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  1. Research into viruses and green hydrogen is being strengthened

    German Research Foundation approves the new collaborative research centre »VirusREvolution« at the University of Jena and extends the CRC/Transregional Collaborative Research Centre »CATALIGHT« at the Universities of Jena and Ulm

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    In a research laboratory of the CRC/Transregional Collaborative Research Centre »CATALIGHT«: Catalyst solutions with luminescent ruthenium dye, which are irradiated with visible light in the reactor.
    Image: Elvira Eberhardt / Uni Ulm
  2. Magic mushrooms invent active compound twice

    A study shows that different types of mushrooms use completely different methods to produce the psychoactive substance psilocybin

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    Psilocybe cubensis grows worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions. The mushroom contains the psychoactive substance psilocybin.
    Image: Felix Blei, Leibniz-HKI
  3. A fungus to save plants?

    For the first time, researchers have been able to understand how the soil fungus Mortierella alpina eliminates nematodes with the help of natural products

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    Part of the intestine of Caenorhabditis elegans under the microscope, enriched with malpinins.
    Image: Constanze Schultz/Leibniz-IPHT
  4. The preparation makes the poison

    New study shows that poison in fungi also exists as a harmless precursor and can only be released when the fungi are injured

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    Mushroom with a high concentration of the toxin muscarine.
    Image: Dirk Hoffmeister
  5. Forever young

    Jena research team discovers mechanism for the rejuvenation of unicellular organisms

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    The research team collects for their studies unicellular microalgae from the sea.
    Image: Samues Bollendorff, Fondation Tara Océan
  6. Hemp helps to heal

    International research team clarifies mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammation.

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    Cannabis is a traditional medicinal plant.
    Image: Marco Körner (Universität Jena)
  7. Timing is key

    How cortisone preparations work in the treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory disease

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    PhD student Elena Brunner (l.) and Dr Markus Werner have investigated how cortisone effects inflammation.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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