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January 06, 2021

Neuronal circuits for fine motor skills

Writing, driving a screw or throwing darts are only some of the activities that demand a high level of skill. How the brain masters such exquisite…

January 04, 2021

A springboard into research for Bachelor students

With the "Biozentrum Research Summer" program, Bachelor students in the sciences again have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a cutting-edge…

December 09, 2020

Médéric Diard receives prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant

Prof. Médéric Diard from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has been honored with an ERC Consolidator Grant, a highly competitive award from…

December 01, 2020

Camilo Perez is a new EMBO Young Investigator

Prof. Camilo Perez from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has been selected to be an “EMBO Young Investigator” by the European Molecular…

November 09, 2020

Yin and Yang: Two signaling molecules control growth and behavior in bacteria

Bacteria are considered to be true experts in survival. Their rapid adaptive response to changing environmental conditions is based, among other…

October 29, 2020

Spread of a novel SARS-CoV-2 variant across Europe in summer 2020

Researchers from Basel and Spain have identified a novel SARS-CoV-2 variant that has spread widely across Europe in recent months, according to an…

October 21, 2020

How bacteria reinforce their protective shield against stress

Researchers led by Prof. Sebastian Hiller from the Biozentrum, University of Basel, have discovered a new mechanism by which bacteria ensure that…

September 22, 2020

Apply now! Biozentrum PhD Fellowships

With its prestigious and much sought after PhD Fellowships, the Biozentrum enables ambitious and highly motivated young scientists to do their PhD at…

September 09, 2020

Muscle aging: Stronger for longer

With life expectancy increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise, including sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass due to aging. Researchers…

September 03, 2020

Maria Hondele awarded ERC Starting Grant

Prof. Maria Hondele from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has been awarded one of the highly coveted Starting Grants by the European Research…