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"Einblicke Biozentrum" on the novel coronavirus outbreak

At the end of 2019, physicians in Wuhan, China, described a cluster of pneumonia associated with an unknown virus. Only two weeks later scientists had determined that the pathogen is a new type of coronavirus that is related…


New insights challenge previous views about a muscle growth factor

While Myc concentrations in muscle are normally low, they rise with growth stimuli, such as exercise. Based on this observation and the fact that Myc stimulates many growth processes, researchers hypothesized that Myc was…


Knut Drescher receives SNSF Consolidator Grant 2022

182 applications were evaluated by the SNSF Scientific Steering Committee as part of the call for the “SNSF Consolidator Grants 2022”. In this competitive application process, a total of 30 highly qualified scientists and…


In double pack – paired proteins give you wings

From fingers on our hands to the wings of insects, the bodies of different animals form limbs of various shapes and sizes. Morphogens are signaling molecules that provide the necessary information for the proper development…


Inauguration of the Swiss High-field NMR Facility

The opening of the new Swiss High-field NMR Facility was attended by high-ranking representatives of the three participating universities, invited guests from academia and industry along with scientists working in the fields…


Two new Professors appointed to the Biozentrum

On Monday, July 1, 2024, the University Council approved the appointment of two new professors to the Biozentrum of the University of Basel. Yuping Li is to become the new assistant professor (with tenure track) for…


New Assistant Professor appointed to the Biozentrum

On September 1st, 2020, Maria Hondele will start as a new Assistant Professor of Biochemistry with Tenure Track at the Biozentrum, University of Basel. She is currently working as a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of…


Muscle aging: Stronger for longer

Already in our best years, our muscles begin to shrink and their strength dwindles. Unfortunately, this is a natural part of aging. For some people, the decline in muscle mass and function is excessive. This condition,…


Michael N. Hall received honorary doctorate from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has awarded an honorary doctorate to Prof. Michael N. Hall in recognition of his extraordinary scientific achievements, in particular, of his discovery of the protein kinase TOR and the…


Maria Hondele awarded ERC Starting Grant

Each year, the European Research Council awards ERC Starting Grants to promote the independent and creative research work of young high-profile scientists. Professor Maria Hondele, who was recently appointed to the…