Medicine

Release of the loaded drugs at the desired site of action

First patient dosed with lead program THE001 for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma more

Nature-inspired compounds chop up cancer gene’s RNA

Resarchers have found new possibilities for targeting cancer genes’ RNA with nature-inspired compounds more

Scarless wound healing

An ERK-dependent molecular switch antagonizes fibrosis and promotes regeneration more

New tool facilitates clinical interpretation of genetic information

Researchers develop new method to help interpret mutations in disease genes and improve clinical decision-making more

Silhouette of person with brain and heart connected with power cable

New approaches for treating hypertension could focus on the interplay between mental and physical health more

The picture is divided into two halves and shows a colourful staining of cells under the microscope. On the right, the pink staining is much stronger.

The brain releases the hormone corticosterone after short fasting that boosts autophagy more

The thrombosis paradox

Scientists decipher a mechanism that may help prevent the formation of blood clots more

Intestinal bacteria trigger postoperative complications

Immune cells in the liver control bacteria spreading after major surgery more

Left: Mercedes Gomez de Agüero, junior group leader of the Max Planck Research Group for Systems Immunology in Würzburg. Right: Anna Wessels Williams (1863-1954), American pioneering bacteriologist and public health advocate.

Mercedes Gomez de Agüero, junior group leader at the Max Planck Research Group for Systems Immunology, about pioneering bacteriologist Anna Wessels Williams   more

High-resolution image of cell

Research project receives over eleven million euros funding more

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Nature-inspired compounds chop up cancer gene’s RNA

Resarchers have found new possibilities for targeting cancer genes’ RNA with nature-inspired compounds more

Silhouette of person with brain and heart connected with power cable

New approaches for treating hypertension could focus on the interplay between mental and physical health more

The picture is divided into two halves and shows a colourful staining of cells under the microscope. On the right, the pink staining is much stronger.

The brain releases the hormone corticosterone after short fasting that boosts autophagy more

The thrombosis paradox

Scientists decipher a mechanism that may help prevent the formation of blood clots more

Intestinal bacteria trigger postoperative complications

Immune cells in the liver control bacteria spreading after major surgery more

Protein droplets may cause many types of genetic disease

Malfunction of cellular condensates is a disease mechanism relevant for congenital malformations, common diseases, and cancer more

Woman sitting on chair with her head resting in her hands

Researchers find serotonin transporter in the brain increased more

Puzzle pieces flying out of a mouth

New findings enable early diagnosis and individual therapy more

Less infectious particles from children’s lungs

A comprehensive analysis on particle exhalation in adults and children more

Anatomical barriers shield the brain from SARS-CoV-2 invasion at vulnerable interfaces

Absence of evidence for neurotropism and neuroinvasion of several SARS-CoV-2 variants including Omicron more

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Silhouette of a person with a hood over their head and a smartphone in their hand.

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

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

A stable shell for artificial cells

Scientists are developing cell-like lipid vesicles which can be populated with natural cell proteins more

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