Press releases

- “Hotspots” of a corona infection in the human body

Symbolic image, not for editorial use

Researchers identify new possible entry points for SARS-CoV-2 into human bodies.

Read more

- A tailor-made molecule that ties nerve connections

Illustration of the function of CPTX.

Synthetic compound could serve as prototype for a novel class of drugs to treat neurological damage.

Read more

- Disorders in movement

Symbol image shows yellow brain on blue background

A European research alliance headed by the DZNE tracks the onset of ataxias.

Read more

- COVID-19: Immune system derails

Symbol image shows magnifying glass over Coronavirus signature

Researchers publish current coronavirus findings in "Cell"

Read more

- A “feeling” for dementia?

Symbolic image of a brain

A research team led by the DZNE concludes that personal perception can be an important indicator for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Early diagnosis and therapy development could benefit from these findings.

Read more

- Virtual cohorts for medical research

Researchers at the DZNE and the Helmholtz Center for Information Security intend to use “artificial intelligence” to facilitate the transfer of genomic data for research purposes under the strict constraints of data protection.

Read more

- DZNE welcomes Federal Government’s National Dementia Strategy

Symbolic image of a brain

The DZNE is part of alliance for a dementia-friendly Germany.

Read more

- Noise disturbs the brain’s compass

Symbolic image of a compass

In “Nature Communications”, DZNE scientists report on causes for troubles in spatial navigation and ties to the research on Alzheimer’s disease.

Read more

- Alzheimer Research: Noise-inducing neurons shut down memories

This image shows active nerve cells (cyan) and blood vessels (red) in the hippocampus of a mouse.

Neurons that are responsible for new experiences interfere with the signals of neurons that contain memories and thereby disturb the recall of memories – at least in mice. Scientists of the DZNE report this in the scientific journal “Nature Neuroscience“.

Read more

- Corona research in Bonn: Rhineland Study starts large-scale blood test

For a study on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the  DZNE is asking around 5,000 participants of the “Rhineland Study” to have their blood tested. Source: DZNE

For a study on the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the DZNE is asking around 5,000 participants of the “Rhineland Study” to have their blood tested.

Read more

Welcome to our website, here you can inform yourself basically cookie-free.

We would be pleased if you would allow a cookie to be set for analysis purposes in order to optimise our provided information. All data are pseudonymous and are only used by the DZNE. We deliberately avoid third-party cookies. You can deselect this setting at any time here.

Your browser allows the setting of cookies: