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The internal clock of immune cells: Is the immune system younger in the morning?

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Microscope images show that when the CDX2 network is active, liver cells derived from stem cells form unusually large bile ducts with intestinal enzymes (left photo). When CDX2 is turned off, the cells produce the typical bile ducts seen in liver cells (r

Gene modification enables more functional liver cells from stem cells.

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Neighbourhood visit to BVB with the entire team

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In the state parliament: Lisa Kapteinat (left) standing next to Dr. Hannah Schade (right).

Politics meets Science: “Leibniz im Landtag” 2025

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The core topics of our research work are

  • The working person in technical environments
  • The challenge of work and ageing
  • External and internal factors for well-being and performance
  • Safe handling of chemicals

The research areas at IfADo are:

Ergonomics
Immunology
Psychology & Neurosciences
Toxicology

News

An alarm clock shows the time 6:20 a.m.

The internal clock of immune cells: Is the immune system younger in the morning?

Our immune system ages: it reacts more slowly to pathogens, vaccines become less effective, and the risk of cancer increases. At the same time, the immune system follows a 24-hour rhythm, as the number and activity of many immune cells fluctuate throughout the …
Microscope images show that when the CDX2 network is active, liver cells derived from stem cells form unusually large bile ducts with intestinal enzymes (left photo). When CDX2 is turned off, the cells produce the typical bile ducts seen in liver cells (r

Gene modification enables more functional liver cells from stem cells.

Liver cells are indispensable for research— for drug testing, to better understand liver diseases and for development of future cell therapies. However, obtaining human liver cells from biopsies and donor organs is challenging. Therefore, research requires …
Entrance through which the BVB team runs onto the football stadium.

Neighbourhood visit to BVB with the entire team

The 2025 company outing was possible without long journeys. Germany's largest (and, according to some, most beautiful, impressive and atmospheric) stadium is located in the immediate surrounding of the institute.
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Events

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Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
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All day
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
All day
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
All day
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
All day
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
All day
Talk Series: Neurocognition & Work
After an extended summer break, we are finally relaunching our colloquium talk series. What started as an adaption to the circumstances during the pandemic, has turned out to be an excellent opportunity to engage in scientific exchange with scientist from all over the world.
Learn more
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