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How does the gut microbiome influence drug efficacy?

The impact of the gut microbiome on drug efficacy is much greater than previously thought. Biochemist and pharmacist Michael Zimmermann expl ...

How Biobanks Deliver Big Data to Combat Major Diseases

Research requires enormous data sets to get to the bottom of complex medical questions. Biobanks provide the necessary basic materials.

Why Are Our Brains so Big?

We apparently have two uniquely human genes to thank for our cognitive abilities.

Bright Minds

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Our New Findings Have Profound Implications for the Understanding of Neurological Conditions

Dr. Cheng Lyu is the winner of the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology 2025. Three questions for the Chinese scientist:

Our Strength Lies in Bold and Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Dr. Varun Venkataramani is the winner of the Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators 2025. Three questions for the scientist:

Learning While Dreaming

Actively glean knowledge, overcome fears or practice athletic skills: it is all possible in a lucid dream

Exploring Life

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When Data Reach the Ear

Data sonification renders measured values audible – and may even elicit an emotional response.

Epigenetics: The study of how the environment influences our genes

Nutrition, lifestyle and sport, as examples, significantly influence our genes. Here is an overview of three findings from the field of epig ...

Impact and Consequence

Environmental factors such as noise, fine particulates in the air and stress make up our exposome. Its study promises enormous potential for ...

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Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Every day presents us with plenty of reasons to despair. Nevertheless, by applying just a few scientifically tested tips and tricks, it is possible to train positive emotions – and thus strengthen wellbeing and self-healing powers.

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Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative

Artificial intelligence can imitate music by Beethoven; it can write journal articles and even create paintings. Is human creativity on its way to becoming superfluous? The clear answer is no. Creativity is now more coveted than ever.

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Inspiring Science

How does the gut microbiome influence drug efficacy?

How Biobanks Deliver Big Data to Combat Major Diseases

Why Are Our Brains so Big?

Bright Minds

Our New Findings Have Profound Implications for the Understanding of Neurological Conditions

Our Strength Lies in Bold and Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Learning While Dreaming

Exploring Life

When Data Reach the Ear

Epigenetics: The study of how the environment influences our genes

Impact and Consequence

Dossiers

Positivity - Happiness Can Be Learned

Creativity - The Future Belongs to the Creative