In the human body’s fight against bacterial pathogens, white blood cells are in the front line. They identify and ingest the invaders, and render them harmless using highly toxic substances. It is important that these…

People are living longer than ever, but a long life doesn’t necessarily mean a healthy one. For many, the question isn’t so much “How old do I want to get?” but rather “How do I want to get old.” While lifespan refers to the…

Prof. Maria Hondele talks about how to successfully set up an own independent research group. Moreover, she explains her research on formation and function of membraneless organelles and gives an inside into how it feels to…