Press releases on animals in research and teaching

Anal Cancer Screening:
New Microbiome-Associated Biomarkers Could Improve Prevention
 
[20.07.2023]

A new study published in Nature Medicine, July 2023 has identified two novel markers for screening high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), a precursor to anal cancer, from the anal microbiome of people with HIV (PWH). PWH are at a significantly higher risk of developing anal cancer, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). Current screening methods, such...more


Africa and Europe together for scientific research [22.06.2023]

Solutions to address sustainable systems for food production: The University of Hohenheim is the co-proposer of a new university partnership on this topic. The partnership proposal was triggered by the collaboration between the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities (The Guild) and the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA).more


Wheat, Einkorn, Emmer, Spelt:
Large Differences in Protein Composition
[19.06.2023]

The five types of wheat – einkorn, emmer, spelt, and durum and common wheat – and their varieties differ significantly in the composition of their proteins. This is the result of a large-scale study conducted by the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart and the University Medical Center Mainz. The researchers identified a total of 2,896 different proteins in 150 flour samples....more


New article in “Nature”:
Biodiversity even in oil palm plantations
[24.05.2023]

(pug) Islands of trees in oil palm plantations can significantly increase farm biodiversity within five years without reducing productivity. This has been shown by a long-term project in Indonesia as part of the collaborative research center "EFForTS" at the University of Göttingen, a project in which the University of Hohenheim and the German Center for Integrative...more


Finally delicious:
New proteins to revolutionize gluten-free baked goods
[24.05.2023]

Gluten is one of the largest natural proteins and has fantastic properties: It keeps a well-cooked dough airy until baking stabilizes the open-pore structure. Prof. Dr. Mario Jekle from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is working on processes in which selected proteins from peas, rapeseed, rice, or maize, for example, directly replace gluten protein or can be linked to...more


Experts warn about hidden muscle atrophy [15.05.2023]

It is a condition that has received little attention to date, and it mainly affects people who are obese: due to a lack of exercise, this population group can suffer from gradual muscle atrophy, which remains hidden under the fat layer and thus undetected. Prof. Dr. med. Stephan Bischoff from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is part of an international panel of experts...more


Simply EGG-genious:
Students invent edible packaging from eggshells
[26.04.2023]

Ready-made meals like ramen noodles are ideal for quickly satisfying hunger: Open the bag, stir – done! However, the quick snacks produce a lot of environmentally harmful plastic waste. To tackle this problem, the student team EDGGY from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart rolled up its sleeves and developed edible packaging made from eggshells and other plant-based raw...more


EUR 2.6 million in REACT-EU recovery assistance:
New imaging device network advances research
[21.04.2023]

The cliché that a picture often says more than 1,000 words holds true for research: A new pool of equipment at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart delivers high-resolution three-dimensional visualization of the objects under investigation. Another special feature: The devices can be linked together – so you can view the same detail at different scale levels. On 20 April...more


Sustainable Use of Phosphorus:
DFG Extends German-Chinese Research Training Group
[15.02.2023]

Around 7 million euros to promote more sustainable use of the world's limited phosphate supply: The German-Chinese Research Training Group AMAIZE-P can continue its research on phosphorus as one of the most important nutrient elements for plants. The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a second funding period of another 4.5 years. Since 2018, junior researchers from...more


Digital Summit:
Chancellor Scholz chooses Phoenix agricultural robot as his favorite
[09.12.2022]

Very Important Robot: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz brought the University of Hohenheim's agricultural robot "Phoenix" into the spotlight at the Digital Summit as the Chancellor’s Exhibit. In a discussion with Hohenheim agricultural scientists, the Chancellor had the researchers explain how the Swabian multi-talent is using its artificial intelligence and robotics to reconcile...more


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