Chronotype influences cognitive functions and basic parameters of human brain physiology
The most important circadian rhythm, the ability of organisms to synchronise physiological processes to a cycle of about 24 hours, is the... [mehr]
Leibniz-Institut für Arbeitsforschung an der TU Dortmund
How does air pollution affect the lungs and nerve cells in the brain?
Inflammation is part of the complex biological protective reaction of the human body to harmful stimuli, such as pollutants in the air. The mucous... [mehr]
New method for predicting the success of breast cancer therapy provides more certainty
Breast cancer is one of the most common tumour diseases worldwide. One in eight women will develop it in the course of their lives. Even though... [mehr]
Study analyses: How stressed are rescue workers?
Rescue workers are often exposed to acute stressors. Stressors are all internal and external events that cause stress and thus put the body on... [mehr]
IfADo expands systems biology approach with research MRI
With the MRI scanner, researchers at IfADo will comprehensively examine brain structure and functions in different contexts. For example, they... [mehr]
Don’t stop me now: How interruptions affect working memory
In everyday life, we have to plan our actions. This applies to cooking as well as to work-related tasks. Such action plans are temporarily stored... [mehr]
Studying a new therapeutic approach for HER2+ breast cancer
Tumor cells alter their metabolism to feed their need to continuously grow, divide, and survive. Enzymes control the reactions which regulate the... [mehr]
New insights into the functioning of the liver
In everyday life, we are constantly exposed to substances that are harmful: natural and artificial chemicals through food, medicine or even just... [mehr]
Animal Welfare Research Prize 2019 for IfADo toxicologists
Drug-induced liver injury is the major reason why studies investigating potential drug candidates become cancelled, and why already approved drugs... [mehr]