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Bonn researchers clarify the influence of treatment with tetrahydrocannabinol on the metabolic switch mTOR A low-dose long-term administration of cannabis can not only reverse aging processes in the brain, but also has an anti-aging effect. Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn together with a team from Hebrew University (Israel) have now been able to show this in mice.

Food in hospitals often does not enjoy a good reputation. The proportion of meat on the plate in particular is too high and often does not meet the recommendations of the German Nutrition Society (DGE), which advocates a more plant-based diet in hospitals.

Bonn researchers establish efficient, cost-effective method for generating endothelial cells from stem cells The innermost layer of blood vessels is formed by endothelial cells, which in turn play a role in the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Human endothelial cells are therefore required for the "in vitro" investigation of the causes of these diseases.

Researchers from the Universities of Bonn and Kassel have evaluated an initiative run by Studierendenwerk Bonn in a canteen What effect does a vegan/vegetarian month have on a canteen? For this experiment, the Studierendenwerk Bonn sought scientific support from researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Kassel.

A University of Bonn geologist on board a polar research vessel will be studying the effects of climate change on ice and sea level The British polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough set sa

University of Bonn Secures Two New Research Groups University of Bonn Secures Two New Research Groups The German Research Foundation (DFG) has given its approval for a new Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences and a Research Unit at the University of Bonn.

What happens when we look at a late antique image? In what order does our gaze wander over the individual elements? Where does it linger? What bodily reactions do such images or early Christian narra

Study by the University of Bonn shows that what are known as aptamers can be absorbed directly via the skin Researchers at the University of Bonn have isolated a DNA molecule that is suitable for combating allergic contact dermatitis in mice. What is known as an aptamer binds to certain immune system messenger substances, rendering them ineffective.

A professor from the ECONtribute Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bonn is studying the influence of fake news stories and how they are being dealt with Fake news significantly impacts economic dynamics, leading to higher unemployment and lower production.

BMBF providing €20 million to fund robotics in Germany-University of Bonn heavily involved Some of the country's leading centers for robotics have joined forces and set up a consortium to develop the

As part of its efforts to strengthen top-level research, the German Research Foundation (DFG) funds a number of consortia known as Collaborative Research Centers (CRCs), some of which are implemented by several universities working together.

Loneliness is not a disease. And yet it is a significant health problem. Depression, heart disease or dementia - people who are permanently lonely have a higher risk of becoming ill. The team led by Jana Lieberz from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), who also conducts research at the University of Bonn, and Dirk Scheele (Ruhr University Bochum) have investigated how loneliness can be specifically combated.

BMBF-funded BNTrAinee project transferring expertise in modern machine-learning algorithms to other fields BNTrAinee, a project on and Research (BMBF) and based at the University of Bonn, is developing AI-supported answers to specific research questions and is forging links between the University's computer science teams and all manner of other subjects.

A team of researchers has developed a virtual brain twin for more effective treatment of psychosis patients Mental health is an increasingly important public health issue in the European Union.

University of Bonn researchers publish agenda for the smart digitalization of agriculture Drones monitoring fields for weeds and robots targeting and treating crop diseases may sound like science fiction but is actually happening already, at least on some experimental farms. Researchers from the PhenoRob Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bonn are working on driving forward the smart digitalization of agriculture and have now published a list of the research questions that will need to be tackled as a priority in the future.

University of Bonn researchers demonstrate how tiny, innocuous particles strengthen the immune response Our lungs are bombarded by all manner of different particles every single day.

Uveitis experts from Bonn, Berlin, Münster, and Mannheim provide an overview of an underestimated imaging technique Uveitis is a rare inflammatory eye disease.

The University of Bonn's Team NimbRo was the top scoring team in the @Home league for household robots at the RoboCup German Open, held in Kassel from April 18-20.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Hamas' attack on Israel are just two of the many conflicts that continue to shake the world.

The Volkswagen Foundation is providing 1.8 million in funding for a project studying the effects of evaluation and reward systems in science In what ways do evaluation and reward systems influence the conduct and results of research studies?

A new variety of rice that is adapted to life in low-phosphorus soils, that contains an exceptionally large amount of zinc and that was developed specifically for the conditions in Madagascar where it is grown, has recently been certified in the country.

The media is currently reporting on measures affecting university libraries due to books that may be contaminated with toxic arsenic compounds.

NRW state premier Wüst visits the Humanoid Robots Lab at the University of Bonn The state premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst, visited the Humanoid Robots Lab at the University of Bonn on Thursday afternoon.

European Research Council supports the development of a microplastic filter for washing machines Alexander Blanke from the Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Ecology at the University of Bonn has been awarded a Proof of Concept Grant (PoC) by the European Research Council (ERC).

University of Bonn researchers studying how national policies affect forests in border regions How do national policies impact deforestation?