Researchers develop targeted epigenetic approach to treat aggressive forms of leukemia by inhibiting key chromatin regulators. This method demonstrates promising results in reversing leukemia-causing gene activity and promoting normal blood cell development.
Dr. Karin Everschor-Sitte is setting up an Emmy Noether independent junior research group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz to investigate new magnetic structures for spintronics applications. Her work focuses on skyrmions, which could make computer storage media smaller and more efficient.
Researchers found that 3D films inspire stronger feelings of being drawn into the story than 2D films, but also cause more nausea. The study showed no detectable differences between real and algorithmically converted 3D films.
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz discovered a direct correlation between temperature-dependent generation of spin currents and atomic composition of interfaces. The study's findings contribute to the development of magnon spintronics, enabling efficient energy transport in magnetic materials.
Heusler alloy NiMnSb exhibits spin-orbit torques, a phenomenon that enables magnets to flip themselves through internal electron motion. This effect could lead to improved magnetic random access memory architectures with low power consumption and scalability.
A recent study published in Science reveals that populations in the ancient Fertile Crescent are the ancestors of modern-day South Asians, but not of Europeans. The earliest farmers from the Zagros mountains in Iran showed a genetically distinct group that only very distantly related to the first farmers of western Anatolia and Europe.
A new German research project will examine migrant care workers' arrangements, comparing Germany's family-responsibility model with the Netherlands' state-framed system. The study aims to assess care quality in private households and its socio-political significance.
Researchers at Mainz University discovered a new mechanism of neonicotinoids harming honeybees by reducing acetylcholine in royal jelly/larval food. High doses of neonicotinoids damage microchannels, jeopardizing normal development and survival.
Victor Flambaum's appointment at the Helmholtz Institute Mainz is expected to give great impetus to the development of the PRISMA Cluster of Excellence. He will be collaborating with various departments, including experimental groups working on dark matter and antimatter research.
A study led by Mainz paleogeneticists reveals that early European farmers originated from modern-day Greece and western Turkey, bringing agriculture and domestic animals to the continent. The research challenges previous theories on farming's spread in Europe.
Dr. Muhammad Asif Qureshi will focus on immunotherapy to slow down or reverse cancers, particularly liver cancer, which is the fifth most common type of cancer in men and ninth in women. The research aims to develop new diagnostics and therapeutics to target the immune system.
Carl Wieman, a Nobel laureate in Physics, has received the 2016 Gutenberg Teaching Award for his exceptional contributions to the dissemination of knowledge and quality of academic teaching. The award recognizes his efforts to improve undergraduate science education through innovative approaches and tools.
Geophysicist Professor Boris Kaus of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has received a EUR 150,000 ERC Proof of Concept Grant to test new methods for locating oil and gas reserves in sedimentary basins with salt deposits. The grant aims to demonstrate the economic feasibility and cost-reducing potential of these methods.
Dmitry Budker, Experimental Atomic Physics professor at Mainz University, receives a EUR 2.5M ERC Advanced Grant to systematically search for dark sector particles. The project aims to identify new techniques using magnetic resonance and magnetometry to provide direct connections to the dark sector.
Vishva Dixit's research on programmed cell death has significantly contributed to the understanding of apoptosis mechanisms, with implications for cancer treatment and neurodegenerative diseases. His work also revealed the association between inflammatory diseases and the immune system, shedding light on novel therapeutic strategies.
The Gutenberg Research College has appointed Professor Klaus Müllen as a new fellow, while presenting Dr. Vishva Dixit with the Gutenberg Research Award 2016 for his groundbreaking research in apoptosis and inflammation.
Researchers have identified nine new genetic risk factors contributing to myopia, with education levels playing a crucial role. The study suggests that environmental and hereditary factors interact to produce the condition, offering insights into its development and potential treatments.
Biologists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz discovered that the Hippo signaling pathway controls quiescence in Drosophila neural stem cells, regulating growth and cell division. The pathway's activation is necessary to maintain resting phases and prevent premature cell formation.
Researchers create single-particle engine that can store and generate energy, operating at 0.3% efficiency with a power output of 10^-22 watts. The device has potential applications in quantum thermodynamics and nano engineering.
A joint project by universities in Mainz and Hohenheim aims to find better-tolerated wheat varieties. The researchers are studying the causes of non-celiac-non-allergy wheat sensitivity (NCWS) and its connection to wheat proteins called alpha-amylase-trypsin inhibitors.
Researchers have achieved controlled movement of individual skyrmions along a magnetic wire using electrical impulses at room temperature. This breakthrough is a significant step towards the development of new data storage technologies, offering improved energy efficiency and high storage density.
Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have prepared a list of ethical concerns related to the use of virtual reality (VR). They recommend minimizing risks by providing clear warnings about potential psychological trauma, hallucinations, and unconscious influence. The authors also emphasize the need for regulations regard...
The European Research Council has granted Dr. Thomas Tütken a Consolidator Grant to investigate when the first land-based vertebrates began to use plants as a food source. By analyzing fossil teeth, he aims to reconstruct past food webs and extinction patterns of early land vertebrates.
A team of international researchers has discovered a way to convert waste heat into electrical energy using magnetic spin waves. By exploiting the spin Seebeck effect, they were able to demonstrate that thermal energy can be converted into electrical energy in an adjacent metallic layer.
Researchers found that dominant ant species in tropical rainforests consume the majority of food resources, making ecosystems vulnerable. The study also revealed that efficient species can dominate systems, increasing resource turnover but making them more vulnerable to decline.
