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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · 5d

The @barrallabeth.bsky.social shows in a paper in "Molecular Cell" how biomolecular condensates process information to adapt the proliferative behavior of cells to the cells’ age. More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · 7d

Polysomes and mRNA control the biophysical properties of the eukaryotic cytoplasm. A recent study by the Weis lab shows that intracellular diffusion is enhanced when polysomes are disassembled or when mRNA levels are reduced in eukaryotic cells. More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Sep 4

Not 100% certain yet what to study? The ETH Study Information Days (yesterday and today @ethz.ch) provide you with all the information you need (curriculum, career paths, individual questions) to make an informed decision. ethz.ch/en/studies/b...

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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Aug 29

Cancer cells provide healthy neighbouring cells with additional cell powerhouses to put them to work. This has been demonstrated by researchers at ETH Zurich in a new study. In this way, #Cancer is exploiting a mechanism that frequently serves to repair damaged cells.

How cancer puts other cells to work

Cancer cells provide healthy neighbouring cells with additional cell powerhouses to put them to work. This has been demonstrated by researchers at ETH Zurich in a new study. In this way, cancer is exp...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Vogel Lab (McGill @mcgill.ca @mcgillscience.bsky.social) and the Barral lab (ETH Zurich @ethz.ch) unveil a groundbreaking mechanism by which living cells efficiently harness the powerful forces generated by shrinking microtubules. More details: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jul 24

For the vast majority of bacterial transcription factors, the input signals are not known. The Sauer lab @ethz.ch developed a systematic workflow to predict such metabolite signals. Read more at biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life (COPL) at ETH Zurich @copl-eth.bsky.social · Jul 4

We're happy to share that Dr. Gabriel Giger has won the 2025 Origins Federation PhD Prize for his research on lab-induced endosymbiosis, done in the #VorholtLab @ethz.ch. He'll present at the #OriginsFederation annual conference in Chicago this fall.

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Gabriel Giger awarded Origins Federation PhD Prize

We congratulate Dr. Gabriel Giger on being awarded the 2025 PhD Prize by the Origins Federation for his outstanding doctoral research conducted at ETH Zurich under the supervision of COPL member Prof....

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our congratulations to the EMBO membership of Wolf-Dietrich Hardt and Martin Pilhofer! Well deserved! biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jul 1

The @barrallabeth.bsky.social explores the concepts of replicative aging and rejuvenation in budding yeast, mainly S. cerevisiae, highlighting how these processes aren’t merely detrimental but also offer adaptive advantages at both individual and population levels. More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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ETH Foundation @ethfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 16

At @ethz.ch, Jacob Corn and his team are at the forefront of genome editing, developing tools to treat rare genetic diseases and investigating what happens inside our cells when DNA is altered: ethz-foundation.ch/fokus/news-2...
#genomeediting #CRISPR #medicalresearch #ETHZurich #startups

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 30

New @plosbiology.org study from the Hardt lab: Commensal E. coli 8178 limits Salmonella by outcompeting it for D-galactose. Timing matters - early access to key sugars shapes gut colonization. #Microbiome #Pathogenesis #NutrientCompetition More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 30

How do lipids trigger toxic protein aggregation in Parkinson’s disease? A new ETH Zurich study shows how lipid surfaces start α-synuclein aggregation—and how to block it with small molecules. More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 19

New method devised to produce cell-guiding microporous hydrogels to improve the growth and function of cells in 3D cultures: With PIPS it is now possible to precisely control the tiny pores in these cell-friendly scaffolds. More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 19

Congratulations to Nicola Aceto from our department who won the 2025 Cloëtta Prize for his outstanding research in molecular oncology! The award ceremony will take place on October 31 @ethz.ch. 👏 #CloëttaPrize #ETHZ #MedicalResearch cloetta-foundation.ch

Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 18

Two researchers from D-BIOL are among the first in Switzerland to receive a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant since early 2022. Our congratulations to Jacob Corn and Julia Vorholt on this great success! ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 12

The two groups in the D-BIOL did a great job in the final presentations, held in front of parents, teachers and friends on Friday afternoon as a closing event - congrats to this achievement! The event was opened by Rector Günther Dissertori and concluded with an exhibition.

Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 11

Professor emeritus of ETH Zurich Vladimir Pliska receives the medal NUMISMA HONORIS SOCIETATIS SCIENTIARUM BOHEMICAE, awarded by the Learned Society of the Czech Republic for services to the development of science. Our congratulations!

Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · Jun 5

Since Monday, the Department of Biology is hosting 17 high school students from across Switzerland for ETH’s Study Week! They’re diving into two exciting projects, one on corals, one on cancer, meeting ETH students over pizza, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge research labs.

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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · Jun 3

What if cancer treatment could be tailored to your tumour’s unique biology? A groundbreaking Swiss study is making that a reality.

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Study demonstrates benefits of molecular tumour analysis

Every tumour is unique. This makes it difficult to find the most effective therapy for treatment. Researchers in Zurich and Basel are now showing how state-of-the-art molecular biological technologies...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · May 20

For her innovative research on plant microbiomes paving the way for healthier crops and higher yields Julia Vorholt was awarded the Novonesis Biotechnology Prize 2025. Watch the video of the @novo-nordisk.bsky.social on Julia Vorholt's career and research: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoXj...

Novonesis Biotechnology Prize 2025

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · May 19

Watch the portrait video of Prof Jörn Piel, produced by the Jung Foundation for the presentation of the 2025 Jung Prize for Medicine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVt5...

Professor Dr. Jörn Piel erhält Jung-Preis für Medizin 2025

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · May 19

Our lungs rely on alveolar macrophages (AMs) for health. The Koch lab @ethz.ch reports on @cellpress.bsky.social that AMs need #peroxisomes to handle toxic fats, energy, #mitochondrial fitness & lung #immunity. Peroxisomes are vital for lung defense. More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · May 15

Breaking news and a great honour for D-BIOL professor Jörn Piel: he wins the very prestigious Jung Prize for Medicine! Our congratulations! ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

ETH microbiologist honoured with prestigious European medical award

Chemist and microbiologist Jörn Piel combs through the vast world of bacteria for new natural substances to combat the antibiotic crisis. The ETH professor has now been honoured for his research with ...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · May 14

An ancient process (meiosis) separates pairs of chromosomes to create gametes. But what if there are suddenly more copies? A recent study from the Bomblies lab @ethz.ch Zurich explores what is needed to segregate chromosomes after genome-duplication. More: biol.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

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Department of Biology, ETH Zurich @eth-dbiol.bsky.social · May 13

ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · May 12

Teamwork is crucial for proteins. Little is known, however, about which protein teams are actually active in which tissues. A new large-scale study by systems biologists at ETH Zurich is now redrawing the map. ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

Understanding which proteins work together

Teamwork is crucial for proteins. Little is known, however, about which protein teams are actually active in which tissues. A new large-scale study by systems biologists at ETH Zurich is now redrawing...

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