By the use of fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), scientists and physicians from Helmholtz Munich and LMU University Hospital Munich have discovered a reduction in lung volume in fetuses from mothers with an uncomplicated SARS-CoV-2 infection…
The interplay of genetics and epigenetics is a long-sought riddle in the development of diseases. Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Imperial College London discovered novel interactions. Their findings improve our knowledge about…
Michael Schloter has been elected a member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences for the committee “Forum Ecology”. This is the third membership of Helmholtz Munich researchers in the Academy, highlighting the expertise of our scientists and the…
Germany is not sufficiently prepared for the health challenges posed by climate change. Despite a growing awareness among political leaders for the urgency of the situation, concrete measures to avoid climate-related health risks and to combat…
Prolonged exposure to air pollution can be linked to an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease, even when levels are below the limits specified by the EU and WHO. This has been shown, among others, by researchers and Helmholtz Zentrum…
T cells play a decisive role in fighting the coronavirus and preventing infected individuals from becoming seriously ill. They identify and fight the virus directly within the infected cells. A team of researchers working in Munich have produced a…
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