Scientists at IMBA are passionate about discovery and advancing our understanding of biology. They are recognized leaders in their fields, regularly publishing in the top research journals. Contributions from IMBA research groups are of interest to everyone – including scientists, clinicians, and the public. The Research Highlights below summarize some of the most significant discoveries made by IMBA scientists.


09.03.2009

Asymmetric cell division in the brain

Jürgen Knoblich and his team have identified a protein which regulates the delicate balance between stem cell proliferation and neural differentiation in the developing mouse brain. Their findings are published in the current issue of the journal Cell.