Announcements archive

Our Announcement Archive offers a collection of past contributions and updates on our research topics and activities. Here, you can explore previous developments and key events that have contributed to the continuous progress of our work.

The scientist Dr. Fangfang Chen characterised the molecule itaconic acid © TWINCORE / Grabowski

07/07/2022

Cell protection, immunomodulation and virus inhibition by an endogenous substance

Previously unknown effects of citraconic acid described

TWINCORE staff with the certificate of the Diversity Charter

04/29/2022

TWINCORE stands with the "Diversity Charter"

Electron microscopic picture of E. coli bacteria

03/24/2022

How does an intestinal germ become a pathogen?

Scientists are looking for a connection between bacterial genes and disease severity

TWINCORE building under a slightly cloudy blue sky

03/17/2022

TWINCORE stands for tolerance and peace

Fang-Fang Chen (r.) and Fakhar Waqas in the lab

02/15/2022

Antiviral and anti-inflammatory

Double effect of the body's own signalling molecule itaconic acid described

Section of the 3D model of the skin. Integrity of the upper cell layers is disturbed due to the lack of ISG15.

02/11/2022

Genetic defect leads to skin damage

International research team discovers role of ISG15 in skin integrity