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Research
Acetylation: a time-keeper of glucocorticoid sensitivity
New study presents molecular "hourglass" for the effect of cortisol
Dr Aishwarya Iyer-Bierhoff pipettes in the laboratory.
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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Switching molecules with quantum mechanics
Chemist at the University of Jena coordinates new DFG Priority Programme on interactive switching of spin states
Prof. Dr Birgit Weber at the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
· Life
Research
Special poison helps to compete with bacteria on mucous membranes
Candida albicans toxin plays a special role in the colonization of the digestive tract
Candida albicans in the yeast and hyphae form on human epithelial cells.
Image: Leibniz-HKI
· Life
Research
The laborious path of a fungal toxin
New insights into the release of Candidalysin promise progress in the treatment of Candida albicans infections
The fungus Candida albicans (blue colouring) invades a human epithelial cell and produces the toxin Candidalysin (yellow colouring).
Image: Selene Mogavero / Leibniz-HKI
Research
Interaction between metabolic health and healthy aging supported
Jena research team shows how the reduced activity of an enzyme can contribute to extending lifespan
Dr Holger Bierhoff from the University of Jena is one of the authors of the study.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Event · Knowledge Transfer and Innovation
Thuringian universities: Think tanks, driving forces and partners of the regional economy
On 13 March 2024, the Parliamentary Evening of the Thuringian State Presidents' Conference (TLPK) took place in the Thuringian State Parliament.
TLPK Chairman and President of TU Ilmenau Prof Dr Kai-Uwe-Sattler (from left), EAH President Prof Dr Steffen Teichert and Prof Juan M.V. Garcia, Vice President of the University of Music FRANZ LISZT.
Image: Matthias Frank Schmidt
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Satellites for quantum communications
International research team develops new encryption methods for secure communication over long distances
Tobias Vogl investigates single photon sources in 2D materials in an experimental setup.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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Research
And then there was light—in computer chips
University of Jena and TU Braunschweig collaborating on gallium nitride-based photonic devices
Doctoral candidate Karla Jahaira Paz Corrales experiments with material samples at an ion accelerator.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Awards and Personnel
University of Jena is a "University with Strong Gender Equality"
Friedrich Schiller University receives award once again
Equality between women and men – that is the aim of the University of Jena.
Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Awards and Personnel · Research · Studies and Teaching
“It’s great to be back”
Birgit Weber is New Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Prof. Dr Birgit Weber at the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
· Life
Awards and Personnel
Honour for Jena microbiologist
Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel elected as a new Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology
Prof. Dr Kirsten Küsel.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
· Life
Research
Fibre against pounds
Resistant starch supports weight loss
Gianni Panagiotou with a graphic showing the composition of the patient's microbiome in the study.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)