Biovista awarded research grant on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from the CFIDS Association of America

Ig Nobel Prize awarded to Takanori Takebe for "butt-breathing" study

Go ahead, crack a joke. Butt seriously, this research might save lives someday by helping people when they cannot get enough oxygen via their lungs

Power-to-vitamins: microbes produce folate from simple basic ingredients

Biotechnology team obtains valuable byproduct in protein produc-tion

Harnessing Mutations: A Breakthrough in Fruit Fly Genetics

A game-changing technique, TF-High-Evolutionary (TF-HighEvo), allows large-scale assessment of de-novo mutations in multicellular organisms

What triggers the programmed cell death mechanism?

Development and combination of various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques

A New Open-Source Tool for Analyzing Complex Health Data

Sort, group, and analyze large, heterogeneous, and complex datasets without any pre-existing hypotheses

A cellular model system for drug development in fatty liver disease

A 3D in vitro cell culture model as a basis for the development of new treatment strategies for one of the most common diseases in industrialized nations

How to live 400 years

Genome of the longest-lived vertebrate decoded: It is huge and has special repair capabilities

A new drug target for psychiatric disorders

The 2024 Balzan Prizes Focus on Sustainable Progress

From Law to the History of Science, and from the Biology of Ageing to Innovative Materials: 750,000 Swiss Francs will be awarded to each of the four winners of the Balzan Prizes

Fish guts for flawless fkin?

How fish guts might play a role in future skin care products

Tracking Depression

Molecular probe specifically detects serotonin in fluorescence imaging

The ageing brain: Changes in gene activity detected in different cell types

Findings could provide starting points for slowing down the ageing process and delaying neurodegenerative diseases

Yellow dye solution makes tissue transparent on living animals

"It will completely revolutionize existing optical research in biology"

Autoimmunity: immune cells escape therapy due to "exhausted" state

Researchers have succeeded in isolating and analyzing disease-causing T cells from the blood in autoimmune diseases

Epigenetic changes reprogram astrocytes into brain stem cells

Discovery shows that astrocytes could potentially be used in regenerative medicine to replace damaged nerve cells

Fungal infection: A protein weakens the immune system

Aspergillus fumigatus uses a surface protein of its spores to slow down the human immune system

PFAS influence the development and function of the brain

Study uncovers mechanism of action with new test method

Impressive results against autoimmune disease

Severe systemic lupus no longer detectable after cancer medication treatment

Air Pollution and Mortality

Global Study Reveals Persistent Health Risks Despite Declining Pollutant Levels

New 'Chiral Vortex' of Light Reveals Molecular Mirror Images

The entirely new structure of light could help drug developers see their work more clearly than before

Study shows what your favourite film genres reveal about your brain

New vector vaccine against COVID-19 provides long-term protection

Yellow dye solution makes tissue transparent on living animals

"It will completely revolutionize existing optical research in biology"

Stopping and reversing Alzheimer's at an early stage

TUM study shows promising therapeutic approach

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Strength Training Activates Cellular Waste Disposal

Regulated degradation of damaged cell components prevents heart failure and nerve diseases

Common salt activates anti-tumor cells

Evidence found that sodium chloride can increase the activity of certain immune cells against cancer

New pharmaceutically active substances from billions of newly combined molecules

“We’re seeing immense interest from industry and research, especially in cyclic molecules, which to date haven’t been accessible in large numbers”

When is the best time of day for cancer treatment?

Researchers are developing new methods to use the internal clock inside tumor cells to optimize cancer therapies

Do intelligent people think faster?

Findings are interesting for treatment planning

Impressive results against autoimmune disease

Severe systemic lupus no longer detectable after cancer medication treatment

Epigenetic changes reprogram astrocytes into brain stem cells

Discovery shows that astrocytes could potentially be used in regenerative medicine to replace damaged nerve cells

Greenhouse gas HFC-23: Abatement of emissions is achievable

Novel measuring method for gas emissions

The banana apocalypse is near, but biologists might have found a key to their survival

Discovery of molecular mechanisms used by the banana-destroying microbe brings hope to the breakfast table

Evidence stacks up for poisonous books containing toxic dyes

Alcohol as a storage medium

Power-to-methanol could become a mainstay of the energy transition

Vertical Farming – A Contribution to Protein Supply for the Growing Global Population

Spectris Acquires SciAps Incorporated

Scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water

The liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind.

proFagus: Regenerated smoke is the safest alternative for food preservation and flavoring

Regenerated smoke is the safest alternative for food preservation and flavoring

E-nose has mastered the art of detecting spoiled meat

A surprising way to jump-start battery performance

First charge determines lifespan of lithium-ion batteries

Breakthrough in cost-effective production of cultivated meat

"We were inspired by how Ford’s automated assembly line revolutionized the car industry 110 years ago”

Sulfurous acid H2SO3 - and it does exist

World's first proof under atmospheric conditions calls textbook opinion into question

The bee’s knees: New tests created to find fake honey

Rice-built reactor yields green ammonia and purified water

New reactor system could decarbonize ammonia production, treat nitrate-contaminated water

86.800 tons of gingerbread produced in Germany in 2023

Production and export of gingerbread highest in late summer

Chemical industry copes with cost pressure: sales development has bottomed out

Positive outlook for 2025

Two thirds of baby foods in US grocery stores are unhealthy, study shows

Wake-up call for parents and policymakers with widespread use of misleading claims

Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane

Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam

Fi Europe Startup Challenge: Time to take centre stage

Entries for the Fi Europe Startup Challenge are now open with a submission deadline of 6 September.

Take ... Baking Powder! Simple Ingredients for a Chemical Hydrogen Storage System

Easy to Store and Transport

The current dietary recommendations would quickly empty the shelves in supermarkets

Chemical plastics recycling is ready to go

“It’s every chemical engineer’s dream to have a formula like this at hand for their process”

Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation?

UC Berkeley researcher makes the case for Neurospora-laced oat pulp and cheesy moldy bread