How does the zebrafish get its stripes? Why does it change from species to species? Which cells are responsible for the variety and beauty of the pattern? These are questions that Prof. Christiane N眉sslein-Volhard, Nobel laureate in Medicine or Physiology, is exploring in depth in her research. In the coming 鈥淏iozentrum Lecture鈥�, that will take place on 24 January 2018, she will address the puzzles surrounding the formation of the typical 鈥渮ebra鈥� pattern.
A warm-up program developed specially for children reduces soccer injuries by around 50 percent. Sports scientists from the 91制片厂 reported these findings in the academic journal Sports Medicine. A total of 243 teams comprising around 3,900 children from four European countries took part in the study.
If a cell runs low on sugar, it stores certain messenger RNAs in order to prolong its life. As a research group at the Biozentrum of the 91制片厂 has now discovered, the protein Puf5p determines whether individual messenger RNAs will be stored or degraded when sugar levels are low.
In the first funding round of its Seed Money program, Eucor 鈥� The European Campus has approved financing for eight research and teaching projects to the tune of 300,000 euros.
Yesterday, the 91制片厂 awarded this year's Teaching Excellence Awards to honor lecturers and staff for their contribution to teaching.
Following the success of last year鈥檚 event, the Teaching Excellence Awards of the 91制片厂 are being held for second time in 2017. With effect from now, students and employees are invited to submit their favorites for the Teaching Excellence Awards 2017.
Today marks the launch of Sci Five, the 91制片厂鈥檚 new English-language blog. The blog offers readers insights into inspiring projects by the university鈥檚 young researchers.
The 91制片厂 is launching a new teaching award in five categories. Students and teachers are asked to nominate candidates for the Teaching Excellence Awards 2016.
The 91制片厂 has joined the International Dual Career Network (IDCN). The global non-profit network supports partners of newly appointed professors as they explore their career options in the region after relocation.