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Aida Shomali is conducting research as a visiting researcher in Prof. Dr. Dario Leister’s plant molecular biology group – with support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

1 September 2026 -19 October 2026

When mice and primates move, their visual perception changes in very different ways. LMU researchers show that the same principle underlies this difference.

LMU researchers have shown that specific ion channels enable rapid transmission of calcium signals to chloroplasts and strengthen the defense response to recurring stress.

We are delighted to announce that this year's LSM Publication Prize was awarded to two outstanding LSM researchers at the Open House Day at the LMU Biocenter on 1 July 2026.

Heating food generates new dietary compounds. A study shows that an enzyme in gut bacteria can expand its functional repertoire to process them.

A research group at LMU led by molecular biologist Dario Leister is overturning long-held textbook wisdom.

The researcher will use the prestigious grant to investigate how microorganisms reactivate their metabolism after prolonged dormancy.

Prof. Haug’s research to feature in a special exhibition at the SNHM in Braunschweig

LMU researchers show that certain cell organelles can efficiently compensate for mistranslated proteins – a possible key to their acclimation to environmental stress.

The artist Javier Espinosa has created an underwater mural at the Biocenter. Researchers and students from LMU contributed their ideas.

LMU researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of true bug equipped with claws.

In a multi-billion-dollar deal, the US biopharmaceutical company Gilead is to acquire Tubulis GmbH, an LMU spin-off developing next-generation anti-cancer drugs.