Life Sciences at the Weihenstephan Campus
The Technical University of Munich has concentrated its expertise in life sciences in the TUM School of Life Sciences at the modern Weihenstephan campus in Freising. From molecules to plants and animals to ecosystems and landscapes, Molecular Life Sciences, Life Science Systems and Life Science Engineering are explored and taught under the motto “One Health”.
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Research highlights at TUM: The science magazine "Faszination Forschung"
Every six months, the scientific magazine "Fascination Research" of the Technische Universität München offers interesting insights into the scientific world of our university. The current issue No. 24 focuses on "Nutrition and...[more]
Flavor research for consumer protection - Flavorings containing benzaldehyde can develop benzene under the influence of light
![[Translate to english:] Aromaforschung für den Verbraucherschutz](typo3temp/_processed_/9/8/csm_benzol-getraenke-mit-kirschgeschmack_2ef8a8a3f2.png "[Translate to english:] Ein im Labor hergestellter Kirschsaft")
In 2013, the Stiftung Warentest found harmful benzene in drinks with cherry flavor. But how did the substance get into the drinks? Was the source benzaldehyde, an essential component of the cherry flavoring? And if so, how could...[more]
Rainforests absorb less CO2 - bioscientist warns against an acceleration of climate change
Tropical forests provide medicine, food, shelter and water for people and currently play a major role as a carbon sink by removing anthropogenic carbon emissions from the atmosphere and storing it in their biomass . Rainforests...[more]
