Research 06/05/2026 Five years of pandemic research in lower saxony: What have medicine and society learned from the COVID-19 crisis? At the COFONI closing symposium, researchers presented findings from 38 projects—and drew lessons for future pandemics. Read more
Research 05/19/2026 When climate change alters bacteria BaKlimON Project: Three universities in Hanover are investigating the effects on humans, animals, and plants. Read more
Research 05/13/2026 The body’s internal clock does not tick at the same rate for everyone MHH researchers are studying biological aging processes in MMA fighters. Read more
Research 05/13/2026 Millions in funding for innovative implant to treat glaucoma MHH researchers are developing a customisable glaucoma implant. It is designed to significantly reduce the risk of scarring and blindness. Read more
Research 05/11/2026 RNA therapy slows down pathological remodeling processes following a heart attack An international Phase 2 clinical trial led by MHH demonstrates the beneficial effects of the microRNA blocker in severely damaged hearts. Read more
Research 05/06/2026 Ancient sensors A 3.8-billion-year-old quantum machine controls our immune system: MHH research team discovers ancient mechanism that still works. Read more
Research 04/28/2026 Outsmarting the bacteria’s camouflage system MHH biochemist is researching alternatives to antibiotics and has received two million euros from the European Union. Read more
Research 04/23/2026 Cell factory for the immune system MHH researchers are developing bioreactors to produce millions of human immune cells. The method opens up opportunities for research and therapy. Read more
Research 04/22/2026 Role of T cells in the functional cure of hepatitis B Researchers are investigating previously little-noticed types of immune cells and their role in virus defense. Read more
Research 04/21/2026 New Hope for Rare Autoimmune Diseases A research team in Lower Saxony is developing more precise diagnostic methods for collagenoses. “Zukunft.niedersachsen” is providing 2.7 million euros… Read more