Researchers found that male guinea pigs' hormone systems adjust after being transferred from colony housing to pair housing with an unfamiliar female. This adaptation allows them to exhibit more aggressive behavior in defense of the partner, similar to those in prior pair-housing conditions.
Researchers at University of Münster and Leibniz University Hannover found that a mysterious 2017 radioactive cloud in Europe originated from civilian nuclear activities. The cloud contained high levels of ruthenium-106, which is commonly used in nuclear fuel reprocessing.
A team of researchers has identified fibroblasts as the primary cells producing VEGF-C processing enzymes in zebrafish embryos. This discovery sheds light on lymphatic vessel development and may have implications for human diseases, including lymphoedema and cancer metastasis.
Researchers found that GPT1 targets both plastids and the endoplasmic reticulum, enabling simultaneous formation of reduction power. The oxidative pentose-phosphate pathway also occurs in peroxisomes, producing NADPH and ribulose-5-phosphate.
Researchers have discovered a new disease that affects the same chloride channel as cystic fibrosis, potentially leading to improved treatment options. The study found that patients with this disease do not develop respiratory symptoms, suggesting a possible treatment target for cystic fibrosis.
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that becomes catalytically active when exposed to blue light, enabling a wide range of biotechnological applications. The enzyme, found in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, uses a flavin-NADH complex to facilitate a new monooxygenase reaction.
Researchers achieved a novel quantum state of magnons at room temperature, defying theory. The condensate behaves in a repulsive manner, keeping it stable and relevant for future information technologies.
Researchers from the University of Münster have developed a novel approach to allyl functionalization using radical chemistry, generating π-allylpalladium complexes through visible light activation. The method has been shown to be highly selective and sustainable, with over 60 examples demonstrating its utility in various applications.
Researchers found that neutral language was rated as more credible, while positive adjectives led to lower trust. The study's findings have implications for doctors and researchers communicating with patients online.
Researchers at University of Münster develop AI tool to predict reaction outcomes using molecular structures, enabling accurate predictions for yields and stereoselectivities. The model can be applied to diverse reactions and is expected to significantly change the approach to chemical syntheses.
Scientists at the University of Münster demonstrated energy quantization in nanowires made of high-temperature superconductors, enabling simplified cooling technology and longer lifetimes for resonators. This breakthrough paves the way for new experimentally verifiable theoretical descriptions and technological developments.
A fungal pathogen, Cryptococcus neoformans, has been found to use an enzyme called chitosan deacetylase to alter its cell wall structure, making it invisible to the human immune system. Researchers have identified a new chitosan deacetylase that is crucial for the fungus's ability to evade detection.
Scientists at the University of Münster have developed a vaccine-like treatment that stimulates plants' natural immune system using a specific pattern in chitosan, a biopolymer. This breakthrough could lead to reduced chemical pesticide use and improved plant growth, as well as potential applications in scar-free wound healing.
Researchers developed a method to retain boron units during C-C couplings, expanding the range of industrial boron compounds. The new process enables sequential incorporation of building blocks and potential future use in pharmaceutical production.
A German long-term study reveals that occasional acts of theft and low-level violent crime are common among adolescents, but most drop delinquent behavior after adolescence. The study highlights the importance of good relationships, parental attentiveness, and socialization in reducing juvenile crime.
Researchers discovered that thiol redox switches play a central role in enabling energy release efficiently during seed germination. These molecular switches kick-start mitochondrial energy metabolism, allowing seeds to conserve stored energy reserves for years or even centuries.
A team of researchers from the University of Münster has developed a new synthetic method for producing all four stereoisomers of α,β-disubstituted γ-butyrolactones. The method uses two chiral catalysts working in tandem to efficiently produce the final product.
The German Research Foundation funds a joint Collaborative Research Center between Freie Universität Berlin and Münster University to investigate the formation of terrestrial planets. The center aims to ascertain conditions necessary for life-sustaining planets like Earth and develop a comprehensive model by 2023.
Researchers at the University of Münster have discovered a way to suppress nonlinear damping in spin waves, allowing for efficient generation and control of spin waves in magnetic nano-devices. This breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in magnonics and spintronics.
Researchers at the University of Münster have developed a novel method to build three-dimensional scaffolds from flat aromatics using light. The method utilizes a photocatalyst to facilitate an energy-transfer catalyzed intramolecular [4+2] cycloaddition, resulting in the creation of dehydroisoquinuclidines and other valuable structures.
Researchers found that Germans in eastern and western regions showed a similar willingness to provide everyday help for refugee integration. The study, published in the Social Psychology journal, used a unique method of depositing stamped envelopes with different addresses to measure responses.
Researchers at the University of Münster have created an interface that couples light sources with nanophotonic networks, enabling the integration of quantum optical circuits on chips. The interface uses photonic crystals to enhance a specific wavelength range and can be replicated using established nanofabrication processes.
Researchers found that flour beetles' immune system adapts to specific bacteria after repeated exposure, leading to improved specificity and survival chances. The study's results could have implications for human innate immunity and may lead to new strategies for combating pests like the red flour beetle.
Researchers developed a nano-tomographic technique to detect invisible properties of nano-structured light landscapes in the focus of a lens. This approach enables single, fast, and straightforward camera imaging of these complex light fields.
Researchers at the University of Münster have discovered a new composition of the Earth's mantle, suggesting that large parts of it contain fewer incompatible elements. The study found that more material from the mantle has melted to form the Earth's crust than previously thought.
