Understanding biomolecular function All biological processes, for example cell division, infection or development of cancer, are based on specific interactions between biomolecules. These interactions are consequences of the…

Madalena Madeira Reimão Pinto, postdoctoral fellow, group Alex Schier What inspired you to pursue a career in science? Perhaps what captivated me to pursue research in molecular biology is the fact that the scientific…

Prof. Maria Hondele on cell organelles of a special kind Tiny droplets found within the cell have long fascinated Maria Hondele. These structures, known as membraneless organelles, have been well known for a long time, but…

Jadiel Wasson, Postdoc, Group Mango What is your research about? My research centers around understanding how different types of environmental inputs have intergenerational effects in a process known as epigenetic…

Meet Maria Hondele, Professor of Biochemistry February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Do you think it is important that we celebrate this day? This day is a great opportunity to celebrate the…

Prof. Anissa Kempf on sleep We do it every night and from time to time during the day, too. We sleep. But why actually? And what makes us fall asleep, how does the brain control our sleep? Prof. Anissa Kempf investigates…

Meet sleep scientist Prof. Anissa Kempf Do gender issues play a role in your team? Yes, gender equality plays an important role in my team. Gender diversity is key to create a fair and productive work environment. How can we…

Prof. Markus Affolter about CRISPR/Cas9 Only a few years ago, the gene scissors CRISPR/Cas9 were discovered. It has revolutionized the scientific world, as it has never been so easy to change the genome of organisms. CRISPR…

Prof. Urs Jenal on the human microbiome Bacteria, fungi and viruses are usually discreet residents of our bodies, but they influence us throughout our lives. When the harmony in this community – known as the microbiome – is…

Networks for our research Research is increasingly carried out in interdisciplinary networks and in both national and international research associations. One of the main reasons for this is the fact that interdisciplinary…