A #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/11/13/is-shaping-brain-activity-a-mechanical-process-an-international-research-team-provides-new-insights
A #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/11/13/gehirnaktivitaet-formen-ein-mechanischer-prozess-internationales-forschungsteam-liefert-neue-erkenntnisse
When thinking, the human brain performs a true masterpiece of information processing: around 100 billion #neurons communicate with each other via approximately 100 trillion connections. An international #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.
👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
📷© Eva Kreysing
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
#Science thrives on ideas – and on people who promote them. The #MPL support association is committed to strengthening #research and young talents.
On November 28, the association invites you to a public event at #MPZPM that offers insights into research, laboratories, and networks.
Sounds interesting? Register by November 19 by emailing friends@mpl.mpg.de to attend the event.
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/about-us/support-association
📸 MPL, Susanne Viezens
After an unforgettable #NdW25 at #MPL and #MPZPM, we’re reliving the memories. It was a night full of curious questions, and insights into current #research projects – a night where #science came to life.
Our aftermovie shows some impressions of this special night: from exciting demonstrations and inspiring conversations to curious glances into our laboratories.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYyHU8JAWdw
❓ What was your highlight of the evening?
🎥 Billmann Event GmbH
Division Jochen Guck “Cell #physics”
With optical diffraction tomography (ODT) scientists can quantify mass density distribution. The technique reveals details in each individual cell, such as nuclei, nucleoli, and mitochondria. Neighboring cells link ‘hands’ – their membranes and filopodia. Scientists at #MPZPM and #MPL have developed novel #microscopy techniques to study the mass density changes of cells under various conditions.
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/divisions/cell-physics
📸 Kyoohyun Kim
Thank you! New visitor record at our locations during #NdW25
2,567 science enthusiasts learned about #research at #MPL and #MPZPM. More than 150 employees were on hand to give our visitors an understanding of our research into the interaction between #light and #matter & #science at the interface between #physics & #medicine.
We would like to say THANK YOU for this wonderful night of science! More impressions will be available on https://mpl.mpg.de/ soon.
📸 MPL
The #NdW25 is in full swing!
Today, the Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften is taking place once again, and both #MPL and #MPZPM are participating! We are thrilled that so many #science and #research enthusiasts have already found their way to us and are experimenting, marveling, and asking questions with great curiosity.
Until midnight, you can learn all about light, lasers, #physics and #medicine, and much more. Come by and visit us!
📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
The flags are flying: Only two more days!
Anticipation for #NdW25 is growing – and here at #MPL & #MPZPM, we are busy setting up and testing everything to ensure it is ready and runs smoothly when we open our doors on Saturday.
We look forward to diving into the world of the #science of light and the connection between #physics and #medicine together with you. Come by, be inspired, and experience #research up close!
📆 Oct 25, 5:00 p.m. – midnight
📍 MPL & MPZPM
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025
📸 MPL
Experience the fascination of research live
Only a few days left until #NdW25 on October 25! Our preparations at #MPL and #MPZPM are in the final stages and the program is already set. Want to know what’s coming up? Click and explore: https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025
📆 Saturday, October 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – midnight
📍 MPL, Staudtstraße 2, 91058 Erlangen & MPZPM, Kussmaulallee 2, 91054 Erlangen
❓What are you most looking forward to?
📸 MPL
A look at the mechanics of the female reproductive tract
The female reproductive tract transports eggs and sperm, protects embryos, and renews tissue. Many processes involve mechanical forces, but little is known about their impact on reproduction and #WomensHealth.
Dr. Stephanie Möllmert’s new #research group at #MPZPM studies these forces to explore their role in fertilization, early development, and female health.
More 👉 https://mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-details/focus-on-the-female-reproductive-system-dr-stephanie-moellmert-establishes-research-group-at-mpzpm
📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
Preparations for #NdW25 are in full swing!
Soon, there will be a unique opportunity to get up close with researchers: the Long Night of Sciences. Preparations are already in full swing.
