In the course of evolution, the human body has developed diverse strategies to protect itself from harmful substances. In the intestine, the placenta and also in the blood-brain barrier are tiny transport proteins, which…
Cell signaling and dynamics in bacterial growth, adaptation, and persistence Our studies aim at understanding the molecular and cellular principles involved in the growth, differentiation and behavior of bacterial cells. We…
All organisms need energy to live. We get energy from various components of our food. Our body uses a part of this energy directly and stores the rest. While glucose serves as an immediately available energy source, fats are…
Motor circuit function Behavior is the common output of the nervous system. Despite their importance, the mechanisms by which neuronal circuits produce actions appropriately aligned with needs and intentions are poorly…
A farewell event will be held on June 4, 2021, at 4 p.m. in honor of Martin Spiess, who has been Professor of Biochemistry at the Biozentrum since 1986. The program includes a welcome speech as well as words of thanks by the…
The past year was in every respect exceptional for the Biozentrum. And so it happened that “the move” coincided with the 50th Jubilee. The kick-off was the official handover of the new building to the University of Basel. In…
Studying Biology in Basel Biology is the key science of the 21st century. The University of Basel offers a variety of degrees in biology, including a Bachelor of Science in Biology with three specializations and six…
The abundance and diversity of viruses on our planet is unimaginable. It is estimated that there are about a trillion virus particles on each grain of sand. Many viruses are still waiting to be discovered. The majority of…
Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of biomolecules We apply and develop high-resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) methods to elucidate structure, function, and dynamics of biological macromolecules. The…
The European funded research project CANDY investigates the underlying mechanisms of co-morbidities in neurodevelopmental diseases. “By looking at the mechanisms underpinning neurodevelopmental disorders it is our aim to…
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