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Learning from Nature: How a fungus makes a hard job easier
Researchers analyze a fungal biosynthetic pathway and discover a capable enzyme
Panus rudis.
Image: Rui Chen,Yan-Long Yang
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Hemp helps to heal
International research team clarifies mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammatio
Cannabis is a traditional medicinal plant.
Image: Marco Körner (Universität Jena)
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Timing is key
How cortisone preparations work in the treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory disease
PhD student Elena Brunner (l.) and Dr Markus Werner have investigated how cortisone effects inflammation.
Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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Simply resolving inflammation through the flick of a switch
How a natural substance from frankincense resin can help to resolve inflammation and promote tissue regeneration
In a laboratory of the Institute of Pharmacy at the University of Jena, tree resin of frankincense is examined in petri dishes.
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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Of biosystems and energy-rich chemicals
Two University of Jena Collaborative Research Centres awarded further funding by DFG
Petri dish with an algae culture into which bacterial extracts were introduced.
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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Mushroom genus Cortinarius follows its own metabolic pathway
Researchers discover a new metabolic pathway in mushrooms that is a result of convergent evolution.
Anthraquinones from Cortinarius mushrooms change colour in acidic (top) and alkaline environments.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)