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While they operate out of sight, the microscopic drivers of biology and engineering are the silent architects of our modern world. We invite you to step into the lab—without the lab coat—to explore how these tiny bits and pieces redefine our experiences.
We unpack the role of oxytocin, a molecule that goes far beyond its "cuddle hormone" nickname. Discover how it regulates trust, and influences the very fabric of human cooperation.
We also have a look at the world of nanotechnology, where the manipulation of matter at the atomic scale is providing solutions for global challenges.
We unpack the role of oxytocin, a molecule that goes far beyond its "cuddle hormone" nickname. Discover how it regulates trust, and influences the very fabric of human cooperation.
We also have a look at the world of nanotechnology, where the manipulation of matter at the atomic scale is providing solutions for global challenges.
Much more than cuddling and love: How oxytocin regulates social salience
Rohit Menon
(Researcher)
When you hear oxytocin, you probably think of love, bonding, and the “cuddle chemical.” But this molecule is far more complex. Rather than simply creating positive feelings, oxytocin helps the brain decide which social cues matter and how to respond to them. In this talk, we will explore how oxytocin shapes both connection and social threat, and why it may be key to understanding anxiety, postpartum depression, and PTSD. The “love hormone” may actually be one of the brain’s most important survival tools.
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Die fabelhafte Welt der Nanomaterialien
Alissa Wieberneit
(Postoctoral Researcher)
Naomi Weitzel
(Researcher)
Wir wollen euch mitnehmen auf eine Reise fern des sichtbaren: Die Welt der Nanomaterialien. Obwohl sie in Form und Farbe genauso vielfältig ist wie die Welt, die wir kennen, ist sie doch ganz anders. Hier gelten eigene Gesetze, und manchmal scheint es sogar, als würden die Regeln der Physik gebrochen. Kein Wunder also, dass diese Welt schon jetzt mit unserer verschmilzt und unbemerkt in Medizin, Technik und unserem Alltag Einzug hält.
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