Merck Rewards Pioneering Researchers

How to replace PFAS?

PFAS substitution in medical technology

Why liver inflammation can damage the kidneys

Hematopoietic stem cells: Why don't pregnant women become anemic?

New imaging analysis method revolutionizes the diagnosis of head and neck tumors

Possible approach for the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases discovered

How "stressed" potatoes become climate-ready

Stress reactions of the potato due to climate change investigated to adapt future breeds

Water-shy proteins weaken protection against cancer

Special mutations in important protective proteins lead to the proteins being broken down longer and therefore faster

Tiny gold radiators fry bacteria on implants

Understanding How Mutations Affect Diseases

Novel Framework to Study Polygenic Diseases

Superspreader fibrils caught in the act

Evaluating the link between chemicals and declining insect populations

Using a library of 1,000+ agrochemicals, scientists saw significant changes in behaviour and long-term survival of different insect populations

Algae growth follows the hourglass model

The mid-embryonic stage are strikingly similar in animals, plants and algae, revealing the shared crucial stages in the evolution of complex life forms

The preparation makes the poison

AI in medicine: new approach for more efficient diagnostics

Researchers have developed a new AI tool that uses imaging data to also detect less frequent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Diseases beware! Researchers make crucial breakthrough in cell research

This method could have the potential for the next stage of drug delivery

“The integration of robotics and AI is poised to revolutionize science labs”

By automating routine tasks, scientists can focus on higher-level research questions, paving the way for faster breakthroughs

A “chemical ChatGPT” for new medications

AI learns chemical connections

Ovulation filmed from start to finish for the first time

New findings for fertility research

Plasticisers impair normal brain function in vertebrates

"This is a factor that must be taken into account in future risk assessments of these substances"

AI helps to detect antibiotic resistance

This is an important first step toward integrating GPT-4 into clinical diagnostics

Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to "artificial hibernation" for humans?

The new findings could contribute towards the development of new medical treatments

New drugs from toxic birds

Investigation of the symbiosis between bacteria and birds leads to the discovery of new natural products with antimicrobial properties

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

Possible trigger of Crohn’s disease discovered

Dysfunctional mitochondria disrupt the gut microbiome

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA

Surprising discovery revealed an entirely new dimension to gene regulation

ONE microscopy: from molecule to 3D structure with conventional microscopy

The simple and cost-effective method developed using a few simple but effective tricks

Protein interactions: who is partying with whom and who is ruining the party?

New method for investigating protein interaction networks - also of interest for pharmaceutical research

Superspreader fibrils caught in the act

The preparation makes the poison

New target to treat severe autoimmune disease

Stardust in the bathroom

Nanoceramics: novel treatment for skin diseases

Small German start-up develops bluetongue virus vaccine within a few months

Verovaccines leverages its new capabilities for rapid emergency response and cost-effective classical animal health vaccine development

Magnetism without metal: a milestone for materials science

“This is fundamentally new”

Fasting and blood sugar

Are tattoos safe?

Tattoo inks in Europe are mislabeled and some contain banned ingredients

Start-up aims to revolutionise CO₂ capture and conversion technology

Aerleum raises $6M in seed round

Solein® tops the list of NASA’s alternatives for space food systems

How catalysts remove dangerous nitrogen oxides

”If we know exactly where the reaction takes place, the production of catalysts can be controlled accordingly”

Flower Power: Lavender Oil Fuels Batteries for the Future

Unique material created to solve a persistent failure problem

Ferments du Futur: New Innovation Center for Future Foods Opens

Europe's unique partnership accelerates research in healthy and sustainable nutrition

Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions

Precise and fast kokumi effect

"Kokumi" is the name given to the spicy, full-bodied taste of mature cheeses. A new method can be used to effectively analyze the relevant peptides.

Cobalt-copper tandem successfully converts carbon dioxide to ethanol

Sustainability in the focus of chemical research

Delicious and plant-based: the new EXTRA plant-based chewing gum

For the launch of the new EXTRA® plant-based chewing gum, Mars Wrigley is working with the environmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to support their conservation work in the Mexican rainforest.

UK bioplastics breakthrough wins US plastics industry prize

“2024 is our year – we've scaled up three products, secured investor backing, brought new talent onboard and successfully launched our first commercial application"

1.3 million pizzas with solar power

Gustavo Gusto produces with a PV system from E.ON

No significant PFAS emissions from waste incineration

Researchers investigate the effectiveness of combustion processes

When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal

Researchers find ground beef packs bigger muscle-building punch than soy-based alternative

Innovative catalyst produces methane using electricity

A study opens up new ways to produce important chemical compounds

Full-bodied cheese flavor–prediction of flavor development soon possible thanks to new method

Scientists develop novel method for strengthening PVC products

New method may mean less microplastic pollution

Victory against fast food giants

German Environmental Aid forces McDonald's to offer mandatory reusable packaging

The fireproof battery

Salt batteries

Sustainable food innovations from broccoli side streams

The focus is on the cultivation and utilization of the entire plant