by Gabriele Amoroso | Nov 27, 2023 | General, Publications, Research
In the academic world, excellent research performance is often measured by the number of citations of publications. Every year, the list of “Highly Cited Researchers” includes the top researchers in certain subject areas whose publications have been cited...
by Gabriele Amoroso | Sep 21, 2023 | Publications, Research
Dysfunctional processes in the mitochondria can lead to severe degenerative and metabolic diseases and are involved, for example, in the development of Parkinson’s disease, diabetes mellitus and certain cancers. A better understanding of how proteins enter the...
by Gabriele Amoroso | Sep 13, 2023 | Publications
If the energy supply of body cells does not function properly, serious diseases can result. The protein OPA1 plays a central role here. If it is defective, mitochondria can no longer optimally adapt energy production. Scientists at Saarland University, together with...
by Gabriele Amoroso | Aug 3, 2023 | Publications
When viruses or bacteria colonize the respiratory tract, the body tries to get rid of them by coughing up mucus. This natural defense reaction is impaired in certain respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis or COPD. A consortium of researchers from Saarland...
by Gabriele Amoroso | Mar 21, 2023 | Publications, Research
Proteins, in the form of so-called ion channels, play a paramount role in communication between cells. If such channels are defective or missing, this can lead to severe diseases. Scientists at Saarland University have now discovered that red blood cells can exchange...
by Gabriele Amoroso | Sep 27, 2022 | Publications, Research
In old age, killer cells of the immune system are better than their reputation. So far, the assumption was that the ability of the so-called T cells to kill tumor cells or pathogens weakens with time. The opposite is the case. T cells become stronger and more...
