The fruit fly is one of the best-studied organisms in the world. Yet it still leaves questions unanswered. For example...
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Cannibal worms spare their own brood
New caesar research group investigates self-recognition systems in nature Bonn, January 21st, 2021. Cannibalism is a...
Scientists identify workflow algorithm to predict psychosis
Cleverly combining artificial and human intelligence leads to improved prevention of psychosis in young...
Science on film, episode 4: Motivational states of the brain
Jennifer Li and Drew Robson are belonging to a new generation of research group leaders at the Max Planck Institute for...
The role that feedback plays in learning
Science on film series, episode 2 When we learn something new, we acquire knowledge, skills and abilities. In doing so, we...
A small molecule involved in depression
Findings could lead to a new therapeutic target Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent and debilitating illness...
When the Mario Brothers feel dizzy
A joint team of researchers of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the University Hospital Zurich was...
See where the journey goes
The challenges of autonomous driving. Autonomous vehicles could become the cars of the future. However, they still face a...
Research team receives 1.5 million euros to develop algorithms...
The grant is part of a Volkswagen Foundation funding program that aims at establishing an interdisciplinary network of...
Brain malformations in the spotlight
Study provides new level of clarity on cerebral cortex development A study led by Silvia Cappello at the Max Planck...