Science March 29, 2022 How salt weakens the power plants of our cells Biochemist Sabrina Geisberger researches the effects of salt consumption on our health at the Max Delbrück Center. We asked her five questions.
Press Release No. 55 October 28, 2021 Berlin Marthe Vogt Prize goes to MDC again For the first time ever, the Forschungsverbund Berlin confers the Marthe Vogt Award on not one but two young female scientists: biochemist Dr. Sabrina Geisberger of the MDC and physicist Dr. Vittoria Sposini.
Press Release No. 27 April 30, 2021 Berlin Too much salt suppresses phagocytes Small changes of sodium in the blood reduce the amount of energy produced in the mitochondria – the power plants of our cells. This has consequences for immune cells. An international research team has discovered the mechanism behind this phenomenon and published their findings in the journal "Circulation".
Press Release No. 33 December 14, 2017 Berlin How the kidneys produce concentrated urine When water intake is low, humans and other higher organisms produce very small quantities of urine....
Press Release No. 26 November 15, 2017 Berlin Gut bacteria are sensitive to salt Common salt reduces the number of certain lactic acid bacteria in the gut of mice and humans according to a study published in Nature by Berlin’s Max Delbrück Center and Charité. This has an impact on immune cells which are partly responsible for autoimmune diseases and hypertension. Probiotics ameliorate the symptoms of disease in mice.
Press Release No. 7 April 17, 2017 Berlin Mission Control for the body’s salt and water supplies New studies show that salty food diminishes thirst while increasing hunger, due to a higher need for energy
Press Release No. 1 March 07, 2013 Berlin International Study: Excess Dietary Salt May Drive the Development of Autoimmune Diseases Increased dietary salt intake can induce a group of aggressive immune cells that are involved in triggering and sustaining autoimmune diseases.
