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.
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…
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
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…
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…
Rethinking Early Detection: Type 1 Diabetes in Young Adults
A population-based cohort study provides new data on the prevalence of early-stage type 1 diabetes in young adults, addressing a gap in epidemiological research. Using samples from the LISA and GINIplus cohorts and methodologies established in the…
