Knowledge & Perspectives
The Circadian Clock Drives Mast Cell Functions in Allergic Reactions [23.07.2018]
Although the cellular mechanisms of circadian rhythms are still under investigation, the team of Axel Lorentz togehter with their partner from Rehovot (Hebrew University, Israel) summarizes the evidence on the importance of the biological clock in allergic syndromes and conclude that targeting mast cell clock can be considered a valuable target of chronotherapy. more
The soybean experiment ‘1000 Gardens’: a case study of citizen science for research, education, and beyond [23.07.2018]
The team around Volker Hahn incorporated citizen science in a current soybean project and conclude that including normal citizens in scientific research, holds great potential for plant sciences and breeding and can be a powerful research tool to complement traditional approaches. more
2018 ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition and hydration in geriatrics [16.07.2018]
The European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism recommends that all older persons shall routinely be screened for malnutrition in order to identify an existing risk early. Oral nutrition can be supported by nursing interventions, education, nutritional counseling, food modification and oral nutritional supplements.more
The Hohenheim Research Center for Health Sciences presents its research portfolio at the 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting [30.06.2018]
39 Nobel laureates, 600 young scientists from 84 countries and the Lake of Constance - that was the impressive setting of this unique forum where Philipp Kügler, Hamid Reza Oskorouchi and Irene Huber presented health related research "made in Hohenheim".more
World Zoonoses Day - July 06 [26.06.2018]
In line with the 'One Health' concept, research on zoonoses at the University of Hohenheim has many facets. Next to the groups at the Department of Parasitology, scientists from the Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology and from the Department of Livestock Infectiology and Environmental Hygiene engage in that research field.more
Diet in Chronic Kidney Disease - A Practical Guide [25.06.2018]
Chronic kidney disease is associated with metabolic disorders. The nutrient requirement varies considerably and often it is not covered. This is why many patients experience severe deficiencies ("kidney disease wasting"), which limits their quality of life and prognosis. On the other hand sodium, potassium and phosphate must be limited. Nutritional therapy is a relevant part...more
No specific humoral and cellular immune response in rats after feeding genetically modified maize [03.06.2018]
The genetically modified maize event MON810 expresses a Bacillus thuringiensis-derived gene, which encodes the insecticidal protein Cry1Ab to control some lepidopteran insect pests such as the European corn borer. It has been claimed that the immune system may be affected following the oral/intragastric administration of the MON810 maize in various different animal species. A...more
Book "Mediterranean Diet"
A guide to the preventive and curative power of nutrition
Nature conservation and agriculture: Research for constructive dialogues
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schweiger, Dept. Communication Science
Covid-19 related Research
Projects, Publications and Experts
Be part of it - smoke free
If the need for cigarettes and food compete for little financial means, health problems add up, says Prof. Dr. Ströbele-Benschop.
