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Study finds protein target that could predict drug resistance in colon cancer
A German-Israeli research team has uncovered a promising new avenue in treating colorectal cancer, the world’s third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The scientists identified a protein system that could open the door to more tailored, effective treatments.
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German-Israeli research team investigates biofilms
Bacteria use surfaces to form complex heterogeneous communities known as biofilms. How these biofilms develop is the subject of a new international research project supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF).
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Novel technique shines light on next-gen nanomaterials: how MXenes truly work
Researchers from Israel and Germany have for the first time measured the true properties of individual MXene flakes — an exciting new nanomaterial with potential for better batteries, flexible electronics, and clean energy devices.
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Lou Bohlen presents the work of the Israel team at the Headquarters of the MPG
Lou Bohlen presented the Minerva team’s work during a presentation at the Max Planck Society, discussing the impact of the past two years of war on their operations. Over 70 participants attended, highlighting interest in their efforts.
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Research Cooperation Lower Saxony-Israel 2026: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
The cooperation of Israeli and Lower Saxon universities and research institutions has a long history. The upcoming call for application invites proposals from Natural and Engineering Sciences, as well as Mathematics.
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GIF Autumn School in Computational Life Sciences
The GIF Autumn School on Computational Life Sciences was held at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn, bringing together 19 graduate students and 10 principal investigators from Germany and Israel for an intensive 4-day programme.
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EU Commission wants to stop payments to Israel
In her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU would suspend financial support for Israel.
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Updated Funding Format: ISF-DFG Standing Open Procedure on a Lead Agency Basis
The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) announce the continuation of their funding opportunity to support joint German-Israeli research projects in an updated format.
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Max Planck-Weizmann Postdoctoral Programme: 5th application round to start this autumn
The Max Planck Society and the Weizmann Institute of Science jointly offer outstanding postdoctoral researchers in selected scientific fields a prestigious four-year appointment in a unique research environment. The 5th application round will be announced in autumn 2025.
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Joint press statement by AvH and DAAD on the current developments in Gaza and Israel
The presidents of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Robert Schlögl and Joybrato Mukherjee, comment on the current developments in Gaza and Israel.
