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The interaction between growth and the active migration of cells plays a crucial role in the spatial mixing of growing cell colonies. This connection was discovered by scientists from the Department of Living Matter Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS). Their results provide new approaches to understanding the dynamics of bacterial colonies and tumors. more

Non-reciprocal interactions between particles allow regulation of dynamic states more

Göttingen research team constructs network of self-learning infomorphic neurons more

Researchers from the University of Bayreuth and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organisation in Göttingen have investigated the movement patterns of unicellular, hydrogen-producing green algae under different light intensities. Their findings will contribute to optimising the use of these microorganisms in biotechnological applications, such as the production of renewable energy sources. The team has published its results in the internationally renowned journal PNAS. more

The Friends of Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have awarded experimental physicist Manfred Faubel from the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) the Innovation Prize Synchrotron Radiation 2024. The prize, which is awarded annually, recognizes his outstanding innovations in the further development of photoelectron spectroscopy more

The ALLEA award recognizes Viola Priesemann, Board Member of the German Young Academy ("Die Junge Akademie"), for her groundbreaking contributions to interdisciplinary science, her exceptional leadership during the pandemic, and her dedication to fostering pan-European collaboration in science, policy, and public health. more

A new model highlights the importance of molecular interactions to create order in active systems more

When active filaments are exposed to localized illumination, they accumulate into stable structures along the boundaries of the illuminated area. Based on this fact, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS) developed a model that can be used to simulate the self-organization of thread-like living matter. This model provides important insights for potential technical applications in the formation of structures. more

Scientists measure the variability in music pieces more

Members of the Junge Akademie are formulating guiding principles, practical tips, and a utopia of science communication more