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Biomolecular Engineering & Design

Research on the physics of self-organization in biology. Image: Stefan Woidig / TUM

Based on a quantitative understanding of biomolecular interactions as well as modern AI tools, we use nucleic acid nanotechnology and protein design to create a new level of sophistication in biomolecular design. Our goals range from controlling molecular self-organization to recreating life from the bottom up, and programming cells for sensing, computation, actuation and therapeutics.

Subtopics

  • DNA Origami
  • Molecular Machines
  • Dynamic Molecular Structure

  • Protein Science, Evolution & Design
  • Functional Dynamics

  • Molecular Feedback Cycles
  • Cellular Model Systems
  • Multicellular Systems

News - Biomolecular Engineering & Design

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BioSysteM, Fundamental Science for Health, Biomolecular Engineering & Design, Accelerated Scientific Discovery, Bioscience | 25.09.2025

“Many international researchers don’t even know what is possible in Germany”

Wübben Foundation interviewed new NAT School Prof. Thomas Schlichthärle for its “In Conversation with our Fellows” series [read more]

BioSysteM, Biomolecular Engineering & Design, Research, Bioscience | 19.09.2025

An engineering approach to biology

BioSysteM EXplained with Friedrich Simmel [read more]

Biomolecular Engineering & Design, MIBE, Research, Physics, Award | 16.09.2025

Prof. Franz Pfeiffer receives Blaise Pascal Medal

International recognition for physicist in the field of X-ray imaging [read more]

Research infrastructure, Biomolecular Engineering & Design, MIBE, Research, Bioscience | 16.07.2025

New center for brain research on the Garching campus

TUM Center for Structural and Functional Connectomics [read more]

COS, Fundamental Science for Health, Biomolecular Engineering & Design, MIBE, CPA, Research, Bioscience, Award | 09.07.2025

Andreas Bausch is the new Nixdorf Professor

Heinz Nixdorf Foundation supports organoid research at TUM [read more]

BioSysteM, Biomolecular Engineering & Design, Research, Bioscience | 20.06.2025

"Thinking of biology as technology"

Prof. Friedrich Simmel on the new BioSysteM Cluster of Excellence [read more]

Biomolecular Engineering & Design, Research, Bioscience | 11.06.2025

Unraveling the fundamentals of life taking a multidisciplinary, bottom-up approach

What is life? How did it emerge, and are we alone in the universe? These are the questions that fascinate Job Boekhoven, professor of supramolecular… [read more]

Biomolecular Engineering & Design, Accelerated Scientific Discovery, Research, Bioscience | 30.05.2025

New Microscope Brings Glowing Cells into Focus

Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich have developed a new microscope that significantly improves how bioluminescent… [read more]

Fundamental Science for Health, CPA, Research, Bioscience | 28.05.2025

Mechanism for controlling anti-viral defense in the cell revealed

Prof. Mann and team uncover how the immune system uses the OAS2 enzyme to combat viral infections while preventing autoimmune disease [read more]

Public Outreach, Diversity, CPA, Bioscience | 19.05.2025

Women of TUM Talk 2025 – “Fierce & Fearless” with Prof. Carina Baer de Oliveira Mann

Prof. Carina Baer de Oliveira Mann shared her career journey at this year’s “Women of TUM Talk” series. [read more]

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