A four-year study in Heidelberg University found that a behavioral therapy-based program was 50% more effective than media education in preventing gaming disorder and problematic online behaviors in high-risk adolescents. The program achieved better results among participants at high risk of addiction.
Researchers at Heidelberg University have developed an open-access dataset to map and classify over 9 million kilometers of roads worldwide, capturing changes in road conditions over time. This dataset serves as an important indicator of socioeconomic development, particularly in data-scarce regions, and can be used for humanitarian ap...
Researchers found that fluctuations in seawater chemistry followed the rhythm of ice ages, driven by Icelandic ice sheet dynamics. Volcanic material from Iceland released neodymium with distinct radiogenic signatures, influencing ocean circulation and geochemical cycles.
A Heidelberg research team designs a polymer material that can be disassembled into its individual components without compromising precision, quality, or mechanical stability. The material can be broken down into its molecular building blocks within seconds and can be recovered and reused, enabling a circular manufacturing process.
Researchers from Heidelberg University and international partners used (U-Th)/He dating to establish consistent age models for several maars in the West Eifel. The analysis reveals that many volcanic eruptions occurred in short pulses, with three episodes occurring approximately 75,000, 48,000, and 25,000 years ago.
An international team of researchers simulated proton motions in water with unprecedented accuracy, finding that the configuration of surrounding water molecules determines proton movement. The study expands current understanding of how water shapes proton transport.
Researchers developed a molecular model for the buckled dimer on semiconductor surfaces, enabling easier analysis of properties and functionalization possibilities. This breakthrough could optimize semiconductors for future technology.
Researchers at Heidelberg University demonstrate acoustic manipulation to create functional vascular networks and self-organizing blood vessel-like structures in vitro. The team defines quality requirements for generating complex multi-cell-type tissue relevant for biomedical studies and regenerative medicine.
Researchers develop novel microscopy technique to study energy materials, revealing electronic and magnetic phenomena on femtosecond and picosecond timescales. The technique enables spatially resolved imaging of ultrafast electro-magnetic phenomena across large fields of view.
A specific protein complex regulates protein balance in plants, influencing their response to environmental stress. Researchers discovered that this process, known as N-terminal acetylation, maintains the stability of the plant proteome by controlling protein degradation and recycling.
The Lancet Countdown Europe report presents a total of 43 indicators on the connections between health and climate change in Europe. The report warns that fossil-fuel driven climate change constitutes a growing threat to the health of people in Europe.
Researchers from Heidelberg University and international partners have optimized their ECHo experiments to determine the neutrino mass. They achieved a lower upper limit on the neutrino mass scale than previous similar experiments, paving the way for future large-scale investigations.
An international research team led by Heidelberg University scientists discovered that the NAC complex binds to nascent protein building-blocks and initiates protein folding. This process prevents incomplete intermediate products from leading to incorrect folding, a common cause of neurodegenerative diseases.
Photorespiration provides carbon atoms required for environmentally induced DNA modification, influencing plant adaptation to environmental influences. The study found a metabolic connection between photorespiration and epigenetic regulation, suggesting a new approach to optimize crop strategies.
Researchers create heat-sensitive protein switches that can be used to tightly regulate protein activity and cellular functions, opening up new possibilities for non-invasive control.
A recent study by Heidelberg University suggests that countries with more comprehensive climate policy portfolios are achieving greater emission reductions. The research analyzed data from 43 major economies worldwide, finding that targeted policies, such as carbon taxes and renewable energy subsidies, were most effective in cutting em...
A psychology study found that social and emotional skills training benefits both younger and older adults equally. The study showed that participants in their twenties and those between 60-80 years old demonstrated similar improvements in emotional stability and extraversion after an eight-week personality intervention program.
A team of researchers used AI to analyze the activity of genetic control elements in the developing mammalian cerebellum, identifying specific elements unique to the human lineage. The study reveals how these elements may have contributed to key evolutionary innovations in the human brain, including the expansion of the cerebellum.
Researchers at Heidelberg University developed a new theoretical framework that connects two fundamental domains of modern quantum physics, describing the emergence of quasiparticles in systems with both mobile and static impurities. The new theory explains how quasiparticles form even in systems with extremely heavy impurities.
Researchers from Heidelberg University discovered that malaria parasites use right-handed helices to navigate through tissues, a key finding with implications for improving drug and vaccine testing. The parasite's asymmetrical body plan enables it to control its motion and transition between compartments more efficiently.
Researchers developed a new methacrylate-based 'ink' that carries redox-active carbazole groups, enabling electrically conducting and color-changing materials. This allows for the creation of complex structures with reversible and pixel-level control.
A team of scientists at Heidelberg University has discovered a protein complex in chloroplasts that triggers the closure of microscopic pores on leaves to prevent water loss. This hormone, abscisic acid, is formed via biosynthesis and ensures plant survival during extreme drought conditions.
Researchers at Heidelberg University have successfully triggered supersolid sound waves in a driven quantum system, exhibiting both liquid and solid characteristics. The system, which is far from equilibrium, shows two types of sound waves traveling at different speeds.
Researchers at Heidelberg University have discovered a key mechanism for Alzheimer's disease, identifying a neurotoxic protein-protein complex responsible for nerve cell death and cognitive decline. A novel pharmacological inhibitor, FP802, has shown promising results in slowing disease progression.
