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Two female scientists are standing in a laboratory, holding molecular models of a sugar building block in their hands.

New method for chemical modification of sialic acid discovered

MHH researchers are deciphering how acetyl building blocks travel from inside the cell to its surface, thereby influencing the immune response.

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Honors for pioneering cancer research

The MHH plus foundation is awarding Dr. Janna Heide and Prof. Dr. Hartmut Goldschmidt the Zimmermann Prize and Medal.

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Entrance of the MHH emergency room, the so-called Bettenhaus in the background

Heat: MHH must compensate for cooling system failure

Hospital operations stable: a cooling failure pushed MHH's building services to their limits – secured by emergency measures and fire service.

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Heatwaves: Tips for protecting older people

In the guide ‘Help with Heat in Care Homes’, a team of experts from the MHH provides practical advice on caring for older people.

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How RSV manipulates the immune response in respiratory cells

Researchers have been able to demonstrate how the virus interferes with the genetic programme of cells, suppresses the immune response and disrupts…

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The EMVIC project also focuses on coronaviruses. The microscope image shows kidney epithelial cells infected with SARS-CoV-2. The cell nuclei are stained blue. In cells infected with the virus, the coronaviruses’ nucleocapsid protein glows green. The spike protein is stained red.

How environmental stressors alter the immune system

One Health project examines the effects of pollutants and stress on the immune system and the microbiome in pregnant women, children, and adolescents.

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Young researcher meets Nobel Laureate

Marc Vives Enrich is already taking part in the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting as a PhD student.

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Two female scientists are standing in a laboratory, holding molecular models of a sugar molecule in their hands.

New method for chemical modification of sialic acid discovered

Prof. Kunz stands in front of a dental chair in the Clinical Department of Orthodontics; behind him, a monitor displays an X-ray image.

Professor Kunz takes over as head of the Clinical Department of Orthodontics

Honors for pioneering cancer research

Entrance to the MHH emergency room; the so-called “Bettenhaus” can be seen behind it.

Heat: MHH must compensate for cooling system failure

Heatwaves: Tips for protecting older people

Two people are standing side by side in a laboratory, smiling at the camera. They are wearing white lab coats. Laboratory equipment, work surfaces and cupboards can be seen in the background.

How RSV manipulates the immune response in respiratory cells

Microscopic image of several cells with blue-stained cell nuclei and green and orange-stained intracellular structures.

How environmental stressors alter the immune system

Marc Vives Enrich is standing at a lectern and speaking.

Young researcher meets Nobel Laureate

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MHH Once Again Recognized as a Family-Friendly University

A large group of long-term liver transplant recipients, their families, and medical staff gather at the DankeMal in the MHH patient garden—a place of remembrance for organ donors.

800 years of gifted life: MHH celebrates long-term liver transplant recipients

Events at the MHH

Current Hepatology

Summer Pre-School

Cantate - Works by J.S. Bach and G.Ph. Telemann

Hanover Symposium on Hygiene and Infection Prevention, Day 1

Hanover Symposium on Hygiene and Infection Prevention, Day 2

Reproductive Health and (Unfulfilled) Desire to Have Children in Men

VIII. Family Health Symposium—Strengthening Families’ Mental Health—Insights from Research and Practice

Forum on Ethics, Digitalization, and Health

MHH research makes a difference

Prof. Dr. Roman Fedorov (left) and Petra Baruch are sitting at a table in a laboratory, holding a protein model in their hands.

Ancient sensors

A 3.8-billion-year-old quantum machine controls our immune system: MHH research team discovers ancient mechanism that still works.

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Prof. Thum stands in front of a graphic model of a heart and points at it with one hand.

RNA therapy slows pathological remodeling processes after a heart attack

MHH-led international Phase 2 clinical trial shows beneficial effects of the microRNA blocker in severely damaged hearts.

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Dr. Maximilian Binter (left) and Dr. Heiko Fuchs are sitting at a microscope in a laboratory, looking at a monitor above it.

Millions in funding for innovative implant to treat glaucoma

MHH researchers are developing an individually controllable glaucoma implant. It is intended to significantly reduce the risk of scarring and blindness.

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