Research

How painkillers can contribute to anemia in cancer patients

Researchers from the German Cancer Research Center and the University of Freiburg show how certain painkillers influence the iron metabolism of liver cancer cells and can thus contribute to iron deficiency and anemia in cancer patients. Painkillers such as diclofenac and paracetamol are among the most commonly used drugs worldwide. They relieve pain and inflammation […]

Universität Heidelberg with 16 “Highly Cited Researchers”

International evaluation names researchers whose publications have been most cited worldwide 16 researchers from Heidelberg University feature on the recently published list of “Highly Cited Researchers”. This international evaluation names researchers whose publications have been cited most frequently worldwide in their respective field or who have an outstanding track-record of publications across several disciplines. The […]

Universität Heidelberg: New DFG Research Unit in Oncology

GenoMiCC consortium deals with functional genomics and microbiomics in colorectal cancer and is coordinated at the Medical Faculty Mannheim In the latest approval round of the German Research Foundation (DFG), Heidelberg University has been successful with a grant application for a new Research Unit in oncology. The GenoMiCC consortium pursues the goal of identifying new […]

Merck and Promega collaborate on 3D cell technology for drug discovery

Full text in German below. Merck und Promega arbeiten gemeinsam an 3D-Zelltechnologie für die Wirkstoffforschung Strategische Partnerschaft bündelt Know-how von Merck im Bereich Organoide mit Promegas Assay-TechnologienForschende erhalten besseren und schnelleren Zugang zu krankheitsrelevanten ZellmodellenStärkt Mercks Position bei zukunftsweisenden Tools und Lösungen auf dem Gebiet der Biologie Darmstadt, Deutschland. (06. November 2025) Merck, ein führendes Wissenschafts- […]

Phylogenetic trees, biodiversity and research policy: “Highly Cited Researcher“ at HITS

For ten years running, computer scientist Alexandros Stamatakis from the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) has been identified as one of the most cited researchers worldwide, according to this year’s “Highly Cited Researchers” list from Clarivate. The ranking is an important indicator for the impact of a researcher’s scientific publications. But Stamatakis is also […]

ACAAI: Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent pivotal study met all primary and secondary endpoints, reducing signs and symptoms of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis; sBLA accepted for FDA priority review

ACAAI: Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent pivotal study met all primary and secondary endpoints, reducing signs and symptoms of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis; sBLA accepted for FDA priority review Paris and Tarrytown, NY, November 7, 2025. Positive results from the pivotal LIBERTY-AFRS-AIMS phase 3 study (NCT04684524) evaluating the investigational use of Dupixent (dupilumab) in adults and children aged […]

How the biological clock ticks in the female reproductive tract – Breakthrough of the Year Award 2025 for Ângela Gonçalves

Endometriosis, menopause, ovarian cancer – still poorly researched and often misdiagnosed. Ângela Gonçalves combines AI, molecular biology, and clinical findings to develop non-invasive tools for early detection, personalized care, and healthier aging – directly challenging gender bias in medicine. The scientist from the DKFZ-Hector Cancer Institute at the University Medical Center Mannheim is the winner […]

Fraunhofer IGB receives approximately three million euros in funding to establish a biofabrication center

The manufacture of complex biological products and tissues is groundbreaking for biomedicine, for example in replacing diseased tissue or as an alternative to animal testing, but also for the biotechnological production of cultured meat. The state of Baden-Württemberg and the EU are investing in equipment at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB […]

SPT Labtech and Alithea Genomics Collaborate to Automate Ultra Sensitive Single-Cell Transcriptomic Workflows

Cambridge, UK, and Lausanne, Switzerland, 05 November 2025: SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, and Alithea Genomics, a pioneer in the field of large-scale RNA sequencing and transcriptomics, today announced a collaboration to provide an automated solution for single-cell transcriptomics. The collaboration integrates Alithea […]