Bluetools Project

🌊 Blue Tech Europe 2026: Marine Observing Technologies

👉 Bringing academia & industry together to strengthen Europe’s #BlueTech sector
👉 Organised by EMBRC

📅 21–22 Apr 2026
📍 Paris

More 👉 https://swll.to/BT26

@marco-bolo.bsky.social @tricuso.bsky.social #AcademinSky #Sensors 🧪

A faster, simpler way to engineer enzymes for chemistry and pharma - Bluetools project How can we turn naturally occurring enzymes into powerful tools for making medicines without spending months or huge budgets on protein engineering? A new open-access study in iScience introduces RISE ... Read more

🧪 New publication in iScience: RISE enables fast, accessible enzyme engineering using a cell-free workflow.
https://www.bluetools-project.eu/a-faster-simpler-way-to-engineer-enzymes-for-chemistry-and-pharma/

#Biocatalysis #EnzymeEngineering

We are wishing you and your families a wonderful and peaceful holiday season. This time between the years is always a good opportunity to reflect what the old year brought and what the new year will bring. We are now in our final year and have achieved a lot, but more to come. Stay tuned!

🧪🧬Can marine science create safer, greener cosmetics?

BLUETOOLS is developing bio-based ingredients to replace petroleum-derived ones, from marine sugars that hydrate skin to natural polymers that stabilise creams.

🧪🧬 Marine microbes may hold the key to breaking down plastic. BLUETOOLS is finding enzymes like PETases that can digest PET from bottles and packaging—even at the nano scale. #BlueEconomy #Biotechnology #Cleantech #Sustainability

🧪🧬 Marine organisms offer new ways to make food safer and longer-lasting. BLUETOOLS explores natural ocean compounds that fight spoilage, improve texture, and support sustainability. #FoodSystems #Sustainable #Biotechnology #BlueEconomy

🌊💊 The ocean holds organisms that could transform medicine. BLUETOOLS scientists use AI & metagenomics to discover new antibiotics, anticancer compounds & enzymes for cleaner drug production, unlocking the next wave of treatments.
#drugdevelopment #pharmaceuticals #biotechnology #blueeconomy

🧪🦠New study by Bluetools partners at Technion and collaborators shows how marine archaea use HeimdallRs to harvest a broader range of sunlight. Published in Nature Microbiology:  https://www.bluetools-project.eu/how-marine-archaea-use-light-a-closer-look-at-heimdallrs/
#MarineMicrobes #Rhodopsins

Some aquatic organisms like corals & sea squirts host microbes that make powerful natural compounds. BLUETOOLS is exploring these for new antimicrobials, antitumor agents & anti-fouling tools.

#MarineMicrobiomes #BlueBioeconomy #HEU #Antimicrobial

ESAB WEBINAR: Digital sequence information, access and benefit sharing and open science YouTube video by ESCI - Science Talks Extended

You missed our webinar on "Digital sequence information, access and benefit sharing and open science"? No worries, the recording of the webinar are now available. You can rewatch it here:

🖥️ youtu.be/g0S_P9cFOL4?...

#Biocatalysis #MicrobiomeResearch #NagoyaProtocol #Sequencing #OpenScience

🦠 Some microbes thrive in extreme places like salty Andes lakes & rocky shores.
BLUETOOLS is studying how they survive UV & dryness, searching for genes & enzymes that can be useful for anti-fouling, plastic degradation & more.

#blueeconomy #biotech #climatechange #sustainability

Sampling Environment: Waste Environments

Bluetools is studying polluted areas where microbes adapt and thrive. These tiny organisms could help clean waste, break down plastics, or even lead to new cosmetics.

#blueeconomy #HEU #marinebiology #cleantech

🌊 This #WorldOceansDay, we celebrate the ocean microbiome—the invisible organisms sustaining life. BLUETOOLS is unlocking its power, sustainably. #WOD2025 #BlueBioeconomy #marinebiology

🎉 Congratulations to SINTEF on their 75th anniversary! During a “SINTEF safari” participants explored each other’s labs & learn more about the different research. Our partner Anna Lewin shared the fascinating work from the BLUETOOLS project. 🌊
#SINTEF75 #BLUETOOLS #MarineBiotechnology #Antibiotics

Study from Bluetools partners shows that queuosine, a bacterial molecule, may regulate genes tied to #cancer, brain function, and metabolism, linking #microbiome to gene expression.

