State-of-the-art AI programs can support the development of drugs by predicting how proteins interact with small molecules. However, researchers at the University of Basel have shown that these programs only memorize patterns, rather than understanding physical relationships.
Prof. Dr. Daniel Malz is to become the new assistant professor for theoretical quantum optics with a focus on the physics of light-matter interaction. The University Council also appointed ten adjunct professors.
By summer 2029, the Department of Social Sciences and the Dean’s Office of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences are to be merged in the “Alte Gewerbeschule”. Construction work will begin on 17 November 2025.
Once a sperm has broken through to an egg cell in order to fertilise it, the two cells need to hold together tightly. This occurs via a type of protein binding that is among the strongest in biology – and it is also unique.
Why are more and more people in Western democracies yearning for destruction? And why do they vote for parties that promise just that? Literary sociologist Carolin Amlinger unpacks the roots of the global rightward shift and reveals why even Switzerland isn’t immune.
Certain nutrients in food can trigger a mild stress response in nematodes. But instead of making them sick, this actually helps them stay healthier as they age, according to researchers at the University of Basel.
The University Council of the University of Basel has appointed Remo Anceschi as the new Chief Financial Officer. The 59-year-old business economist will take up his position on 1 May 2026.
The University Council has appointed Professor Julia Bielicki as clinical professor of pediatric clinical pharmacology. In the Department of Physics, Professor Admir Greljo is being promoted to associate professor.
The Senate ceremonially re-elected historian Professor Thomas Maissen as an academic representative on the University Council. This election has yet to be confirmed by the cantonal governments of Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt. The committee also awarded 12 people the title of Dr. habil. and the Venia docendi.
