Morten Henneveld appointed interim CEO of Atlas Antibodies

Elicera Therapeutics co-founder receives SEK 4 million grant for CAR-T research against solid tumors

Four-year study will examine CAR-T cells' tonic signaling to improve tumor penetration

A Vaccine for Parkinson's?

100,000 euros for a tolerogenic mRNA vaccine strategy

PerkinElmer Appoints Dr. Kaveh Kahen as President of Analytical & Testing Solutions Business

Kahen returns to PerkinElmer with more than 20 years of experience across the life sciences and analytical technologies industries

2026 KlarText Prize for Science Communication: Klaus Tschira Foundation Honors Seven Researchers

Articles such as “Good News for Those Who Hate Brussels Sprouts,” “The Stamp-Sized Lab,” and “Faster Drug Development Through Math” won over the jury

Alexandra Knauer Awarded the Federal Cross of Merit

Berlin Entrepreneur Receives Cross of Merit for Outstanding Service

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Names Catherine Jennings as President

Experienced global healthcare leader to accelerate innovation and expand its impact for laboratories, clinicians and patients

Change in Management at Shimadzu in Germany

Claudia Böhm will succeed Dr. Florian Geistmann

How chemistry chooses a mirror-image form: the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for asymmetric synthesis

The Nobel Prize goes to Kagan and Soai for their discovery of homochirality

New Managing Director for Shimadzu Europa GmbH

Jürgen Semmler to retire

Channelrhodopsin from green algae wins Berlin researchers the Nobel Prize

Peter Hegemann shares the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine with Georg Nagel and Karl Deisseroth for the development of optogenetics

Professor Georg Nagel of Würzburg awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine

Nagel, Deisseroth and Hegemann discovered how individual nerve cells in the living brain can be selectively activated using light

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to pioneers in optogenetics

Deisseroth, Hegemann and Nagel are being honoured for the discovery of light-controlled ion channels and the development of optogenetics

Bridging Disciplines with Methodological Courage—The Life Sciences Bridge Award Goes to Three Brilliant Pioneers

Early-career researchers will each receive 100,000 euros

BioNTech Founders Launch New Venture

Şahin and Türeci's new startup in Mainz focuses on mRNA therapies

Pharmacist Olivia Merkel receives UNIPRENEURS Award

Germany’s highest distinction for academic entrepreneurship goes to expert in RNA drug delivery

NIS and Proteos launch TrueCourse Biosciences

New CRO for AI-driven drug discovery

Nuclera appoints Thermo Fisher Scientific manager as its new CEO

Co-founder and former CEO Dr Michael Chen transitions to Chief Scientific and Business Officer

Peter H. Seeberger is awarded the Liebig Medal

Outstanding achievements in the field of carbohydrate chemistry

Christopher Goodnow to receive the 2027 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize

Award for his fundamental contributions to the understanding of autoimmune diseases

Biotech founder Dr. Jonathan Talbot wins the 2026 Strüngmann Award

Winner impresses with intuition for scientific potential and strategic company building

New method causes cancer cells to burn out

New molecule forces leukemia cells to work themselves to death

A first in Germany: Charité successfully treats 19-year-old with CRISPR therapy

Exagamglogene Autotemcel used for the first time in Germany following approval

A Matter of Quantity: A Universal Target for CAR-T Cells Against Cancer

“Here, we are demonstrating for the first time an innovative method for identifying new targets for cancer therapies”

Concern over European biotech: the window for change is narrow – and closing fast

Merck to Acquire Silence Therapeutics

Strengthening Rare Disease Pipeline with Innovative siRNA Asset

Using Enzymes instead of the Landfill: How Biological Processes Can Help with Recycling

Researchers identify enzyme families capable of breaking down polyurethane and polyamide

Researchers transform old blood cells into young brain cells

60 years younger after 50 days: Study opens a window to a better understanding of cellular rejuvenation processes

AI-driven microorganism mix has the potential for groundbreaking innovation

Federal Ministry for the Environment Launches First Joint SPRIND Challenge for a Biotech Breakthrough in the Circular Economy

Microplastics Cause Fatty Liver Disease in Mice

Vegetables first, then carbohydrates?

Does the order in which we eat affect blood sugar?

Ultra-processed food intake linked to silent strokes in healthy middle-aged adults

"I would not have expected this finding, frankly"

Gut microbes help set the body’s response to vaccination

Bacterial flagella proteins linked to stronger vaccine fever responses

Rapeseed oil instead of crude oil: Verbio starts industrial production of renewable chemicals

Nearly EUR 100 million invested

Arla is investing more than 63 million euros in the future of high-protein dairy products

Demand for skyr, cottage cheese, and protein solutions is driving investment in Europe

AkzoNobel and Axalta to be called Axanzo following merger

Greg Poux-Guillaume becomes CEO

Rising CO₂ Alters Wheat Proteins and Baking Quality

Climate Change Affects Bread

Two chemical giants, a potential deal: BASF and Evonik in talks

BASF confirms exploratory talks regarding potential takeover of Evonik

Energy Drinks: Consumption Is Rising Among Schoolchildren

DAK Calls for New Warning Labels on Energy Drinks to Protect Minors

EWE and VERBUND Establish a Joint Venture for One of Europe's Largest Hydrogen Projects

European Partnership for Energy Security and Decarbonization

International FoodTec Award 2027: Winners Announced

21 award winners honored for innovation, sustainability, and efficiency

Evonik is cutting 3,200 jobs worldwide and sharpens growth strategy

Businesses and German sites with clear roles

75 percent of Gen Z buy protein products—social media is driving the trend among Gen Z

A SINUS study shows that eight out of ten 14- to 28-year-olds consider a balanced diet important. TikTok and Instagram are their main sources of information.

Converting CO₂ Directly into Fuels and Chemicals

TU Berlin Launches Two Research Projects on Direct Electrochemical CO₂ Conversion—Without the Detour via Hydrogen

More young people are drinking juice and non-alcoholic cocktails on a regular basis

Weekly alcohol consumption among adolescents reaches an all-time low

Green hydrogen from seawater

Electrolysis with Untreated Seawater: Fraunhofer Tests Materials and Membranes

Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken

The low-cost technique is also a viable alternative to chlorination

LEVACO Chemicals Acquires LANXESS's Tank Farm and Strengthens Its Leverkusen Site

LEVACO Enhances Autonomy in Key Raw Material Processes

Germany's appetite for fish is growing

Salmon tops the popularity list. Discount stores account for just under half of all fish purchases.

Bio-based raw materials and green hydrogen: Startup Furanova brings cutting-edge technology to Gendorf

FDCA from Sugar: Furanova Builds Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Plastic Feedstock

Raw material transition in the chemical industry: Former Covestro executive joins Cyclize in an operational role

Proven natural gas substitute poised to enter chemical plants