DPP8/9 are enzymes that regulate inflammation and influence cell survival. This plays a role in cancer. Researchers at the ZMB have developed a novel class of inhibitors that effectively block DPP8/9 without disrupting other processes in the body.

Science Minister Ina Brandes and the Mayor of Essen, Thomas Kufen, broke the ground together: in future, researchers from the natural sciences, life sciences and engineering at the UDE will be working together in the 70 million euro high-tech building known as ACTIVE SITES.

Buildings cause high CO₂ emissions - how can this be prevented? And how can this be done in a socially responsible way? The ifso has analysed this in a study and proposed specific measures.