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The University of Bayreuth’s Biomaterials research group has, for the first time, successfully applied the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool to spiders. Following the genetic modification, the spiders produced red fluorescent silk. The ability to apply CRISPR gene-editing to spider silk is very promising for materials science research – for example, it could be used to further increase the already high tensile strength of spider silk.

New care networks and increased awareness of the importance of quality of life in lung cancer care are among the first outcomes of a joint project between the Universities of Bayreuth and Regensburg and the University Hospital Regensburg. One of its achievements is the identification of key quality of life criteria for lung cancer care and their differing relevance for doctors and patients.

A research team from the Chair of Biomechanics at the University of Bayreuth examined the soles of more than 100 running shoes. The results revealed that over a third of the heel areas were poorly designed and may therefore contribute to the risk of injury for runners. Studies like those conducted by the Bayreuth researchers help improve the design of running shoes and thus prevent sports-related injuries.

The University of Bayreuth’s Biomaterials research group has, for the first time, successfully applied the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool to spiders. Following the genetic modification, the spiders produced red fluorescent silk. The ability to apply CRISPR gene-editing to spider silk is very promising for materials science research – for example, it could be used to further increase the already high tensile strength of spider silk.

New care networks and increased awareness of the importance of quality of life in lung cancer care are among the first outcomes of a joint project between the Universities of Bayreuth and Regensburg and the University Hospital Regensburg. One of its achievements is the identification of key quality of life criteria for lung cancer care and their differing relevance for doctors and patients.

A research team from the Chair of Biomechanics at the University of Bayreuth examined the soles of more than 100 running shoes. The results revealed that over a third of the heel areas were poorly designed and may therefore contribute to the risk of injury for runners. Studies like those conducted by the Bayreuth researchers help improve the design of running shoes and thus prevent sports-related injuries.

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Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.