Ionic liquids could aid in the delivery of active pharmaceutical compounds in the body

DNA steps out of the "blueprint" role to become an active "field agent"

The tumor microbiota: A new frontier in cancer biology

New insights into regulation of food intake in mammals

New therapeutic approaches for obesity and diabetes

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness

A new primate model provides significant opportunities for future gene therapies

Robotics meets genetics: Joining forces to explore Fusarium

Robotics meets genetics: Joining forces to explore Fusarium

Promising GPVI Inhibitor Takes an Important Step Toward Clinical Development

Boehringer Ingelheim and the Lower Franconian biotech company EMFRET Analytics have signed a cooperation and license agreement for the preclinical development program of the GPVI blocking antibody EMA601

Development of a rapid test for diagnosing hard-to-treat VRE Bacteria

Lipid Identification: Chemical Fingerprint Instead of Dye

Greifswald method supports diagnosis of hereditary platelet disorders

Recognizing rare diseases with a drop of blood

The brain's immune system works more simply than expected

Freiburg researchers find common patterns of immune defense in human brain tissue and in a mouse model

Evolution in Fast-Forward

How Thale Cress Adapts – or Goes Extinct

Researchers find link between ultra-processed foods and infertility in US women

This massive study is a first-of-its-kind look at ultra-processed foods and infertility in American women

A sedentary lifestyle accelerates biological ageing

Well-fed penguins live longer but age faster—much like modern humans

A copper complex kills cancer cells 100 times more effectively than conventional chemotherapy drugs

Copper overload kills cancer cells

Searching tissue with words

From pathology image to biological discovery: A journey with LazySlide

What happens when the immune system ages—and can this process possibly be stopped?

Aging in fast motion: Short-lived fish offer new insights into the aging immune system

Why olive oil and fish may protect the aging heart and brain

Mitochondrial microproteins may explain cardioprotective effects of the Mediterranean diet

Already approved drug is effective against aggressive brain tumors

Heidelberg researchers tested 107 cancer drugs on mini-tumors

Sugar alters the brain and makes it harder to quit than you might think

It alters neural connections in the brain and literally hardwires a craving for sweet things

Fertilizer made from cyanobacteria enables plant cultivation on Mars

Researchers have produced a fertilizer from simulated Martian resources and successfully grown duckweed using it

Start-up AveThera acquires Fraunhofer site for biologics production

The young biotech company takes over pharmaceutical biotechnology unit including employees

BioNTech co-founders establish new biotech company

Management transition by end of 2026

Gut microbes affect the heart via the brain

Previously unknown gut-brain-heart axis could enable therapies for hypertension and heart failure

Plastic bottles turned into Parkinson’s medication

Edinburgh researchers develop an alternative to fossil-based raw materials in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Fats for Breakfast or Dinner?

Nutrient Timing Influences Gene Activity in Adipose Tissue

More meat, lower risk of dementia: study reveals gene-dependent effect

Among carriers of the APOE4 variant, high meat consumption was associated with a significantly slower rate of cognitive decline

How old are we really?

Blood test reveals biological age

Wastewater contains energy from 100 nuclear power plants: new technology makes it usable

Electrochemically active microorganisms convert chemical energy into electricity

Disastrous interplay: protein uncovered that makes cancer grow faster

Basic research can contribute to new therapeutic strategies against cancer

Dementia protection through coffee?

Roche grows against the trend and invests over 700 million euros in Germany

Roche sends investment signal for Germany as a business location

5,000-year-old bacteria defy 10 modern antibiotics

Ice cave bacteria could sharpen antibiotic resistance crisis – or help solve it

AI rebuilds molecules from exploding fragments

Researchers trained a neural network that can use ion momentum to work backward and predict the pre-blast geometry of a molecule

German food tech company secures €8 million to combat food waste

Foodforecast aims to scale AI technology for ultra-fresh food

Non-destructive battery testing: New method developed

ZULF-NMR scans batteries without opening the casing

A flexible electrolyte for solid batteries

Polymer material enables better solid-state batteries: This innovation is the result of some clever chemistry

Strategic milestone: waterdrop becomes profitable and closes 2025 with strong growth

"2025 was a year in which many strategic decisions had an impact for waterdrop®"

How are 360,000 tons of used batteries per year turned into a treasure trove of raw materials?

Increasing profitability and recyclability through direct recycling

Why does oat milk sometimes foam perfectly and sometimes not at all?

New project makes the functionality of plant proteins measurable - for more reliable production of vegan products

Chemical industry at a turning point: six keys to transformation

New study compares German roadmaps with international strategies

Amazonian cocoa could become a superfood

Brazilian researchers discovered glycine betaine and proline in unroasted beans as natural cell protectors

WACKER cuts over 1,500 jobs to reduce costs by €300 million

Chemical giant launches largest cost-cutting program in company history

Sweeteners taste better when you expect sugar

Expectations alter the taste of sweeteners in the brain

How a 270-year-old physics trick could supercharge affordable battery technology

Researchers merge historical physics with modern materials engineering to create durable sodium batteries

How climate-friendly is insect protein really?

New study provides insights into the carbon footprint of the black soldier fly

CO2 to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals

Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO2 Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award

How can startups revolutionize home cooking?

Nomad Foods seeks startups for new frozen food innovations

BAM, HZB and HU are conducting joint research on sodium batteries

Berlin Battery Lab develops batteries that conserve raw materials and is also open to partnerships with start-ups

Research team achieves breakthrough in breeding winter-hardy faba beans

One gene makes the difference

Tailor-made New Battery Materials

Innovative Battery Materials for Safe and Sustainable Energy Storage

Energy storage breakthrough solves the fast-charging problem

Custom electrodes made from organic material prevent chemical breakdown at high voltages