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  • Researchers at the Chair of Proteomics and Bioanalytics (Prof. Dr. Bernhard Kuester) at the TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan (WZW). Image: Astrid Eckert / TUM

    CLINSPECT-M: Clinical mass spectrometry center for molecular brain research

    Major project for Munich neurosciences

    10 Feb 2020  | In a joint large-scale project, Munich scientists from proteomics, computer science and medicine investigate the causes of disorders of the central nervous system, how they can be diagnosed and how treatment response can be monitored.

  • Distribution of a drug in the lung of a mouse at two different times after instillation.

    X-rays and fluorescence imaging of the lungs of a mouse enable tracking of drug delivery

    Precise monitoring of the lung

    14 Jan 2020 | A combination of imaging techniques allows real-time monitoring of the delivery of inhaled drugs within the lungs of mice and their absorption in the lung tissue.

  • MiROM micrograph of living adipocytes

    Looking at the good vibes of molecules

    A new method for label-free metabolic imaging

    09 Jan 2020 | A novel imaging method will have a major impact on basic understanding, monitoring, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity.

  • The lubrication technology for the implant will be based on the interaction between different kinds of polymer molecules. While molecules of one kind will be attached to the inner surface of the implant, others will be dispersed in the fluid. Image: Maria Bauer / TUM

    EU supports development of novel implantation techniques for finger joints affected by osteoarthritis

    Restoring Mobility to Finger Joints

    03 Jan 2020 | Seven partners collaborating in the European research project APRICOT aim to develop a radically new type of implant for the treatment of osteoarthritis of small joints in the hand.

  • DeepMACT makes use of artificial intelligence to find even the smallest metastases in the entire mouse body. The picture shows single disseminated cells spreading though the lung. (Image: Helmholtz Zentrum München)

    New deep-learning algorithm DeepMACT detects even the smallest metastases across the entire mouse body

    Exposing the enemy

    17 Dec 2019 | Artificial intelligence helps to understand the dissemination of cancer cells: New deep-learning algorithm DeepMACT detects even the smallest metastases across the entire mouse body.

  • EU flag and ERC logo

    ERC consolidator grant awarded to MSB-PI Gil Westmeyer

    Visualizing neuronal information processing

    11 Dec 2019 | ERC consolidator grant awarded to MSB-PI Gil Westmeyer for a project on the direct visualization of molecular states of neurons.