Centromeres under control: timely protein degradation ensures faithful cell division
In all eukaryotic cells, accurate chromosome segregation during mitosis is essential to maintain genome stability. At the heart…
When a 3D Printer Becomes a Scientific Imaging Tool: IBMP Helps Democratize Smart Microscopy
Turning a 3D Printer into an Automated Imaging Platform? The EnderScope Makes It Possible Transforming a 3D printer…
Systemic siRNAs steer viral tolerance in plants
While plant viruses can severely damage crops, many wild plants remain remarkably tolerant to infections. What mechanisms allow…
Balancing Immunity: BIR Proteins Fine-Tune Antiviral Defense in Arabidopsis
Plants possess an innate immune system composed of two major layers: pathogen-associated molecular pattern (PAMP)-triggered immunity (PTI), which…
OEX1, the mitochondria’s handy nuclease in plants
Mitochondria, organelles of bacterial origin, contain their own DNA, which is essential for cellular respiration. In plants, several…
The 2025 EUCOR Plant Science Masters’ Symposium – Coming Soon to IBMP
On May 12th, IBMP will host the 2025 EUCOR Plant Science Masters’ Symposium, a day of scientific exchange…
To grow or to defend : a permanent challenge in plants
Plants constantly monitor their environment and adjust the allocation of their resources: they stimulate growth or, on the…
Aude Pouclet receives the 2025 SBS Thesis Award
The IBMP warmly congratulates Aude Pouclet, winner of the 2025 Thesis Award from the Strasbourg Society for Biology…
Synthetic RNA Editors to Rewrite Genetic Information in Plant Organelles
RNA editing, the process of modifying RNA after transcription, is essential in plants. In particular, it is crucial…
NetRNA 2025: Best Talk Award for Hanzhang Yu
Congratulations to Hanzhang Yu (Gagliardi/Zuber team), who received the prize for Best Talk at the 2025 NetRNA meeting…
IBMP’s Research on Plant Terrestrialization Honored by the CNRS
The colonization of emerged lands by plants around 500 million years ago, a process known as terrestrialization, marked…
Beyond defense: rethinking plant specialized metabolism evolution
Plants, rooted in their environment, deploy an impressive arsenal of specialized metabolites to interact with the world around…
Festi’Plantes 2025: Dive into the World of Plants with Master’s Students!
The first-year Master’s students in Plant Sciences at the University of Strasbourg invite you to an event dedicated…
Illuminating Mitochondrial Architecture: A Deep Dive into the Plant Respiratory Chain
Mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, play a crucial role in energy production through oxidative phosphorylation. Yet, the…
ViroiDoc: A PhD Opportunity at IBMP
The ViroiDoc Doctoral Network under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is currently recruiting 10 PhD candidates across Europe,…
Exploring Plant Genome Regulation with Dr. Julie Law
IBMP Seminar Announcement Transcription factors instruct DNA methylation patterns in plant reproductive tissues📅 Monday, March 31st, at 9:15…
“Science: A Career for Women” – IBMP Welcomes Middle School Girls from Bas-Rhin
On March 3, 2025, IBMP had the pleasure of participating in the “Science: A Career for Women“ event,…
Nanoparticle-Based dsRNA Formulation for Enhanced Plant Protection
The use of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) for pest and disease control in plants offers a promising, eco-friendly alternative…
Another player in the game : DXO1 as a new enzyme involved in co-translational mRNA decay
A team of researchers led by Rémy MERRET has identified a new 5’-3’ exoribonuclease, named DXO1, as a…
Harnessing dsRNA to Combat Fungal Pathogens in Crops
The application of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) for pest and disease management in plants is a rapidly evolving field,…
Strasbourg and Freiburg Join Forces in a New EUCOR Project
As part of a new project funded by the European Campus (EUCOR), Laura Ragni from the University of…
Viruses to the Rescue: A New Weapon Against Pathogenic Fungi
Like plants and animals, fungi can also be infected by viruses, known as mycoviruses. These viruses interact with…
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture with Lysozyme-coated Nanoparticles
Karl-Heinz Kogel, 2024 Gutenberg Circle Chair hosted at IBMP, has shared valuable insights in his recent Nature Plants…
ALY proteins or viral proteins: who is leading the dance in the nucleus?
While the majority of RNA viruses replicate in the cytoplasm of their host cells, some viral proteins travel…
IMCBio PhD Fellowships: 7 Exciting Opportunities at IBMP !
The Institute of Molecular Biology of Plants (IBMP) is proud to offer 7 fully funded IMCBio PhD fellowships for 2025. Situated in…
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