The scent of science
A team of researchers led by Professor Jörg Degenhardt at the Institute of Pharmacy are attempting to unearth the molecular secrets of thyme plants – including the mystery behind their distinctive scent. Read more
Hunt for the eagle killer
For decades, the cause of eagle deaths in the U.S. remained a mystery. With the help of Professor Timo Niedermeyer and his team, the crime story-like case was finally solved. In March, it became the cover story of the journal “Science”. Read more
Secrets of the wonder shrub
Dr Emmanuel Mfotie Njoya has come to Germany with a Georg Forster Research Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to research a medicinal plant against amoebic dysentery. The diarrhoeal disease kills tens of thousands of people every year. Read more
In a targeted way
Whether new active ingredients or improved active ingredient transport: researchers at the University of Halle are working on the precise and more tolerable treatment of diseases. Read more
Active ingredient delivery
In order to ensure that medicine only works where it is supposed to, researchers from Halle are investigating new ways to transport active ingredients. Read more
Targeting resistant germs
New active substances help combat dangerous bacteria that conventional antibiotics can no longer treat. These substances are being developed by Professor Andreas Hilgeroth’s team. Read more
Project on medicinal plants in Africa: first workshop in Tanzania
Approximately 80 per cent of African residents seek out traditional medical professionals in case of illnesses. The healers often use medicinal plants that they have collected for treatment. Evaluating the pharmaceutical potential of those plants is the main objective of the international research project “Tri-Susain”, led by Martin Luther University. The first workshop of the project took place in November in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. Dr Lucie Moeller from the University of Halle reports about the event. Read more
Against risks and side effects
The new teaching pharmacy was launched at the Institute of Pharmacy at the beginning of winter semester. It took the project’s initiator, Prof. Dr. Ralf Benndorf, a year to get it up and running. Now it will gradually be integrated into the education of future pharmacists. Students will learn how to properly advise customers under real conditions but in a protective setting. Read more
Targeting tropical diseases
Neglected diseases? What a strange concept. Yet, in fact they do exist. They are a small group of tropical diseases that occur in the world’s poorest countries. They are often ignored by major pharmaceutical companies due to a lack of financial incentives to fight them. Now an international research project offers hope. One of its participants is Wolfgang Sippl, a professor of medical chemistry and director of the Institute of Pharmacy at Halle’s university. Read more