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June 02, 2023
Tagged for arrest: “Barcode” determines receptor’s fate.
Receptor proteins serve as the “eyes and ears” of the cell. The largest receptor family are the so-called G protein-coupled receptors. They respond to…
May 22, 2023
Under control to the very end – how our cells kill themselves
Every day, millions of cells die in our body. Other than generally assumed, cells do not simply burst at the end of their lives but rather, a specific…
April 27, 2023
«We need to learn how to deal with AI tools like ChatGPT because they will not disappear.»
Since December last year, the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT has been making headlines. It independently writes texts of such high quality that…
April 25, 2023
Obituary for Walter Keller (1938 - 2023)
The Biozentrum is mourning the death of Walter Keller, Professor emeritus of Cell Biology at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel.
April 24, 2023
In double pack – paired proteins give you wings
For hands, feet or wings to develop the correct shape and size, harmonious interaction of a complex orchestra of proteins is essential. The research…
March 27, 2023
Adipose tissue as a culprit: How obesity leads to diabetes
Obesity is a well-known risk factor for diabetes and fatty liver disease. Recently, the research team led by Prof. Michael N. Hall at the Biozentrum,…
March 08, 2023
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…
February 08, 2023
Knut Drescher receives SNSF Consolidator Grant 2022
Prof. Knut Drescher at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, receives the prestigious SNSF Consolidator Grant 2022 of about 1.7 million Swiss francs.…
January 23, 2023
Biozentrum Highlights 2022
A year has gone by, rich in personal interactions and fascinating science, a year in which we filled our new "home" with life. The past year's…
January 03, 2023
A springboard into research for Bachelor students
With the "Biozentrum Research Summer" program, Bachelor students in the life sciences have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a cutting-edge…