Central mechanism of inflammation decoded

Researchers use nanobodies to elucidate pore formation by gasdermin D in cell membranes

What triggers the programmed cell death mechanism?

Development and combination of various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques

Decoding Blood Platelet Production: The Intricate Role of Lipids

Disruptions in lipid metabolism might affect platelet production

Research team shows how a cell’s form can be reversed

Light-switchable molecules in membranes enable different forms of living cells to be studied

Under control to the very end – how our cells kill themselves

Using highly sensitive microscopes and NMR spectroscopy, the mechanism has been elucidated down to the level of individual atoms

Alzheimer’s: modulation of cell membrane influences formation of amyloid-β

Adding long-chain fatty acids can thicken cell membranes and alter the activity of a key enzyme

How drugs get into the blood

This knowledge facilitates the development of drugs that can also be taken in tablet form

New insights into the development of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers investigate the influence of oxidative stress on peptide aggregation

Synthetic cells to interact with living matter

These could be used to study complex biological questions or to develop new concepts in biomedicine

Bacterial membrane transporter helps pathogens to hide from immune system

"Our results represent a real breakthrough, since attempts to decipher the structure of a TRAP transporter had already been going on for about 20 years"

Central mechanism of inflammation decoded

Researchers use nanobodies to elucidate pore formation by gasdermin D in cell membranes

What triggers the programmed cell death mechanism?

Development and combination of various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques

Producing chemicals in an environmentally friendly and energy-saving way: More yield through nanopores

New membrane process increases the efficiency of enzymes - reaction rate significantly improved

Separating molecules requires lots of energy: This new, heat-resistant membrane could change that

The technology could lower costs for making pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and other products: Researcher plans to start a company

Decoding Blood Platelet Production: The Intricate Role of Lipids

Disruptions in lipid metabolism might affect platelet production

Research team shows how a cell’s form can be reversed

Light-switchable molecules in membranes enable different forms of living cells to be studied

Poorly insulated nerve cells promote Alzheimer’s disease in old age

The results of the study show, for the first time, that defective myelin in the aging brain increases the risk of Aꞵ peptide deposition

Under control to the very end – how our cells kill themselves

Using highly sensitive microscopes and NMR spectroscopy, the mechanism has been elucidated down to the level of individual atoms

Alzheimer’s: modulation of cell membrane influences formation of amyloid-β

Adding long-chain fatty acids can thicken cell membranes and alter the activity of a key enzyme

How drugs get into the blood

This knowledge facilitates the development of drugs that can also be taken in tablet form

Producing chemicals in an environmentally friendly and energy-saving way: More yield through nanopores

New membrane process increases the efficiency of enzymes - reaction rate significantly improved

Green adhesives made from whey

New process for obtaining valuable ethyl acetate

Vitamin K prevents cell death

A new function for a long-known molecule

Merck Invests More Than €440 Million and Expands its Membrane and Filtration Manufacturing in Ireland

“The investment in Cork is the biggest site investment in the history of our Life Science business”

Methane-eating bacteria convert greenhouse gas to fuel

State-of-the-art method reveals never-before-seen atomic structures controlling the process

Newly developed, bioinspired cell delivery vehicles

Physicists prove that microplastics can damage cell membranes

Better Understanding Membranes

A new class of membranes promises highly interesting applications in material separation, whether in biotechnology or water purification

New separation technology for biomolecules

i3 Membrane receives 7 figure sum for development and market launch

Merck Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for New Membrane Production Plant

Investment of more than € 140 million creates approximately 55 new jobs

Central mechanism of inflammation decoded

Researchers use nanobodies to elucidate pore formation by gasdermin D in cell membranes

What triggers the programmed cell death mechanism?

Development and combination of various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques

Producing chemicals in an environmentally friendly and energy-saving way: More yield through nanopores

New membrane process increases the efficiency of enzymes - reaction rate significantly improved

Research team shows how a cell’s form can be reversed

Light-switchable molecules in membranes enable different forms of living cells to be studied

Poorly insulated nerve cells promote Alzheimer’s disease in old age

The results of the study show, for the first time, that defective myelin in the aging brain increases the risk of Aꞵ peptide deposition

Synthetic cells to interact with living matter

These could be used to study complex biological questions or to develop new concepts in biomedicine

New Detergents for Drug Research

So far, it is unclear why it is only possible to make intact membrane proteins available for drug research with the help of certain detergents

Green adhesives made from whey

New process for obtaining valuable ethyl acetate

Vitamin K prevents cell death

A new function for a long-known molecule

Green wave for “gene cabs”

Leap in knowledge of peptide nanofibrils