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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Electrochemical response triggers organ growth, following tail injury in a #zebrafish embryo. Credit to @ritamateus.bsky.social, @nerlielisa.bsky.social, & @liujinghui.bsky.social. #ZebrafishZunday

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Miki Ebisuya @ebisuyamiki.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New paper from the lab! We developed a self-organizing bovine muscle and blood vessel-like network from ES cells, bringing us one step closer to creating structured cultured beef steak! 🥩🔬 www.nature.com/articles/s41... 1/

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🎉Congratulations to PhD student Olga Lyraki from the Barriga group @eliasbarrigalab.bsky.social for receiving an Onassis Fellowship! Her project examines how electrochemical signals from the developing eye can guide cell migration to help shape the vertebrate head ➡️Read the news: tud.link/ndcz5x

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Jesse Veenvliet @jesseveenvliet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

If you’re around at #HumanDev26, come check out the fantastic work by @mtrani.bsky.social, joint predoc between our lab @mpi-cbg.de & @campaslab.bsky.social @poldresden.bsky.social at poster #11!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 01/09/2026

Film Screening and Talk: “There is no such thing as fish” September 15th @mpi-cbg.de w Carolyn Kirschner (Artist S=T+ARTS Ec(h)o / Goldsmith U of London) & @ritamateus.bsky.social (research group leader @mpi-cbg.de, @poldresden.bsky.social @tudresden.bsky.social) in dialogue. Everybody is welcome!

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🧫How can mechanical forces shape life? We were delighted to see PoL Professor Otger Campàs @campaslab.bsky.social featured in a new Nature Methods article @nature.com highlighting research on the physical forces that sculpt living tissue. 🔗 Read the article here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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The physics of sculpting a living creature - Nature Methods

Cell biologists have long known that mechanical forces, such as tension and compression, influence tissue differentiation. Now, advanced methods are letting them observe and manipulate these forces in...

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🤔How does nature solve difficult physics problems? 🔬The group of Prof. Helmut Schießel studies the solutions to hard physics problems in the cell nucleus — from overall nuclear organization, to how 2m of DNA gets copied & sorted at every cell division. Check out our new video 👉 y2u.be/NrZXIjpB1Jc

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Campàs Lab @campaslab.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

It has been an honor to serve the Excellence Cluster Physics of Life (PoL) as Managing Director and Speaker for nearly 5 years. We have achieved a lot together, and I am really proud of the team we have created and everything we have done. I will help Helmut to make PoL even better in the future 😃

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🎉A new Speaker for Physics of Life! 👨‍🔬From August 1st, Prof. Helmut Schießel has taken over as Speaker & Managing Director of the Cluster. He succeeds Prof. Otger Campàs, who steered PoL through its first funding phase and now moves into the Deputy Speaker role. Read our news here: tud.link/tc5ks5

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Jesse Veenvliet @jesseveenvliet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Grateful and very honored to be awarded the @gscnoffice.bsky.social GSCN Young Investigator Award! Thanks to my fantastic team & colleagues at @mpi-cbg.de, the amazing Dresden research community (incl. @poldresden.bsky.social @csbdresden.bsky.social), and all collaborators who inspire me every day.

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚨 Attention scientists! We are hiring for a new #postdoc position at Physics of Life! 👩‍🔬The @fischerfriedriclab.bsky.social is hiring an experienced researcher to explore active fluctuations of cell organelles Learn more about the role here 👉 tud.link/kaajcf 🗓️Application deadline: August 24

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🎉🤓That's a wrap on the Dresden Science Night! 🙋‍♂️With 30+ volunteers, PoL greeted visitors at @cmcb-tud.bsky.social and @mpi-cbg.de for #LNDWDD 🔬From pipetting robots, to developing frogs, and biophysics VR —there were activities for curious minds of all ages ➡️ Read our news here: tud.link/k6p892

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🤔 How do organs measure and control their size? 🐟 The Mateus Lab @ritamateus.bsky.social at PoL & @mpi-cbg.de use #zebrafish to understand how organs form the right size and shape, at the right time, during development or regeneration. Learn more in our new video 👉 youtu.be/L7XUfk0s51E

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🤔How much energy do cellular processes cost, and how does this affect self-organization of living systems? 🔬The Yang group at PoL develops methods to map energy fluxes in cells with subcellular resolution, uncovering the energetic costs/constraints that shape life YouTube video👉 y2u.be/HDA6_58t0Jw

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🎉Thank you @embl.org ! We look forward to welcoming Dr. Erzberger later this year for her award lecture

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🏆 Introducing the inaugural Suzanne Eaton Awards for Physics of Life! We're thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients: L. Mahadevan @harvard.edu and Anna Erzberger @embl.org. 👨‍🔬Both scientists will give award lectures on 20. November, more info to follow ➡️Read our announcement here: tud.link/cjm8t2

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎉Congratulations to PoL PI Stephan Grill @stephangrill.bsky.social @mpi-cbg.de on this fantastic achievement!