The press conference will take place at our #MPZPM. Representatives of the organizer Kulturidee and communicators from the participating universities and colleges @FAU, UTN, and TH Nürnberg recently met to clarify the last remaining questions.
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025
📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
#MPL
How dense is it inside living cells?
Cells are clearly structured units of life and packed to the brim with proteins, DNA, and organelles. A team of researchers from #MPZPM and @mpiib has now compared the ratio of nuclear and cytoplasmic density in different organisms and come to a surprising conclusion: the cell nucleus in eukaryotes is less dense than the rest of the cell. The results could be used as an indicator of cellular pathophysiology.
👉 https://mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-details/how-dense-is-it-inside-living-cells
We’re in! – The Long Night of Science 2025
We’re participating in #NdW25 in the International Year of Quantum Science 2025 with double the energy: both at #MPL and #MPZPM, we’re opening our (laboratory) doors and letting anyone interested experience research up close. Look over the shoulders of our scientists and find out firsthand how the knowledge of tomorrow is created!
📆 Oct 25, 5:00 p.m. until midnight
📍 MPL & MPZPM
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025
Exploring the Frontiers of #Mechanobiology
Mechanobiology Conference III ›From Fundamental Research to Applications‹, organized by Prof. Benoît Ladoux, Head of Division ›Tissue Mechanobiology‹ at #MPZPM, takes place July 6–12, 2025 at ICISE in Quy Nhon, Vietnam. Topics include cell signaling, disease development, biomaterials, theoretical biophysics & more.
📅 Deadlines: Abstracts – Apr 30 | Registration – Jun 6
More information here 👉 https://icisequynhon.com/conferences/2025/mechanobiology-3/
Curiosity Meets Science – Girls’ Day 2025 at #MPL & #MPZPM
We recently welcomed 30 curious girls to explore #physics, light, and #medicine at our institutions. They discovered the daily work of physicists, lab engineers, mechanics, and IT’s role in #research. With countless questions they explored labs and workshops. We hope to inspire future #science and #technology enthusiasts!
👉 More: https://mpl.mpg.de/de/news/artikel/sparking-enthusiasm-for-science-girls-day-2025-at-mpl-and-mpzpm
#GirlsDay #ZukunftGestalten #STEM
📸 Susanne Viezens, Elisabeth Offial
Girls’ Day 2025 – We’re excited to welcome you!
Today, we welcome girls interested in #science to #MPL and #MPZPM! They will experiment and explore how female researchers advance science. In workshops, IT & service, they’ll also learn how women contribute to top-level #research.
Girls' Day helps girls discover careers where women make up less than 40%—and meet inspiring role models!
📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial
#GirlsDay 2025 at #MPL and #MPZPM – Experiencing science up close!
On April 3rd, female students explore the fascinating worlds of the science of light and the interface of #physics and #medicine at our institutes.
What awaits them: exciting experiments, insights into #research & #technology, lab tours & workshop visits.
Our goal? Inspiring more girls for #science! Physics, technology, and research offer diverse and exciting career opportunities.
📸 MPL, Susanne Viezens
Neighborhood dispute among cells: Whoever successfully transmits force wins
Cells constantly compete, eliminating weaker ones to maintain tissue health. Researchers from #MPZPM, #InstitutJacquesMonod and #NielsBohrInstitute discovered a new strategy in mechanical cell competition: the ability to transmit force determines the winner. Their findings challenge classical views on #CellCompetition.
Learn more 👉 https://mpzpm.mpg.de/news/news-details/neighborhood-dispute-among-cells-whoever-successfully-transmits-force-wins
#science #research #cellbiology
📸 Lucas Anger
The Importance of Girls' Day for the Future of Science!
Girls' Day is a valuable opportunity to inspire girls to explore #science and technology. As a #research institute, we show them that women play a vital role in science. Through hands-on experiences and interaction with female researchers, we break down stereotypes and spark curiosity—because diversity in research drives innovation!
📸 MPL, Susanne Viezens
