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Jena: How a laboratory robot is accelerating research

23. August 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Jena: Wie ein Laborroboter die Forschung beschleunigt

Jena, August 23, 2026. At the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) in Jena, an automated robotics platform is revolutionizing the search for new drugs. The system, known as JenXplor, screens large numbers of samples with high automation to identify drug candidates against dangerous infectious diseases.

New bacterial genus “Brakhagea” discovered in Jena

17. July 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: Neue Bakteriengattung „Brakhagea“ in Jena entdeckt

A research team from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) has described a new bacterial genus. Named “Brakhagea” in honor of the director of the Leibniz-HKI, the discovery offers new potential for pharmaceutical research.

medac Research Prize 2025: 20,000 Euros for Jena Infection Researchers

15. April 2026 by Reporter1

Symbolbild: medac-Forschungspreis 2025: 20.000 Euro für Jenaer Infektionsforscher

The medac Research Prize 2025 was awarded at the Leibniz-HKI in Jena, honoring interdisciplinary teams for their groundbreaking work on pathogens and new therapeutic approaches.