BPtK criticizes planned reduction of psychotherapeutic fees
The Federal Chamber of Psychotherapists (BPtK) has sharply criticized the decision of the Extended Evaluation Committee to reduce the remuneration of psychotherapeutic services by 4.5 percent as of April 1, 2026. Even taking into account the structural surcharges,...
THRIVE module: StellarHeal wound care launched in space
On March 12, 2026, a REXUS research rocket was launched into the stratosphere from Sweden's Esrange Space Center. On board was the THRIVE module with components of the cell-based wound care material StellarHeal, which is being developed by researchers from Würzburg,...
Miraculous fitness probiotic: Roseburia inulinivorans massively improves muscle strength
Researchers from the University of Granada, the University of Almería and the Leiden University Medical Center have discovered a bacterium of the genus Roseburia that is associated with increased muscle strength and better physical performance. In particular, the...
New imaging technique makes gene activity visible in the entire zebrafish embryo
A research team at the University of Basel has developed a new method that simulates the activity of almost 500 genes simultaneously in the entire zebrafish embryo with subcellular resolution. The method, called weMERFISH, enables the spatial and temporal recording of...
Roche to invest over 700 million euros in Germany in 2025
Roche invested around 719 million euros in Germany in the 2025 financial year, reaching an all-time high. Total sales rose by 4.7 percent to around 8.9 billion euros. The company thus reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Germany as a business location and made a...
PXR: New mechanism explains hormonal disruptions caused by chemicals
Researchers at the University of Oulu have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which certain drugs and environmental chemicals can influence the balance of sex hormones. The focus is on the Pregnan-X receptor (PXR), which is considered a sensor for chemical...
Delta-8 THC products: Study reveals inconsistent labeling and high dosages
According to a new study, products with delta-8-THC often have inconsistent and unclear labeling of the amount of active ingredient and sometimes contain very high dosages. This is reported by the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs in its March 2026 issue. The...
Sildenafil shows promising effect in Leigh syndrome
An international team of researchers has identified sildenafil as a potential therapeutic agent for Leigh syndrome. The researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), the University Hospital Düsseldorf (UKD), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the...
Biomarkers: Increased pTau levels in the blood not only in Alzheimer’s
Increased concentrations of the phosphorylated tau protein (pTau) in the blood, which are considered an early indication of Alzheimer's, also occur in two rare systemic amyloidoses, according to new findings. This has been discovered by researchers from the German...
ULT freezer performance and dual-temperature storage in a modern biobank: preserving sample integrity during transition
This study evaluated temperature stability, warm-up characteristics, and energy consumption of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers operated at −80 °C, −70 °C, and −60 °C, to support sustainable storage practices in biobanking. Methods Temperature and energy...