Scientists at the Institute of Molecular Biology have identified two proteins, Neil1 and Neil2, essential for DNA demethylation. These proteins boost the activity of Tdg, a central protein in DNA demethylation, promoting efficient removal of epigenetic marks.
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz found that the appearance of blueschist, a blue-violet rock, is connected to long-term changes in the composition of the oceanic crust. This discovery challenges theories on the emergence of plate tectonics, which previously dated back to the Neoproterozoic era or even earlier.
Researchers at the Institute of Molecular Biology in Mainz have identified a key gene that drives brain cell development, revealing a complex regulatory mechanism. The discovery has significant implications for understanding neurodegenerative disorders and developing new treatments.
Junior Professor Denis Scholz will continue speleothem research, extending it to longer-term objectives. Speleothems are suitable archives of past climate variability due to their global distribution and precise dating capabilities.
The new Transregional Collaborative Research Center 'Waves to Weather' aims to improve forecast models by analyzing ensemble forecasts and studying predictability. Scientists will investigate the physical processes and interactions behind severe weather events, with the goal of developing new models and methods to extend forecast range.
A recent study has shown that when cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients, their DNA becomes compacted into tight clusters. This dramatic change reduces gene activity and leads to cell shutdown. The discovery may help researchers develop new treatments for diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, and cancer.
Researchers from Mainz University excavate the ancient Elamite site of Haft Tappeh, discovering a mass grave containing hundreds of skeletal remains, indicating a tragic event in the city's history. The excavation sheds light on the urban development and trade relations of the city during its peak.
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the University of Alabama have successfully synthesized two complex chemical substances from wood-based starting materials. The new xylochemical synthesis demonstrates a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach to manufacturing everyday products.
A new collaborative research project, ISIBELa, is investigating the risk of secondary cancer in later life following successful childhood cancer therapy. Researchers will analyze cases, examine patient differences, and use advanced laboratory techniques to identify genetic and epigenetic causes.
A new Mainz-based Emmy Noether independent junior research group aims to explain the principles behind the transport and controlled arrangement of colloidal particles. The goal is to combine microfluidics and self-assembly in soft materials for a more profound understanding and new uses.
Masaaki Suzuki, a leading authority on Johann Sebastian Bach, received the 2015 Gutenberg Teaching Award for his contributions to academic teaching in instrumental music, conducting, and vocal arts. The award recognizes his interdisciplinary approach to teaching, which crosses subject and cultural borders.
A study of over 20,000 grown-ups found no substantial effects of birth order on central personality traits, including extraversion, emotional stability, and conscientiousness. Self-reported intellect showed a small effect, with firstborns reporting better vocabulary and less difficulty understanding abstract ideas.
The MAINZ Graduate School of Excellence has awarded Visiting Professorships to Dieter Jaksch, a renowned theoretical physicist, and Thierry Valet, a leading industry-based physicist in spintronics. The recipients will spend up to twelve months at the graduate school, sharing their expertise with doctoral candidates.
A survey of 440 female inmates and 133 prison staff found specific needs, including low self-esteem, lack of education, and past abuse. FEFI project recommendations focus on holistic reintegration through education and training programs.
The Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis at Mainz University Medical Center has been awarded €25 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The center will focus on translational research to improve treatments for thrombosis-related disorders.
Scientists found thermally excited magnetic waves generate electricity in insulators with thin metallic layers. This breakthrough explains the Spin Seebeck effect, enabling heat recovery and conversion into electrical energy.
Scientists at Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz set a new record for superconductivity by observing conventional superconductivity in hydrogen sulfide at -70 degrees Celsius under high pressure. The discovery highlights a potential way to transport current at room temperature with no loss.
The BigStorage project aims to develop new approaches for handling Big Data, leveraging theoretical research, complex infrastructures, and software packages. The European consortium will focus on high-performance computing and storage technologies to address the needs of climate research, medicine, and environmental sciences.
The European Union is funding a research structure concept called ELYSION to advance electroconversion and electroactive materials in Mainz. The lab will focus on sustainable methods of synthesizing materials and chemical compounds using electricity as a catalyst.
A team of scientists resolved a discrepancy in the decay energy of Holmium-163, paving the way for measuring the neutrino mass. The research used the Penning-trap mass spectrometer SHIPTRAP and confirmed a decay energy of 2,833 eV with high precision.
Researchers successfully employed ultrafast terahertz spectroscopy to determine the basic properties of spintronics components. The study reveals significant underestimation of spin asymmetry in electron scattering, a core factor determining giant magnetoresistance.
Researchers at Mainz University measured the mass of a 'strange' atomic nucleus with unprecedented precision, shedding light on the fundamental 'strong force'. The findings provide valuable insights into the nature of this force and its role in holding nuclei together.
German researchers uncover a novel mechanism by which the innate immune system combats rotavirus infection through the interaction between interferon-lambda and interleukin-22. This discovery has implications for the design of future immunotherapy concepts, including the treatment of chronic viral infections such as hepatitis.
Dr. Vijay Tiwari is awarded the Wilhelm Sander-Stiftung Award for his pioneering work on understanding how cells change from regular to metastatic cells. His research focuses on epigenetic mechanisms, which have significant implications for treating cancer and other diseases.
Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz identified IM30 as a protein that triggers membrane fusion, crucial for thylakoid membrane system formation and maintenance. This discovery provides a starting point for future research on membrane fusion mechanisms in chloroplasts and blue-green algae.