Press release - 23/05/2011 GATC Biotech and LifeCodexx develop a diagnostic test for early detection of preeclampsia Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of the mother during pregnancy. It is among the leading causes of death of mother and unborn child and occurs in approximately two to five percent of all pregnancies in Germany. Early detection is critical and improves the prognosis for the further course of the pregnancy. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/gatc-biotech-and-lifecodexx-develop-a-diagnostic-test-for-early-detection-of-preeclampsia
Article - 23/05/2011 Alzheimer’s disease puzzle remains unsolved despite new findings and theories 105 years after the first description of the Alzheimers disease by the German neuropsychiatrist Alois Alzheimer the disease still remains a mystery. Around 25000 researchers worldwide are focusing on Alzheimers and are coming up with a broad range of theories and hypotheses on its pathogenesis and potential therapies.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/alzheimer-s-disease-puzzle-remains-unsolved-despite-new-findings-and-theories
Press release - 23/05/2011 Systems biology in Baden-Württemberg The emerging interdisciplinary field of systems biology is pursuing a completely new approach namely the description of the dynamic interplay of all the components of a biological system using mathematical models with the aim of obtaining a holistic view of the system under consideration. This new approach is expected to lead to new approaches for the treatment of diseases and for the industrial production of enzymes. With its three systems…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/systems-biology-in-baden-wuerttemberg
Press release - 23/05/2011 Interactive exhibition on health opened on Mainau Island Can neurons grow together again? Is the immune system able to combat cancer? Can a chip help blind people regain their sight? As part of the “Science in Dialogue” (Wissenschaft im Dialog) initiative, the “Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings” foundation has organised an exhibition on health-related topics that will be open to visitors until 4th September 2011. BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg is in pavilion 11 presenting three exciting research topics from…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/interactive-exhibition-on-health-opened-on-mainau-island
Article - 23/05/2011 KIT researchers attempt to grow cardiomyocytes in Petri dishes Regenerative medicine specialists are aiming to be able to grow complete organs from stem cells some time in the future. However although the microscopically small cells are able to do many things they are not able to grow organs on their own. Dr. Alexandra Rolletschek and her team at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT are investigating how stem cells can be grown into heart muscle cells cardiomyocytes in Petri dishes. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/kit-researchers-attempt-to-grow-cardiomyocytes-in-petri-dishes
Press release - 23/05/2011 University of Hohenheim – scientists with a growing awareness of functional foods The gastrointestinal tract and its nervous system have numerous functions related to the uptake of food and they also play an important role in the development of adiposity. The Institute of Nutritional Medicine at the University of Hohenheim Germany carries out numerous projects aimed at investigating the relationships between food uptake digestive and nervous systems thus making the institute an excellent partner in the Bioactive Plant Foods…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/university-of-hohenheim-scientists-with-a-growing-awareness-of-functional-foods
Press release - 19/05/2011 Curetis AG successfully increases Series A financing round to EUR 24.5 million Curetis AG, an innovative molecular diagnostics company focusing on the development and commercialization of in-vitro diagnostic products for infectious diseases, today announced an extension of its Series A financing, bringing the total size of the round to € 24.5 million. CD-Venture joined the funding as a new investor, while all of Curetis' existing VC investors participated in the round. Several private investors also continued to…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/curetis-ag-successfully-increases-series-a-financing-round-to-eur-24-5-million
Article - 16/05/2011 New analysis tools involving molecularly imprinted polymers The demand for made-to-measure analytical methods is increasing as interest in the biological production of materials and pharmaceuticals increases. It is extremely important economically for bioindustry to know the production time and quantity of products that result from specific fermentation conditions. Inspired by natural molecular processes, researchers from Tübingen and Stuttgart are working on new, label-free analytical methods that make…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/new-analysis-tools-involving-molecularly-imprinted-polymers
Article - 16/05/2011 Oliver Röhrle and the biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system Dr. Oliver Röhrle contributes to the excellent standards in the field of biomechanics at the University of Stuttgart. He has held one of the popular junior professorships in the Simulation Technology (SimTech) cluster of excellence since 2008 and has recently received a research prize for his work on the biomechanics of the musculo-skeletal system.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/oliver-roehrle-and-the-biomechanics-of-the-musculo-skeletal-system
Article - 16/05/2011 Autophagy - recycling and survival Cells degrade components that are no longer needed and return them to the cellular metabolism. Dr. Jörn Dengjel and his team from the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies FRIAS are aiming to decipher the molecular and cell biological mechanisms of this recycling process which is also known as autophagy or autophagocytosis. Detailed insights into these mechanisms will also help to improve the researchers understanding of diseases such as cancer…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/autophagy-recycling-and-survival
Press release - 05/05/2011 European Commission announces new strategy to halt biodiversity loss The European Commission presented today a new strategy to protect and improve the state of Europe's biodiversity over the next decade.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/european-commission-announces-new-strategy-to-halt-biodiversity-loss
Press release - 05/05/2011 Hartmann stays on track in unfavorable market Hartmann continued to be confronted with the difficult conditions in the counter-cyclically developing health markets during the first three months of fiscal year 2011. But the company succeeded in continuing its growth path sales revenues rose by 5.7 to EUR 415.8 million compared to the previous year. As a result of the unfavorable market environment EBIT declined by 4.9 to EUR 28.4 million. The consolidated net income decreased by 7.4 to EUR…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/hartmann-stays-on-track-in-unfavorable-market
