
GFKIT: Memoization for faster computations on genealogical forests
The field of population genetics attempts to advance our understanding of evolutionary processes. It has applications, for example, in medical research, …

Issue 3 | 2024
On 13 July 2024, HITS opened its doors to the public again and welcomed more than 500 visitors. The program titled “Weather, viruses and …

Special issue: Exploring the chemical compound space with cutting-edge research tools
Targeted and efficient exploration of the vast chemical space in search of new and improved molecules and materials with artificial intelligence …

Five days to go: Call for “HITS Journalist in Residence” in 2025
Call for 2025: HITS Journalist in Residence program open for applications. Deadline: 15 September 2024

Deadline 15 September: Call for “HITS Journalist in Residence” in 2025
Call for 2025: HITS Journalist in Residence program open for applications. Deadline: 15 September 2024

HITS: Call for “Journalist in Residence” in 2025
Call for 2025: HITS Journalist in Residence program open for applications. Deadline: 15 September 2023

Frauke Gräter Appointed Director at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
After fifteen years at the Institute, HITS group leader Frauke Gräter will be new Director at the Max Planck Institute …

Digital babies created to improve infant healthcare
Researchers at University of Galway, the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) Heidelberg University, and Heidelberg University Hospital have created digital …

Rebecca Wade appointed member of the CECAM Scientific Advisory Committee
HITS group leader Rebecca Wade (Molecular and Cellular Modeling group) has been named a member of the CECAM Scientific Advisory Committee. …

Issue 2 | 2024
Mechanobiology studies how cells can sense and respond to mechanical forces. Together with two colleagues, HITS group leader Frauke Gräter …