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About IMBB

Welcome to the web site of the Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (IMBB-FORTH). IMBB is one of the most prominent life science research institutions in Greece, with an outstanding record of scientific achievements, state of the art infrastructure and a broad range of research, innovation and educational activities. IMBB’s main mission is to pursue cutting-edge research and promote scientific excellence.

 

40 years of IMBB – FORTH celebration - Group Photo


40 years of IMBB Alumni Reunion event, October 20 2023. Follow the links for event photos, IMBB history posters and IMBB photo posters. IMBB Alumni Community members can view more photos.

Highlights

Profiling the dynamics of chromatin release of newly transcribed RNA

Profiling the dynamics of chromatin release of newly transcribed RNA

Transcription and processing of newly transcribed RNA are dynamic processes in the nucleus of human cells. A new study by researchers at IMBB and Helmholtz Center Munich profiled the kinetics of chromatin dissociation of RNA transcripts, and uncover features of long non-coding RNA processing. The results have implications for the design of effective RNA-based therapeutics.

Caloric restriction mimetic enhances remyelination by promoting a less inflammatory environment

Caloric restriction mimetic enhances remyelination by promoting a less inflammatory environment

IMBB researchers showed that NAM, a form of vitamin B3, can enhance myelin production after demyelination by signaling to microglia to stop causing myelin damage and to astrocytes to reduce inflammation. NAM is an FDA-approved caloric restriction mimetic that induces autophagy

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Unlocking the Potential of PML: A Defender Against Breast Cancer Metastasis

Unlocking the Potential of PML: A Defender Against Breast Cancer Metastasis

PML is a protein that regulates important cellular decisions about life or death. A new study by IMBB researchers proposes that PML is a breast - tumor suppressor and can serve as a new biomarker. They found that PML limits breast cancer metastasis by inhibiting cancer stem cell survival, tumor cell migration and blood vessel formation.

A transporter in mosquito legs acts like a pump, exporting insecticide out of the organism

A transporter in mosquito legs acts like a pump, exporting insecticide out of the organism

Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria, exerting a tremendous public health burden, with the control heavily relying on insecticides. A new study published by IMBB researchers shows that a transporter, found in mosquito legs can remove the insecticide out of the organism acting like a pump.This mechanism could be targeted to restore insecticide toxicity.

Events

December 15th, 2023 @ 13:00
IMBB COLLOQUIUM
'Using deep learning synthesis of optimal stimuli to study object recognition across mouse lateral visual hierarchy'
Speaker: Maria Diamantaki (Postdoctoral Researcher, Froudarakis Lab)
Location: “Seminar Room 1”, FORTH’s bldg

News

November 3. 2023
40 years IMBB Alumni Community Reunion October 20 . [More]
October 19. 2023
New study profiles the chromatin dissociation dynamics of newly transcribed RNA. [Press Release]
September 20. 2023
Prestigious Horizon Europe grant to a European Research Project of FORTH, for the development of Next Generation Biopesticides and Novel Approaches for Precision Plant Protection. [Press Release]
August 24. 2023
IMBB leads EU call to step up preparedeness for the next pandemic. [Press Release]
August 8. 2023
New study reveals the mechanisms that drive neural tumour progression to malignancy. [Press Release]
 

Partnership

 UoC - Biology department UoC - School of Medicine  EU Life 

Precision Medicine

Digenia website  EDIMO website