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Six appointments to Bavarian Academy: Outstanding professors and young scientists honored
The Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities has inducted four professors from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Members of the Academy have "brought about a fundamental expansion of the body of knowledge" with their...[more]
Study shows link between zinc levels and cardiac health: Zinc supply affects cardiac health
In addition to essential metabolic functions, the level of zinc in the body also affects the heart muscle. When oxidative stress occurs, it may be due to a shortage of zinc, which can be determined by examining the heart muscle....[more]
New DFG research unit for TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) successfully participates in a new research unit in the molecular and digital life sciences. Prof. Kay Schneitz, Associate Professor of Plant Developmental Biology at the TUM School of...[more]
From Genetic Variations to Binding Proteins and the Regulation of Genes: Proteomics helps to understand the influence of genetic variations
How does type 2 diabetes develop? A team of researchers headed by the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich has come closer to finding an answer to this problem. The team examined the functional effects...[more]
Molecular mechanism responsible for blooming in spring identified: Outwitting climate change with a plant 'dimmer'?Molecular mechanism responsible for blooming in spring identified: Outwitting climate change with a plant 'dimmer'?
Plants possess molecular mechanisms that prevent them from blooming in winter. Once the cold of win-ter has passed, they are deactivated. However, if it is still too cold in spring, plants adapt their blooming behavior...[more]
Domino Effect in the Amazon Rainforest: Increased Periods of Drought Set off Downward Spiral in the Amazon
Reduced rainfall in the Amazon rainforest is increasing forest mortality. Fewer trees exacerbate regional periods of drought, leading to a self-amplified forest loss. A study conducted by an international team of researchers...[more]