Vacancies

The traffic turnaround is stuck in traffic

Clogged roads, traffic jams, unpopular public transport: Germany is still a long way from a real turnaround in traffic. The Corona pandemic is further exacerbating the dominance of the car. Researchers are calling for the privileges for passenger cars to be abolished.

Experienced planner with talent for improvisation

As logistics coordinator of the largest Arctic expedition ever, Verena Mohaupt ensured smooth and safe operations on board the "Polarstern". She enjoyed seeing how her concepts worked out in practice - even though the Corona pandemic threw many plans out of kilter. 

"More than 4,000 samples in 24 hours"

Researchers from Karlsruhe have been able to make PCR tests for detecting coronavirus infection more efficient. Their invention has become established in practice: Devices based on their principle have a market share of around 25 percent in Germany alone.

Permanently exhausted after an infection?

COVID-19 can also trigger chronic fatigue syndrome in some infected individuals. How many patients are affected - and why the disease has so far been difficult to recognize and treat.

What does the Corona warning app do?

The Corona warning app has now been available for more than half a year. How is it helping to contain the pandemic, and what new features are planned?

How the virus uses proteins of the cell

How do somatic cells and their proteins interact with SARS-CoV-2 when they are infected by the virus? Young scientists have now published the world's first publication on this subject. Mathias Munschauer, one of the lead authors, explains how this could lead to new treatment approaches.