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During the Covid-19 pandemic, parents suddenly had to cope without formal childcare, placing a significant strain on mothers in particular.

Heidelberg researchers describe a new field of research to engineer precise immune responses from molecular constituents Synthetic immunology, an innovative field of research which could lead to fund

News from Leipzig University has today (22 August 2024) submitted two detailed full proposals for Clusters of Excellence.

Dr. Karl Petri is establishing a research group at the University Hospital Würzburg to develop and enhance novel CRISPR 2.0 tools for generating and improving cancer-targeted CAR-T cell products.

Food in hospitals often does not enjoy a good reputation. The proportion of meat on the plate in particular is too high and often does not meet the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE), which advocates a more plant-based diet in hospitals.

Bonn researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role in the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Human endothelial cells are therefore required for the "in vitro" investigation of the causes of these diseases.

New edition of Heidelberg University's research magazine dedicated to the paired concepts FORGETTING & REMEMBERING The paired concepts underlying the recent edition of the research magazine RUPERTO C

The silkworm  (Bombyx mori ) and related species are among the oldest pets of mankind. The fascinating ability of these insects to spin a thread hundreds of metres long has been used for around 5,000 years.

Study by the University of Bonn shows that what are known as aptamers can be absorbed directly via the skin Researchers at the University of Bonn have isolated a DNA molecule that is suitable for combating allergic contact dermatitis in mice. What is known as an aptamer binds to certain immune system messenger substances, rendering them ineffective.

New approach to diminish antibiotic resistance developed by research team from Freie Universität Berlin, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and ETH Zurich Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. They are regularly used to treat bacterial infections or as a prophylactic measure during surgery to prevent infection.

A Czech-Bavarian research team is developing an artificial intelligence that specialises in gastroscopy.

Victory against the Bund Naturschutz lawsuit The Bavarian Administrative Court has confirmed the legality of the operation of the FRM II research reactor.

A large city's sewage contains a huge variety of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.

New Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) in Medicine / CRC in Mathematics extended The University of Münster is delighted at approvals given for two large-scale projects.

The University of Würzburg is part of a new Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) in which innovative therapeutic strategies against cancer are being sought.

  The German Research Foundation (DFG) is establishing eleven new Collaborative Research Centres (CRC), five of which are CRC/Transregios (TRR), which are jointly funded by several universities.

A touch of the button is all'it takes to improve the resolution of ultrasound images fivefold. This is down to bubbles floating in the bloodstream and a clever algorithm.

EU-funded research project deals with plastic pollution and the spread of antimicrobial resistance in aquatic systems A research project based at Heidelberg University and Heidelberg University Hospi

Baden-Württemberg's Science Minister learned about the ongoing projects of the Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim On its way to becoming a world-leading region in life sciences and me

Scientists from Heidelberg University spotlight results and discuss their consequences for Germany The presentation of the 2024 Europe Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change is b

Chronic inflammation contributes to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, fatty liver and intestinal diseases, and also increases the risk of cancer. To treat these diseases, medicine has so far mainly relied on substances that inhibit the body's immune response.

Loneliness is not a disease. And yet it is a significant health problem. Depression, heart disease or dementia - people who are permanently lonely have a higher risk of becoming ill. The team led by Jana Lieberz from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), who also conducts research at the University of Bonn, and Dirk Scheele (Ruhr University Bochum) have investigated how loneliness can be specifically combated.

Online intervention helps to promote social skills and reduce mental health problems Mental health problems, loneliness already among the youngest and polarization are rapidly increasing, especially after the Covid19 pandemic.