Researchers at the University of Münster have developed a new technique that combines two methods to improve the spatial resolution of mass spectrometry imaging. This allows for better understanding of disease processes and potential new strategies for treating them. The technology uses dual-beam laser mass spectrometry, enabling the s...
Researchers developed a method to track the activity of phosphatidic acid spatially and temporally using a fluorescence resonance energy transfer-based biosensor. The study found that phosphatidic acid plays a key role in plant stress tolerance, particularly under salt stress conditions.
A team of chemists at the University of Münster has developed a strategy for generating random hits in a systematic way, discovering new reactions and gaining deeper understanding of molecular processes. The study identified three previously unknown reactions, including a photochemical cycloaddition.
Researchers from Germany, France, Denmark, and the USA have made a groundbreaking discovery about the Earth's magnetic field. By studying iron oxide hematite under extreme conditions, they found that it retains its magnetic properties even deep in the mantle, challenging the long-held assumption of its non-magnetic nature.
Researchers from the University of Münster find that the Moon's collision with Earth brought large quantities of water, essential for life. The discovery sheds light on the Moon's origin and its role in making Earth a habitable planet.
A team of researchers from the Universities of Münster, Oxford, and Exeter have developed a light-based hardware that mimics the behavior of neurons and synapses in the brain. The chip can process data much faster than traditional computers, enabling applications such as medical diagnoses and cancer cell identification.
A team of researchers at the University of Münster discovered a mechanism that triggers subsequent lamellipodial cycles in cells, allowing them to maintain direction over time. This discovery sheds light on how cells navigate their environment without external signals.
Researchers found that male fruit flies produce fewer proteins in their seminal fluid when females are without competition, leading to health disadvantages for the females. In contrast, polygamous males with no competition can manipulate females through protein receipt, increasing their own reproductive success.
Muscle-tendon attachments must resist high mechanical forces for life, but surprisingly few Talin molecules experience detectable forces at developing attachments. To cope with increasing tissue forces, muscles recruit a large number of Talin molecules to share the peak forces produced during contractions.
Researchers found that the giant duckweed has extremely low genetic diversity and mutation rate, which may be due to its large population size. This study provides new insights into why genetic diversity differs among species.
Researchers at the University of Münster have identified a new reaction mechanism for converting biomass into fuels and chemicals using mechanical force. The mechano-catalytic reaction reduces energy requirements and eliminates unnecessary steps, leading to a more efficient and environmentally friendly process.
A new study by psychologists and information scientists found that the ability to forget information can lead to better economic decisions and reduced cognitive load. Participants who used an information system reported feeling less stressed and having more time to recall details of other products.
Plant biologists at HHU and WWU have discovered a key mechanism that enables plants to regulate their responses to iron deficiency, ultimately controlling iron uptake in roots and seed storage. This finding has significant implications for understanding plant biology and agricultural research.
Chemists at the University of Münster have developed a new synthesis method for producing fluorinated piperidines, a breakthrough that could lead to more efficient pharmaceutical production. The new method involves two consecutive steps in one vessel and uses easily accessible starting molecules.
Researchers from the University of Münster have developed a novel thin-film organic phototransistor array using small-molecule 2,6-diphenylanthracene. The device shows high photosensitivity, photoresponsivity, and detectivity, outperforming state-of-the-art OPTs.
Cell biologists at University of Münster create mini-measuring device to analyze molecular forces in desmosomes. They find that desmosomes only experience stress when cells are pulled, and the degree of stress depends on force magnitude and orientation.
Researchers develop new method for selectively binding proteins to nanoparticles using co-assembling points of contact, promising applications in diagnostics and medicine. The method has potential for treating diseases such as Alzheimer's by dissolving amyloid aggregates.
Researchers have developed a new crop through genome editing, combining the benefits of wild plants with desirable traits. The new tomato variant boasts increased antioxidant content, larger fruit size, and improved compact growth, offering potential health benefits.
Researchers analyzed experiments at major particle accelerators, shedding new insights into the mechanism of cooling and freeze-out of quark-gluon plasma into current constituents. The study found a critical temperature of 156 MeV for the phase transition, confirming theoretical predictions.
A study led by Prof. Erich Bornberg-Bauer revealed that de novo genes constantly emerge in non-coding DNA regions and can occasionally acquire functions in organisms over longer periods of time.
Researchers at the University of Münster have discovered a correlation between the spatial organization of a nerve cell and its process degeneration. The study found that specific arrangement of cytoskeleton components influences the direction of dendrite degeneration in fruit flies.
A team of evolutionary biologists discovered that tapeworms increase the tendency of three-spined sticklebacks to venture into open waters and exhibit risk-friendly behavior. Healthy fish in groups with infected members imitate their changed behavior, while infected fish do not take cues from cautious behavior in healthy fish.
Scientists at the University of Münster have decoded a mechanism that regulates the release of S100A8/S100A9 protein complexes, which can trigger or amplify inflammatory reactions. The researchers aim to develop new treatment options for autoimmune diseases and inflammatory disorders with fewer side effects.
A team of researchers has found that light and temperature stimuli mutually regulate the circadian rhythm of fruit flies. The study identified molecular pathways in photoreceptors that affect the fly's inner clock, including a previously unknown pathway involving photopigments.
Researchers at the University of Münster developed a new substance similar to cholesterol, allowing visualization in living cells. The study enables imaging of membrane dynamics without damaging the membrane.