2026 – MBExC

15.05.2026

Quantifying 3D Live-Cell Membrane Dynamics Using Dynamic Metal-Induced Energy Transfer Spectroscopy (dynaMIET)

Authors Gallea JI, Karedla N, Wang D, Zhao B, Chen L, Enderlein J, Chen T Journal Science Advances Citation Sci Adv. 2026 May 15;12(20):eaed9613. Abstract The dynamic behavior of cellular membranes underpins essential biological processes, including signal transduction, intracellular trafficking, and mechanotransduction. However, simultaneously quantifying lateral molecular diffusion and vertical

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14.05.2026

Encoding performance of cortical neurons critically depends on their morphological and neurophysiological properties

Authors Revah O, Wolf F, Gutnick MJ, Neef A Journal Plos Biology Citation PLoS Biol. 2026 May 14;24(5):e3003789. Abstract Sixty years after the concept of population coding in neuronal networks was introduced, we still lack a comprehensive understanding of its performance limits and the role of neuronal physiology. Here, we

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14.05.2026

A versatile nanobody platform for live and super-resolution imaging of synaptic vesicle dynamics and plasticity in rodent and human neurons

Authors Goel R, Jevdokimenko K, Rehm R, Hentze J, Agüi-Gonzalez P, Ninov M, Maier E, Wu Y, Lange F, Witkowska A, Bolz S, Pennacchietti F, Damenti M, Kaempf N, Khayenko V, Calatayud C, Malviya VN, Chanaday NL, Hutchinson ES, Liu H, Weyand K, Schwarze V, Ivanova D, Wallis TP, Small

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11.05.2026

Systematic review and transcriptomic meta-analysis of environmental enrichment reveal core molecular programs of brain plasticity

Authors Kurowska M, Miozzo F, Schroeder R, Machnicka MA, Pérez-González R, Merienne K, Fischer A, Barco A, Boutillier AL, Wilczyński B Journal BioRxiv Citation bioRxiv 2026.05.10.724097 Abstract RATIONALE: Environmental enrichment (EE) paradigms in rodents have long demonstrated that enhanced sensory, cognitive, social, and motor stimulation positively impacts brain function, improving

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08.05.2026

Melina Schuh erhält RMS Pearse Preis

MBExC-Mitglied Dr. Melina Schuh erhält den Pearse Preis der Royal Microscopical Society (RMS). Die RMS verleiht diesen Preis an Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler, die einen bedeutenden Beitrag zur Histochemie und zu den Biowissenschaften leisten. Die Pressemitteilung finden Sie hier.

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07.05.2026

A modular method for high-throughput measurement of ion channel currents in cardiac myocytes

Authors Seibertz F, Sobitov I, Gerloff ML, Liutkute A, Alekseev A, Mager T, Schmidt C, Fakuade FE, Voigt N Journal Nature Protocols Citation Nat Protoc. 2026 May 7. Abstract The patch-clamp technique offers unparalleled insight into the electrical and biophysical behavior of excitable cells. However, it is a slow and

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07.05.2026

Membrane insertion of mitochondrial-encoded proteins regulates ribosome decoding speed

Authors Schöndorf T, Petrychenko V, Kotan I, Dahal D, Napieraj N, Cruz-Zaragoza LD, Wang C, Urbach O, Gall T, Dennerlein S, Kramer G, Fischer N, Rehling P Journal Nature Structural & Molecular Biology Citation Nat Struct Mol Biol. 2026 May 7. Abstract The human mitochondrial genome encodes 13 subunits of

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06.05.2026

The epitranscriptomic m6A RNA modification modulates the synapse in ageing and in a mouse model of synucleinopathy

Authors Chopra A, Xylaki M, Yin F, Castro-Hernández R, Merghani M, Grande V, Mollenhauer B, Fischer A, Outeiro TF Journal NPJ Parkinsons Disease Citation NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 2026 May 6. Abstract N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant transcriptional modification in eukaryotic RNA, regulating RNA fate. While the functions of m6A

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06.05.2026

HFSP-Förderung: Universität Göttingen erforscht Informationsverarbeitung in Zellen

„Rauschen oder Signal? Informationsgenauigkeit am Rande des Jamming-Zustands“ lautet der Titel eines internationalen und interdisziplinären Forschungsprojekts unter der Leitung der Universität Göttingen. Gemeinsam mit der New York University und der Hokkaido-Universität wollen die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler die biophysikalischen Eigenschaften biologischer und synthetischer Materialien untersuchen und Methoden entwickeln, um die Signalübertragung

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01.05.2026

The role of microRNAs in executive functions: a comprehensive review and bioinformatics analysis of human and animal studies

Authors Navarro-Flores A, Krüger DM, Kaurani L, Fischer A, Schulze TG, Heilbronner U Journal Molecular Psychiatry Citation Mol Psychiatry. 2026 May 1. Abstract Executive functions (EFs) are meta-cognitive abilities that orchestrate goal-directed behavior (i.e., set-shifting, working memory, and inhibitory control). Despite their strong genetic composition, the development of EFs is

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