What are the forces that make us grow?
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What are the forces that make us grow?

The research group of Otger Campàs at the Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life at TU Dresden has developed several new tools to measure and apply forces within developing embryos and miniature, lab-grown organs. To measure forces, scientists put magnetic oil droplets into a tissue and image them with a microscope to see the forces put on the droplet. Observe those forces in action!
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Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik (MPI-CBG)
Max-Planck-Institut für molekulare Zellbiologie und Genetik (MPI-CBG)
4. Etage
Pfotenhauerstraße 108
01307 Dresden (Dresdner Süden)
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This science station is open continuously from 5pm to Midnight. Anyone can come at any time! Discuss with us in German and English.

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Presentation Participate and do it yourself Suitable for children

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Pfotenhauerstr.

  • 62 (bus)
  • 64 (bus)

Königsheimplatz

  • 6 (tram)

Johannstadt

  • 62 (bus)

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