Bonn University News International now available
The University of Bonn sees itself as an international research university which is characterised by its specialisation in key areas and co-operation with other universities. Proof of the accuracy of this image is provided by the latest issue of 'Bonn University News International', the University of Bonn's English-language magazine which is... view more... (2001-12-21)
Nine Million Deutschmarks for Genome Research in Bonn
The German government will provide funding totalling over 30 million Deutschmarks for the investigation of genetically based diseases of the nervous system during the next three years. The University of Bonn will receive the biggest portion of this sum, nine million marks. Bonn scientists thus benefit from the recently founded national genome... view more... (2001-04-04)
Press Invitation: The Bonn Agreement on the Kyoto Protocol - examining the outcomes
Meeting held by Royal Institute of International Affairs' Energy & Environment Programme 10.00 - 11.30am, on Wednesday 8 August at Chatham House, 10 St. James's Square, London In a presentation to examine the outcome of the Bonn negotiations on the Kyoto Protocol, to follow Henry Derwent (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs... view more... (2001-08-06)
Media Invitation - World record! -The Titan Arum expected to flower in Bonn on Friday or Saturday
The bloom with the world's largest inflorescence is about to flower at the Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn. The Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) has already reached a height of 268 centimeters - 1 centimeter more than the specimen grown in 1932 in the Dutch town of Wageningen that held the world record up to now. Apart from its mere... view more... (2003-05-21)
Rapid determination of urinary stone formation risk
Scientists at Bonn University, in co-operation with the firms NTTF and Theisen, have developed a novel appliance for rapid and accurate determination of the actual crystal formation risk in a patient. They are presenting their compact and ergonomic analyser in exhibition hall 3, stall C92 (Forschungsland NRW) at the international medical trade... view more... (2003-11-14)
Magnetic resonance imaging improves breast cancer diagnosis
Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast have a higher risk of contracting the disease in their opposite breast as well. A thorough examination of the opposite breast using mammography and ultrasound is therefore common practice. view more (2007-03-29)
Growing crystals from urine - New method improves prognosis of uroliths
The symptoms are dramatic: unbearable pain, sanguinous urine, nausea. About 5 per cent of all Germans experience a ureteral colic at least once in their lifetime. The reason for this is uroliths which detach themselves from the renal pelvis and become trapped in the ureter. Anyone who has had a ureteral colic must expect a repeat performance very... view more... (2002-09-26)
Laser tweezers sort atoms
Physicists of the University of Bonn have taken one more important hurdle on the path to what is known as a quantum computer: by using 'laser tweezers' they have succeeded in sorting up to seven atoms and lining them up. view more (2006-07-13)
An inexhaustible source of neural cells
Research scientists in Bonn have succeeded in deriving so-called brain stem cells from human embryonic stem cells. These can not only be conserved almost indefinitely in culture, but can also serve as an inexhaustible source of diverse types of neural cell. view more (2009-02-17)
Cleft lip and palate: Genes more important than thought?
Comparing 500,000 snippets of human DNA put scientists from the University of Bonn on the right track. A genetic variant on chromosome 8 occurs with significantly higher frequency in people with cleft lip and palate than in the control group. The results are to be published in the forthcoming issue of the journal Nature Genetics. view more (2009-03-09)
University training for future careers in EU institutions
The degree course 'Master of European Studies', which is taught in English, shows that at the University of Bonn 'international' is more than a fashionable educational slogan. Each year this postgraduate course prepares a maximum of 32 students from all over the world specifically for a career in politics, industry and administration linked to EU... view more... (2004-03-15)
Bonn scientists discover new hemoglobin type
Scientists at the University of Bonn have discovered a new rare type of haemo-globin. Haemoglobin transports oxygen in the red blood corpuscles. view more (2008-03-18)
Kidney transplants less successful at night
Kidney transplants should be carried out during the day if possible. At least this is the conclusion suggested by a survey just published by urologists and internists at the University of Bonn. view more (2008-07-16)
The University of Bonn starts a new study course "Molecular Biomedicine"
The University of Bonn offers a new 9 semester diploma study course "Molecular Biomedicine", starting in the winter semester 2003/2004. The aim of this programme is to combine molecular approaches, methods and recent insights into life sciences with molecular medicine and knowledge on congenital human disorders. The study course is... view more... (2003-03-13)
Brain tumors: New therapy surprisingly successful
The combination of two drugs produces a critical improvement in the treatment of certain brain tumours. This has been demonstrated by researchers at Bonn University working in co-operation with German and Swiss colleagues in a current study. view more (2009-03-06)
Possible genetic basis for alcohol abuse discovered
Alcoholism seems to have its roots at least partly in the genes. How genetic factors contribute to alcohol abuse is still an important question to be solved. There are hints that the body produces an opiate-active compound that may enhance alcohol addiction. New studies at the University of Bonn suggest that a gene is at least partly responsible... view more... (2001-04-18)
World record? - The Titan Arum is flowering next week
The world's largest bloom can very soon be admired at the Botanical Gardens of the University of Bonn. In addition to the enormous size of this inflorescence, which can reach a height of over two-and-a-half metres, the Titan Arum (Amorphophallus titanum) is also characterised by a powerful and foul stench given off during flowering. This rare... view more... (2003-05-16)
What scents did the ancient Egyptians use?
Pharaoh Hatshepsut was a power-conscious woman who assumed the reins of government in Egypt around the year 1479 B.C. In actual fact, she was only supposed to represent her step-son Thutmose III, who was three years old at the time, until he was old enough to take over. view more (2009-03-16)
Vindictiveness doesn't pay
Vindictiveness doesn't pay. This has been demonstrated by a current study at Bonn and Maastricht Universities. According to this study, a person inclined to deal with inequity on a tit-for-tat basis tends to experience more unemployment than other people. Vindictive people also have less friends and are less satisfied with their lives. The study... view more... (2009-03-27)
Genetic test improves artificial fertilization
Polar body diagnosis can make artificial fertilization more successful, according to Katrin and Hans van der Ven and Markus Montag of Bonn University Clinic. view more (2008-03-28)
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