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In Search of Youthfulness: An Unhelpful Guide to Longevity from a Skeptic

Medicine: Arunima Roy

In Search of Youthfulness: An Unhelpful Guide to Longevity from a Skeptic

There’s a lot of discussion nowadays about longevity since we hear of famous people trying bizarre lifestyle regimes (cryotherapy, intermittent fasting, electric muscle stimulation, to name a few) in an effort to stay young. Do any of those techniques have a scientific basis and what do the latest ageing research actually say about longevity?

Young Scientists at #LINO23: Kin Israel Notarte – Diving into Virology and Infectious Disease

Medicine: Kin Israel Notarte

Young Scientists at #LINO23: Kin Israel Notarte – Diving into Virology and Infectious Disease

Kin Israel Notarte will participate in #LINO23. His primary research interests lie in the fields of virology, vaccinology, immunology, and infectious diseases.

Young Scientists at #LINO23: Ashwin Parchani – Connecting Clinical Medicine and Research

Medicine: Ashwin Parchani

Young Scientists at #LINO23: Ashwin Parchani – Connecting Clinical Medicine and Research

Ashwin Parchani from India will participate in the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. He is looking forward to the opportunity to connect with professionals from all over the world, including fellow Young Scientists and Nobel Laureates. Learn more about his way into research.

Young Scientists at #LINO23: Marianna Kapsetaki – Bridging Science and Art

Medicine: Marianna Kapsetaki

Young Scientists at #LINO23: Marianna Kapsetaki – Bridging Science and Art

Marianna Kapsetaki will attend the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. And hopefully collect valuable memories at Lake Constance, a place she has not visited, yet – though touring globally as a classic pianist and scientific speaker. In regard of her research, memorability is one of her main subjects.

How Decades of Research Are Finally Helping Us Understand (and Hopefully, Combat) Hepatitis

Medicine: Andrei Mihai

How Decades of Research Are Finally Helping Us Understand (and Hopefully, Combat) Hepatitis

Trailblazing scientists have devoted decades to unraveling the origins, transmission methods, and potential means of halting Hepatitis. Their work laid the foundation for creating efficient diagnostic instruments, therapies, and preventative strategies to tackle hepatitis worldwide.

Lindau, Here We Come! – Preparations for #LINO23

Medicine: Nadine Gärber

Lindau, Here We Come! – Preparations for #LINO23

Lindau is excited to finally welcome Young Scientists from all over the world. For an easy start we have prepared all information you need in regard of travelling to Lindau and attending the meeting.

Inside the Brain’s Navigation System: How Nobel Laureates Revealed Its Mysteries

Medicine: Andrei Mihai

Inside the Brain’s Navigation System: How Nobel Laureates Revealed Its Mysteries

Believe it or not, humans are really good at navigation. That's what enabled us to navigate the world's oceans and landmasses; it allowed us to find our way in vast spaces and create compact, navigable areas such as modern cities. But what gives us this innate navigation ability has eluded scientists for the longest time, and was ultimately awarded a Nobel Prize in 2014.

Nobel Research From 40 Years Ago Shines a Light on 2023’s Financial Crises

Economic Sciences: Phil Thornton

Nobel Research From 40 Years Ago Shines a Light on 2023’s Financial Crises

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse shine a light on the work that was awarded with the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences 2022. Bernanke, Diamond and Dybvig focus on financial crisis and bank runs. Phil Thornton links their research with the current crisis; with quotes of Lindau Alumnus Alexander Gruber.

Enjoy Every Second of the Lindau Meeting!

Chemistry: Qaisar Khan

Enjoy Every Second of the Lindau Meeting!

Qaisar Khan, material researcher at the Department of Chemistry and Centre for Computational and Material Science (CCMS) at the University of Malakand Chakdara, in Pakistan, participated in the 71st Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in 2022. Here, he reveals what the recently selected Young Scientist for the 72nd Lindau Meeting may look forward to.

Viruses Causing Neurodegenerative Diseases

Medicine: Hanna Kurlanda-Witek

Viruses Causing Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases are set to become a major challenge in medicine in the near future, as most of these diseases are associated with older age. Recently, several new studies have found that viruses could also be the culprit behind neurodegenerative diseases.

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Balancing Innovation With Risks

Medicine: Hanna Kurlanda-Witek

The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Balancing Innovation With Risks

Artificial intelligence is growing by leaps and bounds. How will the EU AI Act affect the uncharted territory of AI? What is the impact on healthcare systems and medical research?

Fundamental Physics at the Crossroads

Physics: Ben Skuse

Fundamental Physics at the Crossroads

The Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the Higgs boson was the end of a clear path towards discovery for the Physics community. How to describe the current situation? What to expect for the future?