Helping the human body to fight diseases

Giant Viruses Infect Deadly Parasite

New unusual giant virus discovered in wastewater treatment plant

Tumor cells evade the immune system early on

Newly discovered mechanism could significantly improve cancer immunotherapies

CRISPR/Cas breakthrough

Enhanced “genetic scissors” enable stable insertion of large genes

Bacteria for climate-neutral chemicals of the future

Biotechnological production of a variety of chemical substances possible

AI designs new drugs based on protein structures

“It’s a real breakthrough for drug discovery”: Process ensures right from the start that the molecules can be chemically synthesised

Electrified bacteria: Method developed for faster determination of antibiotic resistance

"The results are available to us after just five to ten hours"

New compound from blessed thistle promotes functional nerve regeneration

Researchers have found a new use for Cnicin

Biotechnologists want to replace petroleum-based substances with a bacterium from bovine stomachs

The cow as climate savior?

The enemy within: How pathogens spread unrecognized in the body

Unique tactic uncovered

Bioluminescence - the natural glow

How glowing molecules can also be used in industry

ChatGPT extracts data for ischaemic stroke almost perfectly

Researchers find hardly any differences between expert and AI in data transfer from thrombectomy

Real-time detection of infectious disease viruses by searching for molecular fingerprinting

POSTECH and UNIST develop breakthrough technology for wide-ranging and ultra-sensitive active nano-spectral sensor, surpassing current limitations

Producing chemicals in an environmentally friendly and energy-saving way: More yield through nanopores

New membrane process increases the efficiency of enzymes - reaction rate significantly improved

Researchers Discover Novel Cell Type that Controls the Formation and Growth of New Blood Vessels

Molecular Code Stimulates Pioneer Cells to Build Blood Vessels in the Body

A switch for the internal clock

New approaches for quantum biology and medicine

New Opportunity for Cancer Therapy: Miniature Lab Provides Insights into Metastases Development

Fraunhofer IWS Develops Microphysiological Systems for Cultivation of Tumor Tissue Sections in Joint Effort

Electrochemistry Paves the Way: Sustainable Synthesis Method Reveals N-Hydroxy Modifications for Pharmaceuticals

Closing knowledge gaps - new findings on heterocycles

Cancer treatment: Experts propose specific and suited guidelines for the use and regulation of artificial intelligence

Why European Colonization Drove the Blue Antelope to Extinction

International team of scientists and start-up Colossal Biosciences decode the DNA of the bluebuck using state-of-the-art computer analysis software

An enzyme makes mushrooms “magical”

New study sheds light on the structure and evolution of an enzyme in psychoactive fungi

Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health

Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain

Sustainable plastics from agricultural waste

The production of these materials is now being scaled up by the EPFL spin-off, Bloom Biorenewables, in an effort to get them into the market

The mother's protein intake affects the newborn's face

"The findings emphasize the importance of maintaining a well-balanced diet during pregnancy, with particular attention to protein intake"

Unfavourable carbohydrates early in the morning - a potential problem for "owls"

"Larks" and "owls" react differently to carbohydrate-rich meals

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Memory self-test via smartphone can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

German-US research team and Magdeburg-based start-up have proven that memory problems can be recognised using an app

Innovative treatment helmet from a Basel spin-off promises advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s

There is a huge market for the treatment of patients with degenerative brain diseases

Gut microbiota and antibiotics: Missing puzzle piece discovered

HIRI scientists identify small RNA that influences the sensitivity of the intestinal pathogen Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron to certain antibiotics

Presence of nicotine and antidepressants detected in Antarctic waters

A study with the participation of IDAEA and IGME locates organic contaminants derived from human activity in inland and coastal waters of the frozen continent

Possible billion-euro deal: Novo Nordisk wants to acquire MHH spin-off

Music and Genomes: Beethoven’s Genes Put to the Test

What the Exceptional Composer’s DNA Tells Us About Genetics

With the Flick of a Switch: Shaping Cells with Light

The therapeutic potential of this research is immense

Battery material for the sodium-ion revolution

Sweet success: researchers crack sugarcane’s complex genetic code

Scientists created a highly accurate reference genome for one of the most important modern crops and found a rare example of how genes confer disease resistance in plants

Novel UV Broadband Spectrometer Revolutionises Air Pollutant Analysis

The laser-based technology developed at TU Graz enables the continual real-time analysis of air pollutants and their interaction with other gases and sunlight

Nadja Håkansson appointed Chief Executive Officer of thyssenkrupp Uhde

Milk on ice: Antarctic time capsule of whole milk powder sheds light on the enduring qualities—and evolution—of dairy products past and present

A new Journal of Dairy Science® comparative study demonstrates that the milk powder fueling our ancestors is remarkably similar to the milk powder we enjoy today

Nosy chemistry

New portable chemical nose can identify a broad range of chemicals

More efficient, lighter, more sustainable: researchers develop next-generation batteries

Completely new approach

Asparagus enjoyment - that's what counts

Valuable tips on the white and green heralds of spring

Advanced imaging techniques on a semiconductor material reveal ‘surprising’ hidden activity

"This surprising and previously overlooked observation completely changes how we need to view this technology"

Research team develops sodium battery capable of rapid charging in just a few seconds

Breakthrough in overcoming the current limitations of energy storage systems

Green light from the antitrust authorities

Rügenwalder Mühle allows the family holding Pfeifer & Langen to acquire a majority stake

Particle surface properties and their understanding - a trend also among young scientists

Three candidates nominated for the LUM Science Prize YSA in June 2024

Tests confirm quality of purified graphite from used lithium-ion batteries

Important step for the Circular Economy

An avocado a day may improve overall diet quality

Highest power efficiency achieved in flexible solar cells using new fabrication technique

Smart formulation in food technology

Harnessing infrared spectroscopy for consistent and predictable apple puree quality

Atomic-scale semiconductor process technology and clean hydrogen technology join hands

Gustavo Gusto calls the "Ghostbusters"

New reactor could save millions when making ingredients for plastics and rubber from natural gas

With oil production dropping, a process using natural gas is needed to avert a shortage of a workhorse chemical used for automotive parts, cleaning products and more

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer

Revolutionizing the beverage industry and making better beer

New materials discovered for safe, high-performance solid-state lithium-ion batteries

Scientists have discovered a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor for use as solid electrolytes for solid-state lithium-ion batteries

Do sweeteners increase your appetite?

Novel hydrogel removes microplastics from water

The material has a unique intertwined polymer network that can bind the contaminants and degrade them using UV light irradiation

Take it from the rats: A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains

Rats that were fed a diet chock-full of fat and sugar in their adolescence suffered memory impairment, USC researchers found