Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research
Location: Basel - North West Switzerland
Category: Health
Understanding the mechanisms of disease
The Friedrich Miescher Institute is devoted to fundamental biomedical research aimed at understanding the basic molecular mechanisms of health and disease. We communicate and patent our findings to enable their translation into medical application. The FMI focuses on the fields of- Epigenetics
- Growth control
- Neurobiology
Training young scientists
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How the brain detects surprises - and why it could matter for mental health
What happens in the brain when our senses don't match our expectations - for example, when we take a step, but there's no sound or the sound is delayed or distorted? A new study led by FMI neuroscientists sheds light on how the brain detects and processes these moments of sensory surprise. The findings could not only deepen our understanding of how the brain interprets the world, but might also open new avenues for diagnosing and tracking psychiatric conditions.
Geetika Sapra: The digital heart of FMI
Meet Geetika Sapra, FMI's digital information officer, who has built a career around making science more accessible.
Charting gene secrets: New insights into genetic switches
Gene regulation underpins nearly every biological process-from cell development to responses to environmental changes, and understanding it can provide insights into cancer and other diseases. Now, FMI researchers have made significant progress in uncovering how transcription factors-proteins that control gene expression-work in fission yeast, a key model organism for studying gene regulation.
Shaping the gut: how tissue mechanics drives intestinal organoids formation
FMI researchers have shed light on how intestinal organoids form crypts, the pockets that house stem cells for gut regeneration and long-term stability. Their findings may have broader implications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Exploring metabolism and mentorship: A chat with Anupama Hemalatha
We spoke to Anupama Hemalatha, FMI's newest group leader, whose research explores how metabolic pathways regulate cell behavior using live imaging. She shared the origins of her passion for science, what drew her to the FMI, and why mentorship is so important to her.
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