Einem internationalen Forschungsteam unter Federführung der @uniheidelberg.bsky.social und des DKFZ ist es gelungen, ein neues Prognosemodell für seltene Hirnlymphome zu entwickeln. Dabei erwiesen sich Tumoren, in denen das Epstein-Barr-Virus nachweisbar war, als besonders aggressiv. t1p.de/6m1v5

Virus beeinflusst seltene Hirnlymphome

Bislang gab es keine größeren Studien, aus denen Empfehlungen für Diagnose und Behandlung der seltenen Immundefizienz-assoziierten primären ZNS-Lymphome abgeleitet werden konnten. Einem internationale...

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Researchers at the DKFZ have identified a previously unknown key mechanism by which cancer cells suppress the immune system and thus evade the effects of immunotherapies. At the same time, the new study points to a promising way to prevent resistance to immunotherapy. t1p.de/roois

How Tumors Evade Immunotherapy - and How to Prevent It

Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have identified a previously unknown key mechanism by which cancer cells suppress the immune system and thus evade the effects of immunotherapie...

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As part of the JCI’s series on The cGAS-STING pathway: DNA sensing in health and disease: Mahajan et al. present: Therapeutic targeting of the cGAS–STING pathway in human disease: doi.org/10.1172/JCI2...

Congratulations, Sjoerd!

Sjoerd van Wijk@sjoerdvanwijk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Thursday, 11.06.2026, I had my inaugural lecture as Professor for Cell Biology at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Hannover…. Really excited for this next chapter, great things are coming… www.instagram.com/reel/DZu65Bb...

The next #PROSPECTS online talk is coming up! Our Research Careers Team provides an overview of all DFG funding instruments and gives advice on how to prepare your proposal for the review process. The meeting link will be published here shortly before the event: sohub.io/zmtx

#ECR save these dates!🗓️ In the #PROSPECTS series, our team "Research Careers" will continue to provide information about the various DFG funding opportunities. As the series is so popular, dates have already been set for the rest of the year. 👇 Participation without registration: ➡️ sohub.io/zmtx

As #WorldImmunisationWeek comes to a close, here are some key messages to remember 👇 Vaccines protect individuals and communities, and prevent 3.5–5 million deaths each year. Share one message with your network today! #CelebrateVaccines #VaccinesWork

Mucosal immunity through vaccination would be a game changer in this pandemic business

Hilda Bastian@hildabast.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A slow month for next generation Covid vax results, but a big month for clinical trial news. New clinical trial for intranasal vax starting in the US, & another expanding to another 2 cities. A "variant-proof" vax going into phase 2a trial in Germany: absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2026/04/30/a...

📢Call for papers! Special Issue in "Biological Chemistry" on “Aspects of Signal Transduction” (guest edited by Klaudia Giehl and @kkubatzky.bsky.social). Submit research, reviews, or original research. 🗓️ Deadline: May 31, 2026 www.degruyterbrill.com/de/journal/k... #SignalTransduction

Great initiative of the @gbmev.bsky.social Young Investigators!

GBM (Gesellschaft für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie)@gbmev.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Next GBM Lunch on April 22 (12:30) Speaker: Lena Eckert (Netzwerk Mutterschaft und Wissenschaft) Join us for an introduction & discussion on topics of "Parenthood in Science". Chair: @kfeijszaja.bsky.social Organized by: GBM Young Investigators #GBMLunch

Treg therapies could restore immune tolerance, but key barriers remain. #ImmuneTherapies26 This session explores challenges including specificity and cell trafficking and how next generation approaches aim to overcome them. Register now: vist.ly/4ynds

DFG-Leitlinie zum Einsatz von KI in der Begutachtung tritt heute (16.04.) in Kraft. KI ist nur unterstützend und unter klaren Prinzipien zulässig. Die DFG bietet am 22.04., 10:30-12:00 Uhr, ein Webinar zum Thema an. Vorab können Fragen gestellt werden. Fragen einreichen u. Webex-Link ⏬ sohub.io/1egt

#VaccinesWork

British Society for Immunology@britsocimm.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Vaccines protect against some of the most serious diseases we know. But their impact goes beyond infection. Research suggests they may also support long-term health, including reducing cardiovascular risk. Explore our latest #CelebrateVaccines blog! ➡️ vist.ly/4yngv

Für Interessierte an immunologischen Themen haben wir rund um den Tag der Immunologie ein Webinar organisiert - zur Anmeldung: das-immunsystem.de/tag-der-immu... 🙂 Wir freuen uns über Ihr Weitersagen und Weiterleiten ... #Immunology #DayOfImmunology #Immunologie @dgfi-yi.bsky.social

