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The loss of an enzyme can reprogram cellular metabolism in a way that protects cells from a specific form of cell death. Paradoxically, the presumed blockade of this enzyme has the opposite effect.

Predicting the risk of diseases transmitted by ticks: Researchers in Bavaria are working on this. The University of Würzburg is contributing its expertise in earth observation with high-tech drones.

Rare plants can be seen on the Hubland campus: 30 specimens of the orchid, the buck's strap-tongue, are blooming there. The "Living Campus" initiative points this out.

Sediments in reservoirs are veritable time capsules: they show how contaminated the environment was and still is with pollutants. Würzburg researchers are now investigating the situation in five reservoirs in the Eifel region.

On 15 May 2026, the German chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) presented Würzburg computer scientist Professor Harald Wehnes with the Albert Endres Award for his work in the field of digital sovereignty.

Data science is to be more firmly anchored in the teaching of chemistry and biochemistry in Würzburg. The Chemical Industry Fund is supporting this plan with 100,000 euros.

Dr Thorsten Feichtner received the 360° Base Award, endowed with 10,000 euros, for his innovative research project on the production of fertiliser from water and light.

In a Latin manuscript from a monastery in Poland, a Latin scholar from Würzburg has found two new sermons by the Doctor of the Church, St Augustine. He is currently working with an edition company on the first edition.

JMU and its scientists are always well represented in the media. Here are some recent examples.

Read about new appointments, job anniversaries, research sabbaticals and more.

The pain outpatient clinic at the University Hospital of Würzburg is a partner in the MIGRA-MD therapy programme. Adult migraine patients are still being sought for the research project.

Can a follow-up consultation with the family doctor make it easier to stay on track? A study at the University Hospital of Würzburg is investigating this question. Data collection for the research project has now started.

Five Franconian universities are joining the European AI research network ELLIS. The universities of Würzburg, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Bamberg, Bayreuth, and the University of Technology Nuremberg will form the ELLIS Unit Franconia.

On 2 June, the University Hospital of Würzburg will be holding an action day with lectures as well as information, discussion and hands-on activities on chronic pain. The focus will be on headaches and migraines.

Starting the academic writing process and sticking to it can be challenging. At the Long Night against Procrastination on 25 June 2026, doctoral students and postdocs can dedicate themselves to their projects together.