With the revolutionary CRISPR/Cas technology, the DNA of living organisms can be precisely altered. Using a guide RNA that recognizes a specific DNA sequence, Cas9 protein is recruited to that sequence and cuts the DNA. This…
The Biozentrum is mourning the death of Joachim Seelig, emeritus Professor of Structural Biology and former Chairman of the Department Biozentrum. Joachim Seelig passed away on August 15, 2024, at the age of 82 years. With…
Purinosome: assembly mechanism and interplay with mitochondria Purinosomes represent biomolecular condensates that compartmentalize enzymes in the de novo purine synthesis (DNPS) pathway to enhance pathway flux. However, the…
The Southern Lights - Rhodopsin Complexes Discovered in an Algae Near Antarctica Can Help Unravel the Secrets of the Brain Rhodopsins are integral membrane proteins that bind retinal chromophores to become light sensitive.…
An Innovative Approach to Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment by improving Oxidative Stress and Lipid Imbalance Currently, chronic kidney disease (CKD) lacks effective therapies, since it intricately encompasses multiple…
Integrative cryoET approaches to study cell-cell communication Cell-cell connectivity is a fundamental feature of multicellular organization across all kingdoms of life. Specialized structures facilitate intercellular…
Understanding the impact of antibiotics on human gut microbes Over the last century, antibiotics have been one of the main pillars of modern medicine and have considerably contributed to the increase of our life expectancy.…
Regulators of gene expression from stem cell differentiation to aging Our group is interested in the mechanisms that control gene expression from very early to very late in human life. In eukaryotes, gene expression is a…
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…
25 students from Basel-Stadt and Basel-Land secured one of the few places at the Basel Summer Science Academy 2024 at the Biozentrum. The program was established in 2019 to give high school students insight into the research…
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