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Researchers from FAU, Berlin and Zurich identify an overly optimistic view of the future as a risk factor for longevity Excessive optimism in old age can lead to an increased risk of illness and mortality. This was demonstrated in a study conducted by researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitä...

Initial agreements for exchange programme for FAU doctoral candidates in healthcare engineering reached with Peking University Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Peking University (PKU) have reached an agreement on a shared graduate school for healthcare engineering. Duri...

EU commission grants 2.88 million euros in funding to 'Carinhyph' project Winning fuel from water is an intriguing idea, but separating water into hydrogen and oxygen initially costs energy. The fuel yield is increased when the sun is used as an additional energy source in the splitting process; ...

The skeletal system controls the development of the metabolic disorder Conducting a long-term study on the development of diabetes mellitus type 2, a team of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Georg Schett, Director of the Department of Internal Medicine 3 at the University Hospital of Friedrich-Alexande...

Proteins play a significant role in the development of new therapies Surfactant proteins are an important part of the human immune system for fighting bacterial pathogens. Also, we would not be able to breathe without these proteins. Researchers from the Department of Anatomy II at Friedrich-Alex...

FAU researchers co-ordinate EU research project for improving sustainability in energy production Renewable energy sources – such as hydrogen from wind power – are an important step towards reducing greenhouse gases and protecting our climate. Hydrogen can be produced sustainably using other sour...

Achievements in arithmetic geometry honoured Mathematician Prof. Dr. Michael Rapoport has been awarded the 2013 Karl Georg Christian von Staudt Prize. With this prize, the Otto and Edith Haupt Foundation at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) recognises Prof. Rapoport's ground...

Software for faster special effects simulation has become standard in Hollywood On 9 February – 15 days before the Oscar Academy Awards ceremony – the Scientific and Technical Oscar Awards will be presented in Los Angeles. Among the winners is an alumnus from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlan...

FAU researchers develop test to assess everyday practical skills Impediments to mental performance and especially mounting difficulties in everyday life – these are the main symptoms of the different forms of dementia. In order to reliably evaluate whether and to what extent dementia patients are...

Doctoral candidates profit from increased transparency and uniform quality standards Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has passed general doctoral regulations which will be valid for all faculties. The new regulations come into effect on 21 January 2013 and will govern all p...