Press Releases

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1 Jun 2017

New Director at the Research Center caesar

On June 1st, Dr. Kevin Briggman joined research center caesar as one of three scientific directors.

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31 Mar 2017

Gaucher disease and the Sphinx

Sphingosine inhibits the enzyme GBA2, thereby regulating the degradation of lipid-sugar compounds in cells

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15 Dec 2016

How cortical circuits keep the balance in imbalance

A recent study published in "Neuron" provides insights into the interplay between the cellular properties of single neurons, their connections and the network architecture.

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1 Dec 2016

New independent research group at caesar

The Max Planck Society has granted funding to Elmar Behrmann, research group leader at caesar, to enable him to set up a free-floating Max Planck Research Group.

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22 Mar 2016

Biosensor measures signaling molecules within cilia

Scientists can measure the dynamics of signaling molecules in subcellular compartments

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24 Nov 2015

„Kultur trifft culture"

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19 Nov 2015

When the neuron's doorman allows too much in

Researchers at the University of Bonn discover a new mechanism of epilepsy 

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16 Nov 2015

Robustness during neuron firings

Superficial cortical interneurons decrease trial-to-trial variability in pyramidal neuron responses to sensory input

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28 Oct 2015

Inauguration of the first transatlantic Max Planck Research School

Joint Press Release from caesar and the University of Bonn

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19 Aug 2015

Sperm navigation in 3D

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