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A passion for the extreme

Jane Francis is one of Britain’s most famous female polar researchers. She has undertaken numerous Antarctic and Arctic expeditions and, when required, she also explores the Australian desert for traces of its polar past.

Alternatives to organ donation

In Germany, there are still too few people willing to donate organs, while patient waiting lists remain long. Researchers are stepping up the search for alternatives to donation.

The Epigenetics Mountaineer

Susan Gasser’s spirit of adventure was what led her from the United States to Switzerland – where she has since been making a substantial contribution toward understanding the role of memory in genetic material.

Doctoral prize for six young researchers

At Helmholtz, more than 8,000 doctoral students do their research. Six of them received the Doctoral Prize 2019 in Berlin. With this award, the Helmholtz Association supports talented young researchers at an early stage.

Six questions with... Eduardo Zorita

Why did you become a scientist? And what has really annoyed you recently? We ask our scientists six intriguing questions. This time with Eduardo Zorita at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG).

Head over heels for molecules

Bert Meijer specializes in complex molecular systems and their formation. A native of the Netherlands, Meijer is a professor of organic chemistry and conducts research in the field of supramolecular polymers.