News 2009

12.05.2009: Particles containing lead affect the climate by promoting ice formation in clouds

Lead pollution in the air may have considerably curbed the greenhouse effect in the past ...

21.04.2009: The Cobbe portrait is not a genuine likeness of William Shakespeare made from life

Confirmed by four expert opinions ...

23.03.2009: The packing specialists from Mainz University: Number one worldwide

Scientists from Mainz beat world records for the best arrangement of circular discs ...

03.03.2009: Researchers discover the molecular mechanism for hair turning white and gray in old age

Hydrogen peroxide inhibits the synthesis of melanin ...

20.02.2009: Old cells work differently

Scientists at Mainz University reveal molecular control of protein elimination in old cells / Publication in The EMBO Journal ...

16.02.2009: Mechanisms that prevent Alzheimer’s Disease: Enzymatic activity plays key role

Journal of Alzheimer's Disease (JAD) publishes new findings on the protective effects of the enzyme α-secretase ...

16.02.2009: Atomic nucleus with halo: scientists measure the size of a one-neutron halo with lasers

Atomic nucleus of beryllium is three times as large as normal due to halo ...

10.02.2009: Institute of Slavic Studies of the University of Mainz inaugurates archive from the estate of Wolfgang Kasack

Private library of renowned Slavicist Wolfgang Kasack enriches the library of the Institute of Slavic Studies ...

06.02.2009: Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation provides extensive support for cutting-edge research at Mainz University

Foundation makes EUR 100 million available for the foundation of an international excellence center for life sciences / Federal state government to finance the building ...

27.01.2009: Five years of Mainz technology on Mars: Scientists celebrate anniversary of Mars Rover Landing

Mössbauer spectrometer and Alpha particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) continue to supply important data from Mars ...

12.01.2009: How the sensory organs of bacteria function

Numerous mechanisms are available to bacteria for perceiving environmental stimuli ...