Organon, STW Technology Foundation and Radboud University Nijmegen to collaborate on bone, fat and cartilage formation research

Metabolic markers are expected to help detect colorectal cancer risk earlier

Researchers are studying early, potentially reversible changes in the intestinal mucosa

A molecular pendulum for efficient hydrogen production

Discovery raises hopes for better biocatalysts for industry

New biobatteries are inspired by your small intestine

Binghamton University team shows how wastewater can power bacteria fuel cells

For transplants: Researchers aim to produce blood stem cells on a large scale for the first time

Tomosynthesis Detects Breast Cancer More Frequently in Screening

A study involving nearly 100,000 women compares X-ray tomosynthesis with conventional mammography

A new approach to osteoporosis treatment

Disabling a bone formation inhibiting protein molecule

New cell therapy aims to provide targeted protection for transplanted organs

Localised immunosuppression

mRNA vaccines compared head-to-head in world-first study

The findings have the potential to transform cancer treatment and vaccine design

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

"I would not have expected this finding, frankly"

Robust enzymes

It’s not the size that counts: chemical proximity protects metabolic enzymes from heat stress

Fine particles from aircraft exhaust become more harmful over time

Pharmaceutical Research in Germany Is Stagnating

High-tech agenda offers an opportunity to overcome obstacles: “Germany doesn’t have a problem with knowledge; Germany has a problem with putting that knowledge into practice.”

Ultra-Processed Foods: The Degree of Processing Affects Metabolism and the Brain

Why Ready-Made Meals Affect the Body Differently Than Freshly Cooked Food

How cancer cells lose their most dangerous DNA

Ring-shaped DNA fragments carrying oncogenes lose their effect when cells enclose them in micronuclei

Gut microbes help set the body’s response to vaccination

Bacterial flagella proteins linked to stronger vaccine fever responses

On the trail of new drug candidates

The hidden potential in the genomes of peatland bacteria

Alternative Signaling Pathway Improves Transplantation of Blood Stem Cells

Same receptor, different effect

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

Enzymes Overcome the 100-Degree Heat Barrier

The process is of interest to the chemical industry

Vegetables first, then carbohydrates?

Does the order in which we eat affect blood sugar?

A blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer

“We’re at a watershed moment”

BioNTech Founders Launch New Venture

Şahin and Türeci's new startup in Mainz focuses on mRNA therapies

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

Exagamglogene Autotemcel used for the first time in Germany following approval

A Matter of Quantity: A Universal Target for CAR-T Cells Against Cancer

“Here, we are demonstrating for the first time an innovative method for identifying new targets for cancer therapies”

A tiny bacterium with a huge impact

Vaccenic acid from gut bacteria activates a receptor that combats fatty liver and high blood sugar

Microplastic substitute from the fermenter: BIOWEG builds Europe’s largest plant for bacterial cellulose

EU microplastics ban drives multi-million investment in North Rhine-Westphalia biotech plant

Claude discovers a novel enzyme system with CRISPR-like repeats

AI agents discover an unknown enzyme system after 21 hours of autonomous database analysis

Microplastics Cause Fatty Liver Disease in Mice

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

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

Stopping stomach cancer before it starts

How the disease-causing process following a Helicobacter Infection can be halted

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

Researchers identify enzyme families capable of breaking down polyurethane and polyamide

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

Nearly EUR 100 million invested

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

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

BASF confirms exploratory talks regarding potential takeover of Evonik

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.

AkzoNobel and Axalta to be called Axanzo following merger

Greg Poux-Guillaume becomes CEO

Energy Drinks: Consumption Is Rising Among Schoolchildren

DAK Calls for New Warning Labels on Energy Drinks to Protect Minors

Evonik is cutting 3,200 jobs worldwide and sharpens growth strategy

Businesses and German sites with clear roles

International FoodTec Award 2027: Winners Announced

21 award winners honored for innovation, sustainability, and efficiency

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

European Partnership for Energy Security and Decarbonization

Germany's appetite for fish is growing

Salmon tops the popularity list. Discount stores account for just under half of all fish purchases.

Green hydrogen from seawater

Electrolysis with Untreated Seawater: Fraunhofer Tests Materials and Membranes

Ammeraal Beltech to Present Food Conveyor Solutions at EHEDG World Congress

Ammeraal Beltech will participate as a Gold Sponsor at the EHEDG World Congress in Vienna, Austria, on 7–8 October 2026

LEVACO Chemicals Acquires LANXESS's Tank Farm and Strengthens Its Leverkusen Site

LEVACO Enhances Autonomy in Key Raw Material Processes

Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken

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

Leuna Polyamid: Insolvency Proceedings Initiated

Insolvency estate is insufficient to cover decommissioning and dismantling

Sustainable Energy from the Landfill

Purification Instead of Flaring: A New Process for Treating Landfill Gas

Tavion raises €50 million and starts development of its first battery parks in Polan

CleanTech start-up bets on Poland as Europe's most attractive battery storage market