Research teams from the UK have isolated antibodies preserved for 800 years in ancient teeth and found they are still able to bind viruses that infect humans today.
Nicole Kilian
Nicole is currently pursuing her habilitation in biology, investigating the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum at the Centre for Infectious Diseases at Heidelberg University Hospital. Beyond her research, Nicole is an avid street art photographer, recreational painter, and opera lover.
It’s alive! How living materials are reshaping sustainable engineering
Discover how living materials are revolutionizing sustainable engineering, offering self-healing and responsive solutions for a greener future.
SPRABE: A stretchable, breathable, and self-adhesive electronic skin
Researchers create a multi-layered electronic skin that mimics human skin with applications ranging from robotics to telehealth.
Can Dincer: “As a scientist, I love to be free”
Microsystems engineer Can Dincer builds disposable devices to enable personalized medicine.
Using organoids to advance equity and inclusion in drug discovery
Addressing the lack of diversity in drug testing, scientists are using organoids from voluntary donors to enhance equity and inclusion.
Ritu Raman: “Your very existence in science is a form of activism”
Engineer, author, and educator Ritu Raman blends many talents and is fast becoming a leading figure in the biofabrication community.
Hatice Mutlu: Circular chemistry through degradable, metamorphosing polymers
Chemist Hatice Mutlu applies zero-waste methods to create biodegradable polymers that can be used perpetually.
How the Malta Conferences are cultivating international peace through scientific exchange
The Malta Conferences offer a unique setting to break down barriers, overcome instilled cultural differences, and support scientists restricted in their freedom.
Bringing ancient viruses back to life
How seven ancient viruses ranging in age from 27,000 to 48,500 years were recovered from the Siberian permafrost, and what researchers hope to learn from them.
Meredith Barbee: Support your students, let them know you care about them
Meredith Barbee puts her students at the center, fostering critical thinking, independence, and skills for any career they might choose.