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A Symposium on the Brain’s Compass
The sense of direction is one of the most important human abilities. From 27 to 29 November 2018, about 70 experts from Europe, Canada and the US will discuss in Magdeburg how this navigation system operates and how it alters in old age or due to…
New DZNE building
A new home in Dresden
The DZNE’s new building was officially inaugurated.
On the brain’s ability to find the right direction
Save the date: international symposium in Magdeburg on spatial cognition.
Alzheimer’s in mini format: A novel tool to study disease mechanisms and possible remedies
DZNE scientists have developed a novel model system to study mechanisms of Alzheimer's in the lab. It is based on the use of human stem cells.
Honorary doctorate for Annette Schavan
The University of Rome Tor Vergata awarded an honorary doctorate in biochemistry and molecular biology to Annette Schavan for her vision of bringing university and non-university biomedical research together in a new national organisation – in the German Centres…
Under the microscope: Star-shaped astrocytes
The brain’s “rising stars”: New options against Alzheimer’s?
Targeting astrocytes (star-shaped, non-neuronal cells) might help to alleviate symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. DZNE scientists report on this in the „Journal of Experimental Medicine“.
This image shows such immune cells (in black) clustered around plaques (in red), which are insoluble protein deposits characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
An immunological memory in the brain
The brain’s immune cells have an ‘immunological memory’, which may influence the progression of neurological disorders that occur later in life. DZNE scientists report on this in the journal “Nature”.
Does physical activity influence the health of future offspring?
Physical and mental exercise is not only beneficial for your own brain, but can also affect the learning ability of future offspring – at least in mice. DZNE researchers report these findings in the journal “Cell Reports”.
ERC Grant for DZNE researcher Markus Zweckstetter
Markus Zweckstetter from the Goettingen site of the DZNE has been awarded an “Advanced Grant” from the European Research Council. He will explore new techniques on sub-nanometer level to analyze non-membrane organelles.
New Computer Architecture: Time Lapse for Dementia Research
The DZNE is just starting the operation of a new high-performance computer. It should significantly accelerate the evaluation of biomedical data and thus lead to faster progress in dementia research. For this the computer uses the principles of "Memory-Driven…