Samplequeuer Samplequeuer is a web-based solution to submit, schedule and track samples and their associated data sets, developed by Research IT. The software is used by the Biozentrum's Proteomics Core Facility . The…

A new pathway for collagen secretion and wound healing control The concept of receptor-mediated trafficking of secretory cargo through small coated vesicles is well established, with notable examples including clathrin,…

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…

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…

Muscular dystrophies Muscular dystrophies are rare, genetic diseases often caused by mutations in genes important for the structural stability of muscle fibers during contraction. As a consequence, affected children show…

Our brain generates new neurons throughout life. A diversity of stimuli promotes stem cells in their niche to form neurons that migrate to their place of action. In an animal model Prof. Fiona Doetsch’s team at the…

2023 was a year of significant scientific discoveries and exciting community activities. A major highlight was our first World Alumni Day, celebrating our global community and renewing as well as fostering connections. More…

C6: Stem Cell Biology – 28854 (2 hrs/week; 2 CP; Spring 2026) F. Doetsch , A. Wodnar-Filipowicz, I. Martin, A. Peters Stem cell research continues to grow at an extraordinary pace and raises hope for reconstructive…

Laura de Smalen, PhD Student, Group Handschin Why did you decide to do a PhD? During my bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics, I developed a strong interest in the causes and mechanisms that underlie the human diseases that…

Bruker timsTOF Ultra 2 The latest addition to the PCF. The new timsTOF Ultra MS from Bruker was just upgraded to the Ultra 2 version. With its Trapped Ion Mobility Spectrometry (TIMS) and Parallel Accumulation Serial…