We aim to decipher the molecular mechanisms of biological information processing in cells and cellular networks, and to bring this knowledge to proof-of-principle applications in information technology, biotechnology and medicine.
Research Program
Our mission is to understand how living systems store and process information, from the smallest molecular interactions to complex cellular networks. We study how cells detect, process, and respond to various inputs using cellular and animal models, particularly zebrafish and medaka, which are supported by our world-class animal facilities. By combining our technology development platform with expertise in genetics, biophysics, neurobiology and advanced imaging techniques, we aim to capture biological computation at multiple scales. Our goal is to apply this knowledge in the context of innovative applications, ranging from DNA-based computing to smart biotechnology. Through collaboration across disciplines, we bridge biological with artificial information processing, leading to bio-inspired technologies that benefit from the efficiency and adaptability of natural systems.

Cluster of Excellence of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) & Heidelberg University
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