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Research is not an purpose in itself, it is there for people. It is part of ISAS's self-understanding to develop analytical methods that relate to current issues in health research and which can later be applied so that they are usable on a large scale. In this way, ISAS fulfils its social mission, entirely in accordance with the Leibniz Association's ideal of knowledge, theoria cum praxi. In addition, the institute promotes young scientists and shares its findings not only within the international research community, but also communicates them to the general public in the sense of comprehensible science communication. Besides the exchange with various non-academic target groups, the activities in knowledge transfer also include consulting activities for politics and associations as well as providing experts for interviews.
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Annual Reports
In our annual reports, our scientists open the doors to their laboratories and report on their work in a way that is understandable to the general public. Both experienced researchers and young scientists present their latest research results.
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Hydrogen Sulfide: The Surprising Molecule That Regulates Life's Vital Functions & Fights Aging
Hydrogen sulfide is considered highly toxic. Nevertheless, the foul-smelling gas fulfills many vital functions in our cells. As a gasotransmitter, for example, it can transmit signals within and between cells. But hydrogen sulfide also plays an important role in the oxygen supply in the blood – as researchers led by Dr habil Miloš Filipović at ISAS recently discovered.
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New “Green” Microscopy: Less Electricity, but More Information on Immune Cells in Return
Advanced technologies, such as high-resolution microscopes, produce large amounts of data. And these again consume large amounts of electricity. In addition, there are refrigerators for samples, fume cupboards and small technical devices. While ISAS is upgrading to become greener, researchers at the institute are already working on methods to make microscopy more energy-efficient in general.
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Cirrhosis of the Liver: Migrating Immune Cells Act as an Early Warning System
The life expectancy of patients with liver cirrhosis depends crucially on the occurrence of disease-associated complications, such as infections. Until now, however, an ability to predict these at an early stage has been lacking. A problem, often hindering doctors from administering antibiotics or even performing a liver transplant in time. Researchers at ISAS led by Prof Dr Matthias Gunzer therefore investigated the question: Could the mobility of certain immune cells be the decisive indicator of an impending deterioration in health?
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