Press Releases
How Embryo Cells Gain Independence
Freiburg researchers elucidate how signaling molecules from the mother give the starting signal for gene expression in their offspring
Effect of Forest Management on the Mortality of Beech Trees in Years of Drought 2018/19
Research team studied elevenHessian natural forest without logging and neighboring commercial forests
Mitochondria efficiently adapt to changing metabolic conditions
Freiburg researchers show that two protein complexes can communicate with each other
Céline Calvino Receives Funding from the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung
Freiburg chemist will work with American researcher to develop new recyclable plastics
#OutInChurch: Theologians at the University of Freiburg Stand Up for LGBTQ+ People
Statement by ten theology professors: “We have great respect and pledge our support”
Reconstruction of the history of mankind Early human settlement on the Arabian Peninsula less influenced by climate than previously thought
Research team detects early Stone Age settlement during dry periods 210,000 years ago
Protein machinery of respiration becomes visible
Researchers provide high-resolution electron microscopy analysis of the molecular machinery within the respiratory chain
Freiburg-based female Physicist and Molecular Medicine Specialist receive funding from Baden-Württemberg Stiftung
Valerie Lang and Jana Naue on the elite program for postdocs
University of Freiburg’s IT security management certified by TÜV SÜD
DIN EN ISO/IEC27001 certification attests reliable Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Artificial Muscles Made of Proteins
A Freiburg research team has developed the first material made of natural proteins that contracts autonomously
Human disturbance is the most crucial factor for lynx in habitat selection
A new data analysis provides important information on the habitat selection of these predators
Protein molecules in mitochondria clearly assigned for the first time
New findings make it possible to explore in detail the links between defects in mitochondrial proteins and diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems
Abhinav Valada Awarded Emmy Noether AI Grant
Freiburg computer science team develops algorithms for robots to navigate among crowds
Fingers Made of Laser Light: Controlled Grabbing and Rotation of Biological Micro-Objects
Freiburg scientists develop concept for feedback-controlled optical tweezers
Cochlear implant as a sensor
Freiburg researchers develop more intelligent intracochlear implants
The diversity of plants’ water usage strategies makes forests resilient to extreme drought
In Biosphere 2 researchers are undertaking the largest tracer experiment to date on how H2O, CO2 and VOCs flow through drought-stressed plants and soil
Holiday opening hours
The University buildings and the University Library will not be open for several days
Demonstrating Feshbach resonances between a single ion and ultracold atoms
Researchers study the interaction between lithium atoms and barium ion isolated in ultrahigh vacuum and trapped using light traps
Andreas Barner Re-elected as University Council Chairman
Top business executive, researcher and alumnus Andreas Barner confirmed as University Council chairman. The committee elected legal scholar Andreas Voßkuhle as vice chairman
Therapy for Depression: Computer program can assist much like psychotherapy face-to-face
Computer programs and apps can help meet growing demand for mental health services
