Gold Award for LUM-Researchers: The Filtration Society Gold Medal bestowed upon T. Sobisch et al.

Molecular Signals in the Blood: A Perspective on the Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer

Blood test identifies a molecular marker of developing ovarian cancer before invasive cancer develops

New Biomarker Improves Detection of Knockout Drops

Compact x-ray source for research in the life sciences

A space-saving alternative to free-electron lasers that stretch for kilometers

How researchers trigger “forbidden” vibrations in single molecules

Measuring the same molecule repeatedly

A new free platform simplifies the analysis of microbiological data

Platform brings together 884 analytical tools for microbiology and makes data analysis transparent

New method shows cells in unprecedented detail

Seeing more when drugs affect cells

How industrialization changes our gut bacteria

Industrialized microbiomes are more easily disturbed and associated with elevated disease markers

Researchers identify two phases of lipid accumulation in oleaginous yeast

TAG content reaches its peak after 144 hours of nitrogen limitation, after which polyunsaturated lipids increase

2026 Eppendorf & Science Prize honors breakthrough in 3D mapping of brain lipids

“The findings reveal a layer of brain diversity that has been largely overlooked”

Highly Sensitive Detection of MRI Contrast Agents

Scientists have developed a sensor capable of detecting even the smallest amounts of gadolinium.

Resistant bacteria are favoured in hospital sewers

Responsible antibiotics identified

Zurich Blue, a nano-pigment inspired by an ancient prototype

Protein Mapping for Everyone

Deep Visual Proteomics (DVP) enables the spatially resolved analysis of proteins in tissues and a better understanding of disease processes

New Method Reveals What a Cell Was Doing Days Ago

New technology now makes it possible to store these RNA molecules in cells for several days

Archimedes’ screw made from a single molecule

Metabolic markers are expected to help detect colorectal cancer risk earlier

Researchers are studying early, potentially reversible changes in the intestinal mucosa

Tomosynthesis Detects Breast Cancer More Frequently in Screening

A study involving nearly 100,000 women compares X-ray tomosynthesis with conventional mammography

mRNA vaccines compared head-to-head in world-first study

The findings have the potential to transform cancer treatment and vaccine design

One Molecule, Many Signals: How Researchers Distinguish Between Stimuli

Which excitation process corresponds to which measurement signal?

On the trail of new drug candidates

The hidden potential in the genomes of peatland bacteria

QIAGEN and EQT agree on a takeover bid worth billions

QIAGEN’s Supervisory Board and Managing Board fully support the transaction

Waters acquires MOBILion Systems

Highly Sensitive Detection of MRI Contrast Agents

Scientists have developed a sensor capable of detecting even the smallest amounts of gadolinium.

From the Cloud to the Lab: Currenta Tests Virtual Lab Automation

Simulate first, then automate

Analytik Jena inaugurates new buildings: Investment of 96 million euros

Endress+Hauser Group company expands capacity for development, production and sales of laboratory measurement technology

Zurich Blue, a nano-pigment inspired by an ancient prototype

Resistant bacteria are favoured in hospital sewers

Responsible antibiotics identified

Danaher accelerates life sciences research with new AI-powered autonomous lab

The lab is designed to deliver up to eight times faster progress from idea to validated reagent

Archimedes’ screw made from a single molecule

Protein Mapping for Everyone

Deep Visual Proteomics (DVP) enables the spatially resolved analysis of proteins in tissues and a better understanding of disease processes

New Method Reveals What a Cell Was Doing Days Ago

New technology now makes it possible to store these RNA molecules in cells for several days

Metabolic markers are expected to help detect colorectal cancer risk earlier

Researchers are studying early, potentially reversible changes in the intestinal mucosa

AkzoNobel and Axalta to be called Axanzo following merger

Greg Poux-Guillaume becomes CEO

Merck to Acquire Silence Therapeutics

Strengthening Rare Disease Pipeline with Innovative siRNA Asset

75 percent of Gen Z buy protein products—social media is driving the trend among Gen Z

A SINUS study shows that eight out of ten 14- to 28-year-olds consider a balanced diet important. TikTok and Instagram are their main sources of information.

Rapeseed oil instead of crude oil: Verbio starts industrial production of renewable chemicals

Nearly EUR 100 million invested

Researchers transform old blood cells into young brain cells

60 years younger after 50 days: Study opens a window to a better understanding of cellular rejuvenation processes

Rising CO₂ Alters Wheat Proteins and Baking Quality

Climate Change Affects Bread

Two chemical giants, a potential deal: BASF and Evonik in talks

BASF confirms exploratory talks regarding potential takeover of Evonik

How your brain learned to love coffee, chocolate, fat, and sugar

Scientists discovered a “slow” dopamine pathway linking the gut and brain that helps shape our food preferences

More young people are drinking juice and non-alcoholic cocktails on a regular basis

Weekly alcohol consumption among adolescents reaches an all-time low

How chemistry chooses a mirror-image form: the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for asymmetric synthesis

The Nobel Prize goes to Kagan and Soai for their discovery of homochirality

A first in Germany: Charité successfully treats 19-year-old with CRISPR therapy

Exagamglogene Autotemcel used for the first time in Germany following approval

Ultra-Processed Foods: The Degree of Processing Affects Metabolism and the Brain

Why Ready-Made Meals Affect the Body Differently Than Freshly Cooked Food

EWE and VERBUND Establish a Joint Venture for One of Europe's Largest Hydrogen Projects

European Partnership for Energy Security and Decarbonization

Using Enzymes instead of the Landfill: How Biological Processes Can Help with Recycling

Researchers identify enzyme families capable of breaking down polyurethane and polyamide

Arla is investing more than 63 million euros in the future of high-protein dairy products

Demand for skyr, cottage cheese, and protein solutions is driving investment in Europe

Breakthrough in Silicone Recycling

Concern over European biotech: the window for change is narrow – and closing fast

International FoodTec Award 2027: Winners Announced

21 award winners honored for innovation, sustainability, and efficiency

New "chemical armor" could unlock the holy grail of solid-state battery technology

A simple one-step coating builds a silicon-indium hybrid shield on lithium metal, quadrupling current density and extending battery cycle life

Ultra-processed food intake linked to silent strokes in healthy middle-aged adults

"I would not have expected this finding, frankly"

Global chocolate supply threatened by disease, new cacao plant offers solution

Synthesis Platform for Methanol and Its Downstream Chemistry from Renewable Sources

Europe’s research breakthroughs face a technology transfer bottleneck

"The study presented today identifies six priorities to help Europe turn research excellence into market success"

New Food Packaging Film Glows Under UV Light When Meat Starts to Spoil

Researchers made the film from milk protein and pigments extracted from black soybean seed coats.

Converting CO₂ Directly into Fuels and Chemicals

TU Berlin Launches Two Research Projects on Direct Electrochemical CO₂ Conversion—Without the Detour via Hydrogen

New Technology Optimizes Enzymes for Industry

Fraunhofer researchers plan to launch a company

NDR Test Finds Maggots, Worms, and Plastic in Porcini Mushroom Products from the Supermarket

Mushroom experts found maggot-eaten tunnels and layers of olive-green tubes in frozen mushrooms sold by EDEKA and Niklas.

From wood to chemicals: UPM inaugurates pioneering biorefinery in Germany

With an annual capacity of 220,000 tonnes, it is the largest facility of its kind in the world

A Vaccine for Parkinson's?

100,000 euros for a tolerogenic mRNA vaccine strategy

Potatoes could be the secret to better plant-based meat

New study: Potato protein as a gluten-free alternative for better texture in plant-based meat substitutes