Press Releases

The presented list of press releases in English is only a selection of our German press texts. For the time being, these translated press releases focus primarily on science and research at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

28.08.2013: EU projects involving researchers of Mainz University reveal the spread of farming and the origin of lactase persistence in the Neolithic Age

Nature reports on the findings of the LeCHE and BEAN anthropological research projects ...

28.08.2013: Petra Beli joins the Institute of Molecular Biology and obtains a prestigious Emmy Noether award to study the cellular response to DNA damage

EUR 1.5 million award from the German Research Foundation to establish a research group in Mainz ...

15.08.2013: Quantum teleportation: Transfer of flying quantum bits at the touch of a button

Hybrid technology makes possible highly reliable transmission of photonic qubits ...

12.08.2013: Physicists of Mainz University investigate the formation of defects during phase transitions in crystals of ions

Recent research findings are relevant to a model of matter structure formation tiny fractions of a second after the Big Bang ...

09.08.2013: Ancient glass beads provide evidence of industry and trade routes at the time of the Romans

Scientists at Mainz University for the first time prove techniques used to produce ancient glazed beads / Investigations conducted using neutron activation analysis with the aid of the TRIGA research reactor ...

31.07.2013: Chemists develop innovative nanosensors for multiple proteins

Test strips bearing gold nanoparticles as sensor elements can detect numerous proteins simultaneously / New concept with potential applications in medicine, environmental technology, and foodstuff analysis ...

31.07.2013: Scientists at Mainz University decode mechanisms of cell orientation in the brain

Transmembrane protein NG2 controls orientation of cell migration toward the wound / Publication in the prestigious Journal of Neuroscience ...

29.07.2013: Scientists from the universities of Mainz and Antananarivo describe the Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur as a new primate species native of Madagascar

Diversity of dwarf lemur species previously underestimated ...

25.07.2013: Social status and power of action of speakers determine the way their statements are perceived

Neurolinguists measure brain reaction to statements made by prominent speakers / Results published in PLOS ONE ...

23.07.2013: Protons hop from one water molecule to another given suitable energy conditions

New model sheds further light on the Grotthuss mechanism ...

16.07.2013: New mode of cellular communication discovered in the brain

Glial cells send 'care packages' including protective proteins and genetic information to nerve cells ...

15.07.2013: 500 physicists to attend Lattice Symposium in Mainz

Mainz Institute of Nuclear Physics will show scientists from throughout the world the research potential of HIM and PRISMA ...

10.07.2013: Rene Gerritsma receives EUR 1.5 million ERC Starting Grant for quantum simulations

Mainz physicist will develop a quantum simulator that will be used to study the quantum physics of solids ...

09.07.2013: Academy for Foreign Coaches in Mainz finishes 35th degree course

Training courses for track and field athletes from developing countries since 1978 ...

04.07.2013: Mainz laser system allows determination of atomic binding energy of the rarest element on earth

Ionization potential of radioactive element astatine measured ...

02.07.2013: Julian König joins the Institute of Molecular Biology to investigate Splicing and RNA Biology

Molecular mechanisms of post-transcriptional gene regulation will be studied ...

01.07.2013: Understanding China: Students of the 12th Executive MBA program visit Shanghai

Students of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz gain local insight into the second largest economy in the world ...

11.06.2013: Ongoing progress in the modernization of the university campus: Inauguration of the new Anthropology building

Modern lab workplaces with excellent equipment support the potential research options in anthropology / New building highly energy efficient ...

10.06.2013: Substances from African medicinal plants could help stop tumor growth

Experiments using benzophenones derived from plants originating in Cameroon produce evidence that these may be effective against multi-drug resistant cancers ...

03.06.2013: Facebook recommendations could be worth millions of euros

Study confirms online sales are enhanced by social recommendations and determines the actual value of "Likes" ...