A Quality-Conscious Protein Researchers have identified a new function of a well-known enzyme: the signal peptidase complex is responsible for the… Read more
UoC scientist wins funding for research on the microbiome Biologist Dr Gilles Storelli receives coveted ERC Grant / The European Research Council awards ERC Starting Grants to… Read more
Co-workers can influence healthy eating choices The workplace can encourage a more wholesome lifestyle in employees regarding the consumption of healthy foods like… Read more
Powerhouses of the Cells: Mitochondria Have a Waste Disposal Mechanism to Get Rid of Mutated mtDNA A research team in Cologne has identified a molecular target that could open up new therapeutic options to treat… Read more
Eight University of Cologne researchers among the most highly cited researchers worldwide Annual ranking of ‘Highly Cited Researchers’ by the Web of Science Group published as an indicator of outstanding… Read more
Why are there so many species? Chaos is an important factor for biodiversity Study shows that unpredictable dynamics occur even in the absence of environmental influences and are important for… Read more
High fat, low carb: A ketogenic diet could help patients with cystic kidneys A first clinical trial has shown that a ketogenic metabolism can have a positive effect on patients with cystic kidneys… Read more
Study: Public more likely to support climate action if other countries commit as well International climate agreements are not only essential to reducing carbon dioxide emissions worldwide, but also… Read more
Meteorite impacts on the surface of Mars provide new details of the planet’s crust After two large meteorite impacts on Mars, researchers for the first time observed direct seismic waves spreading along… Read more
Close alliance in Earth System Science Center for Earth System Observation and Computational Analysis and European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts… Read more