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DNA Helix

What’s in our genes: International research team identifies over 1,000 markers linked to human personality

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ToxPredict project launched: predicting liver toxicity and reducing animal testing

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10,000 Publications

10,000 IfADo publications

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Neurotechnology on stage

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Unlocking the Lung’s Ability to Heal: NK Cell Immunotherapy offers New Hope for Fibrosis

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How the brain manages driving - and how it can improve driver assistance systems

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The core topics of our research work are

  • The working person in technical environments
  • The challenge of work and ageing
  • External and internal factors for well-being and performance
  • Safe handling of chemicals

The research areas at IfADo are:

Ergonomics
Immunology
Psychology & Neurosciences
Toxicology

News

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Double Recognition from Springer Nature for Prof. Hermann Bolt

Prof. Hermann Bolt of IfADo has received special recognition for his work as an editor of scientific journals.
DNA Helix

What’s in our genes: International research team identifies over 1,000 markers linked to human personality

Genes or environment? Which has the greater influence on who we are? This question has been debated for decades. For human personality an answer has now been found.
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IfADo at Dortmund Science Night 2026: Science you can smell

On September 25, 2026, the second Dortmund Science Night took place at the Dortmunder U. At around 50 stations, the approximately 5,000 visitors had the opportunity to learn about current research, try out experiments, and get hands-on.
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IfADo is funded jointly by:

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