Study shows link between autoimmune diseases and cancer risk
Researchers at the Medical Faculty of the University of Augsburg have demonstrated a connection between chronic inflammatory autoimmune diseases and tumors in the digestive tract in a comprehensive study. The results were published in the journal eClinicalMedicine,...
Reform of the State Higher Education Act in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania introduced
On Tuesday, Science Minister Bettina Martin introduced the reform of the State Higher Education Act (LHG M-V) to the cabinet. The amendment implements a central project of the coalition agreement to make the state's universities more efficient, attractive and...
“Diversity connects” funding guideline strengthens diversity in science
The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) has published the guideline "Diversity connects" to promote networking between interest groups, universities and research institutions. The aim is to strengthen equal opportunities and diversity in the...
Breakthrough in rare renal cell carcinomas: immunotherapy shows clear advantages
An international study led by the University Medical Center Frankfurt has demonstrated the effectiveness of immunotherapy in non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma (nccRCC) for the first time. The results of the SUNNIFORECAST study, published in the journal "Annals of...
Pythia revolutionizes precise gene editing with AI support
An international team of researchers led by the University of Zurich (UZH) has developed a groundbreaking method for precise DNA modification. "Pythia" combines state-of-the-art genetic engineering with artificial intelligence (AI) and enables high-precision genome...
Sense of touch cortex ages in layers and less strongly than previously thought
The human brain ages less strongly than previously assumed, especially in the area of the cerebral cortex, which is responsible for the sense of touch. This is shown by a study by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), the University of Magdeburg and...
Heat wave poses challenges for people with diabetes
With temperatures above 30 degrees in large parts of Germany in the coming days, the German Diabetes Center (DDZ) warns of health risks for people with diabetes mellitus. High temperatures and environmental pollution such as particulate matter increase the risk of...
New heart patch from Zurich: Healing instead of mere closure
An interdisciplinary research team from ETH Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich has developed an innovative heart patch that not only closes defective areas in the heart, but could heal them in the long term. Under the direction of Professor Robert Katzschmann...
New hope for people with rectal cancer
A research team from Mannheim and Heidelberg has developed a promising approach to improve the treatment of rectal cancer. Under the direction of Professor Dr. Johannes Betge from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and Professor Dr. Tianzuo Zhan from the...
Cardiovascular arrest in Germany: Significant progress, but further action needed
In 2024, an estimated 136,000 people in Germany suffered a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, about 370 cases daily. In around 67,000 cases, the rescue service initiated resuscitation measures. This is the result of the current annual report of the German...
