Science as Art

Events, Public Engagement, Stem Cells, IES,

“In Formation”: Helmholtz Munich Brings Science as Art to Muffatwerk

From 5 to 8 July 2026, Munich’s Muffatwerk will become a unique space where the worlds of scientific research and artistic creation converge. The exhibition “In Formation” brings together four international artists – Anna Dumitriu, Solveig Lill,…

A new study clarifies the role of the RNA methyltransferase METTL5, showing that it does not modify mRNA in living cells but is instead restricted to rRNA.

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Defining the Role of METTL5 in m6A Deposition: No Evidence for mRNA Methylation In Vivo

A new study clarifies the role of the RNA methyltransferase METTL5, showing that it does not modify mRNA in living cells but is instead restricted to rRNA.

12.07.2023, Neuherberg: Helmholtz Pioneer Campus Opening. Foto: Matthias Balk/Helmholtz Zentrum München

Stem Cells, IES, Computational Health, ICB, Bioengineering, IBMI, Pioneer Campus,

Three Helmholtz Munich Researchers Elected to Bavarian Academy

At its most recent plenary session, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BAdW) elected 13 distinguished scholars as new members. Among them are three researchers from Helmholtz Munich: Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla, Prof. Fabian Theis,…

photosynthesis green pattern

Environmental Health, EPI, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, IFE,

More Than Waste: Photorespiration Shapes the Plant Epigenome

Photorespiration has long been regarded as an energetically costly side reaction of photosynthesis, reducing plants’ net carbon gain. Now, researchers at Helmholtz Munich, in collaboration with Heidelberg University and the Technical University of…

When Metabolism Meets Chromatin: Histone Acylations Tune Gene Expression

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When Metabolism Meets Chromatin: Histone Acylations Tune Gene Expression

Metabolic dysfunction is a hallmark of numerous diseases, including diabetes and other metabolic disorders. But how do changes in our metabolism affect our cells and the way they function? How do they influence our genes?

The DNA is packaged into chromatin

IES, IFE,

Empowering Young Scientists: Applications Open for 2026 Chromatin Summer School

Talented PhD students are encouraged to apply for the upcoming Chromatin Summer School taking place from 17 - 29 August 2026