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Alison Kickuth @alisonkickuth.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I am honoured to have received the Otto Hahn Medal! Thank you Jan @brugueslab.bsky.social, @ursa-ursic.bsky.social, Michael Staddon, @mpi-cbg.de, and @poldresden.bsky.social for your support during this scientific journey!

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Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics @mpi-cbg.de · 18/06/2026

Otto Hahn Medal for three @mpi-cbg.de researchers: Kristin Böhlig in the group of André Nadler, Alison Kickuth in the group of Jan Brugués @poldresden.bsky.social, Giulio Zucal, from MPI-MiS in Leipzig and now mentored by Türkü Özlüm Çelik and @grill-lab.bsky.social. www.mpi-cbg.de/news-outreac...

Kristin Boehlig (middle) at the award ceremony

Alison Kickuth (middle) at the award ceremony

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🎉Congratulations to former PoL PhD student Alison Kickuth @alisonkickuth.bsky.social who received the Otto Hahn medal! 👩‍🔬Alison's thesis uncovered a new mechanism of unilateral cytokinesis, and was completed at @brugueslab.bsky.social, also a fellow at @mpi-cbg.de ➡️Read our news: tud.link/gcyqua

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Another excellent PoL Research Seminar took place yesterday 🎉 Thank you to Samuel Safran from @weizmannscience.bsky.social for the talk, and to our PoL host Prof. Benjamin Friedrich @friedrich-group.bsky.social See you all at our next seminar, July 1st!

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🤔🧫How do condensates form inside cells, and what role does water play in the process? 👨‍🔬The Adams group at Physics of Life explores the physical chemistry of biomolecular condensates to understand the protein-water interactions that lead to phase separation. YouTube video👉 y2u.be/BR-9N-iiJX4

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🤔🧫How do cells within a tissue move/differentiate with such remarkable precision, in the right place and right time? 👨‍🔬The Barriga group @eliasbarrigalab.bsky.social explores the biophysical mechanisms that coordinate morphogenesis in development + regeneration YouTube video👉 youtu.be/vJtpAVkHZzU

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🤔 How do mechanical forces shape the behavior and organization of living matter? 👩‍🔬Understanding how these forces influence material properties, molecular composition, and biological function is a key focus of the @fischerfriedriclab.bsky.social at Physics of Life. Learn more👉 youtu.be/1bzjPVxlAf4

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🤔 How do stem cells determine how to respond to physical cues during development? 👨‍🔬The Doyle Lab at PoL combines approaches from biology, computer science, and engineering to understand the molecular circuits that enable mechanosignalling. Learn more👉 youtu.be/OJO2sxbYw4w

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🤔How do cells and tissues process noisy information and robustly self-organize into functional structures? 👨‍🔬The Friedrich group @friedrich-group.bsky.social combines mathematics, simulations, and advanced data analysis to understand biological function across scales Full video👉 y2u.be/ROsqabrpQL0

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🚨One week left! Applications for our Postdoctoral Fellows Program will close on 20. May! We offer numerous benefits: ✅ 3-year funded position ✅ Core research funding to cover travel, publishing, and project costs ✅Mentorship from 2+ PoL PIs ..and much more! Apply now: tud.link/y3djda

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Check out a student testimonial from the international taught 'Physics of Life' MSc⬇️ Applications are open until 31. May! ✅No tuition fees ✅Taught by leading experts in the field ✅Course entirely in English

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🤔How do embryos self-organize and build complex functional structures? 👨‍🔬The Campàs Lab at PoL @campaslab.bsky.social studies how physics/mechanics sculpt tissues and organs during development—from tissue fluidization to mechanochemical feedbacks. Check out our new video👉 youtu.be/iuG_fg0xEYU?...

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

👩‍🔬Calling all researchers! Are you interested in working on a project at Physics of Life? 🔬Our new Visitors Program will allow scientists to visit PoL for up to 6 months to pursue an interdisciplinary project, with their travel and accommodation covered. Learn more here and apply: tud.link/nasaw5

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🚨 #JobAlert: Lab Technician. Please share with your colleagues! 👩‍🔬The Ebisuya lab @ebisuyamiki.bsky.social is looking for an experienced technician in molecular & cell biology to join their interdisciplinary team. Apply now! Learn more here 👉 tud.link/wbqrwm 🗓️Application deadline: May 21.

