Understanding how cells migrate

Molecular Signals in the Blood: A Perspective on the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer

Blood test identifies a molecular marker of developing ovarian cancer before invasive cancer develops

EFSA Confirms Five Alternaria Toxins Can Damage DNA

Alternariol, AME and three other toxins named genotoxic in updated food and feed safety review

AI tool speeds up bioreactor development: simulations are up to 10,000 times faster

The open-source tool can be used for applications ranging from fermentation and polymer production to CO₂ sequestration, battery cell manufacturing and digital twins

New Biomarker Improves Detection of Knockout Drops

Compact x-ray source for research in the life sciences

A space-saving alternative to free-electron lasers that stretch for kilometers

How Chemicals End Up in the Mountains

Permanent chemicals harm insects—even in near-natural habitats

A new free platform simplifies the analysis of microbiological data

Platform brings together 884 analytical tools for microbiology and makes data analysis transparent

Germany Is Wasting Its Innovation Potential

A ZEW study shows that there is room for improvement in research grants, technology funding, and venture capital.

New method shows cells in unprecedented detail

Seeing more when drugs affect cells

Why Thinking Makes You Tired

Mental exhaustion apparently leaves its mark on brain metabolism

How your brain learned to love coffee, chocolate, fat, and sugar

Scientists discovered a “slow” dopamine pathway linking the gut and brain that helps shape our food preferences

COVID-19 related stress linked to faster epigenetic aging in adolescents

Not meeting up with friends left epigenetic traces in the body

How industrialization changes our gut bacteria

Industrialized microbiomes are more easily disturbed and associated with elevated disease markers

Prevention Works: New Campaign Shows How We Can Keep Our Brains Healthy for Longer

Up to 90 percent of strokes are considered preventable

Researchers identify two phases of lipid accumulation in oleaginous yeast

TAG content reaches its peak after 144 hours of nitrogen limitation, after which polyunsaturated lipids increase

New Technology Optimizes Enzymes for Industry

Fraunhofer researchers plan to launch a company

BioInnovation Institute (BII) expands CardioMetabolic Bridge initiative to Munich and Berlin

The initiative offers funding, lab access and mentoring to help academic discoveries reach commercial development

2026 Eppendorf & Science Prize honors breakthrough in 3D mapping of brain lipids

“The findings reveal a layer of brain diversity that has been largely overlooked”

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

New method causes cancer cells to burn out

New molecule forces leukemia cells to work themselves to death

Merck to Acquire Silence Therapeutics

Strengthening Rare Disease Pipeline with Innovative siRNA Asset

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

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

Researchers identify enzyme families capable of breaking down polyurethane and polyamide

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

Exagamglogene Autotemcel used for the first time in Germany following approval

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

How your brain learned to love coffee, chocolate, fat, and sugar

Scientists discovered a “slow” dopamine pathway linking the gut and brain that helps shape our food preferences

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

"I would not have expected this finding, frankly"

Vegetables first, then carbohydrates?

Does the order in which we eat affect blood sugar?

Gut microbes help set the body’s response to vaccination

Bacterial flagella proteins linked to stronger vaccine fever responses

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

Europe’s research breakthroughs face a technology transfer bottleneck

"The study presented today identifies six priorities to help Europe turn research excellence into market success"

AkzoNobel and Axalta to be called Axanzo following merger

Greg Poux-Guillaume becomes CEO

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.

Archimedes’ screw made from a single molecule

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

Nearly EUR 100 million invested

Rising CO₂ Alters Wheat Proteins and Baking Quality

Climate Change Affects Bread

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

European Partnership for Energy Security and Decarbonization

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

Weekly alcohol consumption among adolescents reaches an all-time low

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

BASF confirms exploratory talks regarding potential takeover of Evonik

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

Breakthrough in Silicone Recycling

International FoodTec Award 2027: Winners Announced

21 award winners honored for innovation, sustainability, and efficiency

Synthesis Platform for Methanol and Its Downstream Chemistry from Renewable Sources

Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken

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

Converting CO₂ Directly into Fuels and Chemicals

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

Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology partner to accelerate Lignode development and advance sustainable anode materials

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

New ‘hunter-killer’ chemistry captures and destroys forever chemicals

New catalytic membrane targets the strongest bond in organic chemistry