Bio4MatPro – Competence Center for Biological Transformation in Materials Science and Production Engineering
February 8, 2023
Our chairman Dr. Martin Gruhlke gave a presentation on the topic of utilization options of stinging nettle at the conference organized by the Aachen Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Bio4MatPro project at RWTH Aachen University on February 07,
New research work by GENAWIF members
January 26, 2023
Selenium is an element very similar to sulfur. The redox activity that makes sulfur so biologically significant is also present in sulfur. Many sulfur compounds, such as those found in onion or cabbage plants, are also extremely antimicrobial. In a
Allicin from garlic inhibits the essential bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase, a common target for medical antibiotics
November 13, 2022
For non-experts, we recommend to have a look at our article “Size matters – the importance of DNA packaging and the bacterial DNA Gyrase” first. The article introduces the importance and principles of DNA packaging by comparing the size of
International Conference of our German Society for Plant Sciences
September 27, 2022
At this year’s botanical meeting, hosted by the German Botanical Society (www.deutsche-botanische-gesellschaft.de) at the University of Bonn, our chairman Dr. Martin Gruhlke gave a lecture on “Thioallylation as the basis for the physiological effect of allicin in garlic” and was
Size matters – the importance of DNA packaging
September 13, 2022
Summary The following article introduces the importance of DNA size management due to limited cellular space, as it is demonstrated with the DNA and cell size of the Escherichia coli bacterium. The very principles of DNA packaging are discussed using
Powerful new analytical technique makes the smell of garlic and other plants visible.
August 24, 2022
When you investigate something, your method can distort your results. This is a problem in lots of research and a case in point is trying to analyse the molecules that make up the smell of garlic. Many analytical methods actually
The uncertain future for many Scientists and the non-profit organization as a link between public and private sector research
July 13, 2022
To spread the idea of GENAWIF and for letting our network grow, it is important to get in touch with all interested groups that we can work with, which are scientists, the private sector economy, the general public, and especially
Participation in the Food Bioactives and Health Congress in Parma, Italy
June 27, 2022
Dr. Martin Gruhlke, Chairman of GENAWIF e.V., participated in the 3rd Food Bioactives and Health Congress in Parma, Italy. There he presented work on thioallylation of proteins by allicin from garlic. Thioallylation is an alteration of certain amino acid residues
Support by Aachener Bank
June 15, 2022
Aachener Bank e.G. supports the scientific work of GENAWIF e.V. by a donation to our association. This donation will contribute to the continuation and expansion of our various scientific projects, which also benefit the Aachen region. We would like to
The Plant Physiology Department at the RWTH Aachen and the events that led to the foundation of GENAWIF
April 27, 2022
The founding of GENAWIF is tightly linked to the history of the Department of Plant Physiology at the RWTH Aachen University and the so-called garlic group. To get an idea about Plant Physiology, it is basically the science about understanding