Ruhr University Bochum

Using radio waves to monitor nuclear weapons stockpiles
Structures and mechanism of action of Comp-NPs for the diagnosis by imaging and treatment of tumors by multimodal photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy. a) Chemical structures of a polymer incorporating a chromophore for imaging upon irradiation at 808?nm (P1) or a photosensitizer for PDT upon irradiation at 650?nm (P2). b) Self-assembly of the polymers into the nanoparticles NP1 and NP2. The theranostic nanoparticle formulation Comp-NPs is generated by mixing NP1 and NP2. c) Biological mechanism of action of Comp-NPs by combined photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-40826-5
New nanoparticles mean that even undetected metastases can be treated
Protecting computers against spy programs with a new cipher system
Together with an international team, Johannes Karges has developed an active substance that uses ultrasound to unfold its cell-damaging effect only where it is supposed to. Credit: RUB, Marquard
Using ultrasound to activate an anticancer agent with few side effects
Researchers have found a connection in the brain that is crucial for aggressive behaviour – in mice
The unicellular fungus Ustilago maydis (left: microscopic image) is the pathogen that causes the plant disease corn smut (right: image of a plant with the disease). The fungus can be genetically modified to produce a microbial oil. (Photos: HHU / Magnus Philipp)
Using corn waste to make a viable palm oil substitute
The reseachers can monitor an entire system, such as a server, with simple radio antennas (pink). Credit: Michael Schwettmann
Monitoring computer systems for hardware tampering with with simple and inexpensive radio antennas
Using gene therapy to help paralyzed mice walk again
Could mouthwashes reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission
Programmable substances made possible by programmable synthetic materials
The ability to detect fake images
Algae hold great potential for environmentally friendly energy production
A new very early-detection test for Alzheimer’s
Spin lasers could speed up data transfer by at least 5 times while saving energy
Facilitating the early detection of glaucoma