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Nature publication:
Mechanical tensions as a driver of evolution [03.09.2025]
When embryos grow, cells and tissue are constantly bumping into each other. This creates considerable mechanical tensions that could endanger the development of the animal. A research team from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart and the Japanese RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Kobe have now discovered that fly embryos have sophisticated strategies to...more
Cell Publication:
How Plants Regulate Their Defenses [22.08.2025]
Tomato plants possess a sophisticated system to protect themselves against herbivores: the signaling peptide Systemin triggers a cascade of plant defense responses. A research team from the University of Tübingen and the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart has now discovered that tomato plants possess a previously unknown natural Systemin antagonist named antiSys. AntiSys...more
International gold standard:
AACSB seal for business, economics and social sciences at the University of Hohenheim [23.07.2025]
Only around 6% of the best business schools worldwide meet the requirements: The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart is now part of this leading group. After several years of preparation and an intensive inspection process, it has been awarded the prestigious quality seal of the Association to Advance Collegiate...more
CEWS University Ranking:
University of Hohenheim achieves best grades for gender equality [02.07.2025]
The proportion of women among researchers is growing, once again giving the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart a good result in the CEWS University Ranking. Overall, the University of Hohenheim placed in the top group in four of six indicators, and in the midfield in two others. In Baden-Württemberg, the Universities of Konstanz (also 4 x top group, 2 x midfield) and...more
Bread of the future:
How to make wheat bread even more nutritious [25.06.2025]
Wheat contains many valuable nutrients – and can help to make a diet with bread even healthier. However, the nutrient content depends on the type of wheat. A rapid test method could help to increase the nutrient content of wheat along the entire value chain. Researchers at the State Plant Breeding Institute of the University of Hohenheim have reached this result. In the...more