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Precision work prior to cell division: how enzymes optimize DNA structure
A team led by Axel Imhof, Philipp Korber and Christoph Kurat show that the structure of DNA is organized to facilitate cell division at exactly the right moment in the cell cycle.
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How flexible protein regions retain their function
A study from Philipp Korber and his international team shows how proteins function reliably even without a stable 3D structure – and the crucial importance not only of short sequence motifs, but also of the chemical characteristics.
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European MSCA Fellowship Supports Research in the Siegel Lab
Dr Belén Pachano, postdoctoral researcher in the Siegel Lab, has been awarded the prestigious European Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowship.
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BMC donates proceeds to KlinikClowns
The BMC Christmas market, a cherished annual tradition, was held again in early December 2025.
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Advancing Epigenetics with Data Science: An Interview with Prof Alena van Bömmel
We are pleased to welcome Prof Alena van Bömmel, who joined the Biomedical Center (BMC) of LMU Munich on the 1st of January 2026 as LMU Professor of Neuroepigenetics and Data Science in the Division of Metabolic Biochemistry.
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Synaptic Dopamine Storage Defect Uncovered as Key Mechanism in Parkinson’s Disease Neurons
A new study by Lena Burbulla identifies a key mechanism in Parkinson's disease: if nerve cells do not properly package dopamine, it can have a harmful effect and trigger changes typical of the disease.
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