New rapid test from Bayreuth detects food fraud
Within one hour, the quality and authenticity of olive oils on the market can be clearly determined and counterfeit products detected. The method uses the special strengths of NMR spectroscopy. ...more
Enzyme activation against aging-related diseases
Biochemists from the University of Bayreuth have shown in the journal "Nature Chemical Biology" how the small molecule MDL-801 influences the activity of the enzyme sirtuin 6. These findings stand to aid the development of new drugs for aging-related diseases. ...more
Safe high-tech batteries for electric cars and laptops
With the aim of further increasing the safety of high-tech batteries, the University of Bayreuth and renowned industrial partners are set to develop novel separators made of glass. The project starts on March 1, 2021 and is funded by the Bavarian Research Foundation. ...more
Online exams go down well at the University of Bayreuth
As the first state university in Germany to do so, the University of Bayreuth already conducted online distance exams using the WISEflow software in the 2020 summer semester. The evaluation shows that the students greatly welcomed the option. ...more
In focus: microplastics in agricultural soils
A new research project which is part of the "Microplastics" Collaborative Research Centre at the University of Bayreuth investigates the effects of microplastics on soil quality and the growth of agricultural crops. ...more
