February publications
Take a tour of SIB members' latest peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings
The genetic burden of pioneers
Having a pioneer ancestor could explain the excess of harmful mutations observed in recently colonized areas of Quebec, a recent study shows. Using a unique combination of genomic and historical data, researchers from SIB at the University of Bern, in collaboration with the University of Quebec at Chicoutimi...
Latest Protein Spotlight: Side effects
Nature tiptoes along a sturdy yet fragile tightrope. DNA is its backbone and provides a basis from which every single living species on this planet emerges and prospers. Time, however, tampers with everything. Silver turns black. Fruit rots. And DNA undergoes mutations.
Predicting the spread of epidemics: it's what's inside (the model) that counts
Recent viral outbreaks such as Ebola or Zika remind us that every new virus has the potential to spread and cause a worldwide epidemic. Being able to map, quantify and make early predictions about the spread of an epidemic is therefore crucial.
sciCORE, VITAL-IT & Bioinformatics Core Facility (BCF): ARE YOU A USER?
Fill the survey & win an Amazon voucher - SIB has commissioned an independent evaluation of its value for the life science community, and its economic impact. To this end, a survey was designed to quantify the impact of SIB's Core Facilities by their user community.
SIB study on how best to fund knowledgebases - author and reviewer in conversation
The recent study addressing funding concerns for knowledgebases, conducted by SIB and supported by ELIXIR, is the focus of an F1000 Research blog.
SIB Group Leader Karsten Borgwardt distinguished by German magazine FOCUS
FOCUS, one of the three most widely distributed news magazines in Germany, selected in its 13 January edition a list of 25 individuals who have the potential to shape the next 25 years.
January publications
Take a tour of SIB members' latest peer-reviewed articles and conference proceedings