Welcome to the archive catalogue of the European Molecular Biology Organization
The EMBO Archive exists to capture, preserve and share the documentary heritage of the European Molecular Biology Organization. The EMBO Archive holdings include unique materials relating to life sciences research at EMBO and in Europe since the mid-twentieth century. It was established between 2023-2025 by archivist Alexander Barrington as part of EMBO's 60th anniversary celebrations.
You can find further information and resources about the EMBO Archive through this collection or contact us directly.
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This catalogue necessarily uses archival terminology. You may find the following resources helpful to clarify some terms: the International Council on Archives' "ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description" or the Society of American Archivists' "Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology". Please don't hesitate to contact the EMBO Archivist for further help if needed.
Reuse of material
Unless otherwise indicated under specific holdings, the holdings of the EMBO Archive are available for free reuse under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY), which requires proper attribution. Please contact us for further information.