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New DFG-funded research group investigates the impact of liver damage on cancer
The German Research Foundation (DFG) will provide €5.8 million in funding for the multi-site research unit “How Death and Danger Signals Dynamically Control Stage Transitions in Chronic Hepatic Disease – dangerhep.”
Gene modification enables more functional liver cells from stem cells.
Liver cells are indispensable for research— for drug testing, to better understand liver diseases and for development of future cell therapies. However, obtaining human liver cells from biopsies and donor organs is challenging. Therefore, research requires …
Neurotoxicity of solvents: Prof. Christoph van Thriel’s new reference book offers a comprehensive overview
Organic solvents are found in paints, cosmetics, and cleaning products, and are part of our everyday lives. In his new book "Neurotoxicity of Solvents", Prof. Dr. Christoph van Thriel presents the neurotoxic risks they can pose.
The scent of wood – How wood odours influence indoor air quality
How people evaluate odours does not depend entirely on the odorant itself. Context influences perception. The results of two recently published studies suggest that the health benefits of current regulated odour assessments of building products are …
Statistical methods for data in toxicology: DFG extends Research Training Group
The Research Training Group (RTG) 2624 ‘Biostatistical Methods for High-Dimensional Data in Toxicology’ is being extended by 4.5 years. The DFG will fund the RTG from October 2025 with around 4.2 million euros. The RTG is affiliated to the Faculty of …
Project launch: HyCell
The “HyCell” project, led by Dr. Patrick Nell from the Toxicology Department of the Leibniz research centre for Working Environment in Dortmund (IfADo), just started. The research project is dedicated to the correction of stemm cell-derived hepatocyte hybrid …
Cannabidiol in Food: Potential Health Risks
The DFG Senate Commission on Food Safety has conducted a risk-benefit analysis / Call for better consumer information
Oats against fatty liver disease: New study shows how dietary fibres in oats positively influences the microbiota and liver health
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is the most common liver disease worldwide and the number of people affected is steadily increasing. An international team of …
TACTIC against cancer - German Cancer Aid funds research network
The foundation Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid) is funding the “TACTIC” research network for 5 years with 11.8 million euros. The aim of the network, in which IfADo is also involved, is the discovery and further development of new active substances …