Research IT Large-volume datasets and complex IT infrastructures have become an integral aspect of modern life science research. Thereby, workflows for the management and efficient processing of research data have become…

To which extent is Nextstrain currently being used for research into the SARS-CoV-2 virus? We have more data on SARS-CoV-2 than ever before for a single virus. There are now six million fully sequenced virus genomes…

In times of “home office”, lock downs and closed gyms, endurance sports is back in trend again. Jogging, biking or swimming keeps you healthy and makes your muscles fit. With regular training, the musculature adapts to be…

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…