Knowledge & Perspectives
Hohenheim Research and its Impact
Cellular stress promotes inflammation via sphingosine-1-phosphate [14.05.2021]
An international team of researchers including Hohenheim immunologist Prof. Thomas Kufer and his colleagues has elucidated how changes in the cellular equilibrium alert the cell. They showed that cellular stress stimulates the formation of a sphingolipid, which is then recognized by intracellular pattern-recognizing receptors, thereby initiating inflammatory responses. The...more
Mapping out a future for ungulate migrations: Global initiative launched with researchers from the University of Hohenheim contributing [11.05.2021]
"... we need to stop destruction of habitats. The more we destroy natural ecosystems and challenge their equilibrium, the closer people and their livestock come into contact with wild animals, and the higher the risk of disease leaping from animal to human. Only a healthy planet can provide a secure livelihood for us humans." Eberhard Brandes, WWF Board of Directors Germany...more
Dietary Modulation of Bacteriophages as an Additional Player in Inflammation and Cancer [01.05.2021]
The role and function of bacteriophages (phages) in the intestine, its health and microbial homeostasis has been underestimated so far. This interdisciplinary review highlights the effect of dietary compounds on phages and puts this into perspective with putative contributions of phages to gastrointestinal diseases, specifically inflammation, infection, and cancer. The review...more
The effect of maternal depressive symptoms on infant feeding practices in rural Ethiopia
[06.04.2021]
Maternal depression and other psychosocial factors have been shown to have adverse consequences on infant feeding practices. Prof. em. Biesalski and Dr. Scherbaum investigated with their partners from the College of Health Sciences of Jimma University (Ethiopia), Tufts University in Boston (USA) and MLU Halle-Wittenberg a multitude of factors related to IFPs. They suggest...more
"Basidiodrinks" made in Hohenheim: Healthy and full of Aroma [26.03.2021]
DECHEMA Award for Young University Lecturers in the field of Biotechnology goes to Junior Professor Dr. Yanyan Zhang. Her concept and its didactic implementation convinced the Jury.more
Buckwheat made in Hohenheim: agricultural research for a healthy diet [20.03.2021]
Increasingly popular as a cereal alternative, buckwheat impresses with healthy ingredients and diverse applications.more
TBE record numbers 2020: A short term trend or long term development? [04.03.2021]
Wed 10 March 2021, 11 am: online PRESS CONFERENCE on current tick research with a special focus on TBE cases in Germany and the State of Baden-Wuerttembergmore
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.
