MediGene exercises option for Anti-L1 Monoclonal Antibody and continues collaboration with DKFZ (German Cancer Research Center)

Ready-made pizza & co.: How fast food damages the brain

Ultra-highly processed is ultra-poor

Unexpected side-effect: how common medications clear the way for pathogens

Many non-antibiotics weaken the natural protective function of the intestine – with consequences for the colonization with pathogenic bacteria

Scientists uncover DNA secrets to bolster corn crop traits

The discovery could enable scientists to use new technologies to improve corn, making it more resilient and productive

From COVID to cancer, new at-home test spots disease with startling accuracy

A new technology uses the "coffee-ring effect," paired with plasmonics and AI, for rapid diagnostics

A new weapon against antibiotic resistance

Tackling antibiotic resistance by capturing bacteria

Cryo-electron microscopy – Reaction cycle of an enzyme for CO2 fixation decoded

A promising enzyme candidate for biofuel production from carbon dioxide

Less sugar during pregnancy, fewer chronic diseases

New findings from post-war studies and current research

Molecular arms race: How the genome defends itself against internal enemies

Cellular sleepers

A possible replacement for plastic could lead to stronger, eco-friendly materials for everyday use

It has the potential to become your next disposable water bottle, and so much more

More than 100-year-old flu virus sequenced

Swiss Genome of the 1918 Influenza Virus Reconstructed

Over 400 different types of nerve cell have been grown – far more than ever before

Cell culture models with cells of this kind are of interest for research into diseases, as well as for testing new drugs in pharmaceutical research

New Label-Free Imaging Tracks Cancer Treatment in Single Cells

One Tool, Many Applications

New Study on Understanding How Proteins Function with Artificial Intelligence

Freie Universität Berlin-affiliated scientists contribute to Microsoft Research breakthrough in protein modeling

Investigating kinase activity in living cells: Scientists build molecular recording tool

Overcoming limitations of optical imaging

The evolution of cancer cells decoded

"Our vision is a new type of early cancer detection"

Bio-Navi combats misdirected immune system

Researchers develop regulatory CAR-T cells to combat liver inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases and type 1 diabetes

Research team achieves breakthrough in environmentally friendly control of invasive pests

Solving a 35-year-old puzzle paves the way for sustainable control of insect pests worldwide

Novel human stem cell-derived liver organoids

Supplementation with bile acids gives rise to grape-like clusters resembling liver tissue

Producing Desired Epoxides from Pollutants

A new selective biocatalyst

What the sea spider genome reveals about their bizarre anatomy

The first high-quality pycnogonid genome provides novel insights in chelicerate evo-devo

Hold the cream and sugar: black coffee linked to lower risk of death

Benefits diminished with additives

How fructose increases the risk of inflammation

Even short-term high fructose consumption influences the immune system

Microbes transform plastic waste into paracetamol

How traditional chemistry can work with engineering biology to create sustainable chemical-producing living microbial factories

Amphibian skin mucus as a potential weapon against multi-resistant bacteria and cancer

Researchers find antimicrobial peptides on axolotl skin that not only fight dangerous hospital germs but also tumour cells as an effective antibiotic alternative

Frequent nightmares triple risk of early death and accelerate ageing

"Our sleeping brains cannot distinguish dreams from reality"

Short naps increase the likelihood of flashes of inspiration

Study on the effect of power naps

Researchers discover how caffeine could slow cellular ageing

Coffee might do more than just wake you up

Virtually indefinitely durable: the world's only heart valve prosthesis made from the body's own tissue implanted for the first time

Technology was transferred to the Berlin start-up GrOwnValve

Pharaoh's Curse fungus transformed to fight leukemia

Researchers turn toxic fungus into anti-cancer drug

Pigments that can do more

New discovery sheds light on the bacterial use of biomass with potential for biofuels and new antibiotics

Ear wax as a possible screening medium for Parkinson’s disease

Severe Polyneuritis Successfully Treated with CAR T-Cell Therapy

"We are starting a new chapter in the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases"

Chemists produce hexa-nitrogen for the first time - the most energy-rich substance ever formed

"...a huge advance in nitrogen chemistry": future application as environmentally friendly energy storage conceivable

Unilever reaches new business arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel

Unilever announced it has reached a new arrangement for Ben & Jerry’s in Israel which will ensure the ice cream stays available to all consumers

How chemical bonds are formed: Observing energy flow in real time

Femtosecond spectroscopy makes chemical processes visible

PFAS: A novel path to breaking down “forever chemicals”

A new catalyst capable of cleaving strong carbon-fluorine bonds has been developed – potential use in pharmaceutical production

Sweet and climate-friendly: Kaufland's first own-brand products with a cocoa-free chocolate alternative

New Microscopy tool for energy research

Technique allows scientists to explore the properties of photoelectrodes more precisely

Magnetic cooling – using a frustrated desert mineral

Research team identifies atacamite as a magnetocaloric material

Pineapple juice is scarce and expensive due to a small harvest

A map for single-atom catalysts

The precise knowledge of the atomic environments can help produce single-atom catalysts that are more uniform, and thus more effective

Breakthrough in lithium refining from lithium chloride

Strengthening the European battery industry: Nobian joins forces with Veolia to advance lithium production for batteries

Compostable Single-Use Tableware

Mechanically stable, water-resistant polymer films thanks to bio-based coatings

Pushing the resolution limits of scattering near-field optical microscopy

A valuable tool for characterizing surfaces with atomic-scale precision

Sevenfold boost in lifespan of anode-free all-solid-state batteries using MoS₂ thin films

Employing cost-effective MoS₂ thin films in place of expensive noble metals resolves issues of non-uniform lithium plating and interfacial instability in anode-free all-solid-state batteries

Screw cap increasingly accepted for wine

A few years ago, this was unthinkable, as a recent study now shows

Multi-million investment to drive the de-fossilization of the chemical industry

Verbio flagship project in bio-based chemicals: groundbreaking for catalyst production in Hungary

MrBeast chocolate comes to Germany

Exclusively at EDEKA, Netto Marken-Discount and Marktkauf

Renewable gas from hydrogen and CO₂

New sorption-enhanced methanation plant at Empa

Vion: 2024 Strategy Execution Drives Strong Results in 2025

thyssenkrupp nucera Signs an Agreement to Acquire Key Technology Assets from Green Hydrogen Systems

Replacing animal products with plant-based foods leads to weight loss in people with type 1 diabetes

Saint-Gobain acquires Maturix

Ready for summer with the PINK LEMONADE from waterdrop®

From 0 to 100 in 12 minutes: timetable for lithium-sulphur batteries

International study shows potential of fast-charging lithium-sulphur batteries for e-mobility and the energy transition

A new method identifies rancid hazelnuts without removing them from the bag