Pacific Biosciences and Imec Announce Collaboration to Develop Advanced Microchips for Single Molecule Sequencing Applications

Revolution in biotechnology: CO2 becomes food

Breakthrough bioprocess turns CO2 and electricity into high-protein food

Ancient Viral DNA Shapes Early Embryo Development

Thought to Be Extinct Viral Elements Re-Expressed in Mammalian Embryos

Protein protects biological nitrogen fixation from oxidative stress

The protein could help to make nitrogenase usable in biotechnology and thus reduce the amount of synthetic fertiliser used

New approach to fighting cancer: energy trap for tumor cells

Findings could pave the way for new, highly specific therapies that target the weaknesses of cancer metabolism while sparing healthy cells

Textbooks need to be rewritten: RNA, not DNA, is the main cause of acute sunburn

“This new knowledge turns things upside down": The result of the study changes our understanding of sunburn and the skin’s defence mechanisms

New process for polarity inversion of chemical compounds for precise drug synthesis

“With this research, we believe we have made a significant contribution to selective, sustainable and targeted chemical synthesis”

Single-Celled Organisms with Super Powers

Tiny organisms buffer fertilizers in the world’s oceans

Insight into schizophrenia disease mechanisms found in the eye

Impaired neuronal connectivity in the retina

Global Trust in Science Remains Strong

Global survey spanning 68 countries

Memory systems in the brain drive food cravings that could influence body weight

New findings open new possibilities for addressing overeating and obesity

How autophagy protects neurons by controlling their glucose consumption

Powering brain health

How a milk component could eliminate one of the biggest challenges in treating cancer and other disease

Nebraska startup to use nanoparticles found in milk to target therapeutics to specific cells

Genetic predisposition to birch pollen allergy decoded

New study reveals crucial differences in gene activity and opens up personalized therapeutic approaches

Decoding HIV’s Tactics

HIRI researchers provide new insights into gene regulation of the virus that causes AIDS

Is eating more red meat bad for your brain?

Processed red meat linked to increased risk of dementia

Sophisticated early warning system: How bacteria respond to threats

Understanding is crucial for combating infections

Ribozyme Structure Revealed: Success for RNA Research

Basic Research Guides the Development of New Therapeutic Strategies

What we eat affects our health — and can alter how our genes function

"We found a direct link between eating fiber and modulation of gene function that has anti-cancer effects..."

New tool for synthetic biology: A milestone in the application of DNA nanotechnology

DNA nanorobots that can alter artificial cells

Small antibody offers broad protection against influenza

“It’s rare to find a molecule capable of protecting against so many different influenza viruses”

Groundbreaking technology can turn cancer cells back into normal cells

Research findings have been transferred to the start-up biotech company BioRevert

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

Tuberculosis research: promising new active agent

A novel antibiotic

Cooperation of Ghost-Driving Genes

A groundbreaking study makes a decisive contribution to understanding how genes are regulated

Electric fungi: The biobattery that needs to be fed

Microbiology meets electrical engineering

Skin cancer: mode of action of combination immunotherapy decoded

Why a long-established combination therapy against black skin cancer works better than the individual active ingredients

Does coffee prevent head and neck cancer?

Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect

BioMed X Institute launches new cancer collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo

Call for proposals from researchers around the world to take part in this ambitious project

New Approach in Cancer Therapy

With Innovative Mechanism-of-Action for Ferroptosis Induction

Bioreactor Allows Automated Long-Term Culturing of Stem Cells

Scientists find a vulnerability in antibiotic resistance mechanism

A genetic toolbox in action

Membrane Anchor Suppresses Protein Aggregation

Researchers have gained valuable insight into the development of prion diseases of the brain

New method turns e-waste to gold

Electronics waste is a literal gold mine

Kirin Holdings presents the "Electric Salt Spoon" with innovative flavor technology

New gadget presented at CES 2025

New research leads to sensors that detect contaminants in water

Taking a cue from lightning, eco-friendly reactor converts air and water into ammonia

Without any carbon footprint

Ferrero launches nutella Plant-Based on the German market just in time for Vegan January

New material could improve safety for first responders to chemical hazards

Carbon nanofibers assembled into photonic crystals change color as activated charcoal filters become saturated with dangerous vapors

From CO2 to acetaldehyde: Towards greener industrial chemistry

This breakthrough tackles two environmental issues at once

Mintel publishes global food and drink trends for 2025

Crystal clear

Breakthrough in zinc-based rechargeable batteries: A safer, sustainable alternative

Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology

Food supplements - facts and information needed instead of uncertainty

Trash to treasure: Leveraging industrial waste to store energy

First time unwanted organic waste product used in redox flow battery research

Valensina Group strengthens top management at the beginning of the year

New protective coating can improve battery performance

A universal solution with indirect climate protection

‘True food’ research database offers rankings for 50,000 processed foods

BASF to sell Styrodur® business

Strengthening Filling Technology: Fricke strategically reorganizes business unit

Bundling expertise for more innovation and customer proximity

Achieving better photovoltaic materials faster with AI

How machine learning greatly accelerates the search for new semiconducting molecules for perovskite solar cells

Unilever sells pasta sauce range

Tomato al Gusto and Speciale al Gusto in Germany to Casalasco Group

Optimising the processing of plastic waste

Analysing materials in real time

Smart food drying techniques with AI enhance product quality and efficiency

How machine learning can help predict the spectral properties of materials

Mondelēz International to Collaborate With Israeli FoodTech Incubator, The Kitchen, to Lead the Future of Snacking