research & discover
University of Freiburg researchers transcend the traditional boundaries between the disciplines, working together to advance scientific knowledge and work out solutions to the great challenges of the future.
Beyond Dreadlocks, Joints, and Flip-Flops
Benjamin Burkhart’s musical analysis of the genre reggae contradicts and confirms common clichés
New energy for the trinational area
Researchers at Eucor – The European Campus seek to lead the Upper Rhine region toward a mutual energy turnaround
The nicer the smile, the more votes are cast?
Sebastian Jäckle is investigating the role a candidate’s appearance plays during political elections
Barriers to Healing
What are known as “living medicines” have been delivering impressive results in the treatment of patients with HIV and cancer – but European regulations don’t make it easy for the researchers
Metal-free Energy Store
Freiburg chemist Birgit Esser is developing batteries that consist of plastic
Prescription for Addiction
Pain killers containing opioids can rapidly become addictive. Experts say doctors, pharmacists, and patients need to be better informed about these drugs.
Marco Prinz awarded Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize
German Research Foundation honors Freiburg University Medical Center researcher