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Dear reader,
All cells in our bodies carry the same exact DNA sequence, right? At least that is what we have been taught in basic biology class. But research by Ashley Sanders’ lab suggests this may not be true. Single-cell sequencing is overturning this long held dogma. To learn more, read our profile about Sanders.
Sanders, along with 27 other Max Delbrück scientists, will be featured in an exhibition at our research center during Berlin Science Week that will kick off on Nov. 1. The exhibition will present portrait photos of our scientists and descriptions of their work. Before the vernissage, there will be a concert with vibraphonist David Friedman and pianist SooJin Anjou and a panel discussion on improvisation. The event is just one of several that will be hosted by Max Delbrück Center and is certainly one of our highlights. Keep an eye out for the full program!
Speaking of events, we are also very much looking forward to the first Helmholtz Health Summit on the future of medicine that will take place on October 8. The summit will include discussions on research and transformative ideas that will shape the future of healthcare. We hope to see many familiar faces at both events! For more news of the goings on at Max Delbrück, please keep reading.
Your Insights Team
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The pioneer of single-cell sequencing
Ashley Sanders, Group Leader of the Genome Instability and Somatic Mosaicism Lab, developed a technique to sequence strands of DNA in single cells. Today, it is the most accurate method to detect DNA rearrangements. She hopes the technique will help reveal clues on how diseases develop.
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Gut microbiome influences location of immune cells
Researchers at the Experimental and Clinical Research Center of Max Delbrück Center and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have found that microbial communities in the mouse GI tract are unevenly distributed, which influences immune cell populations. The work was published in “Gut Microbes.”
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A new drug target for psychiatric disorders Misha Kudryashev, Bianca Introini and their team have identified a molecular intermediate of a serotonin receptor that is involved in diseases such as depression and schizophrenia. Published in “The EMBO Journal,” the study points to a potentially new target for therapeutics.
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Listen to the song dedicated to the paper
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Human and other primate hearts differ genetically The Hübner and Diecke labs have shown how human and non-human primate hearts differ genetically. The study, published in “Nature Cardiovascular Research,” reveals evolutionary adaptations in human hearts and provides new insights into cardiac disease.
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Modelling the human kidney with organoids Dr. Melissa Little, a world leader in stem cell research, successfully developed the first kidney organoid. Here, she shares insights about the road to that eureka moment, the journey since and the state of stem cell and organoid research today.
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New images through high magnetic field strengths In mid-September, researchers from all over the world gathered in Berlin to explore the current and future possibilities of magnetic resonance imaging. The annual symposium was hosted by the team of physicist Thoralf Niendorf.
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Medicine needs more innovation
We at the Helmholtz Association have everything it needs to leverage the potential of biomedical engineering in Germany. We simply need to assemble all the puzzle pieces thoughtfully and unite people who have never collaborated before, says our Scientific Director Maike Sander.
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New in Berlin: Johannes Huppa, tumor immunologist Johannes Huppa is now professor of tumor immunology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The T-cell receptor expert will also conduct research at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin-Buch and the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK).
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Tim Flink is our new head of Strategy Unit A political scientist and expert in research policy who has many years of experience working on science policy in the German Bundestag and at the EU level, Tim Flink plans to enhance collaboration, align research with industry needs, and strengthen our societal and political relevance.
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“We want to make the campus more communicative”
Coffee after 2 p.m. is a must — this was the motivation that drove plans for a new café on the Berlin-Buch campus. Holger Gerhardt has been involved in the project from the start. We met up with him at the café not long after its opening.
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October 1-2
Max Delbrück Center Axon 1 Robert-Rössle-Str. 10 13125 Berlin
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Helmholtz Climate-Friendly Construction
A workshop on the topic of research construction for newcomers from the fields of planning & construction and technology & operation at all Helmholtz Centers.
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October 7
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Oscar Hertwig Haus, Charité Campus Mitte Charitéplatz 1 10117 Berlin
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Immunology and Inflammation (I&I) – Berlin-wide symposium 2024
The 2024 Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) Berlin-wide symposium capitalizes on the rich research landscape of the greater Berlin area. This year’s I&I symposium aims to bring together researchers from various Berlin institutions to foster scientific exchange, networking, and spark new collaborative efforts.
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October 8
1 p.m. - 6 p.m., afterwards reception and get-together
Spindler & Klatt Köpenicker Str. 16-17 10997 Berlin
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Helmholtz Health Summit: The Future of Medicine
Helmholtz Health invites you to join our 1st Helmholtz Health Summit in Berlin for a transformative experience that will leave a lasting impact on the future of medicine.
Join us at the forefront of health research and medical innovation! Immerse yourself in cutting-edge discussions, groundbreaking research, and transformative ideas that shape the future of healthcare, at the intersection of personalized medicine, artificial intelligence and precision prevention.
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October 8
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.,
Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin Wilhelm von Humboldt-Saal Unter den Linden 8 10117 Berlin
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Academic freedom and science diplomacy
How to deal with new risks in international cooperation and global inequalities in academia? Panelists include Tim Flink.
A joint event by ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS, VolkswagenStiftung and Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin.
Free entry
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October 10
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.,
MDC-BIMSB Elsa Neumann Room 0.61 Hannoversche Str. 28 10115 Berlin
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Remarkable – by Russ Hodge and Kat Menschik
Book Release Party
Science writer Russ Hodge and the illustrator Kat Menschik present the book “Lebenskünstler”/ “Remarkable” in readings and a conversation with Prof. Dr. Gary Lewin (Max Delbrück Center) about the amazing abilities of naked mole rats, nightingales and other remarkable animals.
With Prof. Gary Lewin (Max Delbrück Center) and Wolfgang Hörner (Galiani Berlin)
The event will be held in English and German.
Admission is free, registration is required: info@galiani.de
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Otober 16
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.,
Max Delbrück Communications Center Robert-Rössle-Str. 10 13125 Berlin
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„Enthüllung einer Welt”
Konzert-Abend in Buch mit Duo Cello Capricioso
Das Programm „Enthüllung einer Welt“ ist eine Hommage an das Violoncello und seine vielfältigen Ausdrucksmöglichkeiten. Mit dieser Sammlung von Konzertstücken, die original für das Violoncello komponiert wurden, präsentiert das Duo Cello Capriccioso das Cello einmal außerhalb der üblichen Sonaten- und Kammermusikabende.
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November 1
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.,
MDC-BIMSB Elsa Neumann Room 0.61 Hannoversche Str. 28 10115 Berlin
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Spark: Creative processes in the arts and sciences
Join us for a highlight during Berlin Science Week: A concert with vibraphonist David Friedman and pianist SooJin Anjou; a lively discussion on improvisation in art, science and life; and portraits of discoverers by Pablo Castagnola.
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Berlin Science Week
From November 1 to 10, 2024, researchers and science enthusiasts will once again gather in Berlin to discuss current developments and challenges in science, business and society - with each other and with the public. The Max Delbrück Center will once again be contributing exciting events this year, online and on site. Join us!
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