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Authors Habeck M, Saleem N, Plota D, Cheruiyot C, Kohl T, Lehnart S, Jakobs S, Ebert A Journal BioRxiv Citation bioRxiv 2025.05.28.655290. Abstract In cardiomyocytes, the basic contractile unit are sarcomeres, which are organized in a regular manner facilitating their function. Here, we present a new computational approach to assess
30.05.2025
Testing Paradox May Explain Increased Observed Prevalence of Bacterial STIs among MSM on HIV PrEP: A Modeling Study
Authors Müller L, Mallick P, Marín-Carballo AB, Dönges P, Kettlitz RJN, Klett-Tammen CJ, Kretzschmar M, Priesemann V, Contreras S Journal BioRxiv Citation arXiv:2505.24433. Abstract HIV pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has become essential for global HIV control, but its implementation coincides with rising bacterial STI rates among men who have sex with
28.05.2025
Continuous dynamics of cooperation and competition in social foraging
Authors Lewen D, Ivanov V, Dehning J, Ruß J, Fischer A, Penke L, Schacht A, Gail A, Priesemann V, Kagan I Journal BioRxiv Citation bioRxiv 2025.05.28.655569. Abstract Real-life social interactions often unfold continuously and involve dynamic cooperation and competition, yet most studies rely on discrete games that do not capture
28.05.2025
Enigmatic ring carriers: Göttingen researchers uncover the structural secret of the ferline
Researchers from the Göttingen Cluster of Excellence Mutliscale Bioimaging (MBExC) have uncovered the 3D structure of the membrane proteins myoferlin and dysferlin using high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy. The findings enable new approaches for the development of targeted drugs for the treatment of diseases such as muscle atrophy, hearing disorders and certain
28.05.2025
Enigmatic ring carriers Göttingen researchers uncover the structural secret of the ferline
Researchers from the Göttingen Cluster of Excellence Mutliscale Bioimaging (MBExC) have uncovered the 3D structure of the membrane proteins myoferlin and dysferlin using high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy. The findings enable new approaches for the development of targeted drugs for the treatment of diseases such as muscle atrophy, hearing disorders and certain
28.05.2025
Myricetin-bound crystal structure of the SARS-CoV-2 helicase NSP13 facilitates the discovery of novel natural inhibitors
Authors Kloskowski P, Neumann P, Kumar P, Berndt A, Dobbelstein M, Ficner R Journal Acta Crystallographica Section D-Structural Biology Citation Acta Crystallogr D Struct Biol. 2025 Jun 1. Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 helicase NSP13 is a highly conserved and essential component of the viral replication machinery, making it a promising target
28.05.2025
Structural insights into lipid membrane binding by human ferlins
Authors Cretu C, Chernev A, Szabo CZK, Pena V, Urlaub H, Moser T, Preobraschenski J Journal EMBO Journal Citation EMBO J. 2025 May 28. Abstract Ferlins are ancient membrane proteins with a unique architecture, and play central roles in crucial processes that involve Ca2+-dependent vesicle fusion. Despite their links to
27.05.2025
Success rates of simulated multi-pulse defibrillation protocols are sensitive to application timing with individual, protocol-specific optimal timings
Authors Aron M, Luther S, Parlitz U Journal Frontiers in Network Physiology Citation Front Netw Physiol. 2025 May 27;5:1572834. Abstract Ventricular fibrillation is a lethal condition where the heartbeat becomes too disorganised to maintain proper circulation. It is treated with defibrillation, which applies an electric shock in an attempt to
27.05.2025
Toward elucidating the mechanism of cochlear stimulation by infrared light
Authors Moser T, Roos L Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Citation Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2025 Jun 3;122(22):e2507582122. Abstract No abstract available. DOI 10.1073/pnas.2507582122 Pubmed Link
22.05.2025
Out of the Excellence Strategy competition
The University of Göttingen has been turned down for the Excellence Strategy of the German national and state governments: funding for the Multiscale Bioimaging (MBExC) Cluster of Excellence will not be extended. This was announced today by the Excellence Commission, the joint committee of the German Research Foundation (DFG) and