Cancer cells grow significantly quicker in the body than normal cells. Their metabolism thus functions differently and utilises nutrients at a much faster rate. The metabolism researcher Christian Frezza is searching for ways of disturbing or even preventing nutrient utilisation in cancer cells so that they can no long grow and eventually die.
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The research conducted by the chemist and materials scientist Christopher Barner-Kowollik facilitates the development of high-precision materials and surfaces for specific applications in medicine, nanotechnology and materials development. He is invited to continue his work on new materials and polymer-based systems at KIT.
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Category Close up on Research Close up on research What does animal behaviour reveal about us humans? Researcher Meg Crofoot takes us on a journey into the world of monkeys. Close up on research The h
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No doubt, addressing climate change and taking political action to mitigate its consequences requires fast action. The second edition of the „Communication Lab for Exchange between Research and Media“ (24 – 26 November 2020) was therefore dedicated to the European Green Deal and questions of effective communication of climate change.
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Humboldtians and journalists came together for the third virtual Communication Lab for Exchange between Research and Media held in June.
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The dream of a long, healthy life depends on all of us. The tenth Communication Lab revealed that the real fountain of youth is not a new magic pill but our lifestyle – and above all, good social connections.
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