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Pearling and directed trafficking as determinants of mitochondrial genome organization and network architecture

Posted by , on 21 July 2026

In this highlight, we hear from Juan C. Landoni, who discusses his recent work uncovering how mitochondria distribute their genome through pearling (Landoni et al. 2026, Science), and the key role of mitochondrial trafficking in maintaining new material dissemination and network architecture (Winter, Landoni et al. 2026, JCB). What are the key results from your
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Featured image with Manomay Pawar

Posted by , on 20 July 2026

Our featured image, acquired by Manomay Pawar, depicts MDA-MB-231 triple negative breast cancer cells treated with drug Bemcentinib (R428), a small molecule inhibitor of AXL (a receptor tyrosine kinase) and labelled with phalloidin (actin;green), anti-Paxillin antibody to mark focal adhesions (magenta) and DAPI (DNA;yellow). The white coloured puncta represent colocalisation of paxillin with the ends
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Microscopy preprints: applications in biology

Posted by , on 15 July 2026

Here is a curated selection of preprints published recently. In this post, we share preprints that use microscopy tools to answer questions in biology.
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Imaging spotlight: VLab4Mic

Posted by , on 7 July 2026

In this preprint highlight, Damián Martínez, Bruno M. Saraiva, Mario Del Rosario, Ricardo Henriques introduce VLab4Mic, an open-source simulation platform that allows researchers to optimise microscopy experiments before performing them.
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Journal of Cell Science Special Issue: Cell Biology of the Nucleus

Posted by , on 6 July 2026

Journal of Cell Science’s special issue on the cell biology of the nucleus is now complete. In their Editorial, Megan King and Abby Buchwalter discuss the themes of the special issue, including the connections between the nucleus and cytoskeleton, nuclear mechanics, nuclear lipids, the nuclear pore complex and nuclear transport, the nuclear lamina, chromatin and
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Recent events by FocalPlane

Open Microscopy Environment Community Meeting (OME2027)

Location: Zürich , Switzerland

Date: 1 June 2027 — 4 June 2027

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4th International Conference on Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Abstract submission deadline: 20th April 2027

Early registration deadline: 30th August 2026

Location: Berlin, Germany

Date: 24 May 2027 — 25 May 2027

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TiM 2027 Workshop Provider Application

Abstract submission deadline: 9th June 2026

Location: Dresden, DE

Date: 8 March 2027 — 12 March 2027

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