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In the hunt for new treatments against the coronavirus

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161/ 71-3207 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35999/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1544195 In the hunt for new treatments against the coronavirus Researchers develop software for drug repurposing Currently, the corona pandemic is ...

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Protective ventilation: Computational model of the lung could significantly reduce the number of deaths from Covid-19 and ARDS

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35990/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1543821 Video of the research on the ...

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Crohn's disease: Preserving inflammation-free phases

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161/ 71-5403 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35979/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1543290 NEWS RELEASE Early detection of Crohn’s disease flare-ups leads to improved therapy options Preserving inflammation-free phases Crohn’s ...

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A new light source for the chip industry: light-emitting silicon-germanium alloys

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35970/ NEWS RELEASE A new light source for the chip industry Photonic chips made possible by light-emitting silicon-germanium alloys For the past 50 years, ...

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Benzene in cherry flavor - where it comes from and how to avoid it

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35952/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1542514 NEWS RELEASE Flavor research for consumer protection Flavorings containing benzaldehyde can develop benzene under the influence of light In ...

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Fatal overproduction of antibodies: Mutations in plasma cells play a key role in light chain amyloidosis

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35938/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1540362 NEWS RELEASE Fatal overproduction of ...

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QS Rankings: TUM among top 50 universities in 11 subjects

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35935/ NEWS RELEASE TUM among top 50 universities in 11 subjects New issue of “QS World University Rankings by Subject” The Technical University of Munich (TUM) ranks among the world's best 50 universities ...

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Neutrons show details of the freeze drying process - research for faster, energy and cost saving processes

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35931/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1539519 NEWS RELEASE Preserved and fresh ...

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Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in grasslands

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161 71 5403 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35929/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1539432 NEWS RELEASE Eat or be eaten Biodiversity increases the efficiency of energy use in ...

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Active droplets: Long-lasting and precise dosing of medication thanks to an oil-hydrogel mixture

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35918/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1538709 NEWS RELEASE Active droplets Long-lasting and precise dosing of medication thanks to an ...

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The secret of color adaption in fish and amphibians unveiled: Transport proteins can switch between microtubule network and actin network

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35911/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1538032 NEWS RELEASE Lane change in the ...

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Major project for Munich neurosciences

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 8161 71 5403 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35908/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1537625 NEWS RELEASE CLINSPECT-M: Clinical mass spectrometry center for molecular brain research Major project for Munich neurosciences In a joint ...

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Biological diversity as a factor of production

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22778 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1536675 NEWS RELEASE Relationship between the economic value of our ecosystems and biodiversity Biological diversity as a factor of production Can the biodiversity of ...

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Guardian angel of the eye: Protective protein in the eye lens affects protein oxidation

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35874/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1536982 NEWS RELEASE Guardian angel of the eye Protective protein in the eye lens affects protein ...

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Gene scissors for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22562 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35877/ NEWS RELEASE Gene scissors against incurable muscular disease New gene correction therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Duchenne type muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common hereditary muscular ...

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An alternative to crude oil: The synthesis of bio-based high-performance polyamide from biogenic residues

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35874/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1536701 NEWS RELEASE A real alternative to ...

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Sustainable and future-proof agriculture

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1535241 NEWS RELEASE Digital Fertilization Algorithms and sensors for sustainable and future-proof agriculture European Union Directives stipulate a reduction in nitrate levels in ...

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Self-assembled complex porous, chiral nano-patterns arise from a simple linear building block

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35868/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1535044 NEWS RELEASE Pretty with a twist Complex porous, chiral nano-patterns arise from a simple ...

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Gene network helps to turn white fat into beneficial calorie burning fat

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/news/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1524726 NEWS RELEASE A new approach to treating overweight and obesity Gene network helps to turn white fat into beneficial calorie ...

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New measurement of the universe's expansion rate strengthens call for new physics

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35861/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1534167 NEWS RELEASE New Hubble constant measurement using cosmic lenses New measurement of the ...

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Social status beats money

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 22798 - email: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35845/ NEWS RELEASE Social status beats money If a lie could harm their image, people are more likely to forgo financial benefits People are more honest when talking about topics involving high-status knowledge. A new study in behavioral economics shows that this ...

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From cancer medication to antibiotic: modified cancer drug effective against multi-resistant bacteria

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35822/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1524870 NEWS RELEASE From cancer medication ...

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Anticipating silicon solar cells with significantly improved efficiency: new synthesis approach for soluble silicon clusters

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH Corporate Communications Center phone: +49 89 289 10510 - e-mail: presse@tum.de - web: www.tum.de This text on the web: https://www.tum.de/nc/en/about-tum/news/press-releases/details/35779/ High resolution images: https://mediatum.ub.tum.de/1523937 NEWS RELEASE Anticipating silicon ...