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Visualizing ALS disease
Prof. Ametamey and collaborators developed a new marker that selectively targets a receptor which is upregulated in neuroinflammatory diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Using sunlight to convert CO₂ to fuel
Prof. van Bokhoven's research group unveiled a chemical process that uses the sun’s thermal energy to convert carbon dioxide and water directly into high-energy fuels. This discovery marks a significant step towards the chemical storage of solar energy.
>>venture>> award for startup synthesizing MOFs
Daniel Steitz from the group of Prof. van Bokhoven wins the first prize of the >>venture>> competition for the best business idea. His startup, theMOFcompany, offers a facilitated and scalable synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for various applications such as hydrogen storage or alternative drug delivery.