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A #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/11/13/is-shaping-brain-activity-a-mechanical-process-an-international-research-team-provides-new-insights

Is shaping brain activity a mechanical process? An international research team provides new insights

When thinking, the human brain performs a true masterpiece of information processing: around 100 billion neurons communicate with each other via approximately 100 trillion connections. An international team of researchers, including scientists from the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin (MPZPM), has discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals. The findings could open up new approaches to understanding neurodevelopmental disorders.

idw_online Nov 13

A #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN
https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2025/11/13/gehirnaktivitaet-formen-ein-mechanischer-prozess-internationales-forschungsteam-liefert-neue-erkenntnisse

Is shaping brain activity a mechanical process? An international research team provides new insights

MPI for the Science of Light Nov 13

When thinking, the human brain performs a true masterpiece of information processing: around 100 billion #neurons communicate with each other via approximately 100 trillion connections. An international #research team, including scientists at #MPZPM, discovered that the mechanical properties of the developing brain influence both synapse formation and the emergence of electrical signals.

👉 https://bit.ly/MPZPM-News-Neuronal-Mechanics-Division-EN

📷© Eva Kreysing

MPI for the Science of Light Nov 7

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

#Science thrives on ideas – and on people who promote them. The #MPL support association is committed to strengthening #research and young talents.

On November 28, the association invites you to a public event at #MPZPM that offers insights into research, laboratories, and networks.

Sounds interesting? Register by November 19 by emailing [email protected] to attend the event.

👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/about-us/support-association

📸 MPL, Susanne Viezens

MPI for the Science of Light Nov 5

After an unforgettable #NdW25 at #MPL and #MPZPM, we’re reliving the memories. It was a night full of curious questions, and insights into current #research projects – a night where #science came to life.

Our aftermovie shows some impressions of this special night: from exciting demonstrations and inspiring conversations to curious glances into our laboratories.

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYyHU8JAWdw

❓ What was your highlight of the evening?

🎥 Billmann Event GmbH

#physics #medicine #light #matter

Aftermovie Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften 2025

YouTube

MPI for the Science of Light Nov 3

Division Jochen Guck “Cell #physics”

With optical diffraction tomography (ODT) scientists can quantify mass density distribution. The technique reveals details in each individual cell, such as nuclei, nucleoli, and mitochondria. Neighboring cells link ‘hands’ – their membranes and filopodia. Scientists at #MPZPM and #MPL have developed novel #microscopy techniques to study the mass density changes of cells under various conditions.

👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/divisions/cell-physics
📸 Kyoohyun Kim

#science #research

MPI for the Science of Light Oct 30

Thank you! New visitor record at our locations during #NdW25

2,567 science enthusiasts learned about #research at #MPL and #MPZPM. More than 150 employees were on hand to give our visitors an understanding of our research into the interaction between #light and #matter & #science at the interface between #physics & #medicine.

We would like to say THANK YOU for this wonderful night of science! More impressions will be available on https://mpl.mpg.de/ soon.

📸 MPL

MPI for the Science of Light Oct 25

The #NdW25 is in full swing!

Today, the Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften is taking place once again, and both #MPL and #MPZPM are participating! We are thrilled that so many #science and #research enthusiasts have already found their way to us and are experimenting, marveling, and asking questions with great curiosity.

Until midnight, you can learn all about light, lasers, #physics and #medicine, and much more. Come by and visit us!

📸 MPL, Elisabeth Offial

MPI for the Science of Light Oct 23

The flags are flying: Only two more days!

Anticipation for #NdW25 is growing – and here at #MPL & #MPZPM, we are busy setting up and testing everything to ensure it is ready and runs smoothly when we open our doors on Saturday.

We look forward to diving into the world of the #science of light and the connection between #physics and #medicine together with you. Come by, be inspired, and experience #research up close!

📆 Oct 25, 5:00 p.m. – midnight
📍 MPL & MPZPM
👉 https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025

📸 MPL

MPI for the Science of Light Oct 21

Experience the fascination of research live

Only a few days left until #NdW25 on October 25! Our preparations at #MPL and #MPZPM are in the final stages and the program is already set. Want to know what’s coming up? Click and explore: https://mpl.mpg.de/events/event/lange-nacht-der-wissenschaften-2025

📆 Saturday, October 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – midnight
📍 MPL, Staudtstraße 2, 91058 Erlangen & MPZPM, Kussmaulallee 2, 91054 Erlangen

❓What are you most looking forward to?

📸 MPL