Infection research: First joint annual meeting of DZIF and PEG in Bonn
Experts from the German Center for Infection Research and the Paul Ehrlich Society for Infection Therapy will meet for the first joint annual meeting in Bonn. The event on 23 and 24 February 2026 at the Maritim Hotel will discuss current topics in infection medicine...
Updated vaccination strategy for multiple sclerosis: Early vaccination recommended before immunotherapy
New recommendations on the vaccination strategy for multiple sclerosis call for proactive and early vaccination, ideally before the start of immunomodulatory therapy. This is to avoid serious infections that can worsen the course of the disease. In this context, the...
Diabetes patients with mental illnesses underserved
People with diabetes and mental comorbidities are less likely to receive guideline-compliant medical check-ups than those without mental illnesses. A new systematic review and meta-analysis with data from over 5.5 million people reveals significant differences in care...
Meina Neumann-Schaal appointed adjunct DSMZ professor
On 14.01.2026, Dr. Meina Neumann-Schaal was appointed Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Braunschweig by the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH. The biotechnologist has been conducting research at the...
IFCC invites you to participate in Global MedLab Week 2026
The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) has called for participation in Global MedLab Week 2026. The annual event takes place from April 20 to 26 and has the theme "A Day At The Lab". The aim is to recognize the crucial role...
DEGAM welcomes sugar tax initiative
The German Society for General Practice and Family Medicine (DEGAM) has expressly supported the announced legislative initiative to introduce a nationwide tax on sugary foods. For years, the organization has been campaigning for stronger measures in relationship...
Zoonoses: CRISPR-Cas systems revolutionize pathogen detection
The rapid spread of animal diseases and the evolution of pathogens pose a significant threat to animal husbandry. Traditional detection methods such as PCR require expensive equipment and specialized personnel, making them unsuitable for use on farms or in rural...
Psychiatrists launch database for biomarkers
Psychiatrists and neuroscientists have launched a central reference database for biomarkers in psychiatry. The project aims to bundle research on measurable physiological markers and thus contribute to more objective diagnoses of mental illnesses. The initiative is...
Reference data created for new blood diagnoses
An international research paper on the medical significance of extracellular vesicles in the blood has received an award from the University of Ljubljana as one of the outstanding research achievements of the year 2025. Scientists from the Medical Faculty of the...
Initial results of the knockout drops study
The first interim results of a cross-border study on knockout drops in German-speaking countries paint a worrying picture for Germany: More than 500 people stated that they had already become victims of the clandestine administration of such substances. The study,...
