Passing on the fascination for research

Doorway and doorman all in one

The protein complex TOM regulates protein access to cell power plants – Chris Meisinger aims to find out which signal pathways can change that selection

Dissolving protein traffic jam at the entrance of mitochondria

Researchers from Freiburg discovered a novel mechanism that ensures obstacle-free protein traffic into the powerhouse of the cell

Epigenetischer Stopp-Schalter für therapieresistenten Prostatakrebs

Forscher des Universitätsklinikums Freiburg und der Universität Freiburg beschreiben ein neues Enzym, das die Aktivität von Genen steuert. Das Wachstum therapieresistenter Prostatakrebs-Zellen wird durch das Abschalten des Enzyms gehemmt

A question of time

Researchers show how the immune system distinguishes between self molecules and non-self molecules such as those from pathogens.

Not all wounds heal according to plan

Cell biologist Anne-Kathrin Classen investigates differences between normal and impaired tissue repair

Traffic control of cells

Researchers develop a hydrogel whose stiffness and permeability to cells can be controlled with light

“Cancer cells often overlook the stop signs”

Julia Jellusova investigates how metabolism influences the function of immune cells

Binding with consequences

Researchers from Freiburg and Ulm discover mechanism through which bacteria attack white blood cells

Scientists create new map of brain's immune system

A team of researchers under the direction of the Medical Center—University of Freiburg has created an entirely new map of the brain's own immune system in humans and mice.