Harald zur Hausen, Nobel Laureate in Medicine and alumnus of the University of Würzburg, passed away on Sunday, 28 May 2023, at the age of 87. He conducted research in Würzburg from 1969 to 1972.
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Researchers from Rostock, Aachen and Würzburg have developed a new method that simulates the decomposition processes of drugs in just 15 minutes. This could significantly speed up the authorisation process.
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A simulation training programme allows medical students at the University of Würzburg to practise treating medical emergencies in virtual reality. A recently published study confirms the success of the programme.
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The Collaborative Research Centre ToCoTronics in condensed matter physics will be extended for four more years. The German Research Foundation is funding it with 12 million euros.
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Under certain circumstances, a rare tropical plant develops into a carnivore. A research team from the universities of Hannover and Würzburg has now deciphered the mechanism responsible for this.
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The number of infections with the fungus Candida auris is also increasing in Germany. This is shown in a new study by research teams from Würzburg, Jena and Berlin. Despite low numbers, scientists advise precautionary measures.
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Which energy type promotes the biodiversity of beetles living in dead wood in the forest? That depends entirely on where the beetles are in the food chain.
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Increasing heat and drought are changing forests faster than expected. Researchers at the University of Würzburg want to keep a better eye on these dynamics. They have raised 1.2 million euros for their project.
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