The Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) in Würzburg, Germany is the first institution of its kind worldwide to combine ribonucleic acid (RNA) research with infection biology. https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/imprint/https://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3ml6yb4h5sk27Many applications—be it in medicine, biotechnology, or agriculture—require the ability to eliminate unwanted cells, since these can compromise health, reduce productivity, or interfere with desired biological processes. However, doing so without affecting other cells remains a significant challenge.06 May 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6yb4h5sk27https://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3ml6ez3nvep2nWürzburg is known for its wineries and historic sights—but it is also a hub for cutting-edge research. 🍇🧬 In a new exhibition at the Falkenhaus tourist information, the City of Würzburg highlights its innovation spaces through architectural photographs, including one of our new #HIRI building. 🏗️06 May 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ez3nvep2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3ml4h5dd2x22qYay! Hoda Kooshapour, #PhD student in the @westermannlab.bsky.social, has received a Paper of the Month Award from the @helmholtzhzi.bsky.social. Congratulations, @kooshapour.bsky.social! 🥳👏 Learn more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/mapping-hidden-rna-regulators-in-salmonella-infection/ (1/3)05 May 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4h5dd2x22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3ml3u4uabt22jCheck out this new @nature.com publication from the University of California, San Francisco, in collaboration with researchers from #HIRI, the @helmholtzhzi.bsky.social and @uni-wuerzburg.de. Congratulations to all authors! 👏 [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 May 2026 09:17 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3u4uabt22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mk3rvzxsdc2oOur #HIRI Coffee Dates are back—and already in full swing! The concept is simple: colleagues are randomly paired to meet for coffee or lunch, sparking conversations beyond day-to-day work and connecting people across departments and groups. 🤝 ☕22 Apr 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3rvzxsdc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mjhf6rikt22aResearch on CRISPR-Cas has largely focused on mechanisms & nucleases, with little attention to evolution & optimization. Together with @uni-freiburg.de, @unileipzig.bsky.social & @umich.edu, a HIRI team identified an optimization mechanism in CRISPR-Cas13: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/a-built-in-hairpin-prevents-rogue-crispr-rnas/ (1/3)14 Apr 2026 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhf6rikt22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mij4bfrry62sIn March, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Universitätsbund to HIRI for one of their board meetings. In addition to their own agenda, our guests received a brief introduction to the institute & joined a tour of our construction site.🧬👷 Thanks for visiting! 👉 https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/first-hand-insights-into-cutting-edge-rna-research/02 Apr 2026 11:32 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mij4bfrry62shttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mhs6otcxdk2nApplications close today. ⌛👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Mar 2026 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhs6otcxdk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mhdc75ezub2nCurious about some #RNAmed success stories? 🧬🏆️ Discover the latest addition to our webpage: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/jobs-talents/rnamed/#c1579218 Mar 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdc75ezub2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mh6r7qryp224New review out now! 🚨🦠 #HIRI group leader ‪@cciollimattioli.bsky.social discusses how bacterial pathogens diversify to survive infection in Current Opinion in Microbiology. 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Mar 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6r7qryp224https://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mh6qrxt6qg2z🌱Our latest Sustainable Thursday brought together a wide range of ideas on how we can continue strengthening sustainability at #HIRI: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/thinking-sustainably-together/ (1/2)16 Mar 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6qrxt6qg2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mgn7a3ok2i2xOn the occasion of yesterday’s International Women’s Day — and every day — we recognize the women at #HIRI whose work and expertise drive our research and strengthen our institute: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/women-at-the-helmholtz-institute-wuerzburg/ (1/2)09 Mar 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgn7a3ok2i2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mgap5p67362uRNA medicine in focus 🔎🧬 RNA-based therapies are considered promising approaches for the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of diseases. Last week, the @leopoldina.org working group “RNA-Based Therapies” met at the Würzburg Medical Campus to discuss their possibilities & limitations. (1/3)04 Mar 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgap5p67362uhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mftt37cdhq2u🧬Call for 11 fully-funded PhD positions in RNA-based medicine! 🧬 The graduate program “RNAmed – Future Leaders in RNA-based Medicine” is recruiting its second cohort of PhD students, starting in 2027: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/now-open-call-for-phd-students/ 📅 Application deadline: March 24 🧵 (1/4)27 Feb 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftt37cdhq2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mfrg3mrmnc22Check out this new spotlight in @cp-trendsmicrobiol.bsky.social! #HIRI’s @jenshoer.bsky.social and @mvelascogomariz.bsky.social highlight a recent study from the @saharmelamed.bsky.social lab that further unravels posttranscriptional regulatory networks in phage infection. 👏👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Feb 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrg3mrmnc22https://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mfopfuewjk2e🚨Only a few days left to apply for the 10 #PhD positions within the “CURIOSITY IS INFECTIOUS” initiative across the five @helmholtzhzi.bsky.social sites! At #HIRI, we are excited to welcome candidates who are passionate about all things #RNA. ❤️‍🔥🧬Apply by Feb 28: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/jobs-talents/ https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/jobs-talents/working-at-hiri/25 Feb 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfopfuewjk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mflu6e76rs2rThe clock is ticking! ⏰ Make sure to submit your application by February 28. 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Feb 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mflu6e76rs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3meq6o3wfcc2e🔔🧬 Quick reminder: If leading your own research group in RNA-based infection research is your goal, now is the time. 🗓 Sunday is the final day to submit your application for the @helmholtz.de Junior Research Group Leader positions. Don’t miss this opportunity! 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Feb 2026 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3meq6o3wfcc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3meobul7hm62mTwo days of inspiring exchange 🧬🤝✨ On February 10 and 11, our Scientific Advisory Board came together to review the scientific orientation and performance of #HIRI. We are grateful for the insightful discussions and valuable feedback. 👉 Read more: https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/newsroom/news/detail/news/scientific-advisory-board-meets-at-the-helmholtz-institute-wuerzburg/12 Feb 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3meobul7hm62m