The Arctic up close: ORF special feature on the University of Graz’s research station in S

Medicine for ants: Caffeine prolongs the life of infected insects

Black coffee stimulates us and acts against bacteria. So, can caffeine also be good for insects? Yes, confirm biologists of the University of Graz. When ants suffer from a fungal disease, they consume more caffeine and remain active for longer.

How formulas are making medicine more personalised

When Federica Caforio talks about the heart, it doesn’t sound like an operating theatre, but rather like equations, parameters and simulations. Yet this is precisely where the medical promise of her research lies: one day, clinical data will be used to create a digital twin of the heart – a virtual model that will enable a better understanding of diseases and allow for more personalised treatment plans. She will be presenting her research at the ‘ECMTB 2026’ mathematics conference.

University Spin-Off Company “Innovation Hub Graz” works to make Spin-Offs investor ready

The Medical University of Graz, University of Graz and TU Graz are once again joining forces to establish a joint Innovation Hub Graz (iHub Graz). At this transfer centre, selected, particularly promising university spin-offs are specifically prepared to be investor ready.

Adhesive force: Researchers demonstrate how cells determine their function

How does a single cell develop into an organism with skin, muscles, intestines, a heart and other specialised tissues? Two studies published in leading journals have identified a mechanism that links genes, chemical signals and the physical properties of tissues. Scientists from London, Heidelberg and Graz were involved in the research.