Taste, pain, or response to stress — nearly all essential functions in the human body are regulated by molecular switches called G protein-coupled…

The body defends itself against pathogens by depriving them of vital iron. However, this strategy doesn’t always succeed against Salmonella. The team…

Bacteria have a simple yet potent mechanism that controls their sensitivity to environmental stimuli. A new study by Prof. Erik van Nimwegen's team at…

The protein Myc has long been thought to support skeletal muscle growth. In recent work, the research team led by Prof. Markus Rüegg at the…

In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonisation of the intestine by harmless…

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Prof. Anne Spang at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, as a Fellow. With…

Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, researchers at the…

Nerves and muscles must work together perfectly for us to move. The team led by Prof. Markus Rüegg at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel has…

Some bacteria deploy tiny spearguns to retaliate against rival attacks. Researchers from the Biozentrum, University of Basel, mimicked attacks by…