A new study confirms ecological interactions as a driver of evolution over long periods, highlighting the importance of adapting to host plant changes. Butterflies that consume poisonous plants exhibit genetic adaptations that enable them to detoxify toxins and recognize their preferred hosts.
Organic photodetectors (OPDs) have shown high efficiency but are limited by trap states that cause noise in the off state. Research has identified traps as a major factor in OPD performance. The study provides guidance for further research into understanding and mitigating these limitations.
A new research project aims to control electron flow in semimetals, enabling the development of novel quantum sensors. The TOPREL project will unify theoretical foundations from various physics areas, unleashing the potential of semimetals.
The TU Dresden satellite SOMP2b is used to study new nanomaterials under extreme space conditions and test systems converting solar heat into electricity. It measures the residual atmosphere around the satellite in a polar, sun-synchronous orbit.
Scientists develop yeast cell-based sensor to detect diclofenac in environmentally relevant concentrations, aiming to improve sensitivity and detect lower concentrations in wastewater and soil. The system uses reporter yeasts to amplify fluorescence signals, enabling rapid on-site detection.
Researchers used synchrotron-based holographic X-ray nano-tomography to study the internal structure of nacre, finding that structural defects attract and cancel each other out, leading to the formation of a perfectly regular tissue. This mechanism could drive not only nacre but also other biogenic structures.
A team of scientists discovered that natural antibiotics produced in wounds can increase sleep and raise the chances for surviving an injury. The researchers found that these antimicrobial peptides act as long-range messenger molecules, signaling the need for sleep to the nervous system.
The study uncovered essential properties of ions in metal halide perovskites, which have a negative effect on the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells. The researchers found that all ionic defects meet the Meyer-Neldel rule, revealing fundamental information about ion hopping processes in perovskites.
Researchers have discovered that synthetic microswimmers can change direction and swim back towards the source of light after being exposed, mimicking biological organisms. The behavior is triggered by Brownian motion, which sets in when the particles are no longer illuminated.
The Borexino collaboration has successfully experimentally confirmed the Bethe-Weizsäcker cycle, a crucial component of our Sun's nuclear fusion reactions. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in understanding solar energy production and neutrino behavior.
Researchers demonstrate that trained neutrophil granulocytes can inhibit tumour growth and increase the chances for treatment in certain patients. The training process involves administering beta-glucan, which alters gene activity in precursor cells, leading to long-term effects.
Researchers discovered a two-layer buckled honeycomb structure of blue phosphorene with extremely stable metallic properties, promising applications in nano- and optoelectronics.
Uber drivers use dynamic price mechanisms to attract more customers and increase revenue. The researchers analyzed price data from 59 cities worldwide and found that the strategy is often used in airports and exhibition centers.
Researchers at Technische Universitßt Dresden have successfully developed printable organic transistors with high switching frequencies and adjustable threshold voltages. These breakthrough devices can be used to create complex logic circuits and enable flexible electronic applications such as RFID and high-resolution displays
Researchers found that EMT promotes successful rounding and cell division in tumor cells, making them stiffer while surrounding non-dividing cells become softer. The study suggests a new direction for understanding how EMT influences cancer cell behavior.
A German-Argentinean doctoral program has borne its first fruits with a joint publication in the renowned journal Plant Physiology. Dr. Regina Mencia's research on increasing plant resistance to pathogens via the salicylic acid pathway has shown promising results.
The COREnect project aims to develop a high-level strategic roadmap for core technologies in future connectivity systems and components. The roadmap will promote innovation and business opportunities, including for small and medium-sized enterprises, and contribute to building European leadership in 5G and beyond.
A novel and extremely efficient synthesis method has been developed for bioactive natural compounds with potential anti-cancer properties. The new method allows easier access to these substances, enabling further investigations into their biological activity and potential therapeutic applications.
Anton Ginzburg, a New York-based artist, will explore concepts of creativity and cultural labour in a historical context at the Schaufler Lab@TU Dresden. The residency aims to initiate a dialogue between science and art on AI's influence on contemporary artistic practices.
Researchers studied maritime networks to understand how their organization impacts international trade and economy. They applied methods from brain network analysis to reveal new insights into modular connectivity and structural core organization in complex networks.
Researchers at TU Dresden are developing nanostructured porous carbon materials for sustainable energy applications. Prof. Qiang Xu joins the team to advance hydrogen evolution catalysis and electrical energy storage.
A study by the Dresden research team discovered the essential role of the SETDB1 protein in regulating heterochromatin formation and preventing inflammation in the intestinal epithelium. The findings suggest that mutations in this gene may contribute to intestinal inflammation in humans, particularly in inflammatory bowel diseases.
A joint project between TU Dresden and UNU-FLORES uses modeling to simulate observed changes in soil structure due to agricultural management, aiming to improve hydrological models. Field experiments showed that tillage had little effect on soil structure over time, while direct sowing improved water retention.
The DFG is funding three Collaborative Research Centres at TU Dresden to develop new classes of synthetic two-dimensional materials and novel design strategies for carbon concrete structures. The research focuses on controlling material properties, manufacturability, and sustainability.
Dresden scientists have created a periodic surface structure that repels water and ice, while also removing dirt particles solely by rolling water drops. This technology has potential applications in the automotive, food, and home appliance industries.
