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Learning from Nature for Innovation

Natural phenomena are used to find technological solutions in a number of fields. In an interview with BIOPRO, Prof. Dr. Peter M. Kunz discusses groundbreaking innovations emerging from Baden-Württemberg and shares insights on how the principles of bionics can inspire the next generation of innovators.

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sync2brain: using magnetic waves to combat depression

In cases where standard therapies for mental illnesses such as depression prove ineffective, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers a promising alternative. This method uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific regions of the brain. The Tübingen-based company sync2brain has developed a system called ‘bossdevice’ that leverages EEG measurements to tailor this stimulation to each patient's unique brain wave patterns, something that may significantly enhance the therapy's effectiveness.

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Mini-organs and multi-organ chips - where lab mice may soon retire

Farewell to animal testing? A closer look at Baden-Württemberg's research landscape reveals how life sciences researchers are pioneering innovative methods to replace animal experiments, minimise the number of animals used and refine the experimental procedures and conditions under which animals are kept. Replace, reduce, refine – these are the guiding principles of the 3Rs principle. The researchers are developing cutting-edge models and establishing a robust 3R network, which not only shapes the future of research but also improves the quality of scientific outcomes. This transformation is funded by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts (MWK) with a substantial investment of 6.9 million euros.

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immuneAdvice develops diagnostics to predict the efficacy of immunotherapies

Certain types of cancer are already being effectively treated using immunotherapies, though success rates can vary significantly between patients. Researchers from the Natural and Medical Sciences Institute (NMI) at the University of Tübingen in Reutlingen, along with colleagues at the University of Tübingen, are working on a diagnostic approach to accompany therapy, which would rapidly assess whether the treatment is effective or requires adjustment. In July 2024, Reutlingen-based immuneAdvice GmbH was spun off from the NMI and is currently putting together an investment consortium to secure follow-up financing.

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Certain types of cancer are already being effectively treated using immunotherapies, though success rates can vary significantly between patients. Researchers from the Natural and Medical Sciences Institute (NMI) at the University of Tübingen in Reutlinge

Microscopic examination of tissue samples is essential, particularly in tumour diagnostics. The Tübingen-based company Vicinity Bio leverages cutting-edge imaging technologies combined with machine learning to generate comprehensive datasets of individual cells from tissue sections. This approach not only helps identify more targeted therapies but also enhances our understanding of cellular functions and processes within tissues and tumours.