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Die Phase zwischen unreifem Neuron und entwickelter Nervenzelle galt bisher als Black Box. Das Forschungsteam um Eva Kreysing und Kristian Franze (@MPI_PhysikDesLichts, @FAU) fand nun heraus, dass mechanische Eigenschaften des Gehirns in diesem Entwicklungsstadium eine zentrale Rolle spielen. Inwiefern das Gehirn dabei mit Frischkäse zu vergleichen ist? Lest hier mehr: https://www.laborjournal.de/editorials/3471.php
#Laborjournal #LifeSci #Mechanobiologie #Neurowissenschaften #Forschung #MPZPM
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A #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/11/13/is-shaping-brain-activity-a-mechanical-process-an-international-research-team-provides-new-insights -
A #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/11/13/gehirnaktivitaet-formen-ein-mechanischer-prozess-internationales-forschungsteam-liefert-neue-erkenntnisse -
When thinking, the human brain performs a true masterpiece of information processing: around 100 billion #neurons communicate with each other via approximately 100 trillion connections. An international #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.
👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
📷© Eva Kreysing
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𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
#Science thrives on ideas – and on people who promote them. The #MPL support association is committed to strengthening #research and young talents.
On November 28, the association invites you to a public event at #MPZPM that offers insights into research, laboratories, and networks.
Sounds interesting? Register by November 19 by emailing [email protected] to attend the event.
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/about-us/support-association
📸 MPL, Susanne Viezens
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After an unforgettable #NdW25 at #MPL and #MPZPM, we’re reliving the memories. It was a night full of curious questions, and insights into current #research projects – a night where #science came to life.
Our aftermovie shows some impressions of this special night: from exciting demonstrations and inspiring conversations to curious glances into our laboratories.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYyHU8JAWdw
❓ What was your highlight of the evening?
🎥 Billmann Event GmbH
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Division Jochen Guck “Cell #physics”
With optical diffraction tomography (ODT) scientists can quantify mass density distribution. The technique reveals details in each individual cell, such as nuclei, nucleoli, and mitochondria. Neighboring cells link ‘hands’ – their membranes and filopodia. Scientists at #MPZPM and #MPL have developed novel #microscopy techniques to study the mass density changes of cells under various conditions.
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/divisions/cell-physics
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Thank you! New visitor record at our locations during #NdW25
2,567 science enthusiasts learned about #research at #MPL and #MPZPM. More than 150 employees were on hand to give our visitors an understanding of our research into the interaction between #light and #matter & #science at the interface between #physics & #medicine.
We would like to say THANK YOU for this wonderful night of science! More impressions will be available on https://mpl.mpg.de/ soon.
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The #NdW25 is in full swing!
Today, the Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften is taking place once again, and both #MPL and #MPZPM are participating! We are thrilled that so many #science and #research enthusiasts have already found their way to us and are experimenting, marveling, and asking questions with great curiosity.
Until midnight, you can learn all about light, lasers, #physics and #medicine, and much more. Come by and visit us!
📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
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The flags are flying: Only two more days!
Anticipation for #NdW25 is growing – and here at #MPL & #MPZPM, we are busy setting up and testing everything to ensure it is ready and runs smoothly when we open our doors on Saturday.
We look forward to diving into the world of the #science of light and the connection between #physics and #medicine together with you. Come by, be inspired, and experience #research up close!
📆 Oct 25, 5:00 p.m. – midnight
📍 MPL & MPZPM
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025📸 MPL
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Experience the fascination of research live
Only a few days left until #NdW25 on October 25! Our preparations at #MPL and #MPZPM are in the final stages and the program is already set. Want to know what’s coming up? Click and explore: https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025
📆 Saturday, October 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – midnight
📍 MPL, Staudtstraße 2, 91058 Erlangen & MPZPM, Kussmaulallee 2, 91054 Erlangen❓What are you most looking forward to?
📸 MPL
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A look at the mechanics of the female reproductive tract
The female reproductive tract transports eggs and sperm, protects embryos, and renews tissue. Many processes involve mechanical forces, but little is known about their impact on reproduction and #WomensHealth.
Dr. Stephanie Möllmert’s new #research group at #MPZPM studies these forces to explore their role in fertilization, early development, and female health.
More 👉 https://mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-details/focus-on-the-female-reproductive-system-dr-stephanie-moellmert-establishes-research-group-at-mpzpm📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
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Preparations for #NdW25 are in full swing!
Soon, there will be a unique opportunity to get up close with researchers: the Long Night of Sciences. Preparations are already in full swing.
The press conference will take place at our #MPZPM. Representatives of the organizer Kulturidee and communicators from the participating universities and colleges @FAU, UTN, and TH Nürnberg recently met to clarify the last remaining questions.
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025
📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
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How dense is it inside living cells?
Cells are clearly structured units of life and packed to the brim with proteins, DNA, and organelles. A team of researchers from #MPZPM and @mpiib has now compared the ratio of nuclear and cytoplasmic density in different organisms and come to a surprising conclusion: the cell nucleus in eukaryotes is less dense than the rest of the cell. The results could be used as an indicator of cellular pathophysiology.👉 https://mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-details/how-dense-is-it-inside-living-cells
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We’re in! – The Long Night of Science 2025
We’re participating in #NdW25 in the International Year of Quantum Science 2025 with double the energy: both at #MPL and #MPZPM, we’re opening our (laboratory) doors and letting anyone interested experience research up close. Look over the shoulders of our scientists and find out firsthand how the knowledge of tomorrow is created!