Researchers have successfully synthesized a 2D honeycomb kagome polymer, revealing predicted topological properties and opening up new possibilities for electronic devices. The material's unique structure combines the properties of graphene and superconductors.
Christoph Keplinger's research focuses on soft robotics, artificial muscles, and medical applications. He aims to rethink robotics by merging soft matter with advanced technologies.
Researchers have discovered a class of iron-based superconductors that spontaneously generate constant internal magnetic fields, breaking time-reversal symmetry. This discovery has enormous potential for new applications in quantum computing devices.
Researchers have developed a novel freeze-thaw method to create noble metal aerogels with high surface areas and self-healing properties. These aerogels exhibit impressive light-driven photoelectrocatalytic performance, outperforming commercial palladium-on-carbon catalysts.
Researchers at TU Dresden discovered that pictures and gestures improve children's memory of English vocabulary, even six months after learning. This finding challenges the assumption that sensorimotor enrichment is more beneficial for kids than sensory-only enrichment.
Scientists discovered a critical protein, Ded1p, that changes its structure in response to heat stress, triggering the production of stress-protective proteins. This mechanism may help organisms adapt to temperature fluctuations and has implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases.
Researchers investigated how stress granules assemble and dissolve, shedding light on their role in neurodegenerative diseases like ALS. Stress granules formed in response to stress can promote the assembly of dynamic structures that may trigger motor neuron death.
Researchers from TU Dresden have developed novel noble metal aerogels that exhibit exceptional electrocatalytic properties, outperforming commercial platinum catalysts in a range of applications. These advanced materials show promise for efficient electrochemical hydrogen production, including green hydrogen and fuel cells.
Researchers created surface-clean noble metal aerogels with controlled ligand chemistry, revealing a new dimension for enhancing electrocatalysis performance. The intrinsic electrocatalytic properties of these clean gels were unveiled and found to be positively correlated with the oxidation state of metals.
The study reveals that zero-point vibrations can significantly reduce open-circuit voltage and efficiency in organic solar cells. By understanding the relationship between molecular properties and macroscopic device properties, researchers can develop novel materials to overcome these limitations.
Researchers developed a counter-intuitive disturbance-promoted gelation method, accelerating gelation to one to ten minutes at room temperature. The method exhibits enhanced photoelectrocatalytic properties, outperforming commercial palladium/carbon.
Researchers discovered that blood stem cells can drive a rapid and efficient immune response if previously exposed to LPS, mimicking an infection. The cells store immune response circuits in their DNA using C/EBP? factor, enabling a more efficient response upon subsequent infections.
A new statistical method called distance multivariance can detect higher-order dependencies between multiple variables, even complex non-linear relationships. This method has been applied to a survey of school students, revealing a higher-order dependence including age and gender as influencing factors for missed school days.
Researchers are developing methanogenic eco-factories to produce methane and value-added compounds like isoprenoids. The small power plants have unexplored metabolic capabilities that can be harnessed for biotechnological applications.
A recent meta-analysis found that psychosocial factors in the workplace, such as workload and job control, contribute significantly to chronic low back pain. Employees with more autonomy in scheduling their work experienced lower rates of CLBP.
Researchers used a label-free technique to investigate the metabolism of living biological tissues in fruit flies. They found that sperm had a highly glycolytic metabolism similar to that of cancer cells, which may contribute to their ability to remain fresh in female bodies. The study also suggests potential clinical applications for ...
Researchers in Dresden aim to develop chemical circuits for the diagnosis and treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia using chemo-fluidic technology. The project seeks to create integrated systems that can analyze hundreds or thousands of individual human cells simultaneously, potentially leading to improved therapy options.
Researchers analyzed 20 years of research on intention deactivation and found that completed intentions can sometimes continue to affect people, particularly when reminders or stimuli trigger their retrieval. This effect is often rare but can play a role in learning new routines.
Scientists at TU Dresden used a method to stimulate neural stem cells, leading to increased neurons and improved cognitive function in old mice. This study suggests that boosting stem cells may be a promising approach to rejuvenate the brain and counteract aging-related cognitive impairments.
Dresden scientists discovered two types of newly formed neurons in zebrafish brains, which have the same cell types as humans. These findings could lead to new therapies for stroke, craniocerebral trauma, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Researchers have successfully developed the first crystal-growing technique for manganese-bismuth telluride (MnBi2Te4), a new antiferromagnetic topological insulator. The discovery has significant implications for technological advances in information processing, sensors, and computing.
The TU Dresden team presented their DipGene project, a DNA sequence-specific diagnostic method applicable in bacteria and human genomic DNA. The method is faster and cheaper than PCR, taking only five to ten minutes to detect predispositions to monogenic diseases.
Researchers at TU Dresden compared bovine sperm from different layers, identifying connections between metabolic rate, motility, and tail length. The study found that faster sperm show higher metabolic rates and longer flagella than non-selected cells.
A new type of programmable organic capacitive memory called pinMOS is introduced, which stores several states due to controllable charge addition or removal. The pinMOS memory is promising for future applications in electronic and photonic circuits.
Researchers at TU Dresden are working on understanding the metabolism of cancer cells, tracing the development of childhood leukemia, and developing novel electronic components using 2D materials. The institution has received a total of 48 ERC Grants since 2008 to support innovative projects.