Knowledge & Perspectives
Hohenheim Research and its Impact
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
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
Book release 04/2023: "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.
