Corinna Hackenbroch

To reduce the number of discards and thus make more kidneys available, researchers and medical scientists from the European consortium MABSOT have created a new drug called OPN-305 to reduce inflammation of the donor organ after transplantation.

2014 is the Year of The Brain in Europe, a programme to raise awareness to our most important and most fascinating organ. Understanding the human brain, and getting unprecedented insights into its mysterious processes, is the aim of one of Europe´s mammoth research projects: The Human Brain Project.

A brand new window with thin-layer glazing combines energy efficiency with the aesthetics of a baroque window. 

Strickbau buildings in Appenzell appear to be on the verge of disappearance. 

A conservation effort in Appenzell, Switzerland,  could lead to the revival of local heritage buildings made with the unique Strickbau construction technique

By making Strickbau wood log building more energy efficient, scientists are participating to their revival and use for modern living

A new EU-backed study aims at scientifically prove claims that fibres called polysaccharides help boost the immune system

To touch something is to understand it – emotionally and cognitive. It´s one of our important six senses, which we use and need in our daily lives. But accidents or illnesses can disrupt us from our sense of touch

New methods relying on an electronic nose and optoacoustics to improve prostate cancer diagnosis techniques and avoid fatal treatment delays