Read: https://www.bluetools-project.eu/queuosines-hidden-role-in-gene-regulation-and-why-it-matters/

#bioinformatics

Registration is now OPEN for the upcoming ESAB Webinar: Digital sequence information, access and benefit sharing and open science. Implications for #microbiome and #biocatalysis research.
📅 April 30 | 09:00–12:00 CEST
📝 Agenda and Register: www.bluetools-project.eu/esab-webinar...
#nagoyaprotocol

Our partners at Technion identified and characterised HulaCCR1, a light-gated ion channel from Lake Hula, using metatranscriptomics.
Read more 👉 https://www.bluetools-project.eu/a-new-channelrhodopsin-found-in-lake-hula-using-metatranscriptomics/

#optogenetics #biotechnology

📣 ESAB WEBINAR: Digital sequence information, access and benefit sharing and open science. Implications for #microbiome and #biocatalysis research. Join us April 30, 09:00–12:30 CEST. More details: www.bluetools-project.eu/esab-webinar...
Agenda & registration coming soon!
#nagoyaprotocol

RADICALZ project We are a European-funded project researching enzymes to produce sustainable consumer products.

Join the "Enzymes for Greener Products" cluster for a series of events on April 8-10!
World Café: https://radicalz.eu/world-cafe-2/
Info Day: https://radicalz.eu/enzymes-info-day/
Training School: https://radicalz.eu/cluster-spring-school/
#sustainability #enzymes #heu

How Researchers Are Using Marine Microbes to Make Industrial Processes More Sustainable - MedicalExpo e-Magazine Scientists are now uncovering marine microbes that could hold the key to solving some of our most pressing environmental challenges.

The ocean may hold the key to greener industries! BLUETOOLS scientists are studying marine microbes for more sustainable industrial processes.
🔗https://emag.medicalexpo.com/how-researchers-are-using-marine-microbes-to-make-industrial-processes-more-sustainable/

#sustainable #pharma #blueconomy

Bluetools is represented at the 8th Conference on #NovelEnzymes 2025 in Budapest with several talks & posters!
The conference provides an overview of the latest discoveries, research directions & future trends in #enzyme science. It’s been an incredible opportunity to exchange ideas & developments.

During the past two days the Bluetools consortium held their annual meeting in the beautiful city of Budapest in Hungary. Big thank to our partner Servier Pharmaceuticals for hosting & organising this event!
More information is soon on our website. In the meantime have a look at our publications.

Our last GA meeting took place in the sunny city of Alicante. This time, we’re heading to the land of waters—Hungary! 🇭🇺

On March 24th and 25th, our team will be gathering once again to catch up, review the progress on BlueTools, and plan the next steps. Looking forward to great discussions ahead!

BlueTools partners developed the Metagenomics-Toolkit, an ML-driven workflow. The toolkit enables global microbial surveillance.
🔗 Read more: https://www.bluetools-project.eu/new-ai-powered-metagenomics-toolkit-enhances-large-scale-microbialanalysis/
#AItool #Metagenomics #Microbiome #GitHub

Blue Bioeconomy: The Future of Antibiotic Development? European researchers are investigating the genetic mysteries of marine microorganisms to develop a range of new “blue bioeconomy” products.

On #RareDiseaseDay, we recognise the need for new treatments. Bluetools explores marine microbiomes for promising compounds. Learn more 👉 https://earth.org/the-untapped-potential-of-marine-microbes-european-researchers-develop-antibiotic-and-ibd-treatments-from-the-blue-bioeconomy/
#marinebiology

📽 Watch our project video! 🎉

Discover how the Bluetools experts are unraveling the mysteries of #marinemicrobiomes by seeking sustainable solutions for harnessing nature's compounds. 🧪🧫🔬

Link to full video: youtu.be/7fr7DCcYCj4?...