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February 23, 2026

Ribosomes in Pairs: A Survival Strategy Inside Stressed Cells

Scientists discover RNA-driven mechanism that helps neurons endure prolonged starvation Ribosomes, the cell’s protein-making factories, consume large amounts of energy as they build the proteins that ...
December 9, 2025

We are hiring – Independent Research Group Leaders (f/m/d) – SCALE / FIAS

The Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) and the Excellence Cluster SCALE – Subcellular Architecture of LifE invite applications for several Independent Research Group Leader positions in t...
October 20, 2025

Erin Schuman elected as a Member of the National Academy of Medicine

The neuroscientist is honored for her pioneering research revealing how local protein production shapes synaptic communication and brain function Erin Margaret Schuman, Ph.D., Director and Professor a...
October 9, 2025

Amparo Acker-Palmer Receives Koselleck Project (DFG) for Neurovascular Research

How Blood Vessels Influence Brain Development  Blood vessels are more than just pathways for oxygen and nutrients; they also host communicative processes that guide brain development and sustain ...