Medicine

Nanoscope Therapeutics licenses optogenetic technology

Innovative technology incorporated in Nanoscope’s gene therapy offers hope for restoring vision in genetically caused visual impairments more

How mental states impact gut health

A circuit between the brain and gut influences the gut flora and thus regulates the immune system more

A risk gene for bipolar disorder

Mice with a genetic mutation, which can also occur in humans, behave manically more

A hybrid arrowhead against immune disorders

A bacterially derived natural product inhibits the cellular immune response in a more targeted manner without blocking the cell's disposal system more

Alzheimer’s disease: It’s not only neurons

It is not only nerve cells that produce harmful beta-amyloid proteins. Glial cells also contribute to this more

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A new combination of single infrared light measurement and machine learning can be used to detect metabolic disorders and high blood pressure more

Electron microscope image of brain cells

Immune cells in the brain form bridges to nerve cells and protect against neurodegenerative diseases more

Synthesis pathway for new antibiotics elucidated

Better research and use of odorhabdins thanks to new synthetic biology technology more

Metal concentrations in cells

A new method could help with early detection of Parkinson’s more

Rodents inspire dentistry

Researchers discover an iron-containing material in the outer enamel of rodent teeth that could also make human teeth more resistant
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Nanoscope Therapeutics licenses optogenetic technology

Innovative technology incorporated in Nanoscope’s gene therapy offers hope for restoring vision in genetically caused visual impairments more

How mental states impact gut health

A circuit between the brain and gut influences the gut flora and thus regulates the immune system more

A risk gene for bipolar disorder

Mice with a genetic mutation, which can also occur in humans, behave manically more

Alzheimer’s disease: It’s not only neurons

It is not only nerve cells that produce harmful beta-amyloid proteins. Glial cells also contribute to this more

The image shows two hands wearing blue gloves, positioned at the bottom left and top right. The top hand holds a pen-like tool, which is gripping a sample tube with an orange cap containing blood plasma. The bottom hand holds a tray with additional sample tubes.

A new combination of single infrared light measurement and machine learning can be used to detect metabolic disorders and high blood pressure more

Electron microscope image of brain cells

Immune cells in the brain form bridges to nerve cells and protect against neurodegenerative diseases more

Rodents inspire dentistry

Researchers discover an iron-containing material in the outer enamel of rodent teeth that could also make human teeth more resistant
  more

Blood vessels are the pioneers of bone formation in the skull

New long-term microscopy method shows differences to long bones more

<span><span>Tracking down rare hereditary diseases</span></span>

Dynamic structure of FLVCR proteins and their function in nutrient transport in our cells revealed more

Social online training helps against loneliness and depression

Online intervention helps to promote social skills and reduce mental health problems more

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Research highlights 2023

Research highlights 2023

December 19, 2023

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2023 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

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Interview with Johanna Rinceanu and Randall Stephenson, senior researchers at the Department of Criminal Law at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law in Freiburg, on what medical diagnosis and modern-day internet regulation have in common more

Scientific highlights 2022

Scientific highlights 2022

December 14, 2022

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Julia Zimmermann

Julia Zimmermann talks about the foundation of the company terraplasma GmbH more

A not so typical colleague

People with autism often have outstanding skills, which can be enriching for businesses more

Perilous Puddles

Admittedly, the research subject isn’t particularly appetizing: Strongyloides stercoralis – small parasitic worms that live in their host’s intestines and have the potential to cause severe problems. Nevertheless, Adrian Streit from the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Tübingen is fascinated by this threadworm. It has a unique life cycle, and to this day, no one really understands why more

Obesity seen as self-inflicted

Representative survey in Germany, the UK, and the US more

Pulmonary fibrosis caused by single transcription factor

Reduced FoxO3 activity reprograms connective tissue cells, triggering the disease more

Anti-stress compound reduces obesity and diabetes

FKBP51-protein inhibitors could be used for treating diabetes more

Lung cancer triggers pulmonary hypertension

Nearly half of all advanced-stage lung cancer patients develop arterial pulmonary hypertension more

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