Dyax Corp. and CSIRO Form Joint Antibody Discovery Collaboration in Oncology

Sugary Drinks Influence the Psyche via the Intestine

Soft Drink Consumption Associated with Higher Risk of Depression

Turning waste into the future: scientists produce base materials for nylon from polystyrene

They have made bacteria break down polystyrene and convert it into useful chemicals

Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases dementia risk

Magic mushrooms invent active compound twice

A new study shows that different types of mushrooms use completely different methods to produce the psychoactive substance psilocybin

New CRISPR method leads to a better understanding of cell functions

Novel CRISPR method makes LOF analyses much more efficient and reproducible

Researchers develop ultrasmall, light-sensitive nanoparticles that could serve as contrast agents

A novel method for genome editing

Inspired by Bacteria’s Defense Strategies

Plastic nerve cells become more advanced – and simpler

The results pave the way for a new generation of body-integrated sensors, medical implants, and robotics

Possible breakthrough in the development of effective biomaterials

The results could be groundbreaking for tissue engineering

Stronger together: a new fusion protein boosts cancer immunotherapy

The Sex of the Body: Why Our Organs Cannot Simply Be Classified as Male or Female

Much more complex than expected

Teflon as a low-calorie stomach filling, cows with zebra stripes and the physics of lumpy pasta sauce

Bizarre but brilliant: Ig Nobel Prizes awarded in 2025

From beer to useful fats and medicines

The spent grain from beer brewing can be used to make microcapsules that can preserve omega-3 oils and medicines

AI model predicts disease risks decades in advance

New AI tool can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases

Digital laboratory management system for greater sustainability

Ministry of Science funds project to design environmentally friendly laboratory structures

Melina Schuh honored with Science Breakthrough 2025

“It has always been my dream to make the entire ovulation process visible”

Stem Cells Repair Mouse Brains Post-Stroke

A milestone in the treatment of brain disorders

Berlin is set to become a hotspot for the development of innovative therapies

More than just a ground-breaking ceremony: start of construction for the Berlin Center for Gene and Cell Therapies

Researchers uncover high PAHs in common foods

The study reveals hidden carcinogens in cooking oils and meats using advanced QuEChERS-GC-MS detection method

Plant-based diet can prolong life with type 2 diabetes

Key Mechanism for Alzheimer’s Disease Discovered

Researchers identify neurotoxic protein complex

Not all calories are equal: Ultra-processed foods harm men’s health

“Our results prove that ultra-processed foods harm our reproductive and metabolic health, even if they’re not eaten in excess"

Does a late breakfast shorten your lifespan?

Meal timing in later life may matter for health and longevity

AI model predicts disease risks decades in advance

New AI tool can forecast the risk and timing of over 1,000 diseases

Criminal minds in dementia

Studies indicate that larger atrophy in the temporal lobe is linked to criminal behavior in individuals with frontotemporal dementia, suggesting a loss of normal behavioral restraints

Unexpected side-effect: how common medications clear the way for pathogens

Many non-antibiotics weaken the natural protective function of the intestine – with consequences for the colonization with pathogenic bacteria

Risks for offspring from curcumin supplements?

Curcumin could have transgenerational effects that have been little researched to date

Nanobodies against cancer: A wrecking ball against tumour cells?

New research project: Approach offers great potential for personalised cancer medicine

Not so sweet: Some sugar substitutes linked to faster cognitive decline

Decline equal to 1.6 years of aging in highest consumers

Using deep learning for precision cancer therapy

The tool finds the root of the disease

This protein slows the aging brain and we know how to counter it

Pioneers of epigenetics receive the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize 2026

The prizewinners' discovery shook the foundations of classical genetics and opened the door to the vast field of modern epigenetics

From 0 to 100 in 12 minutes: timetable for lithium-sulphur batteries

International study shows potential of fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries for e-mobility and the energy transition

Unilever reaches new business arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel

Unilever announced it has reached a new arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel which will ensure the ice cream stays available to all consumers

New and simple detection method for nanoplastics

The “optical sieve” works like a test strip

New Batteries make 12minute charge for 800km drive a reality​

The long-standing dendrite problem has been solved

Metsä Tissue scores its sixth consecutive Platinum-level recognition in the EcoVadis assessment

Tunable metafibers for power-controlled remote light focusing

Chemists develop molecule for important step towards artificial photosynthesis

Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome

"Encouraging older adults to consume more nitrate-rich vegetables could have significant long term health benefits"

New method developed for investigating the internal structure of atoms

Previously unknown properties of the element samarium revealed

Blueprint for Sustainable Plastics Developed

“Our findings are laying the foundation for the development of new, sustainable materials that can be broken down in a controlled manner”

Nighttime pistachio snacking may reshape gut microbiome in prediabetic adults

Eating pistachios every night for 12 weeks altered bacteria in the gut, according to new study

Analytik Jena and Thuringian partners develop innovative sensor technology for monitoring micropollutants in wastewater

Starting signal for "MikroGraph" research project

A new way to produce ammonia more efficiently

By boosting ammonia production, the price of electricity from hydrogen could drop

Pineapple juice is scarce and expensive due to a small harvest

Calcium tests in poultry offer chance for improved feed efficiency

Poultry nutritionists show results in calcium bioavailability, digestibility tests connected

A Breakthrough in PFAS Destruction

Claros Successfully Demonstrates High-Throughput PFAS Destruction in Landmark Pilot

Did you know how long water lasts?

Simple color-changing sensor quickly identifies poisonous gases

A durable, paper-based sensor array enables quick and accurate measurements within minutes

EVs reduce climate pollution, but by how much?

New research has the answer

German frozen food market remains on course for success

Strong performance in the first half of 2025

Boron replaces metal: Element forms complexes with olefins

Eliminating toxic and expensive heavy metals in the chemical industry

Meat is macho: Why masculinity concepts get in the way of green initiatives to cut meat and dairy consumption

Study recommends ways forward to encourage men to change their diet

Capturing carbon dioxide with an electrochemical process

Carl Zeiss Foundation funds interdisciplinary project on CO2 capture and storage at the University of Jena with 1.8 million euros

MrBeast chocolate comes to Germany

Exclusively at EDEKA, Netto Marken-Discount and Marktkauf

PFAS in honey bees: Insects enable pollutant monitoring in the environment

Study shows: positive mood after morning coffee

Researchers from Bielefeld and Warwick collect data over four weeks