How a single cell slime mold makes smart decisions without a central nervous system - Having a memory of past events enables us to take smarter decisions about the future. Researchers at the Max-Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have now identified how the slime mold Physarum polycephalum saves memories - although it has no nervous system.

Deep learning algorithms reveal the rules of gene regulation - With the help of artificial intelligence (AI) a German-American team of scientists deciphered some of the more elusive instructions encoded in DNA.

Findings on cancer medication reveal protein regulation mechanism - Immunomodulatory drugs, including the Contergan derivatives lenalidomide and pomalidomide have significantly improved the therapy of hematologic malignancies such as multiple myeloma.

Studies identify psychological factors in start-ups launched by researchers - Successful start-ups emerging from the world of academic research are a rarity in Germany.

Realistic full-scale fire experiments on the TUM Garching campus - How safe are multi-story timber buildings in case of fire? This question is addressed by the "TIMpuls" research project, led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Cataracts: new model explains origins of the eye condition - Cataracts are the most common eye ailment in humans.

New synthetic peptides could attenuate atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis, a lipid-triggered chronic inflammatory disease of our arteries, is the main cause of strokes and heart attacks. An international team of researchers led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the LMU University Hospital has developed novel synthetic peptides that can help to prevent atherosclerosis in vitro, that is in the test tube, as well as in animal models.

Neutrons show effective lithium and electrolyte distribution in lithium-ion cells - In our smartphones, our computers and in our electric cars: We use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries everywhere.