Global study uncovers genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease across populations A comparison of genetic data from all over the world specifies many general as well as a population-specific genetic… Read more
The European Huns had ancient Siberian roots A linguistic study proves that the European Huns and their Asian ancestors spoke the same Palaeo-Siberian language. This… Read more
How relative performance feedback can motivate doctors Rankings among colleagues in hospital teams may motivate some doctors to perform better, but can also have a… Read more
Digital games facilitate learning about mental illness A new study focussing on depression shows how digital games can be used to learn about mental illness Read more
Understanding how evolution really works The interplay of different ideas shapes how students learn and understand specific concepts in biology. A new study has… Read more
Parents are not happier but have a greater sense of meaning in life A representative study taken in thirty European countries shows that women with low socio-economic status in particular… Read more
A multitude of protoplanetary discs detected in the galactic centre Using new observations with the ALMA telescope array in Chile, researchers have compiled the most precise map of three… Read more
NRW university consortium consolidates top genome research facility The West German Genome Center has been re-established on a new legal basis, allowing it to continue its internationally… Read more
‘No Right of Way in Space’ The Institute of Air Law, Space Law and Cyber Law celebrates its centenary / Mayor Henriette Reker and Thomas von… Read more