12/08/2026 | Ribosomes, the protein factories of our cells, have difficulties building large proteins residing in cellular membranes, a new study finds / publication in “The EMBO Journal”

24/07/2026 | A research team at the University of Cologne has discovered a previously unknown link between the oxidative folding of proteins and the formation of the vital molecule haem. The findings show how mitochondria (known as the powerhouses of the cell) maintain their function and could help us to better understand rare metabolic disorders.

24/07/2026 | Researchers from University Hospital Cologne, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cologne, the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF), and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have reported a remarkable clinical case in the New England Journal of Medicine that provides new insights into the evolution of bacterial pathogens.

13/07/2026 | From July 14-17, the exhibition ship “MS Wissenschaft” will be docked in Cologne, inviting visitors to explore the medicine of the future. On July 14, Cologne-based scientists will answer questions about their research during the interactive "Meet the Scientists" event.

01/07/2026 | The CMMC Summer Edition brought together outstanding scientific exchange, the recognition of long-standing commitment, and personal interaction in a memorable evening moderated by Professor Claus Cursiefen.

30/06/2026 | At the beginning of July, scientists will leave the lecture hall behind and bring their research to Cologne’s city centre / Talks allow the public to learn and join in on the discussion