Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
It is one of the complications of operations like organ or stem cell transplantations that everyone dreads: a simultaneous infection by various pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, known as a “co-infection”. A patient’s weakened immune system is often unable to fight back.
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Don’t always grab your phone when you’re waiting for a bus. Instead, just sit there and let your thoughts run free. This kind of activity – or inactivity – is completely underrated nowadays, says psychologist Kou Murayama.
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In the photo you can see me with my game The Poll. Really, I’m a journalist. But for a number of years, I’ve been developing games. In The Poll you slip into the role of a politician and learn how the electoral system in India works, how you find political solutions to an issue, negotiate compromises and, finally, win majorities.
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You’re banned! With the help of CRISPR/Cas systems, bacteria protect their genome from mutations or destruction caused by pathogens. Biotechnology has adopted the mechanism of the bacterial defence system – also known as genetic scissors – using it to specifically modify the genome by deleting or inserting certain DNA sequences.
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Jennifer Evans, an acknowledged expert in the area of European Queer History, has been chosen to receive this year’s research award for strengthening scientific and cultural relations between Canada and Germany.
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Selected to receive Germany’s most valuable research award, 12 top researchers are moving to a German university. The presentation will be broadcast live.
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Interview with Markus Kissler-Patig, Head of Science and Operations at the European Space Agency, about the new golden age of space exploration and the search for life in our solar system and beyond.
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Israel faces a judicial reform that could potentially alter the course of democracy. Tens of thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the controversial plans proposed by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government. Political scientist and former Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Or Tuttnauer, talks about the political crisis in his country.
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