Eppendorf Young Investigator Award 2008 for Dr. Simon Boulton

Visualising the Invisible: Active Sites in Antibacterial Nanomaterials

Fluorescence lifetime microscopy has great potential to systematically enhance the effectivenes of antibacterial nanomaterials

Schizophrenia: Processes in nerve cells observed

A step towards the goal of treating the causes of schizophrenia

[Fe]-hydrogenase catalysis visualized using para-hydrogen-enhanced nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Spectroscopic method provides more precise insights into hydrogen conversion

Porous Crystals Detect Nitric Oxide

Ultrasensitive detection of NO using a conductive 2D metal–organic framework

A stronghold in the fight against viruses - new bacterial immune system decoded

International research team describes for the first time the structure and function of the Zorya system

Organoids represent the complex cell landscape of pancreatic cancer

Foundation for new cancer treatment strategies

10,000 times faster than traditional methods

New computational framework discovers experimental designs in microscopy

How the latest sensors analyse body fluids

Impressive possibilities - from dummies that recognise dehydration, to tattoos that measure blood sugar, to breathing masks that detect viruses without the need for an unpleasant nasal swab

New microplastic reference particles developed

Better comparability in microplastics studies at last

CRISPR-Cas technology: ETH researchers have uncovered a serious side effect

A molecule designed to make the process more efficient destroys parts of the genome

Ultrafast dissociation of molecules studied at BESSY II

Findings could deepen our understanding of chemical reactions at the molecular level

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Accumulation Linked to Long-Lasting Brain Effects

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain the neurological symptoms of Long COVID

Revolution in diagnostics?

More sensitive, faster, cheaper: Chemists develop graphene-based biosensor

Scientists use harmless viruses to investigate the nervous system in frogs

New era in amphibian biology

Exploring Life at Its Simplest: Scientists Create a "Minimal Cell Membrane" with Just Two Lipids

Surprising Effects of a Two-Lipid Diet

Breakthrough: Previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water identified

Identifying the compound required a more complete understanding of chemistry and better analytical instrumentation

Predicting the mode of action of new anti-cancer drugs with AI

Acceleration of the development of new cancer drugs

Unique X-ray microscope paves the way to more powerful batteries

New insights into the morphological and chemical changes in battery materials

Next step in light microscopy image improvement

New deep learning architecture enables higher efficiency compared to widely used methods

Behavioural analysis in mice: more precise results despite fewer animals

Researchers are utilising AI to analyse the behaviour of laboratory mice more efficiently and reduce the number of animals in experiments

Interdisciplinary research team developing novel drug detection technology

New system uses software that acts like a robotic scientist

Roche lays the foundation for the diagnostics production of the future in Germany

Investment of more than 600 million euros in a high-tech production center - Roche's largest single investment in Germany to date

MIT gel changes color on demand

Material could lead to fast, inexpensive sensors

New dimension for efficient laboratory work

Laboratory SaaS provider Labforward ramps up Series B financing to >€8.5 million in second closing

World Community Grid Targets AIDS in Giant Research Effort

Second project will help determine effective AIDS therapies

Chemical analyses faster and more precise than ever before

A new spectroscopy method: Ultra-short light pulses enable high-precision "artificial nose"

Discovery of world’s oldest DNA breaks record by one million years

Two-million-year-old DNA has been identified for the first time - opening a ‘game-changing’ new chapter in the history of evolution

Researchers probe secrets of bacterial immune system

Surfaces and Interfaces: Innovative techniques allow researchers to study interfaces with great precision

Which animals exist right here? Now researchers are able to find the answer out of thin air

Researchers have found a way to collect samples of animal DNA from the air with a new method

New brain target for potential treatment of social pathology in autism spectrum disorder

Flexible microspectrometer for mobile applications

Fraunhofer IOF presents high-resolution spectral measurements with miniaturized optics

Recycling batteries with citric acid

Highly efficient recycling process for NCM lithium-ion batteries

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

The science behind Magnum Bon Bon bite-sized ice creams

3D printed prototypes created the optimal Bon Bon size for packing and transportation

Plastic fantastic: Green, strong and edible

Researchers have created a biodegradable composite material that might help battle the global plastic-waste crisis

A new era of allergy treatment

Scientists unveil the early molecular key to curing life-threatening allergies

Food labeling in the EU is often misleading

Constantly changing information makes consumers lose track

New method for new materials

Low-cost production process for transition metal nitrides in high industrial demand

‘Love hormone’ instead of opioids

A groundbreaking new approach to treating chronic abdominal pain

Beer like the Romans

Carlsberg sheds light on the gladiators' favorite drink

Fresh iron from old mining sludge

Great interest in pilot plant

Designing large new proteins with AI

New method for designing artificial proteins

Risk assessment: Essential ingredient for greater food safety

BfR organizes international symposium in Costa Rica

Researchers develop a new material that removes a dangerous “forever chemical,” from drinking water

Powerful technology can detect and filter out chemical linked to cancer and other health risks, potentially revolutionizing water purification efforts

Delivering medicines with microscopic flowers

Microparticles consisting of extremely thin petals can be used to transport medicines precisely via the bloodstream to tumors or blood clots

Can AI improve plant-based meats?

Renewable Carbon Feedstocks: Building a Net-Zero Chemical Industry in 2050

CCU and recycling as the cornerstone of the chemical industry’s feedstock in 2050

Brain tumour cells rapidly integrate into brain-wide neuronal circuits

Researchers hope to use their new findings for future therapies for glioblastomas, which are currently incurable

Young people most stressed about spending family time this Christmas

Breakthrough in zinc-based rechargeable batteries: A safer, sustainable alternative

Case Western Reserve University researcher advances zinc-sulfur battery technology

Cancer research: Small change with a big impact

How p53 works

Robots work in the bakery

Bakisto relieves employees and reduces food waste

Stretchable and self-healable lithium-ion battery

Promising for use in stretchable and wearable electronics

From chip shop to pit stop

Scientists make cooking oil biofuel as efficient as diesel

Airy, delicious pastries with food foam made from peas

Spin-Powered Crystals: A Breakthrough in Clean Hydrogen Production

"...we've created a catalyst that outperforms traditional materials by a factor of 200"

Unlocking worm strategies: A pathway to innovative vaccines and therapies

The discovery opens new avenues for addressing global health challenges

Color-Changing Test for Rapid Salmonella Detection

Chemistry paper discusses new approach to breakdown PFAS, forever chemicals

Researchers showcase an effective LED light-based photocatalytic system

How Immune Cells “Sniff Out” Pathogens

Researchers are using an innovative method to watch immune receptors go about their business

Why coffee needs an extra shot of Taylor Swift