Latest Press Releases issued by the Helmholtz Association and its Helmholtz Research CentresHelmholtz-Associationhttp://www.helmholtz.de/atom10/en/press/press_releases/?tx_a21feeds_pi1%5Buid%5D=15&cHash=416941334d26674552a2b36604ab9ff12013-06-12T01:09:19+02:00Thomas Gazligpresse@helmholtz.dehttp://www.helmholtz.de/uploads/tx_a21feeds/HG_LOGO_HELMHOLTZ_140x55_04.gifhttp://www.helmholtz.de/uploads/tx_a21feeds/tx_libfeedcreator2013-06-12T00:00:00+02:002013-06-12T00:00:00+02:00http://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=99&pOid=39238Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Medikamentenreste haben im Wasser nichts zu suchen, Spurenmetalle in Prozesswässern der Recyclingindustrie sind dagegen wertvoll. Wissenschaftler am Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) haben ein einfaches Farbsensor-Prinzip entwickelt, mit dem man beide Stoffe sowie viele weitere Substanzen leicht nachweisen kann. Die Idee: Leuchtet die untersuchte Probe rot, ist das Wasser ‚sauber‘; färbt es sich dagegen grün, sind die gesuchten Stoffe enthalten. Die Forscher veröffentlichten ihr Konzept kürzlich in der Fachzeitschrift Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2013.05.051).

Medikamentenreste haben im Wasser nichts zu suchen, Spurenmetalle in Prozesswässern der Recyclingindustrie sind dagegen wertvoll. Wissenschaftler am Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) haben ein einfaches Farbsensor-Prinzip entwickelt, mit dem man beide Stoffe sowie viele weitere Substanzen leicht nachweisen kann. Die Idee: Leuchtet die untersuchte Probe rot, ist das Wasser ‚sauber‘; färbt es sich dagegen grün, sind die gesuchten Stoffe enthalten. Die Forscher veröffentlichten ihr Konzept kürzlich in der Fachzeitschrift Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2013.05.051).2013-06-07T11:40:00+02:002013-06-07T11:40:00+02:00http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2013/13-06-07-Aufwind.htmlHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Algae instead of oil – this is the goal for the aviation fuels of the future. In the collaborative AUFWIND project involving twelve partners from research and industry, Jülich researchers are investigating the suitability of biomass made from microalgae as a basis for the production of kerosene. Key questions addressed are the economic and ecological feasibility of the process. The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) is funding the project with € 5.75 million via its project management organization FNR (Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe). Total funding for the project amounts to some € 7.4 million.

Algae instead of oil – this is the goal for the aviation fuels of the future. In the collaborative AUFWIND project involving twelve partners from research and industry, Jülich researchers are investigating the suitability of biomass made from microalgae as a basis for the production of kerosene. Key questions addressed are the economic and ecological feasibility of the process. The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) is funding the project with € 5.75 million via its project management organization FNR (Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe). Total funding for the project amounts to some € 7.4 million.2013-06-07T09:01:00+02:002013-06-07T09:01:00+02:00http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2013/13-06-07-Proteinfaltung.htmlHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Proteins transport oxygen, fight pathogens, and act as building blocks for muscles and tendons. To be able to fulfil these functions, they must adopt a complex spatial structure. They are assisted in this by helper proteins known as chaperones. An international team of researchers has succeeded for the first time in analysing the intermediate stage of folding in the cavity of the common chaperone GroEL. Their findings have been published in the renowned journal Cell.

Proteins transport oxygen, fight pathogens, and act as building blocks for muscles and tendons. To be able to fulfil these functions, they must adopt a complex spatial structure. They are assisted in this by helper proteins known as chaperones. An international team of researchers has succeeded for the first time in analysing the intermediate stage of folding in the cavity of the common chaperone GroEL. Their findings have been published in the renowned journal Cell.2013-06-06T21:38:48+02:002013-06-06T21:38:48+02:00http://www.hzg.de/cms01/public_relations/press_releases/038166/index_0038166.html.enHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

On June 10th, 2013, at the 7th Study Conference on BALTEX, a new international and interdisciplinary research programme, Baltic Earth, will be launched. The aim of Baltic Earth is to achieve an improved understanding of the Earth system for the Baltic Sea region, focusing on physical and biogeochemical processes which interact in the atmosphere, in the sea including sea ice, and on land. Human interactions with the environment are recognized as an important part of the regional Earth system.

On June 10th, 2013, at the 7th Study Conference on BALTEX, a new international and interdisciplinary research programme, Baltic Earth, will be launched. The aim of Baltic Earth is to achieve an improved understanding of the Earth system for the Baltic Sea region, focusing on physical and biogeochemical processes which interact in the atmosphere, in the sea including sea ice, and on land. Human interactions with the environment are recognized as an important part of the regional Earth system.2013-06-06T17:20:00+02:002013-06-06T17:20:00+02:00http://www.dlr.de/dlr/presse/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-10172/213_read-7278/Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

A special passenger was on board during the launch of ESA’s fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), ‘Albert Einstein’, on 5 June 2013 at 23:52 CEST – the STEREX experiment, funded by the DLR Space Administration and the European Space Agency (ESA).

