Two-Photon and Three-Photon Microscopy: Techniques for In vivo Imaging
“If a picture is worth a thousand words, one video recorded from a living brain is priceless.” Learn how 2P microscopy advanced the neuroscience field.
The ups and downs of learning a programming language
How I got into programming In today’s world, advances in technology and laboratory methods make the handling of ever-increasing amounts of data in science very important. For handling large amounts of data, computer science skills are more in demand than ever. Therefore, scientists, students, postgraduates, etc. are beginning to get more involved with programming languages. As a medical student, I am now for the first … Continue reading The ups and downs of learning a programming language
A self-organized small ball of cells or functional “mini brains”?
3D culture and organoids are becoming more prevalent in research. Here, the most important aspects of human brain organoids are explained.
Interview Marathon – or my long way to Bonn
Thinking of joining us for your PhD? Prepare yourself by reading about Laras experience of a stressful but rewarding marathon of interviews!
Infographics – How to read a paper?
How to read a paper? Sophia explains in the format of an infographics how you can accomplish this in an efficient way.
PhD studies too short to learn German?!
Learning a new language is a great benefit when going abroad for you PhD studies. Read the best tipps for learning German from Ermanila.
Spots on sales – Changing the perspective
What do you associate with “sales”? Being interrupted from an important experiment by a sales rep who wants to present the newest type of eppi or petri dish to you when you just have no time at all?
I try to open your eyes to why sales can offer a very fulfilling and exciting career path.
Online vs. traditional symposia: a semi-serious test report
Attending a virtual conference will be something many scientist will experience during the corona crisis. Read Mirkas take on online symposia!
Microbes to erase bad memories??
Orson Welles, the greatest film personality of all time said, ‘We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone’. However, the talented and award winning British science writer Ed Yong does not seem to agree with Welles. He claims in his book ‘I contain multitudes: The Microbes within us and a grander view of life’, that Welles was mistaken. He says ‘Even when we are … Continue reading Microbes to erase bad memories??
A voluntary year in science – my slightly different way into research
How did you end up in Research? A question that we may all answer differently. Read about Nicoles alternative route by taking a voluntary year into science.