On these pages you will find a selection of research news from the Leibniz Institutes.
  1. Young man and woman in white coats in the lab

    Educational initiative for the chip industry
    11/01/2024 · Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik

    The new “Microtec Academy” meets the growing demand for skilled workers with innovative training programs.

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  2. GDR newspaper kiosk

    Echoes of communism
    10/02/2024 · Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies

    Germans who lived in the former German Democratic Republic value free speech less than West Germans, a new study finds.

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  3. MRI image of a kiwi

    New milestone in plant magnetic resonance imaging
    09/27/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research

    Magnetic resonance imaging is primarily known from medical diagnostics. However, it also facilitates research into plant metabolism.

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  4. Spectroscopic setup

    Fundamental knowledge for sustainable energy
    09/20/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology

    Researchers unveil new ways to control light absorption with iron compounds. The new findings open up exciting possibilities for sustainable technologies.

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  5. Microscope image of mitochondria in T cells

    Mitochondria on the move
    09/17/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Immunotherapy

    An international team of researchers has developed an innovative mitochondrial transfer platform to supercharge T cells, enabling them to overcome exhaustion and more effectively fight tumor cells.

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  6. Portrait Ulrike Lange

    Millions in funding for HIV research
    07/31/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Virology

    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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  7. 'Jumping Genes' support immune cells
    07/26/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Immunotherapy

    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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  8. Half a grapefruit

    Paradoxical bitter taste?
    07/23/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich

    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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  9. Algae under microscope

    Genome of golden algae decoded
    07/22/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

    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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  10. Young mangrove plants

    Cultivating mangroves is good for the planet
    07/19/2024 · Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research

    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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  11. Graphic of the satellite

    EarthCARE ready for launch
    05/28/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

    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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  12. Illustration of a diving robot

    Innovative deep-sea analysis protects the environment
    05/22/2024 · Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology

    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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  13. Female breast covered by hand

    New target for breast cancer drugs
    05/21/2024 · Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute

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

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  14. Young woman in a blurred crowd

    The power of ambiguity
    05/16/2024 · Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research

    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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  15. Group photo on a staircase

    10 years of Leibniz Mentoring
    04/15/2024 · Leibniz Association

    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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  16. Girl at a fork in the road in the forest

    Patience pays off
    03/07/2024 · Deutsches Primatenzentrum - Leibniz-Institut für Primatenforschung

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

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  17. Fish of the "Arapaima" species

    Troublemakers wanted
    03/06/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

    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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  18. Power pole

    New method prevents power outages caused by hurricanes
    03/05/2024 · Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

    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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  19. Core of the vaccinia virus
    02/28/2024 · Leibniz Institute of Virology

    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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  20. Green fish

    Loud as an elephant
    02/27/2024 · Senckenberg Society for Nature Research - Leibniz Institution for Biodiversity and Earth System Research

    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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