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LMU spin-off receives multi-million euro grant

LMU scientist Olivia Merkel researches nanocarriers for the targeted delivery of drugs to their site of action. Now the company she co-founded has been awarded a lucrative EU grant.

Endometriosis – a condition that affects millions

Although very widespread, the condition known as endometriosis often remains undiagnosed for a long time.A doctor and a student at LMU talk about how they are both working to change this.

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Space telescope Euclid: A discovery engine

Euclid opens its data treasure trove and offers a glimpse of deep fields. LMU scientists play a significant role in unveiling the dark universe.

A young woman with brown hair and glasses wears a white shirt and smiles confidently in front of a gray wall.

Plants under extreme conditions: surviving in the desert

New LMU appointment Julia Bechteler studies the diversity and adaptability of bryophytes and desert plants.

Providing digital access to the imagery of the ancient Near East

Thousands of seals from the fourth to the first millennium BC are now being captured and annotated at the Institute of Near Eastern Archaeology.

LMU prizes for animal welfare research

With the Felix Wankel Animal Welfare Research Prize, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine honors projects that replace animal experiments or promote animal welfare.

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Fossil study reveals oldest larval eyes with high-resolution vision

Atherosclerosis: how immune cells migrate into plaques

Switching between defense and attack – immune cells with dual role

What we inherit – the legacy of family and society

Heritage - a term with many facets: In this issue of INSIGHTS, LMU researchers from various disciplines report on how the question of heritage affects their research on very different levels.

Human heritage: How we became who we are
Shakespeare's works: beguiling, disturbing
Breast cancer: dangerous genes
The Interpreter: Felix Havermann on carbon dioxide removal (CDR)

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Studying abroad – a boundless adventure

How studying and internships abroad can change and enrich your life: Multimedia story with experience reports and tips.

Cultural Heritage: „We’re making time visible“

Drones over Heloros: Nicola Lercari investigates historical sites with state-of-the-art remote sensing methods.

Pupils examine samples in the chemistry lab

Understanding chemistry: Hands-on experience, not just observation

In Silvija Markic's LMUchemlab, pupils can experience chemistry on their own terms.

Working the land to save the climate

Reforestation and a new approach to land management will play a crucial role in efforts to mitigate climate change.

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Viruses: the invisible danger from the wilds

Monkeypox, COVID-19, Ebola: viruses that jump from animals to humans can cause pandemics. LMU scientists are studying the tricks of the pathogens and developing suitable vaccines.

Origin of life: Molecular gastronomy

What was the recipe for the "Ursuppe" from which life emerged? The early steps in the evolution of life some four billion years ago.

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