It was back then in my PhD days. I was in the middle of writing my thesis, when I stumbled upon something really interesting. In a publication, a researcher had cited a study where a mysterious subpopulation was found among a certain cell population. I was puzzled 😳. So far, I had never heard of this subpopulation, although, at this point, I had an almost exhaustive collection of publications about that […]

“I have to split my cells. But I don’t have time.”

“C’mon! Split them tomorrow, a few hours won’t make a difference!”

Oops! 😱

Cells are social creatures, and as with us humans, cell-cell-interactions and communication affect functionality and development.

Spatial proximity, the number of contacts, the concentration of particles released, all play a role in the functionality and the happiness-score 😉 of your cells.

Changes in cell density lead to immediate changes in the cell’s metabolism, such as glucose uptake, […]

🌟 Can you imagine having to use the back entrance of a university building, because the front entrance is not for you?

🌟 Can you imagine sitting in the auditorium with fellow students, knowing that you are not welcome?

🌟 Can you hold back your tears when your scientific curiosity is ridiculed?

🌟 Can you hear the stifled laughter of colleagues when you point out a wrong train of thought?

🌟 Can you picture the contempt of other researchers when […]

Spending the morning with inspiring women is humbling. 🙏

This is what we learned:

👌 Embracing and responding to change is a smart way to deal with life’s challenges.

👌 You know your plan is good when you are willing to adapt it to the circumstances. What is fabulous today may be a flop tomorrow.

👌 When you know you are on the right track, be bold, not polite.

Munching on sandwiches 🥪, sipping coffee ☕ and talking to […]

Exciting News!!! 🙃

You can now find lablife.video on #EuropeanEdTechMaps along with over 1500 other European companies with educational products and services! 🛰️

The #EuropeanEdTechAlliance and #EmpowerED have managed to reflect the European EdTech ecosystem on their platform, where EdTech organizations, investors, accelerators, incubators, fellowships, testbeds and policy initiatives appear literally at a mouse click. 💫

Maps add another dimension to our perception. ⛰️ Maps are about #connections, about linking people regardless of where they come from, […]

International Day of Education 📚 – Urgently needed Changes? 🤔

Education is a human right.

We acquire knowledge, skills and values through learning. #Education allows us to develop #criticalthinking and #creativity. It empowers the individual and enriches society. Education breaks the cycle of #poverty and promotes #genderequality and #inclusion. 🤗

Why shouldn’t we support education in every possible way? Not only with financial resources, but also with an open mind to […]