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Hand-on scientific research
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Within the Hands-on Laboratory the day-to-day
work of a scientist is highlighted using different
experiments in the field of molecular development
and of molecular neuroscience. The course offers
the journalists (referred to as Fellows) the
opportunity to use many of the modern techniques
of cellular and molecular biology, including cell
culture, gel electrophoresis, immunofluorescence
staining, and genetic engineering, as well as to
discuss various aspects of molecular development
and neuroscience.
Laboratory work will be complemented by informal
group discussions, lectures related to the ongoing
research, and social activities.
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Hosts for Extended Laboratory Assignments
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Following the Hands-on Laboratory, Fellows can opt
for an Extended Laboratory Assignment for up to
two weeks. During these assignments, journalists
are invited into selected laboratories of Max Planck
Institutes as well as other leading research
institutions in Europe, allowing a more detailed
glimpse of science at the leading edge, whether the
effort to develop novel strategies for curing
diseases, attempts to unravel the genetic blueprint
of the human body, or the efforts to improve the
worlds crops by genetic engineering.
These laboratories offer also hands-on experience
but the emphasis is more on establishing contacts
and collecting material for journalistic contributions
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Focus on draws and drawbacks
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Journalists begin their fellowship with the Hands-on
Laboratory in the Max-Planck-Institute for
Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen. It is offered
only once a year and takes place in early spring.
The Extended Assignments immediately follow the
Hands-on Laboratory. Application forms are
available from late autumn and must be submitted
several months before the beginning of the course.
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