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European Research Council funds ethicist with 1.5 million euros Freshly appointed to the Faculty of Protestant Theology at the University of Bonn and immediately successful in acquiring one of

Huge success for young academic talent Twelve talented researchers at TUM have been awarded ERC Starting Grants by the European Research Council (ERC).

Antibiotics are major weapons in the fight against bacterial infections. However, antibiotics are increasingly losing efficacy due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance.

Dr. Axel Schambach receives prestigious EU funding award for pioneering research on Usher syndrome Protecting children and adults from hereditary deafness with the help of gene therapy is one

Three professors of the Hannover Medical School are among the world's most cited researchers Three scientists from Hannover Medical School are among the most frequently cited researchers in the world: Professor Dr. Michael Manns, Professor Dr. Thomas Werfel and Thomas Thum. This was the result of an analysis of scientific publications by the company Clarivate Analytics.

Quantum technology on its way into society: Joint project DiaQNOS to develop quantum sensors to improve brain tumor surgery Removing a brain tumor presents surgeons with special challenges: They must remove the tumor without damaging healthy brain tissue.

Life Awards and Personnel Published: Physician Andreas Hochhaus.

International evaluation names researchers whose publications have been most cited worldwide 13 researchers from Heidelberg University feature on the list of "Highly Cited Researchers" that has just appeared.

6.3 million euros for research into innovative methods and new modalities in medicinal chemistry The German Research Foundation (DFG) is establishing a new Research Training Group (RTG) at the University of Bonn to further strengthen young scientists. The goal of the RTG " Tools and Drugs of the Future" is to modernize medicinal chemistry and train a new generation of medicinal chemists and researchers at the interface with interconnected disciplines.

The health of nerve cells is closely linked to the auxiliary cells that surround them, the so-called glial cells.

International research team analyzed the genetic material of more than 5,000 severely affecteds Rare gene mutations can significantly increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease.

Research project iGUARD receives follow-up funding for the development of RNA-based drugs Despite successful vaccine development, there are still no effective drugs for most viral diseases.

At the Amyloidosis Centre Lower Saxony, MHH offers diagnostics and therapy to those affected by the disease Amyloidosis is a rare disease that can affect individual organs and body regions or the entire organism.

TUM Center for Functional Protein Assemblies launched A working culture which transcends the boundaries of natural sciences, medicine and the engineering sciences, avant-garde technologies and an ins

Cooperation between radiotherapy and cardiology: MHH experts achieve success with innovative treatment method Radiotherapy - most people think of it as the treatment of cancer.

Fascinating research, a spectacular chemistry show and hands-on experiments "Open house with the TV mouse" at TUM In a Germany-wide activity day hosted by the popular educational show "Sendung mit de

International Lancet commission with MHH pneumologist Professor Dr Tobias Welte makes recommendations on prophylaxis, diagnosis and therapy Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common chronic respiratory disease worldwide and the third leading cause of death.

In Germany, about ten per cent of all children are born before the 37th week of pregnancy and are thus considered premature.

Biologist Dr. Erik Frank is researching how an African ant species treats its wounded. To continue his work, the German Research Foundation (DFG) has now granted him an Emmy Noether group. The African Matabele ant ( Megaponera analis ) lives dangerously when hunting able-bodied termites. However, the animals do not simply give up their wounded.

MHH opens outpatient clinic to treat dysregulated sexuality in adolescents / Ministry of Social Affairs funds project with 300,000 euros Experts from the Department of Clinical Psychology and Sexual