Physics of Life - Public Talk
Natural Sciences

Physics of Life - Public Talk

From a single egg cell to a worm or even a bird - how does living matter determine its form? Prof. Stephan Grill explores the physical mechanisms that biology uses to shape and structure life. In this talk, he discusses what forces create cells, and what role these forces play in deciding which side becomes the left or the right in creatures like the worm or quail.
+ Add to watchlist - Remove from watchlist
Start 18:30 o'clock
End 19:00 o'clock

At a glance

Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik (MPI-CBG)
Hermann-Krone-Bau
Nöthnitzer Straße 61
01187 Dresden (Dresdner Süden)
Prof. Stephan Grill, Direktor am MPI-CBG
30 Min
Website Instagram YouTube LinkedIn

Description

Public Talk

Information on the event format

Lecture

Stations

Helmholtzstraße

  • 85 (bus)

Mommsenstraße

  • 66 (bus)

Further events of the organizer

Proteins: come and explore nature’s LEGO…
Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik (MPI-CBG)
Natural Sciences

Proteins: come and explore nature’s LEGO box

Visit our station to learn all about proteins, the power tools in the smallest factory in the world: the cell. Proteins are much like LEGO; they are all made from only 20 different bricks, but they have all sorts of shapes and functions. But, compared to LEGO, proteins are tiny, with an average diameter of 0.0000005 meters! Even though they are too small to be seen, we show you how to find and isolate proteins yourself and let you test their function and strength in exciting experiments!

Start 17:00 o'clock
End 00:00 o'clock
Little researchers and small fruit flies
Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik (MPI-CBG)
Natural Sciences

Little researchers and small fruit flies

Want to work like a scientist in a white coat and gloves? No problem—we’ve got everything you need. Pipette liquids yourself, observe fruit flies under the microscope, and estimate how many flies are in a test tube.

Start 17:00 o'clock
End 21:00 o'clock
Mathematics for biology and fun!
Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik (MPI-CBG)
Natural Sciences

Mathematics for biology and fun!

Come check out four amazing aspects of mathematics at MPI-CBG. Capture the essence of shape with persistent homology. Play mini-chess against our matchbox model of AI – a simple machine that learns from every game it plays! Interact with 3d printed shapes from computed algebraic surfaces. Or peer into infinite variety and self-similar pattern with fractals.

Start 17:00 o'clock
End 00:00 o'clock