A special passenger was on board during the launch of ESA’s fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), ‘Albert Einstein’, on 5 June 2013 at 23:52 CEST – the STEREX experiment, funded by the DLR Space Administration and the European Space Agency (ESA).2013-06-06T15:01:00+02:002013-06-06T15:01:00+02:00http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2013/13-06-06brennstoffzellen.htmlHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

With a new world record of over 20,000 hours in continuous operation, Forschungszentrum Jülich’s direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have once again demonstrated their practical applicability. This type of fuel cell is particularly suited to powering small vehicles, but for a long time they were considered unreliable. DMFCs work with liquid methanol, which is much easier to store than pure hydrogen. The Jülich system that passed the long-term test is specifically designed for use in electric forklifts that are used, for example, in large transport hubs, which are at the centre of the global flows of goods

With a new world record of over 20,000 hours in continuous operation, Forschungszentrum Jülich’s direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) have once again demonstrated their practical applicability. This type of fuel cell is particularly suited to powering small vehicles, but for a long time they were considered unreliable. DMFCs work with liquid methanol, which is much easier to store than pure hydrogen. The Jülich system that passed the long-term test is specifically designed for use in electric forklifts that are used, for example, in large transport hubs, which are at the centre of the global flows of goods2013-06-06T13:01:25+02:002013-06-06T13:01:25+02:00http://www.fz-juelich.de/SharedDocs/Pressemitteilungen/UK/EN/2013/13-06-06erlangen.htmlHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

The Senate of the Helmholtz Association approved the establishment of a new Helmholtz institute for renewable energy research at Erlangen and Nuremberg at its meeting yesterday. The new institute will be jointly run by Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB), and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). The Free State of Bavaria intends to fund a new research building for the Helmholtz institute and provide additional funding for its operation in the initial phase for five years. The Helmholtz Association will fund the new institute with € 5.5 million annually for staff, operation, and investments.

The Senate of the Helmholtz Association approved the establishment of a new Helmholtz institute for renewable energy research at Erlangen and Nuremberg at its meeting yesterday. The new institute will be jointly run by Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie (HZB), and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). The Free State of Bavaria intends to fund a new research building for the Helmholtz institute and provide additional funding for its operation in the initial phase for five years. The Helmholtz Association will fund the new institute with € 5.5 million annually for staff, operation, and investments.2013-06-06T11:37:56+02:002013-06-06T11:37:56+02:00http://www.awi.de/en/news/press_releases/detail/item/winter_experiment_rv_polarstern/?cHash=ffc7c15386c7e11ab7372a22c508aae4Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

A group of researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research is flying to South Africa today. However this trip south is no summer holiday, but rather the start of a special journey: on Saturday, 8 June 2013 the research vessel Polarstern will be embarking on an expedition to the Antarctic winter. 49 researchers from institutes in twelve countries together with 44 crew members will spend a good two months in the Southern Ocean. They will be exploring the sea ice, the atmosphere and the ocean, until the expedition comes to an end on 12 August in Punta Arenas, Chile.

A group of researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research is flying to South Africa today. However this trip south is no summer holiday, but rather the start of a special journey: on Saturday, 8 June 2013 the research vessel Polarstern will be embarking on an expedition to the Antarctic winter. 49 researchers from institutes in twelve countries together with 44 crew members will spend a good two months in the Southern Ocean. They will be exploring the sea ice, the atmosphere and the ocean, until the expedition comes to an end on 12 August in Punta Arenas, Chile.2013-06-06T10:40:00+02:002013-06-06T10:40:00+02:00http://www.dlr.de/dlr/presse/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-10172/213_read-7240/Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

How much solar energy reaches a power plant? Is the Sun often obscured by dust or other atmospheric particles? Power station operators need a great deal of meteorological data before deciding on the location of a new power plant.

How much solar energy reaches a power plant? Is the Sun often obscured by dust or other atmospheric particles? Power station operators need a great deal of meteorological data before deciding on the location of a new power plant.2013-06-05T00:00:00+02:002013-06-05T00:00:00+02:00http://www.desy.de/news/@@news-view?id=5381&lang=engHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Over a time span of 15 years, DESY’s particle accelerator HERA served the international particle physics community as the world’s most precise electron microscope for studies of the proton’s inner structure. Although HERA experiments ended in 2007, ongoing data analyses continue to point the way for future particle physics experiments.

