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New CRISPR method makes it possible to control protein production in cells
A new study led by Stefan Stricker increases protein production in a targeted manner – with new insights into stem cell biology and disease-relevant processes.
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On the virtue of keeping balance’: Cells restore the balance of gene activity by adjusting their chromosomes
Researchers from the Becker Lab show that when the vital regulation of equal gene expression of the sex chromosomes in Drosophila is disabled, cultured cells regain their fitness by reversibly adjusting the numbers of sex chromosomes.
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LMU projects contribute to second funding period of Collaborative Research Centre TRR332
Markus Sperandio and Daniela Maier-Begandt investigate how neutrophils are guided from the bloodstream into inflamed tissue and how bacterial pathogens manipulate neutrophil function.
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Newly identified antibodies linked to cerebellar ataxia
Researchers around Edgar Meinl and Simone Mader have identified a new type of harmful antibody that may cause cerebellar ataxia, a neurological disorder that affects balance, coordination and movement.
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ERC Advanced Grant for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Martin Kerschensteiner has been awarded a grant for the TACO project, which aims to develop new treatment approaches for multiple sclerosis.
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Unexpected Roles of Neural Stem Cell Proteins
Magdalena Götz and her team mapped the nuclear and cytoplasmic proteomes of neural stem cells and discovered that many cytoskeletal proteins are present in the nucleus.
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Symposium: Diversity, Identity & Fate at Biomedical Frontiers
8th July 2026: Diversity in research and talent promotes excellence in science.
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