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    Unravelling the secrets of silk threads Philipp Seib is an innovative Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy at the University of Jena
    The Pharmacologist Prof. Dr. Philipp Seib from the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    Synthetic biology reveals the secrets of life without oxygen ERC Advanced Grant for natural product researcher Christian Hertweck
    Natural product researcher Christian Hertweck has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant.
    Image: Anna Schroll/Leibniz-HKI
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    Merits in the History of Biology Biology didactics experts Uwe Hoßfeld and Karl Porges and science historian Stefan Lux were honoured with the Ilse Jahn Prize of the German Society for the History and Theory of Biology
    Uwe Hoßfeld (left) and Karl Porges were honoured with the Ilse Jahn Award.
    Image: Enrico Sobetzko
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    Which herb has grown against climate changes Study demonstrates the value of botanical gardens for research into the adaptability of plants to climate change
    A semi-arid grassland in Jena's Pennickental valley served as a test site in the recent study.
    Image: Till Deilmann
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    Exploring the functions and diversity of plants Grand opening of the Senckenberg Institute for Plant Form and Function Jena
    The new institute in Jena houses the Herbarium Haussknecht – one of the most important European collections of plants with around 3.5 million specimens.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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    New science campus in Jena's city centre State of Thuringia constructs and renovates buildings for research in the Bachstraße area with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
    View of the building of the former gynaecological clinic in Bachstraße in Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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    Impetus for a holistic view at Ernst Haeckel Biology didactics experts open up special exhibition on their book "Ernst Haeckel in der DDR" on 5 June
    Dr Karl Porges with the poster designed by Tamara Knapp for the exhibition "Ernst Haeckel in the GDR".
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    Against racism Biology didactics expert honoured with the Thuringian Democracy Award 2024
    Uwe Hoßfeld (left) and Karl Porges with one of the publications on the Jena Declaration.
    Image: Enrico Sobetzko
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    Treating chronic inflammation with approaches from nature Research group "nature4HEALTH" is developing holistic natural compound-based therapeutic approaches
    Prof. Dr Stefan Lorkowski and Dr Maria Wallert coordinate the research group.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    Taking root on land An international research team is examining the molecular mechanisms that enabled plants to colonize the surface of the Earth
    Dr Lydia Gramzow presents Charophysceae (Chara foetida) in a glass jar.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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    One in three cardiovascular deaths is due to an unbalanced diet Study by the "nutriCARD" Competence Cluster on the connection of malnutrition and cardiovascular disease
    Wholegrain products and legumes.
    Image: Nicole Nerger/Universität Jena
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    Environmental changes influence microbial diversity Adaptation as a strategy for survival: A new study from Jena University shows how microorganisms deal with environmental changes
    Head of the study, Prof. Dr Gianni Panagiotou is Professor of Microbiome Dynamics in the "Balance of the Microverse" Cluster of Excellence at the University of Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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