Knowledge & Perspectives
Citrus fruits from the supermarket contain hop pathogens - Is our beer in danger? [17.10.2023]
Incorrect and sloppy disposal of fruit residues could transfer viroids from citrus fruits to hops and potentially endanger beer supplies - according to a study by the University of Hohenheim.more
Oncostatin M is a regulator of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) in UMR106 osteoblast-like cells [18.08.2023]
Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a protein that, together with its essential cofactor Klotho, plays an important role in phosphate metabolism. While sinking levels of Klotho and FGF23 increase signs of aging, an increase of FGF23 plasma concentration can be indicative for renal insufficiencies, cardiovascular diseases or oncogenic bone diseases. The control mechanisms of...more
Novel immune activating signaling pathway deciphered in epithelial cells infected by H. pylori [27.06.2023]
Inflammation is a complex process involving the activation of so-called inflammasomes. These inflammation-specific protein complexes play an important role in the immune response and activate e.g. the interleukins IL-1β and IL-18. For the latter, the activation mechanism has been largely unclear, especially for epithelial cells. A study just published in Nature Communications...more
The association between commuting and cardiovascular disease [07.06.2023]
Micha Kaiser, Alfonso Sousa-Poza and colleagues present their biomarker-based analysis of cross-sectional cohort data from the UK Biobank in a recent article. The study indicates that CVD biomarkers and associated health outcomes are positively associated with active commuting (especially bicycling) but negatively associated with long-distance commuting by car. more
Risks and side effects of workplace friendships [10.05.2023]
In their recent paper, Ulrike Fasbender and her co-authors from the Universities of Cologne and Florida investigate the risks and side effects of workplace friendships for coworkers and shed light on potential conflicts between their role as “employee” and their role as “friend”, subsequent resource depletion, and other likely side-effects. more
The intangible costs of overweight and obesity in Germany [13.04.2023]
A Hohenheim team led by Prof. Alfonso Sousa-Poza from the Institute of Health Care & Management underscores how existing research into obesity’s economic toll may underestimate its true costs.more
Reference proteomes of five wheat species as starting point for
future design of cultivars with lower allergenic potential [06.04.2023]
Wheat is an important staple food, which unfortunately can also cause inflammatory reactions in a significant number of people, manifesting as coeliac disease, wheat allergy or the syndrome of non-celiac wheat sensitivity. The investigation of proteome profiles along the wheat supply chain can be of great importance for these people. In cooperation with partners from Mainz...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.
