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Virtually Captured
Biomechanical analyses and computer simulations reveal the Venus flytrap snapping mechanisms
Heisenberg funding for Anne-Kathrin Classen
The German Research Foundation is funding the signalling researcher’s work at the University of Freiburg for five years
How the giant sequoia protects itself
A three-dimensional network of fibers makes the bark resistant to fire and rock fall
Global biodiversity in crisis - what can Germany and the EU do about it?
A group of scientists from various disciplines of biodiversity, ecology, economics, anthropology and integrated land system research has dealt with issues related to the global crisis of biological diversity. The discussion paper was prepared under the umbrella of the National Academy of Sciences, Leopoldina in view of the Convention of Biodiversity (CBD) in 2020/2021 with the aim to propose options how to halt and reverse the crisis. Prof. Dr. Michael Scherer-Lorenzen from the University of Freiburg has participated in this working group.
Measuring Pipettes and Bacterial Cultures
In this online summer semester, about 200 biology students at the University of Freiburg are learning laboratory skills and techniques on their computer screens
The Resistance of the Vine
The results of a tri-national research project show that viticulture and environmental protection must not be mutually exclusive.
“The Gene of the Week” Receives Special Prize
Award for biologist Theresa Schredelseker in the “Wissenschafts-Blogs des Jahres 2019” competition
Helpful Oxygen Carriers
Researchers discover a new biochemical compound that can break down environmental pollutants
The medical benefits of nature
Researchers investigate the health benefits of species-rich forests in the project “Dr. Forest”
Brief Bursts, Big Insights
Researchers at the University of Freiburg use new method to investigate neural oscillations