➀ Empa researchers have developed a 3D-printed, biodegradable mushroom battery that could power sensors in agriculture or remote research areas. The battery, made from two types of mushrooms, is non-toxic and biodegradable. ➁ The battery is a microbial fuel cell that uses the metabolic processes of mushrooms to generate electricity. ➂ The researchers are working to improve the battery's performance and durability, and to explore the use of other mushroom species.

➀ Researchers from the University of Liverpool have developed a light-driven hybrid nanoreactor for sustainable hydrogen production; ➁ The nanoreactor combines biological and synthetic components to achieve high efficiency; ➂ The innovation could reduce reliance on expensive precious metals and has implications for biotechnological processes.

➀ Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology investigated the retinal neurons of blind mice using microelectrodes, revealing a stable behavior that is promising for retinal implantation. ➁ The study shows that retinal ganglion cells can take on different roles and perform individual tasks for vision, even when parts of the retina degenerate. ➂ The findings are significant for the development of retinal implants that aim to restore vision in blind patients through electrical stimulation.

➀ Researchers at Saarland University are developing a non-invasive diagnostic method to detect diseases such as cystic fibrosis and Covid-19 by analyzing odor patterns. ➁ The research aims to identify unique scent profiles for various infections, similar to fingerprints. ➂ The team is working on collecting volatile organic compounds from breath, saliva, sputum, and sweat to create diagnostic tools that could be used in clinical settings for early detection of infections.

➀ The Fraunhofer IMM is using microfluidics and single-cell technologies to print organ structures for personalized medicine. ➁ They have developed a method to selectively print individual cells in specific patterns. ➃ The goal is to create tissues for transplantation or whole organs.

➀ Researchers at the University of Osnabrück have developed a microscopy method that allows simultaneous imaging and analysis of molecular interactions and their immediate nanoenvironment in living cells with high temporal and spatial resolution. ➁ The new fluorescence microscope opens up new possibilities for tracking molecular processes in real-time and correlating them with the overarching dynamics of cellular structures. ➂ The unique new system combines two high-resolution microscopy techniques, enabling direct visualization of individual protein complex formations in the cell membrane and deeper insights into the signal activation of immune receptors.