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Human remains return home

Universities of Göttingen and Freiburg hand over ancestral remains from their collections to the Republic of the Marshall Islands

“We support students and prospective students throughout their entire academic career at the University of Freiburg.”

Starting your studies, learning strategies, mental health: The Service Center Studium (SCS) is the central point of contact for students and prospective students. In this interview, Kari Reulecke and Friedrich Arndt talk about the wide range of advisory services on offer, common topics, and why doubts about studying can be helpful.

3D imaging points to possible cause of sudden cardiac death

An imaging technique developed by Freiburg researchers provides insights into cardiac arrhythmias that can cause sudden cardiac death in animal models. The changes discovered could explain why even seemingly healthy people are sometimes affected.

Simon Elsässer is the new Endowed Professor for Synthetic Biology at the University of Freiburg

Elsässer strengthens the ‘Signals of Life’ research focus as well as the CIBSS Cluster of Excellence at the University of Freiburg. The foundation Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung is providing the professorship with a total of 4.8 million euros in funding over ten years. The funded project will shed light on epigenetic mechanisms in humans.

Actin scaffold in cell nucleus explains survival of cancer cells

CIBSS researchers demonstrated that an actin scaffold stabilizes the cell nucleus upon mechanical stress. This protective mechanism helps cancer cells to avoid dying during their migration in the body. In the long term, targeted interventions in this mechanism could help to prevent metastases.

‘A beacon in our strong research landscape in Baden-Württemberg’

On a visit to the University of Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg’s Minister of Science Petra Olschowski consulted with the University on its strategic further development.

The Path to Becoming a University of Excellence

The decision as to which German universities will earn the prestigious status of “University of Excellence” is the result of a long and thorough process. The University of Freiburg has now taken a significant step forward by officially declaring its intention to apply.