Researchers at Bielefeld University have successfully imaged SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus using a helium ion microscope, allowing direct observation of the virus's interaction with host cells. The study provides valuable information on the virus's defense mechanisms and potential treatment strategies.
The German Research Foundation is extending the SFB 1288, 'Practices of comparing', with €11.9 million in funding for an additional four years. The interdisciplinary research network will continue to study the historically variable practices of comparing and their ordering and changing power.
The VEDLIoT project is developing a new generation of IoT platforms that use machine learning to improve the performance and energy efficiency of devices. The platform aims to enable autonomous vehicles, smart homes, and industrial applications to learn and adapt to their environments.
Barbara Hammer and her team will explore new technologies for secure drinking water supply in cities with the help of 10 million euros from the European Research Council. They are developing controllable artificial intelligence to detect factors putting strain on the system, enabling operators to make informed decisions.
Bielefeld University researchers Professor Dr Martina Hofmanová and Dr Toni Goßmann have been awarded ERC Starting Grants for their innovative research projects on fluid flows and epigenetic programming. The funding will support groundbreaking findings in mathematics, biology, and meteorology.
Researchers developed a precise method to measure ultrafast magnetization changes in materials by observing emitted terahertz radiation. The technique enabled the detection of an acoustically-driven ultrafast magnetization signal, confirming its accuracy and sensitivity.
Scientists at Bielefeld University have created a method to produce a biologically significant precursor of jasmonic acid, a hormone that helps plants defend against predators. The new approach mimics how plants naturally produce the hormone, using enzymes as plant catalysts in a synthetic process.
Researchers at Bielefeld University are developing ultra-thin carbon nanomembranes that can filter out impurities from water, producing ultrapure water and beverage concentrates. The technology aims to reduce energy consumption and preserve flavors in food production and pharmaceutical applications.
Researchers investigated extremist groups' online and offline networks, finding that financing and ideology dissemination are crucial components. The study aimed to pave the way for early intervention and prevention, analyzing online content and biographies of convicted individuals.
The Pangaia project at Bielefeld University is developing new algorithms to analyze genomic data for biomedicine, enabling faster detection of infectious strains and hereditary diseases. Researchers can compare a single genome with thousands of others in a single step, highlighting similarities and differences.
Researchers are developing new algorithms to quickly compare genetic data from viruses, bacteria, and other organisms to identify pathogenic genes. This project, Pangaia, aims to make computer-assisted pangenomics faster and more user-friendly for biomedicine applications.
The German Network for Bioinformatics Infrastructure (de.NBI) has secured continued funding of up to 5.3 million euros until the end of 2021. The network, coordinated by Bielefeld University, offers researchers a powerful IT infrastructure and services to analyze large data sets.
Researchers explore chemodiversity in plants to understand its impact on ecosystems, including foodwebs and biodiversity. The new Research Unit will analyze chemodiversity within individual plants, between populations, and across species.
A new project aims to create targeted cancer drugs that use small molecules and immune system activators, potentially treating tumours less aggressively. Researchers from 14 European partners will work together to develop prototypes for future tumour therapies.
LabSchoolsEurope aims to develop and evaluate methods for dealing with heterogeneity in primary schools, promoting democratic behavior and preventing racism. The project will create multi-lingual practice guidelines, teaching materials, and successfully tested sequences that can be made available online.
Researchers from Bielefeld University have developed a faster method for super-resolution SR-SIM microscopy, allowing for real-time recording of cell movements and observations of small structures. This enables biologists to explore such structures in detail, particularly in the study of viral particles on their way through cells.
The conference examines the good life through interdisciplinary analyses of issues like infrastructure, politics, religion, and marriage. The project 'WelfareStruggles' investigates the welfare of migrant workers in China and Vietnam, grounding it in underlying ideas of the good life.
Dawid Kielak, a Bielefeld mathematician, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for his research on geometric group theory. He aims to apply a similar trick used in understanding four-dimensional space-time to higher dimensions.
Researchers examine SKA-MPG telescope prototype for its ability to investigate cosmic background radiation with ultra precision. The study provides new insights into the origin of the Universe and explores potential applications in gravitational wave detection and dark energy research.
A study by Bielefeld University and New York University reveals that healthy adults systematically misattribute touch on the hands to the feet and vice versa. The researchers found that three characteristics of touch - limb identity, side of body, and canonical anatomical position - contribute to phantom sensations.
Researchers identify brain areas where flexible sensory integration takes place, including the parietal lobe and frontal lobe. The study's findings could be useful for understanding diseases affecting sensory processing, such as autism.
Dr Elena Esposito is studying how algorithms predict the future's impact on society, focusing on personalized insurance, precision medicine, and predictive policing.
Researchers from Bielefeld University and international partners have confirmed two-fold ability of antifreeze molecules to trigger or inhibit ice crystal formation depending on temperature. This discovery challenges the long-held view that antifreeze proteins only inhibit ice crystal growth.
The Center for Advanced Latin American Studies (CALAS) is a research project exploring crisis management and environmental crises in Latin America. International fellows from various disciplines are investigating six aspects of crisis management through dialogue and exchange.
