06.07.2022 - 10:01:59

Controlling the Danger Within

Trillions of cells in our bodies constantly work to keep us alive, producing waste that is broken down in specialized cellular compartments. But what happens when these cellular 'trash cans' fail? Scientists suspect that such malfunctions are linked to numerous diseases. The team led by Prof. Hemmo Meyer (A03), in collaboration with researchers from Munich, has now demonstrated how cells defend themselves against defective waste disposal systems.