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Events, Diabetes,

World Diabetes Day 2025

Diabetes affects millions worldwide, but research is opening new paths for better prevention, treatment, and ultimately, a cure. Helmholtz Munich is at the forefront of these efforts, advancing science to combat diabetes and related metabolic…

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New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDM,

One-Hour Blood Glucose Level: A Better Chance to Prevent Diabetes

An elevated blood glucose level one hour after the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) signals a critical metabolic state – even before prediabetes. Affected individuals respond particularly well to lifestyle interventions. This value could become a…

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New Research Findings, Diabetes, IDF,

New Milestone Towards Personalized Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes

First results of the Primary Oral Insulin Trial (POInT) mark an important step towards the prevention of type 1 diabetes, pointing future efforts to personalized strategies. The group led by researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical…

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Featured Publication, Computational Health, Health AI,

TITAN: A Multimodal AI Model for Digital Pathology Slides

Scientists at Helmholtz Munich, together with Harvard Medical School and international collaborators, have developed TITAN, an artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of analyzing and describing digital pathology slides. By combining information…

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Events, Molecular Targets and Therapeutics, STB,

Biomolecular Breathing and the 4D View of Life: Insights from the BNMRZ Symposium

How do biomolecules breathe? This question guided the recent international symposium “Ultra-Highfield NMR and 4D Structural Biology – From Mechanisms to Therapies”, hosted by the Bavarian NMR Center (BNMRZ), a joint infrastructure of Helmholtz Munich…

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Featured Publication, Environmental Health, LHI,

How Lung Cells Initiate the Immune Response to Nanoparticles

When nanoparticles enter the lungs, the immune system reacts within minutes. Researchers from the Institute of Lung Health and Immunity (LHI) at Helmholtz Munich have now revealed how alveolar macrophages – immune cells located in the lung’s air sacs…