New promising target for diabetes treatment
One hundred years after the discovery of insulin and fifty years after that of the insulin receptor, researchers have now discovered a novel - and druggable - insulin inhibitory receptor, named inceptor.
Size of helium nucleus measured more precisely than ever before
Joint press release of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Paul Scherrer Institute PSI In experiments at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, an international research collaboration has measured the radius of the atomic nucleus of helium five times more precisely than ever before.
How blood stem cells maintain their lifelong potential for self-renewal
A characteristic feature of all stem cells is their ability to self-renew.
How do human behaviours impact wildlife movements?
In a Perspective piece published today in One Earth journal, an international team including Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin researchers Arash Ghoddousi and Tobias Kuemmerle introduce the term ‘anthropogenic resistance’ to better recognize and estimate the impacts of human behaviors on wildlife movem
How metal atoms can arrange themselves on an insulator
In order to produce tiny electronic memories or sensors in future, it is essential to be able to arrange individual metal atoms on an insulating layer.
Change of course on the journey to the island of stability
Joint press release of GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Helmholtz Institut Mainz, and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Collaboration with Lund University An international research team succeeded in gaining new insights into the artificially produced superheavy element flerovium,
Germany renews funding for UN University in Dresden advancing the Resource Nexus: 8.4M euros
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMBF) and the Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWK) announced an 8.
Protecting the microbiome in times of strict hygiene measures
The Corona pandemic, as a global health crisis, is causing infection and casualty rates not seen in more than 100 years.
Patrick Cramer receives the 2021 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine
The award is one of the most prestigious in Europe and endowed with 500,000 Swiss francs.
Street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depression
Daily contact with trees in the street may significantly reduce the risk of depression and the need for antidepressants.