Merck establishes platform to advance innovation in cancer therapies

Accordian-inspired pump unlocks new era for lab-on-a-chip technology

A first-of-its-kind device replicates human blood flow waveforms in the lab, opening doors for vascular disease study, drug discovery and space travel safety

Europe: Conflicting Laws Threaten Biodiversity and Food Security

EU laws are working against the protection of pollinators that they themselves call for

Klaus Grohe Prize 2026 awarded for the first time to two researchers

Edward Tate and Nicolas Winssinger share the €75,000 prize for medicinal chemistry

The black box of epigenetic clocks

It has so far been unclear why epigenetic clocks predict age

Great Ideas: From Stress-Free Cell Sorting to a Universal Flu Vaccine

Science2Start 2026: Dr. Sarah Scatigna’s CELLnROLL Wins First Prize

Nature as a Model for Sustainable Hydrogen Storage

How biocatalysis could improve LOHC technology

Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators 2026 goes to Martin Pačesa from the University of Zurich

AI-guided de novo design of functional protein binders

Roasted and browned: how gut bacteria break down heated foods

Heating food generates new dietary compounds: an enzyme in gut bacteria can expand its functional repertoire to process them

How bacteria sacrifice themselves to render antibiotics ineffective

This discovery helps scientists understand the survival mechanisms of bacteria and, as a result, to improve the effectiveness of antibiotics

AI detects cancer cells and evaluates the accuracy of its diagnosis

Researchers Are Developing a Transparent AI System for Diagnosing Lymphomas

Founder personality determines how start-ups weather crises

Migration experience, higher education and open-mindedness foster innovative responses to crises

Visugromab Overcomes Resistance to Cancer Immunotherapy

Antibody Shows Long-Lasting Remissions After Failure of Established Cancer Immunotherapies

Research Breakthrough on the Path to a New Reserve Antibiotic

For the first time, chemists have succeeded in synthesizing the highly potent natural compound neosorangicin A

Chance discovery : oxygenic photosynthesis is possible with only one photosystem

A research group at LMU led by molecular biologist Dario Leister is overturning long-held textbook wisdom

Fungal mycelium instead of epoxy resin: compostable printed circuit board developed

Researchers are using waste from citric acid production as the basis for biodegradable printed circuit boards.

Viruses as Plant Protectors: Research at Jülich Shows the Potential of Bacteriophages

Bacteriophages protect plants from infections and suppress their immune response

Bacteria convert uranium into a stable chemical compound

Potential risk to humans and environment reduced

Yeast dietary supplement may offer safe nutritional strategy to boost cancer immunity

Marburg researchers decode one of nature's largest enzymes

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals how the 8-megadalton giant drives methane production in archaea

New CRISPR Method Makes Protein Production in Cells Controllable

New Perspectives on Rare Diseases and Cancer

Inducing cell death in pancreatic cancer cells

New therapeutic approach identified for treating particularly aggressive pancreatic cancer

Breakthrough in tailor-made enzyme design

New possibilities for biotechnology and green chemistry

The Kitchen Sponge: A Microcosm—Bacterial Contamination Isn't Always Visible, Smellable, or Palpable

Pathogens also multiply there and can spread from that location

Strüngmann Award 2026: Who is transforming the life sciences in the DACH region?

Three finalists have been selected: Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence and Significant Innovation Potential in Life Sciences

New drug could slow the development of Alzheimer’s

The active ingredient also shows anti-ageing effects

EMBL spin-off Epitome Therapeutics secures 4 million euros for its epigenome-editing platform

Precise Control of Gene Expression

Merck expands life science portfolio with $11.3 billion Bio-Techne deal

Bio-Techne to bring portfolio with industry-leading multi-omics offering, analytical technologies and integrated workflow solutions across the scientific journey

Do sugar substitutes disrupt gut health and metabolism?

Study examines the emerging science suggesting a link between calorie-free sweeteners and blood sugar control

It may not just be what’s in ultra-processed foods, but how they’re made

New observational study suggests processing itself could partly explain links to diabetes, heart disease, and early death

Pathoblockers instead of antibiotics

DZIF project nominated for the “Science Breakthrough of the Year 2026” award

Mini-Brains from Patient Cells Point to Vitamin B3 as Treatment for Rare Childhood Disease

Lab-grown brain organoids revealed cholesterol build-up in astrocytes as the driver of DHDDS-related neurodegeneration.

Tentamus acquires BioMeca and strengthens its life sciences portfolio

Acquisition strengthens presence in France

From cleaner “cracking” to black gold

Pitt startup finds a cooler, cleaner method to produce battery-quality graphite and hydrogen

Plant-based supermarket products contain twice as many additives as animal-based equivalents

A UK study analysed 71 like-for-like product pairs and counted 199 additives in plant-based items versus 100 in animal-based ones

Artificial intelligence evaluates chemical spectra in minutes

Researchers from the University of Jena, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, and Zakodium develop AI system for chemical structure analysis

Scenarios for a New “Iron Age”: Iron Complements Hydrogen as an Energy Source

Study Shows the Potential of Iron Powder for Long-Term Energy Storage, Energy Transmission, and the Use of Existing Power Plant Infrastructure in the Energy System of the Future

According to the report, one in five cups of coffee contains toxic pesticide residues

An analysis by four organizations shows that 59 percent of the active ingredients in pesticides used in coffee cultivation are banned in the EU

Siemens and Ucaneo partner to scale direct air capture

Germany's largest Direct Air Capture facility to be inaugurated in Berlin on July 2, 2026

Carbon nanotubes make the electronic nose suitable for everyday use for the first time

The smart fridge of the future: E-nose warns of off chicken and nut allergens

Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphite

Penn State researchers converting PET waste into synthetic graphite that outperforms natural graphite

300 beverage companies call for: No sugar tax on beverages

Five industry associations are warning of price increases and questioning the effectiveness of the planned tax in terms of public health policy.

India builds first large-scale hydrometallurgical plant for battery circular economy

N.A.N. GreenMet and Silox set up joint venture for lithium-ion battery recycling

Nestlé to acquire smart food pioneer yfood to accelerate the brand’s international expansion

Nestlé manager Jolanda Schwirtz takes over as head

Europe is heavily dependent on imports for lithium: The LiSA Consortium aims to change that

Nobian and partners launch pilot project to scale circular, low-carbon lithium refining in Europe

Multinational Outbreak of Salmonella Stanley Infections Linked to Flavored Pasta Products

Recalls Underway: Salmonella in Flavored Pasta Affects Children Most of All

Efficient Production of Solar Hydrogen Through Direct Coupling of Concentrating Solar Cells and Electrolyzer

Fraunhofer ISE is seeking investors for a spin-off

Solar Foods receives EUR 77,8 million for the construction and commissioning of Factory 02

8 million euros for the materials of tomorrow

Deep tech startup alqem is scaling its AI platform for materials research

Nordzucker is revising its beet pricing model and investing €160 million in its factories

Two high-yield beet harvests in succession, high stocks in the EU sugar market and decreasing prices have impacted the earnings position

Two speciality chemicals companies join forces

Solstice Advanced Materials acquires Element Solutions for 14.5 billion dollars

New membrane technology could transform hydrocarbon processing by slashing energy use

Re‑thinking a century‑old process