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Microscopic picture of a CD8+ T cell in the CNS of a two-year-old mouse. The cytotoxic T cell (red labelling) is located in immediate proximity to a damaged nerve fiber (green labelling) and is, according to the described results, involved in its damage. The cell nuclei of all cell bodies in the image are labelled in blue. Scale bar: 20 µm.

Chronic attack on the aging nervous system

Certain immune cells can cause damage to the aging central nervous system, according to a novel study by scientists of the University Hospital and the University of Würzburg.

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The novel platform LEOPARD has the potential to detect a variety of disease-related biomarkers in just one test.

Better corona tests with CRISPR

A novel diagnostic technology can make tests for corona and other pathogens much more efficient. It is based on discoveries made by Würzburg scientists.

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A crane takes the researchers to the uppermost treetops to study the seasonal fluctuations of the water balance.

Drought-induced Mortality of Conifers

When trees die during a drought event, they die of thirst: A field study on spruce trees shows that an abrupt collapse of the hydraulic system is responsible.

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