23.07.2026
Authors Herwerth M, Wyss MT, Schmid NB, Lasne A, Condrau J, Ravotto L, Mateos Melero JM, Kaech A, Bredell G, Thomas C, Kim R, Kukanja P, Korobeynyk VL, Stadelmann C, Misgeld T, Bennett JL, Jessberger S, Saab AS, Liddelow SA, Weber B Journal Nature Neuroscience Citation Nat Neurosci. 2026 Jul
17.07.2026
MBExC at the IdeenExpo 2026
The Cluster of Excellence MBExC together with the CRC1690 and the Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies presented selected research exhibits at the IdeenExpo in Hannover, which runs from 20 – 28 June 2026. The nationwide, successful cooperation between business, science and politics aims to promote next generation careers.
17.07.2026
Software-/Electronics Engineer (f/m/d)
The Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies invites applications for a Software-/Electronics Engineer (f/m/d) for the development of hardware and software – initially limited until 31.10.2028 with possibility of extension, full time, salary according to TV-L – The EKFZ-OT of the University Medical Center Göttingen
17.07.2026
Structure and dynamics of the Nipah virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase
Authors Sala FA, Hillen HS Journal Trends in Biochemical Sciences Citation Trends Biochem Sci. 2026 Jul 17:S0968-0004(26)00203-3. Abstract Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly pathogenic, nonsegmented, negative-sense RNA virus (nsNSV) from the Mononegavirales order that causes frequent outbreaks, with no approved treatment available. Replication and transcription of its genome are
14.07.2026
RBM20 variants disrupt Ca2+ handling and metabolism in dilated and non-compaction cardiomyopathy stem cell models
Authors Rebs S, Sedaghat-Hamedani F, Kayvanpour E, Eberl H, Berečić B, Dudek J, Wagensohner N, Seedorf A, Unsöld JK, Hübscher D, Reich C, Klein T, Doose S, Nikolaev VO, Buchwald T, Wagdi A, Kohlhaas M, Dybkova N, Morais Costa P, Guan K, Hasenfuss G, Rog-Zielinska EA, Sossalla S, Sauer M,
09.07.2026
The lncRNA Gm16685/MITA1 modulates inflammatory astrocyte reactivity through PCBP2 associated regulation of IKKβ signaling
Authors Fuchs U, Schroeder S, Pena T, Krueger DM, Burkhardt S, Schuetz AL, Sananbenesi F, Fischer A Journal BioRxiv Citation bioRxiv 2026.07.03.736437. Abstract Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are increasingly recognized as regulators of cellular identity and disease associated gene expression programs, yet their role in astrocyte reactivity remains poorly understood.
09.07.2026
New research group on artificial intelligence in the life sciences spans a bridge between MPI and University
Constantin Pape heads a new bridge research group at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences (MPI-NAT). The AKB Foundation is funding his group for a period of five years through the institute’s Manfred Eigen-Förderstiftung (Manfred Eigen Foundation). The funding will provide resources for IT equipment and three staff positions.
07.07.2026
Inferring Cooperativity From Pooled Measurements
Authors Requardt R, Li H Journal Arxiv Citation arXiv:2607.03088 Abstract In many modern experiments, latent interactions drive multicomponent stochastic systems, yet the data are available only as pooled measurements that obscure these dependencies. Whether such interactions can be identified and inferred from aggregate signals remains largely unexplored. Motivated by multi-channel
03.07.2026
For the heart and brain
faktor magazine interview about the Hertha Sponer College: At the Hertha Sponer College (HSC) in Göttingen, a new generation of top researchers is emerging — thanks to a concept that is unique in Germany. The HSC is part of the Cluster of Excellence “Multiscale Bioimaging: From Molecular Machines to Networks
03.07.2026
Podcast: Why do we need a patch for the heart?
Rabea Hinkel and Wolfram-Hubertus Zimmermann discuss the heart patch on the Leibniz Association’s “Tonspur Wissen” podcast More than three million people in Germany suffer from heart failure, often caused by calcified coronary arteries and associated heart attacks, which cause lasting damage to the heart muscle tissue. Treatment options have






