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New results impressively show how a fungal pathogen not only bypasses the plant's immune system, but even successfully exploits it to its own advantage.

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The “obstetrical dilemma” evolved gradually over the course of primate evolution rather than suddenly in humans as originally argued.

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A new catalyst uses cooking oil to synthesize primary amines – important precursors for a variety of products in daily live.

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

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

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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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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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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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