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Corona News

Innovations versus Corona

The strength of the healthcare hotspot in the heart of Germany is particularly evident in the corona crisis: many strands of national and global events are converging in Central Hessen these days. We provide an overview of the most exciting projects.

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Rapid diagnosis of infected persons is extremely important for containing the Covid 19 pandemic. Once an infection is detected, isolation measures can begin immediately. Marburg’s NanoRepro AG is making its contribution to the fight against corona, now with a rapid test for home use.
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Latest Stories

Universität Marburg
The unique combination of specialized study courses, top international research and innovative Marburg industry makes the Philipps University the ideal starting point for prospective physicians and pharmacists.
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Cannabis is more than a narcotic. The plant relieves pain in chronically ill patients for whom regular therapies are no longer effective. Since 2017, doctors in Germany have been allowed to prescribe medical cannabis legally. But does consumption also entail risks?
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TIG Gießen
Lack of orders, lack of network, a shortage of money: There are many reasons why startups go bankrupt. To prevent this, the Technology and Innovation Center Giessen (TIG) offers young companies support programs, internal networking and affordable commercial space - and all of this in the economic stronghold of Central
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One litre of blood plasma can be used in 17 different product lines against rare diseases: The Marburg-based biotechnology company CSL Behring uses the plasma to produce drugs for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) and haemophilia.
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Ebolavirus Epidemien
Dr. Nadine Biedenkopf, a scientist from Marburg, is researching substances against dangerous viruses such as Ebola. Silvestrol gives hope.
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In addition to traditional radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, targeted and patient-tailored drugs expand the arsenal of therapeutic options.
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