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Ulrike Lange, researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Virology, and her international team have been awarded a grant of 2.79 million US dollars to develop new therapeutic strategies against HIV.

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Jumping genes make up almost half of human DNA. For a long time, they were thought to serve no purpose. But new studies show that they play a crucial role in gene regulation.

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A bitter taste often warns us of potentially harmful substances. However, not everything that tastes bitter is harmful. But why is that?

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The Oder disaster in 2022 was man-made, but the direct cause was the toxin produced by a microalgae. Researchers have now been able to identify the genes responsible for the toxin formation.

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Planted mangroves can achieve three quarters of the carbon content of natural forests within 20 to 40 years and thus make an important contribution to climate protection.

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The satellite will measure clouds, aerosols and radiation in the atmosphere more precisely than ever before. This is also made possible by state-of-the-art processors.

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The seafloor contains large deposits of valuable minerals and metals. A new method helps analysing them in an environmentally friendly way.

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The transcription factor TRPS1 could serve as a new target for drugs against breast cancer, a study reveals.

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A new mathematical model simulates how people change opinions on climate issues and suggest that more ambiguity in communication may foster consensus.

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Leibniz Mentoring is celebrating its tenth birthday! To mark the occasion, we are holding a party and taking a look back.

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In a study with primates, researchers are investigating the neuronal basis of decision-making processes.

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Large freshwater animals promote biodiversity in water bodies, but their numbers have declined worldwide. The consequences of this loss for ecosystems are still largely unexplored.

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Tropical cyclones are destructive - also for power grids. However, protecting even a small part of the lines can significantly reduce outages.

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For decades, vaccinia virus have been well-known and utilized as a prototype of the poxvirus - however, the structure of this viruse has received little attention. Researchers now gained insights into the composition and architecture of it.

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Danionella cerebrum reaches a length of about 12 millimeters only. Despite its diminutive size, this tiny fish can produce sounds of over 140 decibels.

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A cichlid lives in an aquarium - alone. Suddenly it has offspring. How is that possible?

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A new technology could significantly reduce the high energy demands of future AI systems. The innovation utilizes light for neuronal computing, inspired by the neural networks of the human brain.

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PFAS coatings are considered harmful, but are still widely used, for example in the textile industry. A new method could replace them.

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The natural substance panepoxydone is seen as a source of hope in medicine, partly due to its antimicrobial effect. A deeper understanding of its biosynthesis could facilitate future applications.

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Emotional states, especially negative stress, have a significant influence on dietary choices in adolescents.

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