When bones fail to heal – for example after an accident or cancer treatment – bone defects remain, placing a burden on patients as well as society and the economy. “Worldwide, more than four million operations per year require bone grafts or substitutes. At the same time, current treatment options are limited.
Olives are healthy: They protect the heart, fight inflammation, and preserve cells. Rich in iron, vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids, they are one of the main components of the Mediterranean diet, which is essentially based on cereals, fruit and vegetables.
Pioneer projects on signal molecules, artificial intelligence and philosophy of science: three researchers at Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) have received internationally coveted ERC Starting Grants in the 2021 round of calls.
Utilise biodiversity resources in a manner that preserves them and allows previously damaged ecosystems to regenerate: that is the aim of the European project SELINA, which will be coordinated by Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) commencing 1 July 2022. The European Union (EU) awarded the project 13 million euros in funding as part of the new HORIZON research programme.
The chemical industry is currently facing the challenging transformation of replacing classic, chemical manufacturing processes based on petroleum with sustainable, bio-based products, in line with the concept of a circular bioeconomy.
Research on complex quantum systems and new chemical insights into terpenes: Two researchers of Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) have each been awardedone of the internationally coveted ERC Consolidator Grants.