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New insights into molecular mechanisms of cholera infection

A team from LUH, the University of Münster and ETH Zurich has investigated a key component of the so-called GM1 cholera toxin. The findings may help to enable the development of inhibitors that can prevent life-threatening cholera infections.

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Increasing the sustainability of agriculture and food with chickpeas and beans

The Institute of Environmental Planning is part of the new EU project VALERECO, which supports sustainability in the agricultural sector. The project aims to identify and utilise the benefits of legumes for the agricultural ecosystem.

© Dan Huy Chau / Light: Science & Applications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41377-024-01488-0

Breakthrough for secure communication with "artificial atoms"

Researchers from LUH have established the first quantum communication link in Lower Saxony. Their method could revolutionise how confidential information can be protected from cyber threats.

© Sören Pinsdorf/LUH

On the path to long-lasting implants with Matrix Evolution

Alliance of scientists at Leibniz University Hannover and MHH receives roughly 1.5 million euros in research funding to develop more-complex biomaterials.

Research on the world’s most precise measurement instruments

Collaborative research centre DQ-mat, which is developing the next generation of quantum sensors, granted funding of roughly 10 million euros for an additional four years.

Changeover in leadership of EULiST European university alliance

LUH president Prof. Dr. Volker Epping passes the baton to Ladislav Janíček of the Brno University of Technology. LUH initiated the network of 10 European partner universities, which has been active since 2021.

Innovative project on use of liquid hydrogen in aviation launched

LUH is a member of the international GOLIAT consortium. Ten partners from eight countries aim to jointly advance the widespread deployment of hydrogen at airports.

© Daphne van der Wal

The “salt gardens” of the Wadden Sea

Salt marshes play an important role in coastal and climate protection. The international SALTGARDEN consortium led by LUH is developing a sustainable salt-marsh management concept in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.

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DigiUni project supports Ukraine’s digital future

Online teaching and much more: Leibniz University Hannover takes part in project to establish digital … Online teaching and much more: Leibniz University Hannover takes part …

Young LUH physicist attends meeting of Nobel laureates

Dr. Philip Klaus Schwartz takes part in renowned conference in Lindau. Dr. Philip Klaus Schwartz takes part in renowned conference in Lindau. …

New future lab on the potential of digitalisation for efficient resource use

LUH is part of the “Digitalisation in the circular economy” project funded by the state of Lower Saxony. LUH is part of the “Digitalisation in the circular economy” project …

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Research on optical precision instruments in the Cluster of Excellence PhoenixD

Goal of the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all is improved hearing experience for all

Optical precision instruments

Optical precision instruments

Optical precision instruments

The Cluster of Excellence QuantumFrontiers deals with light and matter at the quantum frontier

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