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v.l.n.r. Prof. Dr. Annette Peters, Dr. Alexandra Schneider

Climate & Health, Events, Environmental Health, EPI,

ISEE 2026 in Munich Presents New Research on Environmental Health

Under the theme "Understanding and Responding to Global and Local Challenges in a Changing World," researchers at the 38th Annual Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) presented new work on how air pollution,…

The "farm effect" can protect against allergies, asthma, and hay fever.

Environmental Health, IAP,

Immune System: The Farm Effect – Clearer Than Ever

An international research team has identified for the first time which bacteria in barn air are responsible for the "farm effect" that can protect against allergies, asthma, and hay fever.

Arzt mit Stethoskop und geöffneten Händen. Über den Händen schwebt eine schematische Grafik der Lunge. Daneben verschiedene Icons zu medizinischen Leistungen

Transfer, Environmental Health, LHI,

Helmholtz Munich and Khumbu Start Joint Program on COPD

Helmholtz Munich and Khumbu are collaborating on a new research program led by Prof. Ali Önder Yildirim, Director of the Institute of Lung Health and Immunity at Helmholtz Munich. The collaboration aims to develop a novel therapeutic approach for…

T-cells in the alveolar region

New Research Findings, Environmental Health, LHI,

SARS-CoV-2: Real-time Imaging Reveals Unexpectedly Fast Immune Response in the Lung

Using advanced intravital microscopy, Helmholtz Munich researchers have been able to observe early immune reactions in the living lung in real time. The images show that specific T cells are activated within hours after contact with components of…

Heat Action Day 2026: WHO Presents New Guidance for Health-Related Heat Action Plans

Climate & Health, Environmental Health, EPI,

Heat Action Day 2026: WHO Presents New Guidance for Health-Related Heat Action Plans

On 11 June 2026, the nationwide Heat Action Day will take place in Germany under the motto “Preparing together for extreme heat.” The day aims to raise awareness of the health risks posed by extreme heat and strengthen measures to protect the…

Echter Hopfen (Humulus lupulus)

Environmental Health, PGSB,

Decoding the Hop Genome to Help Protect the Future of Beer in a Warming World

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich, Hopsteiner and Carlsberg Research Laboratory have unveiled the most detailed genetic map of hops ever created – a major step toward protecting one of beer’s key ingredients from the growing impacts of climate…