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24NOV 2014
Geozentrum Nordbayern
Arctic ecosystem engineers
FAU researcher proves algae species creates ecological niches We all know how important coral reefs are for the ecosystem. In places where coral reefs occur, their three-dimensional structures provide ecological niches that have a positive effect on biodiversity. It is less well known that other organisms also create structures which serve as habitats. An FAU […]
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24NOV 2014
Institute of Geography
‘God sent Hurricane Katrina’ – culture, faith and disasters
What role does culture play in people’s reaction to disasters? Why do people choose to live near an active volcano? Why do those affected by floods and earthquakes return to the risk areas so soon? Why are international disaster prevention measures unsuccessful or met with a lack of understanding and even rejection among those affected? […]
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10NOV 2014
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Regulation without UV light
Chemists develop a new method which uses light to regulate biochemical processes The ultraviolet light spectrum is used in research for targeted regulation of biochemical processes, such as protein production or calcium release. However, the harmful effects of UV light have posed a problem for researchers, as even very small amounts of ultraviolet light can […]
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09NOV 2014
Geozentrum Nordbayern
Giant marine invertebrates
FAU researchers investigate which environmental factors influence the evolution of animals with giant proportions Animals come in all different sizes – from huge whales to tiny crustaceans. Certain species stand out due to their extreme size – such as the giant squid, which can grow to up to 13 metres in length. Animals of such […]
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07OCT 2014
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
FAU researchers investigate new substances to treat depression
Pharmacists at FAU are looking for new ways to treat depression. The model for these investigations is provided by a well-known medicinal plant, St John’s wort, which contains the antidepressive agent hyperforin that the researchers aim to develop further. The project, which forms part of the European research consortium HYPZITRP, has received 184,000 euros in […]
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02OCT 2014
Geozentrum Nordbayern
Discovering how tectonic plates are recycled off the coast of New Zealand
Processes inside the Earth are often difficult for researchers to follow. An international team of researchers including members from Geozentrum Nordbayern at FAU and the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel were able to draw conclusions about the movement of submerged tectonic plates at a depth of up to 100 kilometres using samples […]
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