© Priyanka Oberoi / PoL
What is life? How does a complex organism develop from a tiny egg cell? And how can salamanders even regrow lost limbs?
The hands-on exhibition 'Physics of Life' developed by the Cluster of Excellence of the same name at TU Dresden asks these questions, and illustrates how researchers from biology, physics and computer sciences are working together to answer them.
This exhibition is part of the COSMO WISSENSCHAFTSFORUM at the Kulturpalast in Dresden. Visitors are invited to take part in experiments with magnetic fluids, phase separation and molecules to build themselves and a large photo wall. Microscopy films allow you to experience how a cell divides or a fish embryo is formed. Large-scale illustrations by our science artist show how the interplay of molecules, cells and tissues shapes an organism, what role chance and genetic information play in the process and how physical forces give shape to an embryo – pure physics!
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To learn more about COSMO, check out their official page on the Kulturpalast website.