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“The very first brightly radiating galaxies allow important conclusions about their properties and interaction with each other. At the same time, they offer us clues on how such astrophysical structures arise in our Universe,” Dr Heneka…

The European Institute for Neuromorphic Computing building took five years to construct on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus. It provides research and work areas for scientists from the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, the STRUCTURES…

Finding a new biotechnological procedure to treat heart failure is the aim of the project “LIGHTHEART – Surgical optogenetic bioprinting of engineered cardiac muscle” led by Daniela Duarte Campos. To achieve this, she will combine…

Ruperto Carola is opening the 2022/2023 Academic Year with its traditional annual celebration. Members of the university, along with friends, supporters and alumni, will gather on 22 October 2022 for this festive occasion in order to mark…

Heidelberg University scientists are to receive three ERC Synergy Grants – three highly endowed grants of the European Research Council – for pioneering research projects by several teams working in collaboration. With colleagues in…

“The very first brightly radiating galaxies allow important conclusions about their properties and interaction with each other. At the same time, they offer us clues on how such astrophysical structures arise in our Universe,” Dr Heneka…

The start of the 2022/2023 winter semester will see a new class of fellows taking up their assignment at Heidelberg University’s Marsilius Kolleg. From October this year to September 2023, 14 Heidelberg academics from different…

Although just cute little creatures at first glance, the microscopic geckos and octopuses fabricated by 3D laser printing in the molecular engineering labs at Heidelberg University could open up new opportunities in fields such as…

In the brain of adult mammals neural stem cells ensure that new nerve cells, i.e. neurons, are constantly formed. This process, known as adult neurogenesis, helps mice maintain their sense of smell. A research team led by Dr Francesca…

The phenomenon of regeneration was discovered over 200 years ago in the freshwater polyp Hydra. Until now, however, it was largely unclear how the orderly regeneration of lost tissues or organs is activated after injury. In its…