Longevity research: Certain nutrients in food can trigger a mild stress response in nematodes. But instead of making them sick, this actually helps them stay healthier as they age, according to researchers at the University of Basel. www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

The University Council has appointed Professor Julia Bielicki as clinical professor of pediatric clinical pharmacology.
Her research focuses on international, multicentric interventional studies in pediatric clinical pharmacology with a focus on antibiotic therapy.
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Two powerful strategies in one treatment: Researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have demonstrated that a newly developed fusion protein can both block the “do not attack” signal used by cancer cells and selectively activate tumor-fighting immune cells.

Today, the 2025 fall semester begins for 12,890 students and PhD students at the University of Basel. Wishing everyone a successful semester!

Vertebrates, whether fish or great apes, have developed an incredible variety of mouth types. But what do we know about their history and origins?

Seven researchers from the University of Basel receive ERC Starting Grants – an exceptional result for the University of Basel. Over the next five years, they will each receive between EUR 1.5 million and EUR 2.3 million in funding.

Cells migrate during wound healing, immune response, and cancer metastasis, often squeezing through narrow spaces. @davidbrueckner.bsky.social and his collaborators found that cells have a kind of memory: they can “remember” how they previously navigated such constrictions. @biozentrum.unibas.ch

The University of Basel is setting up a new endowed professorship at the @biozentrum to make fundamental discoveries at the interface between biophysics and climate-relevant environmental biology. This will be made possible by the Georg H. Endress Foundation.

🎊Cheers to 25 Years of Discovery @biomedizin.unibas.ch !
Since 2000, we’ve grown into one of Switzerland’s top translational research hubs — thanks to our brilliant teams & community.
We celebrated with music, laughter, science & soul. Here’s to the next 25.💙
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Artificial photosynthesis could be the key to environmentally friendly fuels. A research team led by @wengeroliver.bsky.social has developed a special molecule that can store four charges simultaneously under light irradiation. Wenger calls this molecule "an important piece of the puzzle."

August 25 marks 125 years since the death of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who was a professor at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kwoqnuvao2arjt7st5l72ze" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@unibas.ch. In an interview, literary scholar Prof. Hubert Thüring reflects on why Nietzsche’s perspectivism, critique of power, and brilliant style still matter today.

Researchers at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kwoqnuvao2arjt7st5l72ze" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@unibas.ch made a spin qubit both faster and more robust at the same time — solving a key dilemma in quantum computing. Their trick: a smart use of spin–orbit coupling in nanowires.

The Septimer Pass in the canton of Graubünden provides a direct and simple route over the Alps. The first human traces there date back at least as far as the Bronze Age. Last year, Peter-A. Schwarz, Hannes Flück and a group of students spent two weeks searching for archaeological artifacts.

Silas Battisti's journey into the world of chemistry was shaped by a fascination for the organic processes involved in wine production. Today, he is pursuing his PhD at the Department of Chemistry @unibas.ch, where he is developing new synthetic methods in the field of C-H activation.

In order to fulfill their many functions, proteins must be folded into the correct shape. Researchers @hillerlab.bsky.social @biozentrum.unibas.ch have now discovered tiny “folding factories” in cells that were previously unknown.

Noise, accidents, emissions – mobility generates external costs that the general public must bear. But what would happen if these costs were charged directly to those who cause them?

A research team led by economist Prof. Dr. Beat Hintermann set out to answer this question in a recent study.

Korean TV dramas resonate with global audiences. However, essential details in the plot and context are at risk of being lost in translation. So how can subtitles make the complexity of Korean culture understandable to an international audience? Researchers <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kwoqnuvao2arjt7st5l72ze" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@unibas.ch explore this question.

Chiara Minotti loves ballet and the cultural diversity of the three-country region. But her greatest passion is medicine for the youngest among us. The PhD student is researching ways to prevent or treat infections in premature babies.

Researchers <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kwoqnuvao2arjt7st5l72ze" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@unibas.ch have repurposed a natural enzyme so that it catalyzes a highly challenging chemical reaction. Their approach opens new possibilities for synthesizing complex molecules—such as pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals—in a more environmentally friendly and efficient way.

Between Basel and Zimbabwe, Chipo Mellisa Kaliofasi is researching how Shona women have to fight for their property. In her dissertation, she investigates how Shona women in colonial Zimbabwe tried to secure their rights and property from 1896 to 1980.

Relationships matter to all of us. A study by Basel psychologists shows how partnerships and personalities are interconnected. “If I’m sure of my own personality, I’m also in a better position to get involved with someone else,” explains Prof. Alexander Grob.

In his doctoral dissertation in psychology, Linus Hany focuses on statistics. As a volunteer, he is committed to helping people who are at risk of being forgotten by the system. In both areas, it’s important to avoid rushing to judgement.

Rahel Arnold blends code and choreography: by day, she develops augmented reality tech at <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kwoqnuvao2arjt7st5l72ze" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@unibas.ch; by night, she trains on roller skates. Her motto? Fall down, get up — in research and in sport. 🧠🛼
Part of our #InFocus series on early-career researchers. #XR #PhDLife

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By examining the blood vessels of the eye, we can assess the health of vessels throughout the body. This method was developed in large part by researchers at the University of Basel. Now, it’s making its way into clinical applications.

🦠 A Swiss research team <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:4kwoqnuvao2arjt7st5l72ze" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@unibas.ch University of Zurich has reconstructed the country’s first 1918 influenza genome. The study offers key insights into how the deadly virus adapted to humans— to better understand and prepare for future pandemics.
#Influenza #RNA #PaleoGenomics

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