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/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/3meobul7hm62mhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3mel6gdtvy62gCalling all curious minds!🧠💡 As part of the “CURIOSITY IS INFECTIOUS” initiative, @helmholtzhzi.bsky.social is offering 10 fully funded PhD positions in infection research across its five sites. At #HIRI, we are especially excited to welcome PhD candidates who are passionate about all things #RNA.🧬11 Feb 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mel6gdtvy62ghttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3meiqnynjws2hTime is running out; the deadline is fast approaching. ⌛⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Feb 2026 10:24 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3meiqnynjws2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/helmholtz-hiri.bsky.social/post/3me4qaxm7tm2i🧬 Shape the future of #RNA-based infection research! We are inviting applications for @helmholtz.de Junior Research Group Leader Positions (f/m/d). 👉 Apply by February 15 at https://www.helmholtz-hiri.de/en/jobs-talents/working-at-hiri/ (1/2)05 Feb 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:5gkd2sxwt7zpgmacancxhxtc/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4qaxm7tm2i