How fungi colonize plant roots Researchers at the University of Cologne’s CEPLAS Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences have identified two fungal… Read more
Follow-up funding for two Collaborative Research Centres at the University of Cologne The German Research Foundation (DFG) has extended the funding of two Collaborative Research Centres (CRC) in the fields… Read more
University of Cologne receives a UNESCO MOST BRIDGES Hub for ‘Planetary Wellbeing’ The Hub focuses on the relationships between human health, climate protection and the conservation of biodiversity / The… Read more
Mathematical modelling leads to a better understanding of prostate cancer Researchers at the University of Cologne develop three-dimensional mathematical model of prostate cancer. The model… Read more
New therapeutic approach for severe COVID-19: faster recovery and reduction in mortality An international research consortium from Cologne, London, Vienna, Heidelberg, Zaragoza and Madrid have tested a novel… Read more
Location of the world’s oldest ochre mine detected The analyses of the largest study on ochre extraction in Africa also show the spread of ochre to nearby areas Read more
Genome of the aurochs decoded Researchers determine the genome of all subspecies of the extinct aurochs and show the history of its development into… Read more
Cellular liquid droplets can cut membranes The cutting of membranes is essential for the survival of plants in order to exchange materials between cell parts /… Read more
Archaeological sites require individual protection concepts A collaborative study has investigated causes of flood damage to archaeological sites in the Rhineland and how damage… Read more
Long-term post-COVID study shows partially improved cognition with no change in mental well-being Many patients suffering from post-COVID syndrome still experience symptoms such as cognitive impairment and fatigue six… Read more