To mark World Sepsis Day on 13 September, critical care specialists Professor Jan Rossaint and Professor Alexander Zarbock from the University of Münster give insights into the latest research on sepsis and other types of life-threatening systemic inflammation. They also talk about what needs to be done to translate research into clinical application.
To celebrate NRW’s 80th anniversary, Münster’s city centre was transformed into a huge festival from 28 to 30 August 2026. Visitors explored eleven themed miles with information and hands-on activities on science, sports, climate and the emergency services. The team from the Multiscale Imaging Centre contributed to the Science Mile.
A research team involving structural biologist Professor Christos Gatsogiannis and chemist Professor Bart Jan Ravoo has shown that peptides carrying a flat carbon network aggregate into long fibres in water. Using cryo-electron microscopy, the researchers analysed the structure with record resolution.
A research team led by structural biologist Prof. Christos Gatsogiannis has gained new insights into the workings of a cellular transporter — a protein essential for pathogenic fungi to absorb vital nutrients. These findings could contribute to the development of new therapeutic strategies against fungal infections in the long term.
The team from the University of Münster’s Multiscale Imaging Centre (MIC) provided insight into research on bodily processes on board the ‘MS Wissenschaft’ on 4 July 2026. Through images of cells, tissues and organisms, visitors joined the team to explore the world of science. Children slipped into lab coats and playfully mimicked lab work.
In the event of a severe heart attack, immature immune cells are released into the bloodstream from the bone marrow. A research team led by Professor Oliver Söhnlein has demonstrated that the maturity level of neutrophils can be used to determine the short-term risk of death, and this can be assessed through a simple blood test.
In our videos, scientists provide multifaceted insight into their research and everyday work. They talk about current research questions, their new findings and how these findings were generated. They also talk about their personal motivations, the experiences they have had while on their career path and the framework of the scientific system. The videos are in either English or German and many of them have subtitles available in both languages.
