Press Releases 2013
The Oracle of the T Cell
A new online platform predicts how the human immune system reacts to foreign substances
Mitochondria Separate Their Waste
Freiburg researcher shows that cellular power plants collect and break down damaged molecules
New Agent against Cancer Cells
Freiburg scientists have discovered a substance that suppresses unchecked cell division in leukemia cells
Apocalypse in Great Britain
The Freiburg English literary scholar Martin Hermann investigated stories about the end of the world in his dissertation
Toxin Kills Using Dual Mechanism
Freiburg researchers discover a new bacterial toxin and explain its structure and mode of action
Tom22, the Bouncer of the Mitochondrion
Freiburg researcher discovers three signalling pathways that regulate the gates to the powerhouses of the cell
Danger: Slippery Surface!
Freiburg research team develops artificial surfaces insects cannot stick to
Halftime for Mosses as Measuring Devices
An international research team takes stock on their way to monitoring air quality in Europe
Cause of Cystic Kidneys Explained
Freiburg graduate student identifies novel gene responsible for cystic kidney disease in children
Research with the Moss Bioreactor
University of Freiburg and greenovation Biotech to cooperate on improved product yields
A Protein Provides Stress Relief
Astrin prevents cells from overreacting to stress and averts their premature death
The Developmental On-Switch
Substances that convert body cells back into stem cells initially activate all genes in the embryo
Efficient and Robust
Freiburg Physicists show why quantum transport can be close to optimal even in disordered molecular structures
Protein Team Produces Molecular Barrels
Researchers show that two protein machineries collaborate on the development of barrel structures in the mitochondria
Polymer Ribbons for Better Healing
Freiburg researchers develop hydrogels for tissue regeneration that can be fine-tuned to fit any body part
Embedded nerve cells hold the key to brain activity
Scientists from Freiburg propose new approach to unravel the function of the human brain
When Cells Are Consumed by Wanderlust
Whether in fish embryos or human tumors, the same gene controls how cells migrate in cell tissue
The Specter of Maoism
Freiburg Sinologist and historian Daniel Leese receives ERC Starting Grant worth 1.44 million euros