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🤓🔬 Curious about a career at the interface of biology and physics? Check out our new video! Hear from an MSc student, PhD student & postdoc and learn what drew them to PoL and why we are a unique place to do interdisciplinary science. Part 1/2. Watch in full on YouTube 👉 youtu.be/I1n-F1WEn2Y?...

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🎉 A huge milestone for Dresden and the wider biophysics community! 🔬The Center for the Organization of Living Matter (COLM) at TUD will become the new home of PoL, and starts construction in 2027. This new building will be purpose-built for novel and interdisciplinary collaborations!

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Campàs Lab @campaslab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Interested in Physics of Life? Curious about what are the scientific questions we study at @poldresden.bsky.social ? You can learn that in less than 3 min 🤩👇 Thanks to Avanga Film production for the great video 🎬

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🚨 #JobAlert! Join an international team at Physics of Life, working at the interface of biology and physics 🧬 👨‍🔬The Barriga Lab @eliasbarrigalab.bsky.social is seeking an experienced lab technician. Please share with your colleagues! Learn more here: tud.link/gunby2 🗓️Application deadline: May 6.

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Starting our second phase at Physics of Life Dresden full of energy! ⚡️But who are we, and what is our research about? 🎥We are releasing a series of exciting short films to answer these questions and more 🎬 Curious? Check them out🤓 Full video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHm6... Part 1/2

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🇬🇧 We are looking for someone to assist with technical building operations at Physics of Life, please share! 🔬 👨‍🔬What we offer: A dynamic, international, and supportive team of scientists and admins working at the frontiers of biophysics. 🗓️Apply by 5th May. Learn more here: tud.link/rywtux

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🇩🇪🚨 #JobAlert Leite das gerne an deine Kollegen weiter! Wir suchen eine:n Techn. Mitarbeiter:in / Facharbeiter:in (m/w/d) für unser internationales Team bei Physics of Life! Bewerbt euch bis zum 05. Mai. Mehr Infos hier: tud.link/rywtux #joboffer #wearehiring #jobdestages #sachsenjobs

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🎉 A HFSP Research Grant for PoL PI Elias Barriga @eliasbarrigalab.bsky.social ⚡Dr. Barriga will lead an international collaboration, exploring how tissues use electrical signals to communicate as organisms develop their shape. Congratulations! Read our news: tud.link/rf9vyq

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

👨‍🔬🧬Are you a bachelor student curious about the physics behind biological systems and living matter? The international 'Physics of Life' MSc @cmcb-tud.bsky.social is taught entirely in English, tuition-free, and trains the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists! Learn more: tud.link/ak1hjt

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

👨‍🔬Are you an outstanding PhD student or recent PhD graduate? The application window for our Excellence Postdoctoral Fellows Program is now open! Apply here: tud.link/y3djda

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🚀 Are you planning to secure funding to start your own research group? (e.g. ERC, Emmy Noether, etc). 👨‍🔬Physics of Life can host you, and offers numerous benefits! We are launching a new Program to host and support third-party funded junior groups. Check out the details here: tud.link/xayd8s

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🚨Attention #postdocs! Applications for our Excellence Postdoctoral Fellows Program open on April 1. 👩‍🔬Are you an early career researcher interested in working at the interface of biology & physics? We offer a 3+ year position, generous resources, and mentoring opportunities! Apply: tud.link/y3djda

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Thrilled to kick off the week with great news for PoL researchers! The 2026 HFSP Research Grant awardees @hfspo.bsky.social are out, and we’re proud to see our PIs and Associates included in 3 separate grants. Massive congratulations to all! 🎉

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Barriga Lab @eliasbarrigalab.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Grateful to have been awarded an #HFSPResearchGrants by @hfspo.bsky.social With @jrmarmor.bsky.social @cabd-upo-csic.bsky.social Charlie Duclut @institutcurie.bsky.social & @djcohen.bsky.social @princeton.edu we will explore hidden roles of organs as electrochemical organizers of #morphogenesis 🤓

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Campàs Lab @campaslab.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Congratualtions to our Physics of Life @poldresden.bsky.social members Elias Barriga ( @eliasbarrigalab.bsky.social ), Jesse Veenvliet ( @jesseveenvliet.bsky.social ) and Frank Jülicher for getting an HFSP grant each! Not bad! 🤩👏

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Physics of Life Dresden @poldresden.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

👩‍🔬 14,000+ physicists, one global meeting. We are super excited to be part of the #APS Global Physics Summit in Denver this week! 🧬 Curious about biophysics research at PoL? Learn more about us at the 🇩🇪 Research in Germany booth #2220. 📅 Wed: 10:00–17:00 📅 Thu: 10:00–13:00 📸 Katja Lesser

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