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The research field "Multiscale Bio-Systems" involves several levels of (self-)organization in biological and bio-inspired systems. These different levels are reflected by the four core areas pursued within the School. The first two core areas focus on molecular processes: Core area 1 elucidates the specific interactions of biopolymers while core area 2 studies molecular processes induced by light. The remaining two core areas 3 and 4 address cell-like as well as tissue-like systems and processes. The long-term goal is to understand, in a quantitative manner, how the latter processes emerge from the physico-chemical interactions at the molecular scale. Research in this core area starts with the synthesis of biopolymers, primarily carbohydrates and proteins, with a well-defined molecular architecture. The mutual interactions of these molecules are then studied by anchoring them to nanoparticles, solid surfaces, lipid monolayers or bilayers. In this way, they become amenable to experiment

Research Recent Projects PhD Projects Past Projects Research The research field "Multiscale Bio-Systems" involves several levels of (self-)organization in biological and bio-inspired systems. These different levels are reflected by the four core areas pursued within the School. The first two core areas focus on molecular processes: Core area 1 elucidates the specific interactions of biopolymers while core area 2 studies molecular processes induced by light. The remaining two core areas 3 and 4 address cell-like as well as tissue-like systems and processes. The long-term goal is to understand,

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