Researchers from Heidelberg University and the University of Bern reconstructed Holocene circulation patterns using geochemical analyses of marine sediments. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation remained stable for long periods but weakened between 9,200 and 8,000 years ago, coinciding with meltwater pulses.
Researchers at Heidelberg University developed an AI model called ProDomino to engineer artificial proteins with unique properties. The tool forecasts how individual protein subunits should be fitted together to create a functional, adjustable new protein, opening up applications in biotechnology and medicine.
A team of international researchers has taken an unprecedented image of the heart of the OJ 287 galaxy, revealing a curved segment of the plasma jet. The discovery provides new insights into the extreme conditions surrounding supermassive black holes and their role in shaping the jets.
A microRNA discovered in male birds helps balance the activity of sex chromosomes, allowing for the survival of males despite genetic imbalance. This unique mechanism differs from mammals and highlights the diversity of evolutionary solutions to similar biological challenges.
A recent study led by Heidelberg University astronomers has found that Earth-like planets are more common than previously thought around low-mass stars. The research team identified four new exoplanets, with the largest one having a mass 14 times greater than Earth and orbiting its host star in approximately 3.3 years.
Researchers at Heidelberg University developed high-resolution environmental suitability maps to identify areas conducive to breeding, leveraging satellite imagery and climate data. The maps help guide targeted interventions in mosquito-endemic urban areas.
Two molecular control factors, GPATCH1 and DHX35, ensure accurate splicing by recognizing and rejecting defective pre-mRNAs. This process prevents the production of incorrectly synthesized proteins.
Researchers at Heidelberg University successfully produced nanotubes folded into cytoskeleton-like structures using the RNA origami technique. This breakthrough enables synthetic cells to manufacture their own building blocks, opening new perspectives on directed evolution.
Researchers mapped bird brain regions and found similar cellular composition and evolution across species. Certain excitatory neurons have a common evolutionary origin, challenging existing assumptions about brain region evolution.
Researchers at Heidelberg University have successfully depicted a faultily 'blocked' spliceosome and reconstructed its recognition and elimination process. This breakthrough provides new insights into the quality control mechanism of the complex molecular machine, shedding light on how cells ensure accurate mRNA production.
Researchers from Heidelberg University found the oldest evidence of human-caused lead contamination in the Aegean region, dated to approximately 5,200 years ago. This early contamination is linked to socioeconomic change and historical events such as the Roman conquest of Greece.
Researchers have precisely dated the devastating Laacher See volcano eruption in Central Europe, which did not cause a sudden-onset cold period 13,000 years ago. The study used speleothem and ice core data to estimate the climatic impact of the eruption.
A research team led by Dr Sophie Warken analyzed dripstones from the Cloşani Cave in Romania to understand precipitation variability over a period of approximately 20,000 years. The findings show that dynamic processes like the North Atlantic jet stream influence regional changes in precipitation.
A Heidelberg research team identified a critical mechanism that protects the genome during embryonic development, but can also contribute to errors. This discovery may shed light on neurodevelopmental disorders and other serious conditions.
Researchers at Heidelberg University developed a novel technique to create more complex organoids by controlling the release of growth factors and signaling molecules. This breakthrough enables the formation of realistic cell mixes, mimicking natural tissues and opening up new possibilities for engineering improved cellular complexity.
Researchers at Heidelberg University developed an AI-supported method to map mosquito populations by analyzing satellite and street view images. This approach helps assess environmental conditions favoring Aedes aegypti presence, enabling targeted disease control measures.
Heidelberg researchers describe a new bottom-up approach to engineer precise immune responses using nanotechnology and synthetic biology. This innovative field holds promise for groundbreaking approaches in disease treatment and prevention.
Researchers at Heidelberg University have developed a process for producing biologically active peptide boronic acids, which could be used to induce an immune reaction against tumor cells. The new substances also show promise for targeted release of active compounds in the body.
A research team at Heidelberg University has successfully developed a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing using microalgae. The materials were extracted from the raw materials of diatom and green alga species and proved to be suitable as inks for high-resolution 3D laser printing.
Researchers at Heidelberg University found that millimeter-sized sapphire grains formed in association with volcanism in the Eifel region. The crystals inherited isotopic signatures from mantle melts and were deposited in rivers through weathering, supporting a new theory on their formation.
A new study by Heidelberg University researchers found that asking for units of relief supplies rather than money can significantly increase donation returns. The study involved 8,700 participants and showed that unit-based campaigns achieved 57% higher donation returns than traditional monetary donation campaigns.
An international team of evolutionary biologists investigated the genomic underpinnings of plant adaptation to cold environments. The study found that polyploids exhibit genomic structural variants with signals for possible local adaptation more frequently than diploid species.
Research led by Heidelberg University reveals that small water-rich astronomical bodies in the early solar system supplied building materials for planets, including the Earth. These planetesimals brought water to Earth through their thermal evolution and point of origin.
Aromatic compounds, a substance class in organic chemistry, now includes a new category of metal rings made of elemental bismuth. The discovery was made possible by supramolecular stabilization, allowing researchers to isolate and characterize the ring.
A European Union-funded project investigates how plastic particles and climate change contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance in aquatic environments. The researchers explore the formation of 'plastisphere' colonies where bacteria exchange genes responsible for antibiotic resistance.
Archaeological excavations suggest Rabana-Merquly was a site of worship for the ancient Persian water goddess Anahita, with architectural structures and remains of a possible fire altar near a natural waterfall. The findings provide insight into regional sacral and geopolitical interconnections during the Parthian era.