Knowledge & Perspectives

Exploring the richness of cocoa [06.03.2023]

Cocoa and the range of products derived from it are known for their rich and complex taste and composition. In addition to fats and proteins, cocoa contains a variety of secondary plant compounds such as polyphenols, methylxanthines, fatty acids, phenolic acids, vitamins, minerals, peptides, N-phenylpropenoyl amino acids, biogenic amines and more. Both the composition of cocoa...more

Digital Transformation: Development of a digital work typology [10.01.2023]

The use of digital technologies is transforming all areas of our society and has particularly far-reaching consequences for value chains and everyday working life. Digital transformation leads to changed requirements for employees in virtually all areas of work, but also challenges the management level. As outlined in a recent article by Caroline Ruiner's team, white- and...more

Molecular links between allergy and cancer [06.12.2022]

Immunotherapy plays an important role in prolonging survival of patients with rapidly fatal cancers, which is probably the reason why these therapies position themselves as the first line for many cancer indications. In this context, focusing on possible associations between cancer and allergy, as well as the relations between tumors and immunity mediated by IgE and cytokines,...more

Towards a "Clean Label" for fruit preparations [21.11.2022]

Together with AGRANA Fruit Germany GmbH and two trade associations (BOGK, VdF), three Hohenheim departments will develop an innovative approach for the production of fruit preparations in joghurts and other dairy products, in which external hydrocolloids are replaced as stabilizers by exopolysaccharides formed by the product's own lactic acid bacteria.more

A strong back starts with your motivation [31.10.2022]

A Tuebingen-led research team shows in a recent paper how a physical intervention, i.e., a app-based home exercise program led to a significant and clinically relevant reduction in pain intensity throughout the 12-week program.more

Histamine Intolerance - State of Knowledge and Enzymatic Intervention Points [24.10.2022]

So far, histamine intolerance cannot be treated with a specific medication. People who are affected can only prevent or reduce the symptoms occurring, sticking to a low-histamine diet (Reese et al. 2021). Diamine oxidase is expressed especially in the intestine, kidney and placenta and stored in vesicular structures for secretion (Schwelberger et al. 1998; McGrath et al....more

Controlling diabetes with the aid of medicinal herbs: a critical compilation of a decade of research [08.08.2022]

There is evidence from various studies that herbal concoctions can have positive effects on sugar metabolism and in this way support diabetes therapy. An Indian-German research team with the participation of a Hohenheim researcher summarizes the findings of a decade of research in a recent article.more

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