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Increased consumption of salt can lead to massive growth of a group of aggressive immune system cells, which is involved in the onset of autoimmune disorders. This was revealed by an international study involving also the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch. Autoimmune disorders cause the immune system to attack its own...more

In 2012, the Helmholtz Association's approximately 30 school labs have welcomed and attended to a new record number of pupils: almost 65,000 pupils conducted experiments at these laboratories. Also, more than 800 students and well over 2,200 teachers have participated in advanced training courses. The school labs serve to augment the natural...more

On 12 February 2013, the first joint session of the executive committee of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) and of the scientific council of the Kurchatov Institute took place at the National Research Centre "Kurchatov Institute" in Moscow in commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian researcher Anatoly...more

In the view of José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, science and innovation are the keys for Europe's future competitive capability. To create the right framework conditions for innovation, he has instituted a "Science and Technology Advisory Council". This council is to identify opportunities and risks resulting...more

In 2012 the Helmholtz Association was able to attract 37 Chinese PhD students fully funded by CSC – China Scholarship Council. By the end of 2012, Helmholtz Centres had submitted calls for 125 PhD positions to the Helmholtz Beijing Office which in turn informs young Chinese researchers about this opportunity and invites them to apply. The deadline...more