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09/28/2026

One of the final pieces in the cell death and inflammation signalling pathway puzzle has been revealed

An international research team has discovered that the protein HERC4 is a key component in the signalling pathways…

09/21/2026

What flies, mice, and humans have in common when it comes to movement

A study published in PNAS reveals a common principle underlying joint movement, and shows that ageing weakens the…

09/09/2026

New study identifies a vulnerability in small cell lung cancer – potential therapeutic approach via targeted inhibition

A research team at the University of Cologne has identified a critical dependency in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that…

09/04/2026

A climate coalition for heavy industry

Coordinated CO2 price floors and a border adjustment for steel, aluminium, cement and fertilizers could cut global…

09/04/2026

Surgical treatment of fat distribution disorder is particularly effective

A new study confirms the advantages of liposuction for lipoedema compared with conservative treatment. At the same time,…

08/21/2026

New method for investigating the effects of degenerative diseases on individual cells

Scientists in Cologne are developing a method to track damage at the level of individual cells. The study opens up new…

08/12/2026

Quality control of proteins of the cellular membrane starts at the ribosome

Ribosomes, the protein factories of our cells, have difficulties building large proteins residing in cellular membranes,…

08/12/2026

Good news, false expectations? How people assess potential returns in the stock market

A study by the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute published in “The Quarterly Journal of Economics” shows why people…

08/11/2026

A stellar envelope near the black hole Sgr A* contains water

New observations made using the James Webb Space Telescope reveal that IRS 3, a star located at the centre of the Milky…

08/07/2026

Researchers discover a fungal protein that causes leaf loss in crops

For the first time, a research team led by Professor Dr Bart Thomma has succeeded in gaining insights into the genetic…

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