Congratulations, Yue! This was an impressive PhD Defence and this fantastic doctoral hat is well-deserved! I particularly love the „citrus-cycle“, from seed to fruit 😂

Award Goes to Outstanding Heidelberg Master’s Student: Biochemist Franziska Gießler receives fourth edition of Marie-Luise Jung Prize ... weiterlesen

14 things PhD supervisors got right and why it mattered: #PhD students reflect on how their supervisors made a meaningful difference - from quiet acts of kindness to career-shaping guidance. www.nature.com/articles/d41... @nature.com

14 things our PhD supervisors got right and why it mattered

PhD students reflect on how their supervisors made a meaningful difference — from quiet acts of kindness to career-shaping guidance.

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💉 Did you take part in our #CelebrateVaccines campaign? If you’re passionate about public engagement and immunology, consider applying for Public Engagement Secretary. UK‑based | 4‑year term | BSI members ⏰ Nominations close Thursday 16 April vist.ly/4ycuw

#JobAlert We’re looking for a #ScienceCommunication Officer (parental leave coverage) with creativity, a strong feel for language and media, and curiosity for emerging topics. 🗓️ Apply by 24 April 2026 👉 More info: kurzlinks.de/6qoo Fixed-term until 27 November 2026. #UniversityOfFreiburg

Mapping nerves in a whole embryos. We find that across species and development stages, embryonic nerves display (beautiful) fractal geometry. More here: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...

New Findings on the First Steps in Protein Synthesis: International research team under Heidelberg supervision examines role of NAC complex in essential process of protein folding... weiterlesen

March is #AutoimmuneAwarenessMonth! Raising awareness helps everyone, from people with the conditions to those researching for a cure. Learn what autoimmune diseases are here: vist.ly/4vucn

🌿 GreenLabShare Freiburg New platform for sustainable lab practices at the University of Freiburg: 🔁 Laboratory exchange platform ♻️ Recycling and disposal infos ✅ Tips for everyday lab work 💬 Exchange & community 👉connect, recycle & grow! 🗓️ 24 March 2026 at 10:30 greenlabshare.uni-freiburg.de

New online event! In “Struggles and Growth: My Postdoctoral Journey”, Madhumitha Narasimhan will share insights into her career path and her role as an Associate Editor at Nature Communications. 🗓 7 April | 4:00 pm | Online (Zoom) Registration via the following link: gbm-online.de/de/nachwuchs...

Ein HZI-Forschungsteam um @ntorow.bsky.social untersucht gemeinsam mit Partnern der Hebräischen Universität Jerusalem, wie Entzündungen der Mutter in der Schwangerschaft das kindliche #Immunsystem beeinflussen. Gefördert werden sie durch „zukunft.niedersachsen“. www.helmholtz-hzi.de/media-center...

International PhD Programs in the Life Sciences. #engineering #career #jobs #job #jobsearch #phd #phdposition #bioengineering #biotechnology #biotech www.lifescience.net/jobs/220812/...

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That’s such a nice visualization of the #inflammasome pathway! Thanks for sharing!

Prof. Hao Wu@wulabharvard.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I am excited to share with you an amazing video on the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway generated by talented Ann Liu from the Janet Iwasa lab @jiwasa.bsky.social @ann-hl.bsky.social. It shows the real structures of the pathway from #NLRP3, #ASC, #caspase-1, #GSDMD, #IL-1b, to #NINJ1. Enjoy!

Das Projekt #IMPRESS des @rki.de untersucht die Impfakzeptanz in der Bevölkerung in Deutschland. HZI-Epidemiologin Berit Lange ordnet die ersten Ergebnisse der Befragung ein und kommentiert, welche Studiendaten in Deutschland fehlen. via @sciencemediacenter.de. sciencemediacenter.de/angebote/imp...

Impfverhalten in Deutschland: Erste Ergebnisse des Impress-Projekts

RKI-Befragung: Viele Menschen wissen um die Wirksamkeit von Impfungen, zeigen jedoch Unsicherheiten bei z.B. Impfmythen. Forschende: teils bedenkliche Befunde.

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Want to understand how the immune system works? Our ‘Foundations of immunology’ course is on 18 March. Learn the fundamentals of immunology, from immune defence to vaccines & immunotherapies. 📊 Past attendees reported a 76% increase in confidence! 🔗 bit.ly/4reoIfv

3 weeks to go ⏰ On 25 March we’re marking Vaccine Engagement Day 2026! Join us to #CelebrateVaccines and highlight how vaccination protects our health and our communities. Looking for inspiration? Explore our vaccine resources 👉 bit.ly/4u8LXu9