Ocean Optics Names Winner of 2012 Young Investigator Award

Two accomplices in the spotlight: When the interaction between fungi and bacteria becomes a dangerous alliance

Researchers discover new co-infection strategies of Candida albicans andEnterococcus faecalis

Intelligent sensors for quality-assured cell production

Fraunhofer experts are integrating real-time quality control in production – objective, automatable, and cost-efficient

Powerful drugs against malaria resistance

New drug combinations prove safe, well tolerated, and effective

Do natural substances from blueberries and blue grapes protect nerve cells from aging?

A clock that measures the aging of nerve cells finds molecules that protect against age-related neurodegeneration

Fighting superbugs with nets and light switches

Hydrogel reduces resistant bacteria by 95 percent

How does lifetime alcohol consumption affect colorectal cancer risk?

“Our study is one of the first to explore how drinking alcohol over the life course relates to both colorectal adenoma and colorectal cancer risk"

Blood test to give insights into a person’s infection history

Researchers are investigating the immune system’s sensors

14 recommendations for effective cancer prevention

WHO updates European Code against Cancer

A broken DNA repair tool accelerates aging

Potential for the development of therapies

Yellow natural pigments from light and CO2

A sustainable alternative to synthetic food colourings: “Cyanobacteria offer enormous potential for climate-friendly biotechnology”

Big Data Make Hidden Genetic Drivers of Type 2 Diabetes Visible

Why blood tests are misleading in diabetes research

How dangerous is the bacterial toxin in recalled infant formula?

Cereulide in baby food triggers global recall wave

Discovered by chance: the refractive index microscope

An astonishing success: by combining completely different microscopy methods, the optical density of a sample can be measured with pinpoint accuracy

Decoded: How cancer cells protect themselves from the immune system

Blocking this mechanism resulted in a dramatic reduction in tumours

Unravelling Spider Silk: What High-Tech Fibres Can Learn from Nature

New approaches for synthetic high-performance fibers without compromising stability and elasticity

Genome research is getting faster: AI tool identifies genes in newly sequenced organisms—without lab tests

“It’s like suddenly recognizing paragraphs, chapters, and individual words in a completely unfamiliar book”

How does coffee turn immune cells into cancer fighters?

A study shows that everyday substances like caffeine from coffee, tea or even chocolate can be harnessed to precisely control how cells behave

Pulling the plug on tumours: Varun Venkataramani receives Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Early Career Award

Cancer cells tap into the nervous system's power grid: Heidelberg neurologist co-founded the research field of “Cancer Neuroscience"

Two days of oatmeal reduce cholesterol level

Study shows that positive effects are still evident even six weeks later

Afternoon naps clear up the brain and improve learning ability

Study shows the active role of short sleep phases in adjusting the strength of transmission between neurons

Could cheese protect your brain health?

A new study links eating more high-fat cheese and cream to a lower risk of developing dementia

How sweet is healthy? Tagatose could solve the sugar problem

Tufts researchers use E. coli as microfactories for tagatose, which has 60% fewer calories and hardly affects blood sugar levels

Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

Large-scale drug atlas uncovers new genome editing modulators and potential therapeutic strategies for DNA repair-deficient cancers

Parkinson's disease: Ion channel as a promising approach for active substances

Ion channel as promising avenue for new drugs

T-CURX raises $20M Series A for non-viral CAR-T therapies

German biotech secures funding led by BiomedVC to advance clinical programs in AML and solid tumors

Stopping immune aging: Startup receives million-dollar investment

Groundbreaking thymus-rejuvenating biologics are designed to restore immune function and promote lasting immune health throughout all stages of life

Coffee as a Staining Agent Substitute in Electron Microscopy

Researchers have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive uranyl acetate in the analysis of biological samples

First ancient human herpesvirus genomes document their deep history with humans

Genomic data confirm that certain human herpesviruses became part of the human genome thousands of years ago

New skin for burn victims

Spin-off cultivates personalized transplants from the body's own cells that feel like natural skin and grow with the body

New Toothpaste Stops Periodontal Pathogens

Fraunhofer spin-off has brought the technology to market

Beyond gene scissors: New CRISPR mechanism discovered

An unexpected discovery: Team from Würzburg, Braunschweig, and the US identifies Cas12a3 nuclease showing precise activity

LMU spin-off obtains new funding to develop better rapid tests

“DNA origami signal amplification allows low-cost rapid tests to approach instrument-level sensitivity without changing the basic test format”

DOMO Chemicals Germany: Plants go into emergency operation

Negotiations with creditors for a short-term mass loan have failed

A tastier twist: Scientists enhance the flavour of carob-based chocolate alternatives with novel methods

Sustainable successor to cocoa

Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT) to rebrand under new name - Velaris

Over the past three years, the platform has strategically acquired six leading companies in adjacent markets

New process for stable, long-lasting all-solid-state batteries

“A few more adjustments – and we could get started”

Cheese without cows?

Researchers investigated the beliefs that influence consumers' willingness to buy animal-free Gouda

Early warning for wine spoilage glow's in the dark

This could offer a simpler, lower-cost alternative to lab testing and strengthen quality control across fermentation-based industries

Revolutionizing chemistry - reaction by reaction

New applications for familiar chemicals

Mö Foods secures € 2.4 million and redefines cheese alternative made from oats

Mö Foods is taking plant-based products out of their niche with its award-winning oat-based cheese alternatives

trinamiX with new management

BASF considers restructuring or partial sale of its subsidiary

Wood chemicals replace toxic bisphenols in cash register receipts

Lignin makes cash register receipts safer

Compact AI-based hyperspectral camera enables new industrial applications

Quality control of food, plastics, etc.: New camera detects chemical properties invisible to the human eye

Chemical plant closures rate surges six-fold in Europe since 2022

"It’s no longer a question of being five minutes before or after twelve. The sector is under severe stress and breaking"

Addressing the next bottleneck in dairy alternatives

The Protein Brewery Secures €2.3 Million Grant to bring next-gen nutritious mycoprotein powder to dairy alternatives

Anode-free battery doubles electric vehicle driving range

“This work represents a meaningful breakthrough...”

Change of management at the online supermarkets Knuspr and Gurkerl

DOMO Chemicals Germany: State orders continued operation

Shutdown of production facilities in Leuna prevented for safety reasons

Swedish start-up produces graphite from forest waste for batteries and green steel

EIT RawMaterials invests €0.6 million in Nordic Bio-Graphite

Electrochemical breakthrough turns nitrate waste into ammonia fuel

Copper-palladium hydride interfaces enable highly efficient electrochemical ammonia synthesis

New aluminum-ion cell chemistry on the battery test bench

From research to practice and back again: requirements-driven material development