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Berlin: Breakthrough in the computer simulation of proteins
Tuesday, 29 July 2025 09:53An international team of researchers at Freie Universität led by Prof. Dr. Cecilia Clementi from the Department of Physics has developed a deep learning model that can quickly and realistically model protein folding and dynamics.
Organoids: Interesting interview with MDC scientist
Monday, 28 July 2025 09:15In a radio interview, Dr. Ines Lahmann explains what organoids are and gives an overview about her research on the neuromuscular system at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin.
Human study: “Forever chemicals” impair the immune system of descendants
Friday, 25 July 2025 14:05In a volunteer study, a research team from the University of Rochester in New York State has observed that toxins exposition such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy interfere with the child's development of the immune system and could have long-term effects on a it's ability to develop a well-regulated, protective immune response.
Constance: Reduction of animal testing in developmental toxicity with EmbryoNet AI
Thursday, 24 July 2025 13:40Developmental biologist Prof. Dr. Patrick Müller from the Department of Biology at the University of Konstanz has developed EmbryoNet, a software tool that can reliably identify developmental disorders through image analysis. The online platform is suitable for the automated evaluation of substance screening, e.g., in drug development.
Council of the European Union recommends accelerating the expansion of NAM for research and testing
Wednesday, 23 July 2025 14:06On June 24, a European Council Recommendation on a policy agenda for the European Research Area 2025-2027 was published.
In vitro: more than 400 types of nerve cells generated
Tuesday, 22 July 2025 08:43Researchers led by Prof. Barbara Treutlein from the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering at ETH Zurich in Basel, Switzerland, have succeeded in producing over 400 different types of nerve cells. Their work lays the groundwork for more precise neurological research using cell culture experiments in the future.
Better medicines with BioEmu
Sunday, 13 July 2025 16:14A team of scientists from FU Berlin has collaborated with Microsoft Research AI for Science to develop a deep learning system, called BioEmu. The AI is able to mimic the equilibrium behavior of proteins with unprecedented precision and accuracy.
Netherlands opts for animal-free methods instead of monkey testing
Wednesday, 09 July 2025 09:16At the beginning of July, the Dutch parliament passed an amendment that will phase out funding for one of Europe's largest primate research centers in its current form over the next five years. Instead, the development of animal-free methods will be accelerated and testing on monkeys will be phased out in the long term.
NIH announces end to funding for animal-only studies
Wednesday, 09 July 2025 09:09The National Institutes of Health announced on Monday that the biomedical agency would no longer award funding to new grant proposals solely relying on animal testing.
Giessen: 2LabsToGo eco-system detects unknown harmful substances in lifestyle products
Saturday, 05 July 2025 11:55Using a new analysis method, a team of scientists led by Prof. Dr. Gertrud Morlock, Professor of Food Science at Justus Liebig University in Giessen, has tested lifestyle products for dangerous compounds and found what they were looking for. According to the authors, the critical review is intended to stimulate debate on the lack of appropriate safety analyses and regulations.
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