News
In this section are listed news about important publications, research projects and events.
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.
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.
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.
ToxPredict project launched: predicting liver toxicity and reducing animal testing
Before new active substances are authorised, they must undergo various pre-clinical tests. However, animal testing does not always reliably predict liver toxicity in humans. The ToxPredict project is therefore developing an alternative testing method using …
10,000 IfADo publications
IfADo is currently celebrating a special milestone: Since the institute’s founding, researchers at IfADo have published more than 10,000 papers.
Neurotechnology on stage
What happens when the brain itself becomes part of a stage play? That’s exactly what an interdisciplinary team of artists, engineers, and scientists is working on. The goal: to capture brain activity in real time and translate it directly into a live …
AOK Company Run 2026
On June 11, the annual AOK Company Run took place in Dortmund, with 20 runners from IfADo participating once again.
Stadtradeln 2026: IfADo cycles nearly 2,000 kilometers for climate protection
Once again this year, researchers from IfADo took part in the “Stadtradeln” campaign. The nationwide initiative encourages participants to complete as many everyday journeys as possible by bicycle within a 21-day period.
Unlocking the Lung’s Ability to Heal: NK Cell Immunotherapy offers New Hope for Fibrosis
In pulmonary fibrotic diseases, the lung’s ability to regenerate and repair itself is severely impaired by the accumulation of pro-inflammatory “senescent” fibroblasts, damaged cells that block normal tissue repair, promote pathological scarring (fibrosis), …