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Biomedical and health science research is currently a key topic. Combining basic and clinical research contributes to developing new drugs and therapies that make people healthier and improves their quality of life.
Green Innovation
Given the increasing global environmental challenges, life science research focuses on the aspects of sustainability that can potentially be translated into biotechnological solutions that benefit people and the environment.
Health and Wellness
The human body harbours many molecular explanations for why some people become overweight. Solving the growing problems of metabolic diseases and diabetes requires more knowledge on the influence of what we eat and our lifestyles.
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Breakthroughs in the natural and technical sciences lead to many discoveries that improve people’s lives. Cross-disciplinarity and collaboration between basic researchers and companies especially create advances in health and sustainable biotechnology.
Exercise – the metabolic booster for everyone – healthy or not
Professor Juleen R. Zierath has spent more than 30 years investigating how exercise affects muscle function and insulin resistance. Her discoveries have revealed the profound therapeutic potential of exercise, especially for people with diabetes, who struggle to regulate their blood sugar. Her efforts are now being recognised with the 2024 EASD–Novo Nordisk Foundation Diabetes Prize for Excellence.
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Viruses – dead or alive?
As SARS-CoV-2 ravages the world, researchers are still debating whether this coronavirus, comprising DNA and RNA, a little enzyme and a protein coating, is alive. Viruses have no metabolism and cannot reproduce without a host. However, research has shown that viruses have a common evolutionary origin with our cells. The discussion does not change the never-ending battle humans have with deadly viruses, and since viruses have no metabolism, treatment and combating transmission are difficult.