Over a time span of 15 years, DESY’s particle accelerator HERA served the international particle physics community as the world’s most precise electron microscope for studies of the proton’s inner structure. Although HERA experiments ended in 2007, ongoing data analyses continue to point the way for future particle physics experiments.2013-06-03T09:00:00+02:002013-06-03T09:00:00+02:00https://www.gsi.de/en/start/news/detailseite/datum/2013/06/03/tumoren-erkennen-und-behandeln-mit-protonen.htmHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Is it possible to diagnose a tumour and treat it at the same time? This idea might become reality in the near future. In a joint experiment of GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH and the Technical University in Darmstadt (TUD) with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), USA, researchers showed in December 2012 that beams of fast protons could do the trick. Scientists call the combination of therapy and diagnosis "theranostics".

Is it possible to diagnose a tumour and treat it at the same time? This idea might become reality in the near future. In a joint experiment of GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH and the Technical University in Darmstadt (TUD) with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), USA, researchers showed in December 2012 that beams of fast protons could do the trick. Scientists call the combination of therapy and diagnosis "theranostics".2013-06-03T02:00:00+02:002013-06-03T02:00:00+02:00https://www.mdc-berlin.de/41130310/en/news/2013/20130610-scientists_from_kiel_and_berlin_identify_nHelmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

In collaboration with researchers from England, Ireland and Switzerland as well as the U.S., Japan and China, scientists in Kiel and Berlin have identified variants in four gene regions which strongly increase the risk for atopic dermatitis. The results of the study conducted by the Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, the Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB) of the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, Kiel University (CAU), the Cluster of Excellence Inflammation at Interfaces, the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch, and the Department of Pediatric Allergology of the Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC) of the Charité and the MDC have now been published in the journal Nature Genetics (http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/ng.2642.html).

In collaboration with researchers from England, Ireland and Switzerland as well as the U.S., Japan and China, scientists in Kiel and Berlin have identified variants in four gene regions which strongly increase the risk for atopic dermatitis. The results of the study conducted by the Department of Dermatology, Venerology and Allergology, the Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology (IKMB) of the University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), Campus Kiel, Kiel University (CAU), the Cluster of Excellence Inflammation at Interfaces, the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch, and the Department of Pediatric Allergology of the Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC) of the Charité and the MDC have now been published in the journal Nature Genetics (http://www.nature.com/ng/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/ng.2642.html).2013-06-03T02:00:00+02:002013-06-03T02:00:00+02:00http://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=31668Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Bonn. A new study reveals that SE-Asian monitor lizards representing the worlds? largest lizards are being harvested (in spite of existing legislation) and traded for their skins and as pets in imperceptible volumes ? and much of this trade is illegal. Germany plays a major role in the international trade with live reptiles. On June 8, 2013, the world?s largest reptile fair will take place in Germany (Hamm, Westphalia).

Bonn. A new study reveals that SE-Asian monitor lizards representing the worlds? largest lizards are being harvested (in spite of existing legislation) and traded for their skins and as pets in imperceptible volumes ? and much of this trade is illegal. Germany plays a major role in the international trade with live reptiles. On June 8, 2013, the world?s largest reptile fair will take place in Germany (Hamm, Westphalia).2013-05-31T10:30:00+02:002013-05-31T10:30:00+02:00http://www.dlr.de/dlr/presse/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-10172/213_read-7208/Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Grabens, dendritic valleys, lava flows and the highest known mountain in the Solar System – in the images from the German stereo camera on board the Mars Express spacecraft, the topography of the Red Planet appears so three-dimensional that you could walk through it.

Grabens, dendritic valleys, lava flows and the highest known mountain in the Solar System – in the images from the German stereo camera on board the Mars Express spacecraft, the topography of the Red Planet appears so three-dimensional that you could walk through it.2013-05-31T10:00:00+02:002013-05-31T10:00:00+02:00http://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/news_events/news/view/article/complete/live_and_let_die/Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

A protein called c-FLIP-R is critical to immune cell survival: If this molecule is missing, the cells kill themselves – and are thus no longer able to perform their job fighting off invaders. Now, scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) Braunschweig and at the Otto von Guericke University (OvGU) Magdeburg have published their findings in the renowned European Journal of Immunology.

A protein called c-FLIP-R is critical to immune cell survival: If this molecule is missing, the cells kill themselves – and are thus no longer able to perform their job fighting off invaders. Now, scientists at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) Braunschweig and at the Otto von Guericke University (OvGU) Magdeburg have published their findings in the renowned European Journal of Immunology.2013-05-31T10:00:00+02:002013-05-31T10:00:00+02:00http://www.helmholtz-berlin.de/pubbin/news_seite?nid=13731;sprache=en;typoid=3228Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

To sustain life, processes in biological cells have to be strictly controlled both in time and in space. By using the MX-Beamline of synchrotron radiation source BESSY II research workers at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen and the Free University of Berlin have elucidated a previously unknown mechanism that regulates one of the essential processes accompanying gene expression in higher organisms. In humans, errors in this control mechanism can lead to blindness. This discovery has been published in the renowned scientific journal Science (23th may 2013).

