Research

The Mäanderhöhle cave near Bamberg was previously regarded as an archaeological sensation. However, Julia Blumenröther, a former student at the Institute of Prehistory and Early History, has demonstrated in her Master's thesis that the markings inside the cave are not fertility symbols carved by humans.

Could the star with the cryptic name PB 3877 be an intruder from a distant galaxy?

Medical experts at FAU have been awarded 370,000 euros in funding to research the immunological mechanisms behind sepsis. Their goal is to develop new therapies.

FAU awarded 3.1 million euros in funding for high-resolution X-ray microscope.

The tiny machine consists of just a single atom and is able to convert heat into kinetic energy effectively

The human brain is able to change the anatomy and function of individual cells or whole areas of the brain to adapt to new requirements. However, one particular gene that is involved in this amazing transformation process can also cause disaster.

Researchers have made an important breakthrough by identifying four key subtypes of pancreatic cancer in a new study. Each subtype has its own unique clinical characteristics and is associated with a different chance of survival.

How much can the construction and operating costs of geothermal systems be reduced? Geologists at FAU will be investigating this question over the next four years and testing new drilling techniques as part of their research.

FAU astrophysicists research cosmic particle accelerators with unparalleled energy.

Researchers at FAU are currently working on making cutting-edge X-ray technology even more sophisticated. The researchers' ultimate goal is for their new technique to be used in medical imaging and in non-destructive testing in industry.