World's first protective antibodies against Marburg virus developed

Corynebacterium glutamicum – a hidden champion

Microbe of the Year 2025

Scientists find a vulnerability in antibiotic resistance mechanism

A genetic toolbox in action

How autonomous AI agents will change cancer research

More time for the essential

Screening for mental illness: a balancing act

What is the best way to reach people who need treatment?

How the body’s natural killer cells could fight leukemia

Research into new therapies

Antibodies can improve the rehabilitation of people with acute spinal cord injury

Visualising the Invisible: Active Sites in Antibacterial Nanomaterials

Fluorescence lifetime microscopy has great potential to systematically enhance the effectivenes of antibacterial nanomaterials

Photopharmacology: using light to control cold sensors

Researchers have developed a molecule that allows an important ion channel to be regulated – a breakthrough with therapeutic potential

AI pinpoints stroke timing with high accuracy

Algorithm for particularly precise assessment of brain damage

Schizophrenia: Processes in nerve cells observed

A step towards the goal of treating the causes of schizophrenia

Activating the hidden pharmaceutical potential of bacteria

Researchers develop a new genetic method for the production of new active ingredients in bacteria

New findings on ecological and evolutionary dynamics of urinary tract infections

This study shed some light into promising pathways for new treatment strategies

New discovery: A quick end for mRNA

New process discovered and observed for the first time

A stronghold in the fight against viruses - new bacterial immune system decoded

International research team describes for the first time the structure and function of the Zorya system

Why deep sleep is helpful for memory

Slow brain waves make neocortex especially receptive

Joint research on the next generation of sun screens

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Beiersdorf are cooperating on the development of innovative sun protection products

Organoids represent the complex cell landscape of pancreatic cancer

Foundation for new cancer treatment strategies

Advance in pain relief research

Naturally occurring hederagenin binds to pain regulation receptor

"Superman" bacteria offer a sustainable boost to chemical production

A tailored “Superman cape” for bacteria

Warm – warmer – neuronal rapid fire: How the brain gets used to heat

For the first time, researchers describe a cell-specific neuronal mechanism associated with heat tolerance

A new era of allergy treatment

Scientists unveil the early molecular key to curing life-threatening allergies

CRISPR-Cas technology: ETH researchers have uncovered a serious side effect

A molecule designed to make the process more efficient destroys parts of the genome

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

Delivering medicines with microscopic flowers

Microparticles consisting of extremely thin petals can be used to transport medicines precisely via the bloodstream to tumors or blood clots

Brain tumour cells rapidly integrate into brain-wide neuronal circuits

Researchers hope to use their new findings for future therapies for glioblastomas, which are currently incurable

A stronghold in the fight against viruses - new bacterial immune system decoded

International research team describes for the first time the structure and function of the Zorya system

Concept Life Sciences and Accelero Biostructures partner to advance X-ray crystallography in early drug discovery

Up to 10 times faster drug development expected

Abselion raises £6.6 million led by M Ventures to bring disruptive at-line protein analyser to market

Series A financing highlights the potential impact of Abselion’s technology for life science research and bioprocess development

Designing large new proteins with AI

New method for designing artificial proteins

From chip shop to pit stop

Scientists make cooking oil biofuel as efficient as diesel

Cancer research: Small change with a big impact

How p53 works

Orikine Bio secures €800k in innovation research funding to advance groundbreaking autoimmune disease therapy

Orikine Bio’s technology platform is on the cusp of revolutionizing the future of immunotherapy

Plastic fantastic: Green, strong and edible

Researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis

Color-Changing Test for Rapid Salmonella Detection

MIT gel changes color on demand

Material could lead to fast, inexpensive sensors

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

Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology

Young people most stressed about spending family time this Christmas

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

Researchers develop a new material that removes a dangerous “forever chemical,” from drinking water

Powerful technology can detect and filter out chemical linked to cancer and other health risks, potentially revolutionizing water purification efforts

How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks

New research leads to sensors that detect contaminants in water

Fresh iron from old mining sludge

Great interest in pilot plant

Airy, delicious pastries with food foam made from peas

Smarter sensor sniffs out target gases

A chemical sensor endowed with artificial intelligence can learn to detect certain gases in the air with high sensitivity and selectivity

Liquid water molecules are inherently asymmetric

New insight into the bonds between water molecule

Method to enhance solubility of pea protein favors its use in food and beverages

Removing hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water

Researchers develop highly effective filter material

New: Baileys Chocolate

Baileys Chocolate opens up irresistible sales opportunities

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

Without any carbon footprint

Rémy Martin celebrates its 300th anniversary with exclusive limited editions

Sustainable locations for the green hydrogen economy of the future

Global Hydrogen Atlas shows potential import countries for Germany

Robots work in the bakery

Bakisto relieves employees and reduces food waste

A thinner thermal insulation for buildings

ETH spin-off Aeroskin Tech is developing innovative thermal insulation that uses aerogel technology to insulate buildings more efficiently and more sustainably

New, simple, and natural method for producing vitamin B

Researchers at DTU have succeeded in developing a natural and simple method for producing vitamin B2

Stretchable and self-healable lithium-ion battery

Promising for use in stretchable and wearable electronics

Germany: 13.6 kilos of chocolate per capita were produced in 2023

Import prices for cocoa beans, the most important chocolate ingredient, almost doubled in October 2024 compared to the same month last year