News 2022
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European Commission to provide some EUR 14.4 million to support Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and partners establish a transnational European University / Start of the second funding period with two new partners ...
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Cerium dioxide nanoparticles work in biological processes like natural enzymes and change signaling molecules, thereby preventing the formation of biofilms ...
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Mainz University succeeds in the first round of the new Carl Zeiss Foundation Wildcard program / Researchers present an innovative approach for enhancing electronic devices ...
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Newly discovered optical effect allows IceCube to deduce ice crystal properties ...
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Focus on scientists in their early career phases as well as the academic mid-level faculty ...
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New calculations based on fundamental theories deviate from the currently accepted theoretical value ...
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German Research Foundation approves second funding period for the investigation of polymer gels with a model-network structure / New focus on biomaterial applications ...
Research study by the universities of Mainz and Zurich demonstrates high effectivity in developing the ability for self-regulation in young primary school students ...
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Significant scientific success and fantastic research opportunities at the Mainz Gutenberg Campus ...
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Interdisciplinary approach significantly improves analysis in magnetic resonance imaging for medicine and research ...
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Interdisciplinary approach significantly improves analysis in magnetic resonance imaging for medicine and research ...
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Bacteria produce antifungal compound protecting the eggs, larvae, and pupae from infections / Bacterial community is retained even during molting stages ...
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Geomagnetic surface survey provides accurate information for productive future excavations / Discovery of an ancient settlement close to Khirbat al-Minya ...
Quantum mechanics put to the test ...
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Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz examine ways of alleviating depressive states using the Drosophila fruit fly as a model ...
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23 students from all FORTHEM partner universities engage in networking at the first FORTHEM International Start-up Days in Mainz / Main focus: Starting a business and entrepreneurship ...
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Biosynthetic pathway of the light-harvesting carotenoid fucoxanthin is surprisingly complex / Photoprotective pigments serve as precursors ...
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Superheavy element flerovium is a volatile metal ...
International research team deciphers molecular mechanism that allows bristle worms to discriminate between sun- and moonlight ...
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Few components of an ant's complex waxy layer are enough to recognize members of its own colony ...