Researchers from Bielefeld University found that the Mona Lisa's gaze is not aimed at viewers, contrary to popular belief. The 'Mona Lisa Effect' is actually an illusion of being looked at, triggered by the viewer's perception of direction.
A study published in Nature Communications reveals that eleven seal species narrowly escaped extinction, with most surviving strong population declines. However, four species, including the northern elephant seal and Mediterranean monk seal, suffered severe genetic loss due to overhunting.
A study by Anna-Lisa Vollmer and colleagues found that children give into social pressure from humanoid robots, unlike adults. The research used a conformity experiment with Nao robots and investigated the impact on children's decision-making.
Scientists found aphids change the quality of plant sap depending on the infested plant part, benefiting from these changes. This 'niche construction' enables aphids to thrive on specific host plants.
Minh Nguyen, a Bielefeld University sociologist, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant to study the welfare systems of China and Vietnam. Her research aims to understand how global factories impact the lives of migrant workers in these countries.
Bielefeld chemists create a biocatalytic method to selectively reduce sulfur-containing heterocycles, yielding highly enantioselective synthesis of target compounds. The discovery has potential applications in developing new active substances and sustainable pharmaceutical production.
The EcoGest project aims to understand how children's gestures are connected to communication, with a focus on iconic gestures that pertain to the forms, functions, and movements of objects. Researchers will record children aged 4-5 years old in various communicative situations to analyze their gesturing patterns.
Researchers at Bielefeld University have created a molecule with the largest observed spin in a single molecule, equivalent to 120 electrons. The Fe10Gd10 molecule exhibits a quantum phase transition, where ten thousand states become degenerate and exhibit giant entropy values.
Scientists at Bielefeld University confirm the presence of a previously unknown genetic defect 'MPS III-E' causing progressive blindness and inner ear hearing impairment in patients. Biochemical studies revealed that the disorder is caused by an enzyme deficiency, which can be treated with biotechnological enzyme replacement therapy.
Scientists at Bielefeld University and University of Münster are studying how animals adapt to their environment through individualised ecological niches. They explore the genetic and behavioral factors influencing these adaptations.
Physicists at Bielefeld University discovered a new material that can generate magnetic signals, known as 'spin currents', from heat, increasing efficiency. The researchers tested various combinations of thin films and found that materials with special electronic structures produced stronger spin currents.
Researchers from Bielefeld University discover a protein called AtGRP7 that regulates daily cycles in plant cells. The study reveals the 'auxiliary clock' plays a crucial role in synchronizing cellular processes with environmental changes.
Researchers at Bielefeld University's CeBiTec are developing novel methods to produce sustainable compounds using microorganisms, aiming to replace fossil fuel resources in the long term. The center has received €4.8 million in funding for three international cooperative research projects.
Researchers at Bielefeld University developed Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), a successful treatment method for refugees with mental problems. The therapy involves storytelling to process traumatic events in a meaningful context, leading to closure and reduced symptoms.
Physicists observe that electrons emitted from different initial states in a solid material arrive at the surface last, contrary to intuition. Theoretical models are revised to account for intra-atomic interactions, which affect electron motion and lead to a new understanding of photoemission.
Researchers have created ultra-thin carbon nanomembranes that can filter out specific molecules from water and air, with significant implications for purification and other industries. The membranes' unique properties can be tailored to suit different purposes, making them versatile tools in various fields.
The EU-funded DeLIVER project aims to understand how medical drugs affect the liver and how it changes with age, with researchers from 9 countries working together to develop minimally invasive procedures.
Researchers are studying how people's beliefs change over time, comparing German and American respondents. They will analyze questionnaire data and conduct in-depth interviews to document changes in religiosity and worldviews.
Researchers from Bielefeld University have made breakthrough in producing active pharmaceutical ingredients using a new, eco-friendly method. The flow technology reduces resource requirements and waste production, making it economically more attractive and sustainable.
Researchers found that even a tiny dose of pesticide can impair leaf beetles' ability to reproduce, with females developing malformations and offspring laying fewer eggs. The study's results may also be transferred to other insects, highlighting the need for long-term consideration in herbicide authorization.
A new system called NeuroCommTrainer is being developed to help people with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome communicate. The system uses electroencephalography (EEG) measurements to understand brain signals and enable patients to respond with a 'yes' or 'no'.
A study by Bielefeld University researchers found that male plover survival rates are significantly higher than females, resulting in a sex bias of only 37% females among adult plovers. This advantage may be due to males having greater body weight and growth rates at hatching.
The Famula project has created a system that learns to recognize everyday objects through trial and error, mimicking human learning. The robot's language capabilities are also being developed to improve its interactions with humans.
Researchers at Bielefeld University and the University of Tromsø have developed a photonic chip that enables superresolution light microscopy with conventional microscopes. This breakthrough method produces images with a resolution of about 20 to 30 nanometres, ten times that of conventional light microscopy.
The new centre will address social crises from four perspectives: socio-ecological transformation, social inequalities, violence and conflict resolution, and identity and region. It aims to carry out research together with academics from Latin America and promote the internationalization of the humanities.
Physicists at Bielefeld University develop new nanoinjection method that increases survival rate of cells to 92%, surpassing traditional microinjection's 40% success rate. The technique enables precise delivery of fluorescent molecules into living cells, opening up new possibilities for cellular research and experimentation.