Men are less susceptible to inflammatory diseases due to higher testosterone levels, which suppress phospholipase D and reduce pro-inflammatory substance production. This knowledge can inform new therapies for inflammatory diseases, requiring 'customized' treatments for men and women.
A new collaborative research center aims to study the diversity of Arabic manuscripts from a historical and comparative perspective. The project, led by Prof. Dr. Tilman Seidensticker, will analyze nine layout characteristics to understand their functions in everyday transcriptions.
Researchers identify epithelial cells as key to sponge movement, contradicting long-held assumption about muscle cell origins. The study uses 3D imaging to visualize sponges' contracted and expanded states, revealing a new understanding of the evolutionary development of musculature.
Researchers from Jena and Prague reveal that four scientists 'rediscovered' Mendel's laws in 1900: Hugo de Vries, Carl Correns, Erich von Tschermak-Seysenegg, and Armin von Tschermak-Seysenegg. New correspondence has corrected the traditional view of genetics' early history.
A new study shows that the IPSY program, a life skills program for children, reduces alcohol and nicotine abuse among school children. The program boosts self-confidence in girls and improves communication skills in boys, making them less susceptible to peer pressure.
Researchers found a correlation between lithium levels in tap water and lower mortality rates in Japanese municipalities. In experiments with the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans, lithium treatment led to increased longevity. The findings suggest that low-dose lithium may have life-prolonging effects in humans.
Research by Jennifer Schmidt and Lennart Olsson reveals that the gene FOXN3 influences the development of cranial cartilages and muscles in frogs, contributing to their evolutionary success. The study found that tadpoles without intact FOXN3 genes develop more slowly and experience deformations and loss of functions.
Psychologists at Jena University discovered that adapting to faces of older people can make a person appear younger. The study found that viewing multiple faces of the same age group can influence age perception and lead to estimates that are systematically wrong.
Researchers found that accents were more important than physical appearance when categorizing people. The study showed that participants primarily relied on the spoken accent while assigning statements to depicted persons. This highlights the significance of language in social integration and ethnic categorization.
Scientists from Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena developed a new process to grow carbon nanotubes on scanning probe tips, utilizing microwave radiation for rapid growth. The method improves the fabrication of sharp atomic force microscopy tips, reducing costs and enabling routine measurements.
Materials scientists from Jena University have created a cellulose implant that can trigger the regeneration of cartilage produced naturally in the body. The implant, which consists of a sponge-like structure with two different surfaces, is designed to adhere to bone and stimulate cartilage growth.
Researchers from Germany and the US developed a new synthesis paradigm for efficient hydrogen generation. The team found that the light wavelength used in the process affects its efficiency, with redder light resulting in better outcomes.
Researchers at Jena University have identified oxylipins in moss that repel snails, a common garden enemy. The study's findings suggest a new organic repellent could be developed using these compounds, offering an eco-friendly alternative to existing pest control methods.
Researchers at Jena University found that verbal stimuli can activate the pain matrix in the brain, activating areas that process pain. The study used functional magnetic resonance tomography (fMRT) to investigate how healthy subjects process words associated with experiencing pain.
Scientists at the Phyletic Museum of Jena University are using MicroCT imaging to analyze insect genital morphology. The research aims to shed light on the key-lock principle, which explains how male and female reproductive organs fit together, and instead reveals that it's a result of sexual selection.
Scientists have decoded the genome of Nasonia, a parasitic wasp that eliminates agricultural pests by infesting fly pupae. The study reveals insights into the wasp's ability to prevent host death and its potential for genetic engineering to improve biological pest control.