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August 21, 2026
Seeing the Unseen: A new tool for exploring complex biological data
Modern biology research can now generate valuable data on an unprecedented scale. But there is one major obstacle: making sense of these complex…
August 19, 2026
Why do we get sleepy? How neurons control sleep drive
Why does staying awake inevitably make us sleepy? Researchers led by Prof. Alex Schier at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, have identified…
August 18, 2026
Study challenges a long-held view in cell biology
Scientific progress comes not only from discovering something entirely new, but also from taking a fresh look at long-held assumptions. In a recent…
August 10, 2026
Ready for the next step? Apply now for a Biozentrum PhD Fellowship
Are you interested in neuroscience, or is infection biology more your thing? The Biozentrum PhD Fellowships give you the freedom to choose from a wide…
July 30, 2026
Basel Summer Science Academy 2026: 43 students discover the world of phages
From collecting samples at Zoo Basel to visualizing viruses by electron microscopy: This year's Basel Summer Science Academy at the Biozentrum once…
July 28, 2026
Blood must flow: How pushing and pulling forces shape our blood vessels
How do blood vessels form to reliably supply the body with oxygen and nutrients? A research team led by Prof. em. Markus Affolter and Dr. Heinz-Georg…
June 30, 2026
Sebastian Hiller elected EMBO member
The prestigious European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has elected Prof. Sebastian Hiller from the Biozentrum, University of Basel, as a new…
June 18, 2026
Prof. Jan Pieter Abrahams awarded emeritus status
The structure of molecules and proteins has fascinated Prof. Jan Pieter Abrahams throughout his scientific career. His research has been dedicated to…
June 17, 2026
Restless Legs Syndrome – Clues from Zebrafish
Restless legs, restless nights: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common but still mysterious sleep disorder. Using zebrafish, Prof. Alex Schier’s…
June 09, 2026
Sleeping instead of eating: How the gut influences behavior
The gut does much more than just digest food. Researchers led by Prof. Anissa Kempf at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, have now discovered a…