Stem Cells, IES, ISF, April 30, 2025 Interview Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla and Magdalena Götz: The Power of Stem CellsStem cells are transforming the way we think about treating disease, repairing damaged tissues, and even regenerating entire organs. As a cornerstone of regenerative medicine, they offer hope for conditions previously thought untreatable. In their…read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, IES, April 23, 2025 How DNA Self-Organizes in the Early Embryo An international research team led by Helmholtz Munich has, for the first time, provided a detailed insight into how the spatial organization of genetic material is established in the cell nucleus of early embryos within the first hours after…read more
Featured Publication, Stem Cells, ISF, April 15, 2025 Safe and Precise Control of Genes Using a New CRISPR MethodIn a new study, researchers at Helmholtz Munich, in collaboration with the Helmholtz Protein Expression and Purification Platform (PEPP), have developed a CRISPR-based technology that activates genes without using DNA or viruses. This method offers a…read more
Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF, April 01, 2025 Anthi Krontira Receives Klaus Tschira Boost Fund for Research on Brain DevelopmentDr. Anthi Krontira from the Institute of Stem Cell Research at Helmholtz Munich has been granted the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund. This funding program, supported by the German Scholars Organization and the Klaus Tschira Stiftung, aims to support early…read more
Featured Publication, Stem Cells, IES, March 13, 2025 Cell Fate Changes: The Role of Transcriptional Memory in ReprogrammingA research team led by Dr. Eva Hörmanseder from the Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells (IES) has uncovered crucial factors that limit the success of nuclear reprogramming, a process used to change one type of cell into another. While this…read more
Featured Publication, Stem Cells, IES, March 06, 2025 SRF: A New Regulator of Retrotransposons and Genes in Early Embryonic DevelopmentA team of researchers led by Prof. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla has identified a new factor that plays a crucial role in regulating retrotransposons and genes at the earliest stages of embryonic development. This discovery sheds new light on the moment…read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF, February 24, 2025 New Study Identifies Unique White Matter Astrocytes with Regenerative PotentialA research team led by Dr. Judith Fischer-Sternjak from Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) München, alongside Prof. Magdalena Götz from Helmholtz Munich, LMU and the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy), has…read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, IES, January 20, 2025 Ancient Viral DNA Shapes Early Embryo Development Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life. Once dismissed as the "dark side" of the genome, researchers at Helmholtz Munich and…read more
Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, IES, December 11, 2024 Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla Awarded the Leibniz Prize 2025International Top Scientist from Helmholtz Munich Honored with Germany's Most Prestigious Research Award read more
Events, Public Engagement, Stem Cells, November 21, 2024 Stem Cells, The Genies of the Body – New Exhibition at the Deutsches MuseumDo you know how powerful your body is? Dive into this question and more at “Stem Cells, the Genies of the Body,” an interactive exhibition opening at the Deutsches Museum’s Science Communication Lab. Created by scientists from the Helmholtz Munich…read more
Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF, October 14, 2024 Magdalena Götz Awarded the Bavarian Order of MeritProf. Magdalena Götz, Director of the Stem Cell Center and the Institute for Stem Cell Research at Helmholtz Munich, LMU Professor and Principal Investigator and Board Member of the SyNergy Cluster of Excellence, has been awarded the Bavarian Order…read more
Events, Stem Cells, IES, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, IFE, October 02, 2024 2nd Helmholtz Summer School on Chromatin Biology - a Great SuccessThe second "Helmholtz Summer School on Chromatin Biology: A Hands-on Expedition", organized by the Helmholtz Munich Institute of Epigenetics and Stem Cells (IES) and the Institute of Functional Epigenetics (IFE) in collaboration with the life science…read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF, Pioneer Campus, July 02, 2024 Key Mechanisms Identified for the Regeneration of NeuronsResearchers at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) have shown how glial cells are reprogrammed into neurons via epigenetic modifications.read more
