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A thrilling interview with Vera in the Tagesspiegel on the topic of bio-based building materials made from fungi. You can find the online version of the interview here, and it has already been read by a great many people. There have also been a number of comments, all of which have been positive. Enjoy reading!

The CRC 1743 MY-CO BUILD is announcing the three-month artist-in-residence SPORELATION@MY-CO BUILD (Residency Period: mid-October 2026–mid-January 2027, individual arrangements are possible). We are seeking national and international artists from all disciplines with an independent practice and an interest in engaging with the research questions of our research network. Through the Artist-in-Residence program, the research network…

The exhibition ‘Tiny Giants: The Power of Microorganisms’ offers insights into the hidden world of microorganisms and their importance for the environment, nutrition, and health. The latest scientific findings are vividly conveyed through images, objects, and installations, revealing what normally remains hidden from the human eye. The artistic works create new ways of approaching complex…

What will life be like in the city of the future? “SuperCity 3000. Our City of the Future” tackles a highly topical and socially relevant issue, as urban planning is a pressing challenge of our time that shapes every aspect of human life. In fact, 90 per cent of children in Germany already live in…

We are delighted that our laboratory A01/03 „Applied and Molecular Microbiology“ has once again been awarded the highest certification level (Green) and will therefore remain a certified sustainable ‘green’ laboratory for the next two years!