challenging the disinformation they create.
June 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The climate science predictions from 30 years ago are becoming a reality, and we are running out of time. While we should be investing in this, a handful of billionaire bullies are pushing us in the opposite direction. We need to stop them, starting from challenging the disinformation they create.
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First independent survey of deaths in Gaza reports more than 80,000 fatalities
The results align with other efforts to count the number of people killed amid the ongoing conflict.
https://go.nature.com/44nH0la
The results align with other efforts to count the number of people killed amid the ongoing conflict.
https://go.nature.com/44nH0la
First independent survey of deaths in Gaza reports more than 80,000 fatalities
Results align with other efforts to count the number of people killed amid the ongoing conflict.
go.nature.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
First independent survey of deaths in Gaza reports more than 80,000 fatalities
The results align with other efforts to count the number of people killed amid the ongoing conflict.
https://go.nature.com/44nH0la
The results align with other efforts to count the number of people killed amid the ongoing conflict.
https://go.nature.com/44nH0la
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Drug resistance genes in #Salmonella can differ around the world. For instance, N. American strains can have stronger resistance than those in Australia. Researchers are hoping this can tell us how to fight antibiotic resistance #AMR
Researching Salmonella drug resistance
Regional differences in drug resistance genes in one type of Salmonella bacteria may help scientists develop new treatment or prevention approaches in humans.
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June 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Drug resistance genes in #Salmonella can differ around the world. For instance, N. American strains can have stronger resistance than those in Australia. Researchers are hoping this can tell us how to fight antibiotic resistance #AMR
Huge thanks to the SMTPB @smtpb.bsky.social 2025 meeting organisers and everyone who made the meeting so inspiring — great science, great people. Grateful to NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social for hosting us so warmly in Chicago!
Welcome to day 2 of the Modeling and Theory in Population Biology workshop!
Check out today's lineup of speakers and discussions at www.nitmb.org/modeling-and...
Check out today's lineup of speakers and discussions at www.nitmb.org/modeling-and...
June 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Huge thanks to the SMTPB @smtpb.bsky.social 2025 meeting organisers and everyone who made the meeting so inspiring — great science, great people. Grateful to NITMB @nitmb.bsky.social for hosting us so warmly in Chicago!
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Marcos Rodríguez, Irene Cantallops, Pilar Domingo-Calap @pilardomingoc.bsky.social & Josep Sardanyés @josepsardanyes.bsky.social from I2SysBio published a paper about quantifying dynamics of #Klebsiella and its #phages, focused on phage-resistant mutants 🦠🧪 #microsky @csic.es @ucciuv.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Marcos Rodríguez, Irene Cantallops, Pilar Domingo-Calap @pilardomingoc.bsky.social & Josep Sardanyés @josepsardanyes.bsky.social from I2SysBio published a paper about quantifying dynamics of #Klebsiella and its #phages, focused on phage-resistant mutants 🦠🧪 #microsky @csic.es @ucciuv.bsky.social
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Bursty Gene Expression in Single Cells and Expanding Populations: A Discrete Approach https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.05.20.655093v1
May 26, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Bursty Gene Expression in Single Cells and Expanding Populations: A Discrete Approach https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.05.20.655093v1
This is interesting!
AlphaEvolve (LLM and Evolutionary Agent) by researchers from Google DeepMind
Blog: deepmind.google/discover/blo...
Paper: storage.googleapis.com/deepmind-med...
AlphaEvolve (LLM and Evolutionary Agent) by researchers from Google DeepMind
Blog: deepmind.google/discover/blo...
Paper: storage.googleapis.com/deepmind-med...
AlphaEvolve: A Gemini-powered coding agent for designing advanced algorithms
New AI agent evolves algorithms for math and practical applications in computing by combining the creativity of large language models with automated evaluators
deepmind.google
May 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is interesting!
AlphaEvolve (LLM and Evolutionary Agent) by researchers from Google DeepMind
Blog: deepmind.google/discover/blo...
Paper: storage.googleapis.com/deepmind-med...
AlphaEvolve (LLM and Evolutionary Agent) by researchers from Google DeepMind
Blog: deepmind.google/discover/blo...
Paper: storage.googleapis.com/deepmind-med...