Research

Research scientists develop new approach to researching infections Researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have transferred elements of salmonella known as effectors into tobacco plants. In doing so, they hope to explore how diseases and infections are spreading in ...

Erlangen medical scientists present new research findings Smoking increases the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. However, in addition to genetic factors other external influences also play a major role in the development of the autoimmune disease. Knowledge about the various triggers and mo...

FAU computer scientists optimise high-performance computing with graphics cards Computer scientists from Erlangen Regional Computing Centre and the Department for Multiscale Simulation, System Simulation and Computer Architecture at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have set t...

Interaction of biochemical mechanisms in fibrosis If in the liver, lungs or other organs the formation of connective tissue gets so out of hand that it can no longer function effectively and, finally, fails completely, it often means that more than one of the body’s regulatory circuits is no long...

FAU researchers develop a medication-free dementia therapy Following a special programme of exercise, mental activities and practical, daily training can delay the onset of dementia over the long-term – without the need for medication. Such are the findings of a study conducted by a research team h...

Pan-European study aims to promote the health of senior citizens More vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids and a special activity programme three times per week – this could be the simple recipe to staying fit and healthy in old age. Scientists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU...

FAU researchers present a study on the experiences of former choristers Boys’ choirs are one of the crown jewels of musical culture. But more recently accusations have come to light that such glittering success has been achieved through pedagogically questionable methods; with abuse and mistreatmen...

Immune defence and autoaggression are controlled by the same mechanism For humans, antibodies are essential to life: they destroy pathogens and can therefore be used in medicine, for example for therapies to fight cancer. However, sometimes their destructive mechanisms also turn against the very ...

Research scientists prepare companies for demographic change Trainees, employees on parental leave, and retiring employees all have something in common – they all possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise about the company they work for. However, their innovative potential often goes unnoticed an...

Infection biologists at FAU discover therapeutic potential in parasitic worms Erlangen infection biologists have gained a new insight into how our body can be better protected from allergies and autoimmune responses: a working group headed up by David Vöhringer, Professor of Infection Resistance ...