Monthly Archives: May 2016

Dresden named the most “women-friendly” city in Germany

By Carsten | Published: May 29, 2016

According to a ranking published in “Focus” magazine, Dresden is the most women-friendly city in the country! The study takes into account job opportunities, income equality, fun and leisure, and crimes against women and ranks the 77 largest cities in Germany accordingly. Dresden was named #1, scoring high on equality for women and quality of […]

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“Rescuing Biomedical Research” releases statement on new overtime rule in US

By Carsten | Published: May 19, 2016

The”Rescuing Biomedical Research” initiative (of which Tony is a steering committee member) has released a statement urging American universities to increase the pay of postdoctoral scholars across the country “to better reflect their level of education, expertise and value to the biomedical research community.” The statement advises universities in light of the new rule from the US […]

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  • Selected Essays

    Therapeutic applications targeting phase separation
    Being a biologist allows you to satisfy your curiosity every day
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    In defence of Peer Review
    On Peer Feedback
    On research funding and youth
    Priority of discovery
    Encouraging innovation
    Funding innovating Science
    The origin of Life
    Beyond Oil & Water
    Beyond HeLa cells
    Beyond Stereospecificity
    Whither Systems Biology
    Some thoughts on German success
    Automating Cell Biology
    European vs. US careers
    A pipeline for Europe
    Boveri revisited – EMBO Gold Medal
    No man is an island

  • Selected Videos

    2020 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist - Anthony Hyman
    ScienceSketches - Phase separation in cell polarity: Saha et al, Cell 2016
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    iBio video about P granule formation
    An interview with Tony about Phase Transitions and Disease
    Encouraging Innovation, iBiology.org
    The genetics linking temperature and fertility in worms: Leaver et al, Biology Open 2016