📆 Oct 25, 5:00 p.m. until midnight
📍 MPL & MPZPM
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025 -
Exploring the Frontiers of #Mechanobiology
Mechanobiology Conference III ›From Fundamental Research to Applications‹, organized by Prof. Benoît Ladoux, Head of Division ›Tissue Mechanobiology‹ at #MPZPM, takes place July 6–12, 2025 at ICISE in Quy Nhon, Vietnam. Topics include cell signaling, disease development, biomaterials, theoretical biophysics & more.
📅 Deadlines: Abstracts – Apr 30 | Registration – Jun 6
More information here 👉 https://icisequynhon.com/conferences/2025/mechanobiology-3/
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Curiosity Meets Science – Girls’ Day 2025 at #MPL & #MPZPM
We recently welcomed 30 curious girls to explore #physics, light, and #medicine at our institutions. They discovered the daily work of physicists, lab engineers, mechanics, and IT’s role in #research. With countless questions they explored labs and workshops. We hope to inspire future #science and #technology enthusiasts!
👉 More: https://mpl.mpg.de/de/news/artikel/sparking-enthusiasm-for-science-girls-day-2025-at-mpl-and-mpzpm
#GirlsDay #ZukunftGestalten #STEM
📸 Susanne Viezens, Elisabeth Offial
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Girls’ Day 2025 – We’re excited to welcome you!
Today, we welcome girls interested in #science to #MPL and #MPZPM! They will experiment and explore how female researchers advance science. In workshops, IT & service, they’ll also learn how women contribute to top-level #research.
Girls' Day helps girls discover careers where women make up less than 40%—and meet inspiring role models!
📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
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#GirlsDay 2025 at #MPL and #MPZPM – Experiencing science up close!
On April 3rd, female students explore the fascinating worlds of the science of light and the interface of #physics and #medicine at our institutes.
What awaits them: exciting experiments, insights into #research & #technology, lab tours & workshop visits.
Our goal? Inspiring more girls for #science! Physics, technology, and research offer diverse and exciting career opportunities.📸 MPL, Susanne Viezens
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Neighborhood dispute among cells: Whoever successfully transmits force wins
Cells constantly compete, eliminating weaker ones to maintain tissue health. Researchers from #MPZPM, #InstitutJacquesMonod and #NielsBohrInstitute discovered a new strategy in mechanical cell competition: the ability to transmit force determines the winner. Their findings challenge classical views on #CellCompetition.
Learn more 👉 https://mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-details/neighborhood-dispute-among-cells-whoever-successfully-transmits-force-wins
#science #research #cellbiology
📸 Lucas Anger
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The Importance of Girls' Day for the Future of Science!
Girls' Day is a valuable opportunity to inspire girls to explore #science and technology. As a #research institute, we show them that women play a vital role in science. Through hands-on experiences and interaction with female researchers, we break down stereotypes and spark curiosity—because diversity in research drives innovation!
📸 MPL, Susanne Viezens
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GIRLS' DAY 2025 – We’re in!
What does a scientist’s daily life look like? What role do mechanics play in #research? And how is #physics connected to #medicine?
On April 3rd, girls from 5th grade onwards can explore these questions at #MPL and #MPZPM, experiencing #science firsthand through experiments!
Our goal? To inspire more girls to pursue physics and show them that #science is not only exciting but full of future opportunities!
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𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.
The team of Prof. Benoît Ladoux, principal investigator of “Tissue Mechanobiology” at the Max-Planck-Institut für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM) have demonstrated how physical signals can have an impact on the fate of extruding cells governing their death or survival. The results may establish novel paths for understanding tissue properties in both normal and pathological conditions.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-Ladoux-News
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It was a fabulous opening ceremony for the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin!
Many thanks to all participants who made this day so special! 🙏
We are looking forward to the research at the MPZPM taking off! 💨
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For a new era in research culture.
Today, the new interdisciplinary research facility, the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, will be inaugurated officially.
Guests of honor, Nobel Prize winners and renowned speakers from politics and science will be in Erlangen to celebrate this unique place of scientific research.
The #MPZPM is a collaboration of the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL), the FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (UKER). -
Good morning from the #MPZPM! ☕
We are kicking things off at the Grand Opening Symposium with more exciting talks by our distinguished speakers. A total of twelve lecturers will share their excellent work with us in the run-up to the opening ceremony of the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin on Friday!
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Day 1 of the Grand Opening Symposium ahead of the ceremonial launch of the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin is in the books. ✅
A big thank you to all the wonderful speakers for the fantastic insights into their scientific fields!📸
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At the new Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (#MPZPM), five Core Groups will conduct research to meet the most urgent medical challenges facing society.
Get to know the group ›Immunophysics‹ led by Prof Vasily Zaburdaev 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-Immunophysics
The MPZPM is an interdisciplinary joint research center of Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL), the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Elrangen-Nürnberg (FAU) & the Uniklinikum Erlangen (UKER).
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At the new Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (#MPZPM), five Core Groups will conduct research to meet the most urgent medical challenges facing society.
Get to know the group ›Tissue biomechanics‹ led by Prof Benoît Ladoux 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-Tissue-biomechanics
The MPZPM is an interdisciplinary joint research center of Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL), the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Elrangen-Nürnberg (FAU) & the Uniklinikum Erlangen (UKER).
