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15.05.2012
The Downside of Good Memory
Experiencing distressing memories of a shocking experience characterizes posttraumatic stress disorder. Scientists at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel have now discovered that a genetic factor for good memory... more
14.05.2012
Growth Regulator mTORC2 Linked to Diabetes
The signaling protein mTOR is a key regulator that controls cell growth. Dysfunction of mTOR increases not only the likelihood of developing cancer but also diabetes. In the current issue of the journal «Cell... more
10.05.2012
Newly Discovered Membrane Transport Mechanism
Scientists at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel have recently uncovered a new mechanism of substrate exchange across the cell membrane. According to this mechanism, a cell membrane can simultaneously bind two... more
Applications Now Open for «Opportunities for Excellence»
It is the goal of «Opportunities for Excellence» to foster and further talented young scientists from around the world by providing them with the exceptional opportunity to carry out their PhD project in the field of “Molecular... more
Science Slam No 2 – Biozentrum Scientists on the Stage
Scientific, entertaining, unusual and not longer than 8 minutes – this is the challenge when giving a talk at the Science Slam. Eight scientists from the University of Basel and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts... more
The Biozentrum joins important EU partnership for drug discovery in autism
The grant called European Autism Interventions – A Multicentre Study for Developing New Medications (EU-AIMS) is the largest single grant for autism in the world and the largest in any mental health disorder in Europe. The aim of... more
Playful Learning at the tunBasel.ch
tunBasel.ch, an initiative of the Basel Chamber of Commerce will take place for the second time as part of the MUBA in Basel. 16 institutions from university and industry with some 750m2, invite experimentation and... more
Capturing Chromosomes during Cell Division
The human body grows by cells dividing and multiplying. In this highly complex process, flaws may occur, which are responsible for the development of tumor cells. To ensure the error-free division of the cell, the genetic... more
15-Year Anniversary: International Brain Week
The brain consists of an enormous number of nerve cells. These nerve cells are generated from neural stem cells during brain development. But how to bring the neural stem cells forth into the right neural cell types, in the right... more
End of a Research Era: Farewell to the Director of the Maurice E. Müller Institute
On January 26th, 2012, more than 25 local and internationally renowned scientists gathered in Basel to celebrate Prof. Ueli Aebi‘s research work and pioneering achievements in the life sciences. Amongst the guest speakers were... more
Keeping the Spirit in the Bottle: How Fic proteins regulate their potentially lethal enzyme activity
Fic proteins are found in most forms of life ranging from simple bacteria to man. Only a few representatives of this protein family of about 3000 members have been investigated to date. These are enzymes that chemically alter... more
How our behavior leaves traces in the brain
The group of the neurobiologist Prof. Peter Scheiffele has been able to elucidate a new mechanism by which nerve cells (neurons) alter the formation of their networks in the brain depending on neuronal signals. These findings... more