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Research in Germany

Germany is a top destination for PhD students, postdocs, and senior scientists. The website "Research in Germany" helps you to find your way to Germany, to seek for PhD positions, research jobs or funding opportunities. It describes the German research landscape and helps you plan your career and life in Germany. Welcome to Germany - the Land of Ideas!

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There are many good reasons for doing research in Germany. It is one of the most innovative, stable and well endowed research nations and its universities and research institutions are among the best in the world. Values like freedom and diversity as well as social and ecological responsibility are considered important to ensure knowledge gain and societal progress.

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Here you will find a selection of the latest R&D news from German universities, non-university research institutes and industrial research facilities.

Ishasha River along the border between Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo represents a river water sampling site with importance to wildlife.

Predicting river flow dynamics using stable isotopes for improved ecosystem health

An international science team has made significant strides in understanding river flow dynamics. Scientific findings leveraged isotope hydrology techniques such as measuring stable isotopes in water molecules to elucidate the contributions of various water sources to river flow, offering critical insights for ecosystem management and hydrological risk assessment. This latest research is published in the prestigious journal Nature Water and is a collaboration of scientists from the German Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Federal Institute of Hydrology, Germany, and Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

Oct 1, 2024, 10:45:57 PM

The Fraunhofer IGB's three-dimensional reporter skin is an in-vitro model of human skin that makes the cellular response to a test substance measurable on a living model via an integrated reporter.

Reporter Skin: In-vitro Skin Makes Cell Reaction to Test Substance Measurable in Real Time

The EU has banned animal testing for cosmetics and non-animal alternative methods are preferable for the risk assessment of new chemical substances. At the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, a three-dimensional skin model has now been set up for the first time that directly displays the skin's reaction to substances: The reporter skin. Thanks to the built-in reporter, the cellular response can be measured precisely and quickly – using a living model. This means that not only cosmetics can be tested effectively, but also allergens and the inflammation-causing or toxic effects of biocides, pesticides and chemicals.

Oct 1, 2024, 9:42:31 PM

Research work led by Bonn researchers reduces gene variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in hereditary colorectal cancer: (from left) Dr. Isabel Spier and Prof. Stefan Aretz

Hereditary colorectal cancer: Bonn researchers reclassify leading gene variants, a large proportion of them as benign

The genetic confirmation of a suspected diagnosis of "hereditary colorectal cancer" is of great importance for the medical care of affected families. However, many of the variants identified in the known genes cannot yet be reliably classified in terms of their causal role in tumor formation. Under the leadership of the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn, an international team of researchers has reassessed the medical relevance of a significant number of unclear variants and thus significantly reduced their number. The results of the study have now been published in the renowned journal "American Journal of Human Genetics".

Oct 1, 2024, 7:06:24 PM

The “Power-to-X Colombia” study identifies potential locations for large-scale Power-to-X production: wind and solar parks, CO2 sources, water and infra-structure (power grids, roads, ports) are required.

New Fraunhofer ISE Study: Exploring Colombia's Potential for Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production

Large amounts of green hydrogen and power-to-X (PtX) products are indispensable for the industry’s transformation to climate-neutral processes. To guaran-tee the competitiveness of these industries in Germany, not only is hydrogen production within Germany necessary but also the cost-efficient import of PtX products. On behalf of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) and the World Energy Council (WEC), the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE has investigated the production and supply costs of hydrogen in and from Colombia. The study that was published today focuses on three promising regions: Cartagena/Barranquilla, La Guajira, Valle del Cauca.

Oct 1, 2024, 4:44:09 PM

Where Leading Countries Stand in the Transition to Renewable Heating, Road Transport and Electricity

The sluggish rate of progress made in the energy transition is putting the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050 at risk. On the positive side, with early warning indicators guiding timely and targeted interventions, we can accelerate progress across several domains. An international study by the Research Institute for Sustainability - Helmholtz Centre Potsdam (RIFS) in cooperation with the Bertelsmann Stiftung provides an approach to evaluate the electricity, private transport and building heating sectors.

Oct 1, 2024, 3:53:43 PM

Who owns the land in Brandenburg?

The agricultural land market in Germany has been the focus of political debates for years, with calls for stronger regulation growing louder. The latest FORLand Policy Brief ‘Who owns the land?’ by Clemens Jänicke, Alfons Balmann, and Daniel Müller discusses planned land regulations based on a recent study (Jänicke und Müller, 2024), which provides comprehensive insights into ownership structures for a German federal state.

Oct 1, 2024, 3:20:46 PM