Prof. Dr Sven Michel, Head of the Chair of Therapy Sciences II at the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU), has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the National University of Pharmacy (NUPh) in Ukraine. In addition, the BTU scientist was honoured with the Honorary Chevron of Ukraine.

Researchers from BTU and TU Braunschweig have shown that industrial fibre hemp can be grown successfully even under extremely dry and nutrient-poor conditions. The latest study, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research, sheds light on the potential of the hemp variety Santhica 27 for sustainable agriculture in sandy soils.

New findings show why muscles recover more slowly after injury in old age: As we age, muscles lose their ability to regenerate quickly and efficiently after injury. A commentary by Julia von Maltzahn, published in the renowned journal Science, now sheds light on the central mechanisms behind this process.