Thermo Fisher Scientific and Immundiagnostik Collaborate To Develop Mass Spectrometry-Based Clinical and Research Tools

Quantum sensor for the atomic world

Groundbreaking potential

Are AI-chatbots suitable for hospitals?

Diagnostic capabilities of large language models tested

One drop of blood, many diagnoses

Infrared spectroscopy for screening health

Rare genetic diseases can sometimes be recognized by the face

Large multicenter study identifies 34 new genetic diseases

A vast viral world in wastewater

How metagenomic sequencing helps to understand the spread of viruses

Small steps for electrons – big steps for the solar cells of the future?

Novel measurement method helps to improve perovskite solar cells in a targeted manner

A new addition to the CRISPR toolbox: Teaching the gene scissors to detect RNA

Researchers present the PUMA technology for the precise detection of RNA with DNA-cutting Cas12 nucleases

Pocket-sized invention revolutionizes ability to detect harmful materials

The low-cost cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can make identifications of unknown biological molecules within minutes

Breakthrough in quantum microscopy

Researchers are making electrons visible in slow motion

Synthetic biology reveals the secrets of life without oxygen

ERC Advanced Grant for natural product researcher Christian Hertweck

How solid-state batteries degrade

What happens during operation?

Faster neuroborreliosis diagnosis using biomarkers

Clear threshold value of the cellular messenger substance CXCL13 allows diagnosis of neuroborreliosis to be improved

Scientists develop cost-efficient medical imaging method

Low-field magnetic resonance imaging combined with hyperpolarization

AI model finds the cancer clues at lightning speed

Say goodbye to hours, even days, of detective work

Measuring quadrupole spins with zero-field NMR for the first time

Decisive step forward in zero-field magnetic resonance spectroscopy and thus towards precision chemistry

Strawberries under the high-tech magnifying glass

Harmful substances in soft plastic lures: Risks for anglers and the environment

Harmful phthalates and endocrine disruptors are released from common soft plastic baits

Significant Breakthrough in Understanding of the Two-State Reactivity Mechanism

Scientists discovered first experimental methodology for measuring low-energy, spin-forbidden transitions in molecular catalysts

Novel Blood Test Helps Improve Cancer Treatments

This could make it possible to provide diagnostics and treatments that are more closely tailored to individual patients in the future

Research to enable cheaper and safer battery storage

New insights into batteries during operation

Pocket-sized invention revolutionizes ability to detect harmful materials

The low-cost cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can make identifications of unknown biological molecules within minutes

An optical lens that senses gas

Researchers develop optical lens from hybrid glass

End of an era: Sartorius boss steps down

Supervisory Board expresses great regret

New insights into the genetics of the common octopus: genome at the chromosome level decoded

Scientific milestone provides deeper insights into the evolution and biology of Octopus vulgaris

Novel Blood Test Helps Improve Cancer Treatments

This could make it possible to provide diagnostics and treatments that are more closely tailored to individual patients in the future

Parkinson's disease - New test procedure enables early detection in patients at risk

Up to seven years before the onset of typical motor symptoms

British chemist is honoured for her groundbreaking work in mass spectrometry

​​Dame Carol Robinson opened a new era for protein analysis and drug development

Riddle of proteins in the brain solved

Erin Schuman awarded the Körber European Science Prize, worth one million euros

Faster neuroborreliosis diagnosis using biomarkers

Clear threshold value of the cellular messenger substance CXCL13 allows diagnosis of neuroborreliosis to be improved

Strawberries under the high-tech magnifying glass

In the focus of X-rays: New materials for the energy transition

New Process to Test Materials for the Hydrogen Industry

Malvern Panalytical agrees to acquire Micromeritics, to become world leaders in materials characterization

Researchers discover an alternative to PEG

rPEG as a new type of Poly(ethylene glycol): random chains offer multiple advantages for medical application

St. John's wort: Important steps of biosynthesis discovered

This opens up the opportunity to obtain the complex ingredients biotechnologically

Children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts can contain unusually high levels of radioactive radium

Chemistry by type of stew

Can it be so easy to combine very different substances in a "one-pot synthesis" to create a new class of materials?

New pathway in immune defense discovered

Interaction of monocytes and platelets decoded

Novel pre-treatment process enhances PFAs removal from drinking water

The team's novel approach involves a pre-treatment process that significantly enhances the performance of existing GAC systems

Mining rare earth metals from electronic waste

Start-up wants to turn waste into treasure

Ointment with DNA molecules combats allergic contact dermatitis

Study shows that what are known as aptamers can be absorbed directly via the skin

Increase frozen food temperature, reduce CO2

Study on increasing the standard freezer temperature to -15°C

Recyclables from wood waste for energy storage and environmental technology

Research team takes lignin waste from the timber industry to develop materials that can be used to build and recycle sustainable batteries

Trigger points for bowel cancer found at a young age

Regenerative stem cells as the origin of inflammation-associated intestinal tumors

Enjoy fresh summer fruit

Which research and innovation approaches can help the EU achieve a sustainable supply of critical raw materials

Three sets of measures for greater independence on the raw materials market

A Delivery Service for Insulin

It's an old dream in pharmacy: to deliver an active ingredient to the exact place in the body where it is most needed

What is PFAS all about?

Producing Hydrogen and Fertilizer at The Same Time

This new concept could allow the needs of previously separate industries to be combined

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

Nestlé strengthens coffee supply with new Arabica variety

Efficient plastic-feeding fungi in freshwater ecosystems identified

Contrary to previous assumptions, no pre-treatment of the plastics was necessary

Millions in funding to revolutionize immunotherapy

Swiss start-up NXI Therapeutics extends pre-seed financing to CHF 3.5 million in run-up to larger seed financing

Food research fellowships funded for scientists in 6 countries

38 graduate students and researchers to elevate the importance of food quality to improve human and environmental health

Innovative battery design: more energy and less environmental impact

Optimised method makes batteries greener

Does a Mixture of One Million Peptides Hold the Key to the Antibiotics of the Future?

New approach to diminish antibiotic resistance developed by international research team

Global standards in food safety: BfR Summer Academy

Over 700 participants from 72 countries learn and network

Bodo Möller Chemie makes further strides in Asia

New competence center in Shanghai and a change in top management

Designer protein against hospital germs

Novel preventive agent against multi-resistant bacteria to combat their colonization in the nose

Protein turnaround: standardized measurement required in the food trade

ProVeg and partners push for industry-wide standards for plant and animal proteins

Maximizing Hydrogen Peroxide Formation during Water Electrolysis

Killing two birds with one stone

Bacterial glitter: New findings open up possibilities for sustainable color technologies

Predictions with artificial intelligence

Margarine turns 155 years old