Stem Cells, ISF, March 07, 2024 Curing the Brain With Cell Replacement TherapyProf. Magdalena Götz about the fascinating research on reprogramming glia cells and cell replacement therapy in the field of brain injuriesread more
Stem Cells, IES, February 16, 2024 Empowering Cells’ and Scientists’ Potential for Cell TherapiesProf. Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla about empowering a team and her enthusiasm for epigenetics.read more
Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF, January 29, 2024 Magdalena Götz Receives Hector Science AwardProf. Dr. Magdalena Götz has been awarded this year's 150,000 euro science prize by the Hector Foundation. The jury is thus recognizing the neurobiologist's outstanding research achievements. read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, IES, December 20, 2023 Cells of the Future: A Key To Reprogramming Cell Identities The Dynamic Journey of DNA Replication Timing and Its Impact on Cellular Plasticity The intricate process of duplicating genetic information, referred to as DNA replication, lies at the heart of the transmission of life from one cell to another…read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF, December 08, 2023 New Source of Stem Cells in Injury-Affected Brains of Patients Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the LMU have discovered that, in the case of brain injuries, specific cells in the brain become active in disease situations, exhibiting properties of neural stem cells. The authors further discovered that a…read more
Featured Publication, Stem Cells, IDG, Bioengineering, ISBM, November 28, 2023 Breakthrough Discovery Unravels Metabolic Mysteries in Sporadic Parkinson’s Disease EtiologySporadic Parkinson's Disease (sPD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. While mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to this condition, its role across disease progression remains unclear.…read more
Stem Cells, IES, September 24, 2022 Understanding Embryonic DevelopmentThe ability to reprogram cells holds great promises for regenerative medicine. Cells from the embryo at the beginning of life divide and produce all cell types in the body. What can embryos teach us so that we can generate cells ‘à la carte’ to cure…read more
Stem Cells, ISF, June 20, 2022 Diversity of Centrosomes Delivers New Clues for Neurological DiseasesInternationally renowned neurobiologist Magdalena Götz is pursuing important leads in her quest to elucidate the causes of neurological diseases. Together with her team at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, she has gained…read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, IES, March 08, 2022 A Speed Limit Could Be a Breakthrough for Stem Cell TherapyReplacing sick or damaged cells with healthy cells: this is a major goal of regenerative medicine. One of the most promising approaches is cellular reprogramming, whereby one cell type in our body converts to another cell type. Research carried out…read more
Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, IES, IFE, July 20, 2021 The Prestigious Academia Europeae Has Elected Two Helmholtz Munich Researchers as MembersAfter a rigorous peer review process, the board of trustees of Academia Europeae, the pan-European academy of science, humanities and letters, has elected the Stem Cell expert Maria-Elena Torres-Padilla as well as the Epigenetics expert Robert…read more
New Research Findings, IDR, Stem Cells, January 08, 2021 Uncovering Basic Mechanisms of Intestinal Stem Cell Self-Renewal and Differentiation Promises New Approaches to Treat DiseasesThe gut plays a central role in the regulation of the body’s metabolism and its dysfunction is associated with a variety of diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, colitis and colorectal cancer that affect millions of people worldwide. Targeting…read more
Awards & Grants, Stem Cells, ISF, MCD, April 02, 2020 Spotlight for ERC Advanced Grant awardees Magdalena Götz and Marcus ConradWanted: Established, leading principal investigator with a track-record of significant research achievements in the last 10 years. Found: At Helmholtz Zentrum München. Magdalena Götz and Marcus Conrad both receive an ERC Advanced Grant for their…read more
New Research Findings, Stem Cells, ISF, February 06, 2020 Hard Times Are Coming: Brain Tissue Stiffness Is Crucial for NeurogenesisIn mammalian adult brains, neural stem cells are only present in few specific parts, so called niches. Only these niches are capable of generating new neurons. For the first time, researchers defined the proteome of these niches, the entire set of…read more