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24 Mar 2021

Research

Hypnosis is beneficial for surgical patients

Meta-analysis reveals: Hypnosis relieves pain, reduces mental distress and promotes recovery after surgery

Scientists from Jena and Leipzig examined the efficacy of hypnosis during surgical interventions.

Image: Michael Szabó/UKJ

17 Mar 2021

Research

Fatal attraction

Biologists from the University of Jena publish study on the relationship between flying insects and light pollution

Symbolic picture: Short-wave blue light in particular attracts nocturnal insects.

Image: Gunnar Brehm/Uni Jena

25 Feb 2021

Research

Pioneering molecule on its way into quantum computers

Researchers from the University of Jena and University of Florence, develop cobalt compound with special quantum properties

Prof. Dr Winfried Plass (r.) and Benjamin Kintzel look at a crystal of a molecular nanomagnet.

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

23 Feb 2021

Studies and Teaching

Committed to an open and democratic society

University of Jena adopted new mission statement

Gathering and spreading light is one of the central moral concepts of the university.

Image: Jürgen Scheere (University of Jena)

16 Feb 2021 · Light

Research

A sharper look at the interior of semiconductors

A research team is developing a high-resolution imaging technique that can be used to investigate materials in a ...

Prof. Dr Gerhard Paulus, PhD student Felix Wiesner and Dr Silvio Fuchs (from left) in a laser lab.

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

26 Jan 2021

Research

Street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depression

Researchers show positive effect of urban nature on mental health

High density of street trees in cities may help to improve mental health.

Image: Philipp Kirschner

Searching for experts

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Are you looking for an expert on a particular research or scientific topic? We would be glad to help you in finding one. If you want to find an expert for a comment on current topics, you can also check on current topics below.

Current topics: Cluster of Excellence »Balance of the Microverse«
Prof. Dr. Axel Brakhage

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health (Competence Cluster nutriCARD)
Prof. Dr. Stefan Lorkowski

The list is updated regularly.
Inquiries: Do you have a particular topic and need an expert comment about it? Please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail presse@uni-jena.de or by phone.

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