New findings on immune cells in the brain - Charité researchers identify protein CLIC1 as a key switch in microglia - the immune cells of the brain

Researchers from the Institute of Neurophysiology at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have uncovered new insights into how a key protein called CLIC1 regulates the movement of immune cells in the brain and shapes their response to danger signals.…

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Ancient viral DNA shapes modern human placentas

A collaboration led by Max Delbrück Center and University of Bath has uncovered how ancient viral DNA controls a gene linked to placenta development and pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy disorder. The research, published in “Genome…

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Time-Restricted Eating Without Calorie Reduction Does Not Improve Metabolic Health, But Does Shift the Body's Internal Clocks

Contrary to common assumptions, a new study from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, shows that intermittent fasting (time-restricted eating) with an unchanged calorie intake…

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GeGe4Nephro project supports kidney transplantation

There are gender-specific risks after a kidney transplant. The GeGe4Nephro research project, led by Dr. Matthieu-P. Schapranow from the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering, is dedicated to addressing these differences in order to improve…

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IBA acquires PhantomX GmbH - PhantomX

IBA integrates Artificial Intelligence Quality Assurance into dosimetry solutions through the acquisition of PhantomX GmbH. Dosimetry portfolio strengthened with Medical Imaging QA and AI validation

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„New Public Health“: New doctoral program at Charité

The Hans-Böckler-Foundation-funded doctoral program, “New Public Health – Health promotion and disease prevention across the life course”, has commenced its work. Based at the Institute of Health and Nursing Science at Charité – Universitätsmedizin…

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HPI continues its growth trajectory

The Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) continues to grow: On November 1, Prof. Georg Kaissis took up his professorship in Digital Health: Human-Centred Transformative AI at HPI. With this appointment, the joint Digital Engineering Faculty of the HPI and…

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New findings about the ageing brain

Researchers from HU uncover genetic causes and modifiable risks in a study involving more than 56,000 participants

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BIOTRONIK and University of Sydney Partner to Transform Cardiac Care Through Digital Innovation

This Three-Year Collaboration Aims to Deliver Scalable Health Solutions for Improved Disease Management. The Initiative Hopes to Benefit Patients Particularly in Remote or Underserved Regions with Limited Access to Care.

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Why APOE4 raises Alzheimer’s risk

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center and Aarhus University have found a mechanism through which the gene variant APOE4, long linked to a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, impairs neuronal function in the aging brain. The research was…

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