GMI is the only international center for basic plant research in Austria. Research covers many aspects of molecular and evolutionary genetics.
Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology
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New study published in Science! Led by @thevirusmc.bsky.social and @plantophagy.bsky.social, former group leader at the GMI of the @oeaw.bsky.social, the researchers set out to understand how autophagy – the cell’s clean-up and recycling system – mediates plant immune response to viral infection.
Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology
The GMI Communications Team wrapped up an inspiring week at #ECSITE 2026 in Gothenburg, connecting with other science communicators to gain new ideas & practical tools. Trust, elements of play, local connections & collaboration are key for broadening engagement with our science. #scicomm
The 2026 Mendel Early Career Symposium has come to a close! Last week, 100 international researchers gathered at the Vienna BioCenter to share their latest findings, network, and forge collaborations that will accelerate research and training in plant science.
By infecting Arabidopsis with +ssRNA viruses, the team found that autophagy acts as a dial, tuning the immune response to prevent cells from dying too quickly. In turn, this process buys plants time to repair cell damage caused by viral infection and improves their chance of survival.
