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DFG Research Center Molecular Physiology of the Brain
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Excellence Cluster Microscopy at the Nanometer Range
The human brain is probably the most complex structure that nature has ever produced. One hundred billion neurons and ten times as many glia cells make up an intricate network that continually accomplishes extraordinary tasks, such as sensation, learning and memory. These functions are ultimately initiated and performed by molecules. Modern molecular physiology investigates the function of these molecules and their role in the context of the brains' network systems. One of the great challenges of this century will be to apply the findings made in this research field to the therapy and diagnosis of neuronal diseases. The CMPB pursues this goal with an interdisciplinary research program.
Molecular processes within nerve cells can only be investigated by means of high resolution microscopes. Today, molecular biologists are able to observe structures within living cells on a nanometer range due to innovative technological developments like the STED-microscopy. Within the Cluster of Excellence "Microscopy at the Nanometer Range" several complementary modes of microscopy will be further developed in order to achieve even higher resolutions and in order to tailor these methods to the requirements of modern molecular biological experiments.
     
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