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German Research Foundation continues funding of the University of Münster's collaborations on "Imaging inflammation" and "Intelligent matter" Two Collaborative Research Centres (CRC) at the Universit

News from An international team of researchers have discovered a key mechanism behind the yo-yo effect. Fat cells store memories of obesity in their cell nucleus. These memories remain even after a weight loss programme, making it more likely for someone to put the weight back on. The research team, which includes scientists from the University of Leipzig Medical Center, report on their work in the latest issue of the journal Nature.

A recent study from the University of Würzburg unveiled a key enzyme involved in producing selenoproteins, opening new strategies for treating certain types of cancer in children.

Longitudinal study examines organ donation rates in five countries that have changed their organ donation default policy from opt-in to opt-out.

The ability of the bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells declines significantly with age, leading to age-related inflammation and disease. A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster, Germany, has shown that the skull bone marrow is a exception to bone marrow aging and actually increases blood production throughout life.

Researchers from Bonn and Cologne investigate the connection between birth position and the satisfaction of expectant mothers Whether lying on their back, all-fours position, sitting upright or squatting - women adopt different birthing positions during childbirth. What has not yet been researched is how the respective final birthing position affects the satisfaction of the woman giving birth.

Researchers from Bonn show which procedure reduces the amount of anesthetic discarded Propofol is used in the operating room to induce anesthesia.

Economist presents study results on the four-day pilot project Wellbeing increases when working hours are reduced - while productivity remains the same or even increases moderately. This was supported by a Germany-wide study conducted by the University of Münster under the scientific direction of Professor Dr Julia Backmann and co-led by Dr Felix Hoch.

Researchers have patented the active ingredient against gastrointestinal stromal tumors and licensed it to a pharmaceutical company Around 1,200 Germans are diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tu

In future crisis situations, citizens want to be informed about the current situation by authorities and the media in a faster, more comprehensible and more emotional way - and in the sense of a genuine dialog, they want to contribute their own different levels of knowledge and values.

European Commission supports establishment of MSCA doctoral networks in physics, life sciences, engineering sciences and medicine Five new cross-border and inter-institutional doctoral networks at He

As a clinician scientist, Philipp Backhaus works at University Hospital Münster as well as conducting research at the University of Münster's European Institute for Molecular Imaging There's plenty to do at the University of Münster even out of termtime.

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.