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    The preparation makes the poison

    New study shows that poison in fungi also exists as a harmless precursor and can only be released when the fungi are injured
    Mushroom with a high concentration of the toxin muscarine.
    Image: Dirk Hoffmeister
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    Forever young

    Jena research team discovers mechanism for the rejuvenation of unicellular organisms
    The research team collects for their studies unicellular microalgae from the sea.
    Image: Samues Bollendorff, Fondation Tara Océan
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    Unravelling the secrets of silk threads

    Philipp Seib is an innovative Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy at the University of Jena
    The Pharmacologist Prof. Dr. Philipp Seib from the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    Treating chronic inflammation with approaches from nature

    Research group "nature4HEALTH" is developing holistic natural compound-based therapeutic approaches
    Prof. Dr Stefan Lorkowski and Dr Maria Wallert coordinate the research group.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    An enzyme makes mushrooms “magical”

    New study sheds light on the structure and evolution of an enzyme in psychoactive fungi
    Prof. Dr Dirk Hoffmeister at the Institute of Pharmacy at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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    Learning from Nature: How a fungus makes a hard job easier

    Researchers analyze a fungal biosynthetic pathway and discover a capable enzyme
    Panus rudis.
    Image: Rui Chen,Yan-Long Yang
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    Hemp helps to heal

    International research team clarifies mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammation.
    Cannabis is a traditional medicinal plant.
    Image: Marco Körner (Universität Jena)
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    Timing is key

    How cortisone preparations work in the treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory disease
    PhD student Elena Brunner (l.) and Dr Markus Werner have investigated how cortisone effects inflammation.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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    Simply resolving inflammation through the flick of a switch

    How a natural substance from frankincense resin can help to resolve inflammation and promote tissue regeneration
    In a laboratory of the Institute of Pharmacy at the University of Jena, tree resin of frankincense is examined in petri dishes.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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    Of biosystems and energy-rich chemicals

    Two University of Jena Collaborative Research Centres awarded further funding by DFG
    Petri dish with an algae culture into which bacterial extracts were introduced.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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    Mushroom genus Cortinarius follows its own metabolic pathway

    Researchers discover a new metabolic pathway in mushrooms that is a result of convergent evolution.
    Anthraquinones from Cortinarius mushrooms change colour in acidic (top) and alkaline environments.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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