The complex microbial communities in rivers and streams are essential for stable ecosystems. However, microbes in sediment are under constant stress. This has been revealed by a study led by Prof. Alexander Probst.
A world without plastic? Unthinkable. Prof. Dr. Erna K. Wieduwilt researches how it can be recycled and draws on a natural principle: the enzymatic degradation of plant biomass. The Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry is receiving funding from two sources.
Dr. Juba Bouaziz works on the development of new materials for ultra-efficient computer architectures. He designs structures for neuromorphic computing and quantum computing. The theoretical physicist will establish his own junior research group at the UDE.
Today’s opening with NRW Minister Ina Brandes marked the launch of the UA Ruhr College in Essen, uniting top-level research in the social sciences and humanities across the three universities and strengthening international scholarly collaboration.
When courses in economics are offered, the person teaching is usually a man. Only 15 per cent of economics professorships in German-speaking countries are held by women. Economists are investigating the reasons for this under-representation.
Seven scientists from the University of Duisburg-Essen are among the ‘Highly Cited Researchers 2025’. The award honours particularly influential researchers whose work has been cited exceptionally often worldwide over many years.
Freshwater ecosystems are losing species faster than any other ecosystem under the influence of many simultaneous stress factors. Biologists have conducted the first comparative analysis concerning the impact of various stressor types on five groups of river organisms.
Like a light switch, an extremely conductive state can be turned on and off within seconds at the interface between two oxide materials using UV light. A milestone for light-controlled electronics, report researchers in Nature Materials, including Professor Pentcheva (UDE).
Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen are developing a dual novel therapeutic approach for aggressive childhood leukaemias: nanobody PROTACs with helicons that specifically degrade the enzyme Taspase 1 – tailored for the first time to different forms of leukaemia.
Rivers, lakes and streams are getting warmer – with consequences for their inhabitants. Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen have compiled the largest collection of data on the heat tolerance of freshwater organisms to protect animals and preserve ecosystems.
Making technology accessible to everyone – that's of Dr. Giulia Barbareschi's goal. She develops systems that promote inclusion and enable self-determination. She is new professor for "Inclusive Technology and Collective Engagement" at the Faculty of Computer Science.
DNA and RNA databases are growing rapidly. Open access fosters research, yet data are often used globally before the original results are published. A consortium of 230 researchers led by Prof Alexander Probst (UDE) presents a roadmap for fair use in Nature Microbiology.
International research team, including researchers from UDE, warns that people request dishonest behavior from AI systems, and that AI systems are prone to comply
What if a well-known molecule had a hidden defense role? Researchers from UDE and UKE suggest lactate and iron may shield cells from oxidative stress – opening new paths for treating serious diseases.
Researchers at the UDE are testing nanobodies – tiny antibody fragments – to specifically break down the survivin protein in cancer cells. The goal is to make tumours more sensitive to therapies and develop new treatment strategies.
