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Proteinbausteine mit synthetischen Proteinstrukturen als RNA-Transporter werden mithilfe generativer KI entworfen_Helles Bild

AI, New Research Findings, Stem Cells, IDG, ISF,

AI-Designed Proteins Enable a New Generation of RNA Transporters

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed Synthetic Transfer Vehicles (STVs), an entirely new class of RNA transporters. To do so, they combined naturally occurring protein building blocks with…

Marie Curie Statue

Awards & Grants, Diabetes, IDOT, Stem Cells,

Two MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships Awarded to Researchers at Helmholtz Munich

Dr. Robert Frömel and Dr. Hossam Montaser have been awarded Marie Skłodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships. Over a period of two years, the EU funded fellowships will support their independent research projects on gene regulation in brain…

A close-up visualization of the CRISPR Cas9 mechanism at work, showcasing the intricate molecular interactions involved in gene editing.

New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF,

New CRISPR Method Makes It Possible to Control Protein Production in Cells

A research team led by Prof. Stefan Stricker at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig Maximilian University has developed TAPIR, a CRISPR-based technology that enables precise control of protein production in cells. The method provides new insights into the…

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,…

When Cytoskeletal Proteins Act in the Cell Nucleus

New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF,

When Cytoskeletal Proteins Act in the Cell Nucleus

The cytoskeleton gives cells their shape and helps them move. Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Ludwig Maximilian University now show that, in neural stem cells, proteins of the cytoskeleton are also found in the cell nucleus, where they can…

M1 Medicine Alliance - Funded Projects

Transfer, Diabetes, IDC, Stem Cells, ISF,

M1 Launches First Funding Period and Advances Translation in Munich

With the launch of its first funding period, the M1 – Munich Medicine Alliance is entering its active translation phase in Munich. As part of the “Innovations for Patients” program, the alliance is funding seven research projects with a total of…