Dr. Kai Schmidt-Eisenlohr becomes new Secretary General of the EU4Dual Alliance
The European university alliance EU4Dual has appointed Dr. Kai Schmidt-Eisenlohr as the new Secretary General. From 1 September 2025, he will play a key role in shaping the strategic and political orientation of the association. With his extensive experience in...
Breakthrough in protein structure research: Cryo-optical microscopy reveals PIEZO1 in Ångström accuracy
A research team at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) has made significant progress in the study of proteins. Under the direction of Prof. Vahid Sandoghdar, the Nanooptics department developed a method that makes it possible to image the...
Dietmar Hopp Foundation supports gene therapy research in Heidelberg
With a grant of 1.2 million euros, the Dietmar Hopp Foundation is supporting the establishment of an experimental production unit for gene therapeutic viruses at the Heidelberg Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University. The new unit, located in the Department of...
Severe botulism outbreak in Italy: Four deaths and numerous illnesses
In Italy, a severe outbreak of botulism in the regions of Calabria and Sardinia has caused great concern. Four people have died after eating contaminated food, and numerous others have had to be hospitalized. The Italian authorities have taken immediate measures to...
European research centres call for alliance for innovative drug development
Leading European research institutions are advocating for the establishment of a European Alliance to accelerate the development of proximity-inducing agents such as PROTACs and molecular adhesives. These innovative therapeutic approaches, which specifically degrade...
Omega-3 fatty acids could prevent myopia in children
A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are mainly found in fish oils, could reduce the risk of myopia in children, while a high consumption of saturated fat can increase the risk. This is shown by a study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. In view...
AI-powered model revolutionizes understanding of multiple sclerosis
A groundbreaking international study led by the University Medical Center Freiburg and the University of Oxford, published in Nature Medicine, fundamentally questions the previous understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS). Instead of the previous classification into...
New method directly measures partial charges of molecules
An international research team led by the University of Vienna has developed a groundbreaking method that can be used to directly measure partial charges in molecules for the first time. The findings, published in Nature, offer new insights into the electrostatic...
New carrier particles improve inhalation drugs
A research team led by Professor Regina Scherließ at the Institute of Pharmacy at Kiel University (CAU) has developed new carrier particles for powder inhalers that could significantly increase the effectiveness of inhalation drugs. The study, published in...
Minimum quantity regulation for premature babies: Federal states sue, experts warn of risks
In Germany, since January 2024, hospitals have had to treat at least 25 extremely prematurely born children with a birth weight of less than 1,250 grams annually in order to be allowed to care for these particularly vulnerable newborns. This minimum quantity...