To sustain life, processes in biological cells have to be strictly controlled both in time and in space. By using the MX-Beamline of synchrotron radiation source BESSY II research workers at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Göttingen and the Free University of Berlin have elucidated a previously unknown mechanism that regulates one of the essential processes accompanying gene expression in higher organisms. In humans, errors in this control mechanism can lead to blindness. This discovery has been published in the renowned scientific journal Science (23th may 2013).2013-05-31T00:00:00+02:002013-05-31T00:00:00+02:00http://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=99&pOid=39216Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Vom 3. bis 5. Juni 2013 treffen sich am Hamburger Beschleunigerzentrum DESY rund 150 Experten aus aller Welt. Gemeinsam verfolgen sie das Ziel, eine neue Experimentierstation aufzubauen, an der das Röntgenlicht vom Freie-Elektronen-Laser XFEL mit den intensiven Lichtblitzen eines kompakten und äußerst leistungsstarken Lasersystems gekoppelt werden soll. Die Leitung des internationalen Nutzerkonsortiums liegt beim HZDR, das Projekt selbst ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt zwischen DESY und HZDR.

Vom 3. bis 5. Juni 2013 treffen sich am Hamburger Beschleunigerzentrum DESY rund 150 Experten aus aller Welt. Gemeinsam verfolgen sie das Ziel, eine neue Experimentierstation aufzubauen, an der das Röntgenlicht vom Freie-Elektronen-Laser XFEL mit den intensiven Lichtblitzen eines kompakten und äußerst leistungsstarken Lasersystems gekoppelt werden soll. Die Leitung des internationalen Nutzerkonsortiums liegt beim HZDR, das Projekt selbst ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt zwischen DESY und HZDR.2013-05-31T00:00:00+02:002013-05-31T00:00:00+02:00http://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=99&pOid=39216Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Vom 3. bis 5. Juni 2013 treffen sich am Hamburger Beschleunigerzentrum DESY rund 150 Experten aus aller Welt. Gemeinsam verfolgen sie das Ziel, eine neue Experimentierstation aufzubauen, an der das Röntgenlicht vom Freie-Elektronen-Laser XFEL mit den intensiven Lichtblitzen eines kompakten und äußerst leistungsstarken Lasersystems gekoppelt werden soll. Die Leitung des internationalen Nutzerkonsortiums liegt beim HZDR, das Projekt selbst ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt zwischen DESY und HZDR.

Vom 3. bis 5. Juni 2013 treffen sich am Hamburger Beschleunigerzentrum DESY rund 150 Experten aus aller Welt. Gemeinsam verfolgen sie das Ziel, eine neue Experimentierstation aufzubauen, an der das Röntgenlicht vom Freie-Elektronen-Laser XFEL mit den intensiven Lichtblitzen eines kompakten und äußerst leistungsstarken Lasersystems gekoppelt werden soll. Die Leitung des internationalen Nutzerkonsortiums liegt beim HZDR, das Projekt selbst ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt zwischen DESY und HZDR.2013-05-29T09:46:00+02:002013-05-29T09:46:00+02:00http://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/news_events/news/view/article/complete/experts_on_interferon_meet_in_braunschweig/Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Vitally important and always ready for action: Interferons are essential components of the immune system. These proteins and their role in viral defense will be the focus of the 6th International Workshop “Interferon and Infection” at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). The participants can expect an intensive meeting with much exchange of information and discussion.

Vitally important and always ready for action: Interferons are essential components of the immune system. These proteins and their role in viral defense will be the focus of the 6th International Workshop “Interferon and Infection” at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI). The participants can expect an intensive meeting with much exchange of information and discussion.2013-05-28T10:30:00+02:002013-05-28T10:30:00+02:00http://www.dlr.de/dlr/presse/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-10172/213_read-7182/Helmholtz-Gemeinschaftonline@helmholtz.de© Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

His muscles are of interest to the scientists, as is his internal clock and the radiation dose to which he will be exposed during his work in the European Columbus research laboratory. On 28 May 2013 at 22:31 CEST, the European Astronaut Luca Parmitano will depart from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on board the Soyuz TMA-09M spacecraft, beginning his journey to the International Space Station (ISS), as part of the Expedition 36/37 crew.

His muscles are of interest to the scientists, as is his internal clock and the radiation dose to which he will be exposed during his work in the European Columbus research laboratory. On 28 May 2013 at 22:31 CEST, the European Astronaut Luca Parmitano will depart from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on board the Soyuz TMA-09M spacecraft, beginning his journey to the International Space Station (ISS), as part of the Expedition 36/37 crew.