Selected press releases

Neurobiology How long-known genes continue to surprise researchers

Alternative splicing can lead to the formation of numerous protein variants. For the first time, alternative splicing has now been systematically analysed for the family of glutamate receptors.

IT Security A backdoor in mobile phone encryption from the 90s still exists

Biochemistry What happens in brain cells affected by Alzheimer’s disease?

Medicine Internal compression stocking helps against varicose veins

Protein research Cancer-promoting Ras protein exists in a pair within cells

IT Security Transparent data collection increases trust among users

Neurobiology Protein tenascin-C important in retinal blood flow disorders

IT Security Two new attacks break PDF certification

Optogenetics Understanding light-activated proteins in order to improve them

Neuronal processes Thoughts bring prostheses to life

Neuroscience How injured nerves stop themselves from healing

Healthcare research Parkinson’s patients are particularly affected by Covid-19

Virology Hygiene rules are also effective against new coronavirus variants

New perspectives How philosophy can change the understanding of pain

Neuroscience From individual receptors towards whole-brain function

Biology How is a molecular machine assembled?

Material research AI agent helps identify material properties faster

Biology Objective analysis of stress in the classroom

Chemistry The role of hydrophobic molecules in catalytic reactions

Geoscience What happens underground during hydraulic fracturing in western Canada

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