Applied computer scientists at the University of Bamberg are currently developing an AI medical companion that will help doctors in recognising and diagnosing types of cancer and pain.
For ten days, the International Office at the European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) of the Deggendorf Institute of Technology (THD) held an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (BIP) entitled “AI for Health,” a short-term study program with partner universities on the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The event seamlessly transitioned into three days of the “DigiHealthDayS” conference, part of the global forum for health. At the conclusion in the Pfarrkirchen town hall, Bavarian Health Minister Judith Gerlach joined the event.
What makes plants tolerant to nutrient fluctuations? An international research team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and involving the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) has investigated this question on the micronutrient boron. The researchers analyzed 185 gene data sets from the model plant Arabidopsis. Their goal is to then be able to transfer the findings to the important crop plant rapeseed.
Patients receiving intensive cancer treatments - such as radiation or stem cell transplantation - often suffer from severe damage to the intestinal lining. This not only causes pain and complications but also worsens long-term outcomes. A “Nature Communications” study from the LIT Cooperation Group “Innate Immune Sensing in Cancer and Transplantation” reveals how a microbial metabolite safeguards the intestinal barrier and drives stem cell-mediated regeneration after injury. The results also show that the microbial product simultaneously reinforces the immune defense against leukemia.
It is well established that gut microbiome composition plays a pivotal role in human health – yet the precise connections are still not fully elucidated. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have moved a step closer to understanding these complex interactions: they have identified a cellular mechanism that alters the gut microbiome in a way that promotes cancer. An analysis of patient data shows that the findings also apply to humans.
A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes contribute to an increased risk of falling in older adults. Using computer simulations, they explored specific scenarios involving stepping down from a kerb or stair with varying levels of muscle strength and nerve signal speed—both of which tend to decline with age. Their findings have been published in the journal Scientific Reports.
BioLabs, TUM Venture Labs and Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) today launched BioLabs|TUM, a new biotechnology innovation hub in central Munich. The initiative aims to empower early-stage biotech start-ups by providing access to state-of-the-art lab infrastructure, expert mentoring, and global industry networks.
Who hasn't experienced this? Instead of deep rest, many people struggle through restless summer nights due to heat buildup and heavy sweating. Especially the combination of high temperatures and humidity creates an uncomfortable microclimate under the duvet – with negative effects on sleep quality. A new textile development now addresses this exact problem and has the potential to significantly transform the bedding market.
For the first time, an international research team has developed concrete, evidence based stretching recommendations for practical use. The team was led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Jan Wilke of the University of Bayreuth. Their recommendations, published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, aim to settle long-standing controversies and dispel common myths surrounding stretching.
Women age differently from men when it comes to health – particularly in conditions like cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia and Parkinson’s. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has proposed a new explanation for this. In aging female mice, genes on the previously silenced second X chromosome become active again. This mechanism might also influence women's health later in life.