Press release - 04/05/2011 Vetter’s Chicago Facility Now Accepting Projects Vetter, a leading provider of aseptic prefilled drug-delivery systems, announced that its Chicago facility is accepting client projects. Located at the Illinois Science + Technology Park in Skokie, Illinois, the site supports preclinical through phase II products. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/vetter-s-chicago-facility-now-accepting-projects
Article - 02/05/2011 Intelligent adhesives inspired by nature Boston ivy ivy and other woody vines have unusually strong adhesive forces. The question researchers are asking is can they transfer the surface adhesion principle of ivy to technical applications? The Plant Biomechanics Group led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Speck in Freiburg is working on one project that focuses on using nature as a model for intelligent adhesive bonds.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/intelligent-adhesives-inspired-by-nature
Article - 02/05/2011 Natural hold – adhesive secretions from the animal kingdom as model Marine animals and insects have extraordinary adhesive forces. An interdisciplinary team from the University of Tübingen is investigating the molecular composition of the adhesive secretions of insects, barnacles and other organisms. The researchers’ goal is to decipher the underlying principles of adhesion and use them for technical applications.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/natural-hold-adhesive-secretions-from-the-animal-kingdom-as-model
Dossier - 02/05/2011 Molecular bionics – inspirations from the microworld for the macroworld Knowledge about the molecular organisation of structural and functional biological properties has led to the establishment of a new field of research molecular bionics. Everything that can be learnt from the macromolecular observation of interesting natural phenomena is complemented in this field by observations on the smallest i.e. molecular level. Processes and materials that have been optimised in the course of evolution are thus able to…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/dossier/molecular-bionics-inspirations-from-the-microworld-for-the-macroworld
Article - 02/05/2011 Production of high-density peptide arrays Frank Breitling and Alexander Nesterov-Müller from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT are working on the development of a second-generation peptide laser printer and a peptide chip printer based on computer chips. This development will enable the low-cost production of high-density peptide arrays consisting of up to one million peptides as well as opening up completely new areas of application.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/production-of-high-density-peptide-arrays
Article - 02/05/2011 A combination with high-tech potential: peptides and inorganic materials At the University of Stuttgart molecular bionics researchers are working on opening up strategies for the development of new materials. Researchers at the Institute of Technical Biochemistry are investigating compound materials consisting of peptides and inorganic components. A project focusing on the development of layer structures is receiving funding from the Baden-Württemberg government.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/a-combination-with-high-tech-potential-peptides-and-inorganic-materials
Article - 30/04/2011 More efficient ways to erase cell memory Around five years ago for the first time ever regeneration biologists successfully turned back fully differentiated body tissue into pluripotent stem cells using a specific mixture of transcription factors. However the idea that it may one day become possible to create organ tissue is still a distant dream. The quantity of stem cells that can be obtained with current methods is still far too low. Dr. Maria Manukyan from the Centre for Biological…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/more-efficient-ways-to-erase-cell-memory
Article - 30/04/2011 The DKFZ-ZMBH Alliance The strategic alliance between the cell and tumour biology research priority at the German Cancer Research Center and the Center for Molecular Biology at Universität Heidelberg has led to the development of one of the largest centres of basic biomedical research in Germany. The top international profile of this interdisciplinary institution located at the interface between molecular and cellular biology tumour biology and biomedicine is reflected…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/the-dkfz-zmbh-alliance
Press release - 26/04/2011 Green Light for Four New Centres of Health Research The decision has been taken: The German Centres of Health Research which are to be set up in the areas of infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases and cancer will involve more than 100 universities, university hospitals and non-university research institutions at 27 locations. Federal Research Minister Annette Schavan decided on the funding of four new centres on Friday after considering recommendations submitted by panels of…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/green-light-for-four-new-centres-of-health-research
Press release - 25/04/2011 Aesculap posts further growth Aesculap a provider of devices and services for surgical and interventional procedures in operative medicine achieved record sales in 2010. Sales rose to 1.28 billion euros 11 hot on the heels of a sales growth of 5 per cent during the global financial crisis in 2009. In order to meet market demand Aesculap increased the staff at its Tuttlingen site to 3000 up 200. Based on the first quarter figures that show a sales increase of 11.6 per cent…https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/aesculap-posts-further-growth
Article - 25/04/2011 New Centre for Rare Diseases established at the University of Heidelberg It is believed that there are around 9000 rare diseases of which around 6000 have been described. The Centre for Rare Diseases ZSE at the University of Heidelberg brings together doctors and scientists from a broad range of different disciplines to work with experts in Germany and around the world. The ZSE was officially opened on 15th April 2011. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/news/new-centre-for-rare-diseases-established-at-the-university-of-heidelberg
Press release - 24/04/2011 The CIN cluster of excellence at the University of Tübingen The CIN scientists are convinced that progress in brain research can only be achieved by integrative approaches that pool knowledge from numerous different disciplines including the cognition and computer sciences, biology, medicine, physics and the humanities. The methods used by the scientists range from biochemical and molecular investigations to experimental brain research involving animals as well as direct work on patients. https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/the-cin-cluster-of-excellence-at-the-university-of-tuebingen
Press release - 23/04/2011 Hölle & Hüttner AG, a German global market leader The Tübingen-based software company is one of 750 members listed in the first “Lexikon der deutschen Weltmarktführer” (Encyclopedia of German Global Market Leaders). The encyclopedia was presented in Schwäbisch Hall at the end of January 2011.https://www.gesundheitsindustrie-bw.de/en/article/press-release/hoelle-huettner-ag-a-german-global-market-leader