Biomarkers can identify ethnicity at the crime scene

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

Pathoblockers instead of antibiotics

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

Sustainable Organic Production from Brewer's Grains

The iGEM team "Cozyme" uses optogenetics to convert brewing waste into jasmonate using light control

Ultrasound opens supramolecular cages and releases anticancer drug cisplatin

Palladium-based nanostructures can be opened mechanically, their payload released, and fully restored

Forcing cancer cells to die whilst activating the immune system

3D mini-tumours show that necroptosis can eliminate breast cancer cells resistant to apoptosis

Programmable molecular machines are getting closer

Robust electrically controllable DNA switch developed

European Inventor Award 2026 winners revealed

Awards for oat-based drinks, a malaria vaccine, battery recycling and more

Dog Noses and AI Provide New Clues About Long COVID

What dogs can sniff out, mass spectrometry can reveal

Do sugar substitutes disrupt gut health and metabolism?

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

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.

New drug could slow the development of Alzheimer’s

The active ingredient also shows anti-ageing effects

Inducing cell death in pancreatic cancer cells

New therapeutic approach identified for treating particularly aggressive pancreatic cancer

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

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

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

Precise Control of Gene Expression

Do sugar substitutes disrupt gut health and metabolism?

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

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

Pathoblockers instead of antibiotics

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

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

Change at TOPTICA Executive Board

Wilhelm Kaenders steps down as CTO

Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphite

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

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

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

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

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

Fraunhofer ISE is seeking investors for a spin-off

Multinational Outbreak of Salmonella Stanley Infections Linked to Flavored Pasta Products

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

8 million euros for the materials of tomorrow

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

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

New membrane technology could transform hydrocarbon processing by slashing energy use

Re‑thinking a century‑old process

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

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