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              This is the official Twitter account of the ETH-Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE) @ETH_en. Retweets ≠ endorsements.
              
              Basel, Switzerland
            
            
              
              Joined January 2019
            
            
           Curious about studying #ComputationalBiology #Bioinformatics ? 👇🏽find out about our joint Master's degree programme by @ETH_en, @UZH_en and @UniBasel_en 🎥 >  https://t.co/w15x0KypwR 
          
          
                
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             When a sperm finally reaches an egg: this is a microscopic moment of incredible strength – and it’s essential for the beginning of life. ✨ Read about the latest research coming out of the lab of Michael A. Nash >  https://t.co/BLokG51TMd 
            #CellBiology #Fertilization
          
          
                
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             Welcoming 60 participants (+60 online attendees) at today’s public seminar organised by the #NextGenBioeng partnership @ETH_en @Roche @IHB_Research #pRED: Prof Florian Markowetz @markowetzlab @UCambridge on clinical prediction models. More events >  https://t.co/47QRHv2xS2 
          
          
                
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             📍Public Seminar > On Oct 27, Prof. Florian Markowetz @markowetzlab (UCambridge) joins @ETH_en - @Roche #NextGenBioengineers in Basel to talk about clinical prediction models & patient impact. >  https://t.co/MAh3pu5wgU  🧬 #Bioengineering #Oncology #BaselEvents #teamIHB Please RT 
          
                
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             D-BSSE in the media @NZZ Winzige Organe aus dem Labor retten schon heute Leben. Und Forscher sehen in ihnen noch mehr Potenzial #organoid @TreutleinLab > 
          
            
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              Ein winziges Stückchen Hirn, ein Mini-Tumor: Forscher können immer originalgetreuere Gewebe im Labor herstellen. Sie ermöglichen ein tieferes Verständnis vieler Krankheiten, individuelle Behandlungen...
            
                
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             Minimising biases in #viralsurveillance data from #wastewater: A study led by the groups @cbg_ethz | Beerenwinkel and @TanjaStadler_CH as well as their collaborators at @EawagResearch developed a mathematical tool to factor in 'shedding' >  https://t.co/bT2Lci3V07 
          
          
                
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             Earlier this evening the inaugural lecture of our new faculty staff member Na Cai, Head of the Computational Medical Genomics group, took place at @ETH_en. Na spoke on the genetics of depression (find the recording here >  https://t.co/WmmsPCQ98z).  Great to have you at @ETH_BSSE! 
          
                
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             Today’s site visit of the #NextGenBioeng programme @ETH_en @Roche @IHB_Research explored the D-BSSE based Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility and quality control unit. Big thanks to the Head of Facility Paul Zajac 🙏🏽our 10 fellows enjoyed this exciting tour! 
          
                
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             A warm welcome to our 76 new Master students at D-BSSE in Basel @ETH_en, enrolled in our #Biotechnology (36 students) and #Computational Biology & #Bioinformatics (40) Master’s degree programmes. Have a great start and enjoy your time at D-BSSE! >  https://t.co/Ga9fPP7keU 
          
          
                
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            #NationalFutureDay 👇🏽 Don't miss this opportunity for young science enthusiasts🤩  https://t.co/UiIp05zf5Z 
          
          
                
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             AI is revolutionising palaeontology | New @NatureRev paper by @ETH_en & @UZH_en shows how #AI tools are transforming analysis of complex fossil data and evolutionary patterns –  unlocking new insights across deep time >  https://t.co/vO2Bt27zWg 
            @TanjaStadler_CH
          
          
                
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            #CRISPR is stepping out of the lab – and into living animals. A new review from Randall Platt’s lab shows how in vivo gene editing could transform disease research, letting scientists test thousands of genes inside real organs/systems. Huge potential🧬 >  https://t.co/AWM61ZfG7I 
          
          
                
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             We congratulate all the #3Rs Award winners on their achievements in the field of 3Rs, and in particular 👏🏽to D-BSSE alumna Fides Zenk and to Manon Murdeu, whose research is in collaboration with our Bio Engineering lab✨ 
           The 3RCC announces the #3Rs Award winners 🎉: 🏆 Fides Zenk (@EPFL ) – human brain organoids 🌟 Doris Zauchner (@ETH ) – OI-on-a-chip 🌟 Manon Murdeu (EMPA) – placenta-embryo chip Discover all about their human-centred, animal-free breakthroughs here:  https://t.co/hF1Itk6hLL 
            
            
                
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             At their annual retreat, fellows of the @ETH_en & #pRED #teamIHB @Roche | #NextGenBioeng programme showcased how organoids, CRISPR screens & spatial omics are reshaping translational #bioengineering. A hub of ideas, data & new collaborations🚀 >  https://t.co/Dv8EaBumKZ 
          
          
                
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             🧠👁 How does the #Retina keep visual signals in sync – despite different axon lengths? A study in @Nature #Neuroscience shows the eye compensates with faster conduction in longer axons, keeping perception seamless >  https://t.co/ebYF49RcJH 
            #Bioengineering @ETH_en @UniBasel_en
          
          
                
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             Exciting journey from bio-technological innovation at @ETH_en to a successful company: read the inspiring interview with our alumnus Marc Gitzinger, CEO of D-BSSE spinoff company @Bioversys 👇🏽 
           From @ETH to IPO – @Bioversys rings the bell 🔔  https://t.co/VDfOZ8aHRs  In 2007, Marc Gitzinger joined the #VentureChallenge course at @ETH with a bold idea: tackle antibiotic resistance. Fast-forward 17 years, and BioVersys is now publicly listed on the @sixgroup Swiss 
            
                
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             🧠 New light on human brain development: Using long-term live imaging, @TreutleinLab reveals how brain #Organoids grow and self-organize — and how the extracellular matrix shapes regional brain identity >  https://t.co/wtDh439oij 
            @Nature @ETH_en
          
          
                
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