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Cancer cells resemble stem cells in being extremely adaptable. University of Basel researchers have identified compounds that artificially mature breast cancer cells of the highly aggressive triple negative subtype and convert them to a state that resembles normal cells.
We aren’t very good at predicting what will make us happy. That is one finding from a study by Basel economists. They investigated the effects of purchasing a home on life satisfaction. The positive effect on happiness did not last as long as people expected.
Cilia are small hair-like organelles that extend from cells and perform many functions, including motility and signaling. Researchers have now revealed that cilia have a specialized transport hub at their base, where trains and cargos are assembled for transport throughout the cilia. Since defects in this cilia transport system can lead to e.g. cystic kidneys or blindness, the results published in Science also provide new insights into molecular basis for a variety of diseases.
It has long been proven that daylight has a positive influence on physical and mental health. Nevertheless, this knowledge is rarely used in everyday life or in clinical practice. The Integrative Human Circadian Daylight Platform aims to change this over the next few years.
The Biozentrum of the University of Basel cordially invites interested visitors on 17 September 2022 to immerse themselves in the world of research and to visit the new, state-of-the-art research tower. They can expect an exciting program with a research market, lectures and a view over the rooftops of Basel.
The European Research Council (ERC) has nominated a further two researchers from the University of Basel for a Starting or Consolidator grant. The projects will enable innovative research in the fields of environmental science and mathematics.
Overweight increases the risk of an imbalance in sugar metabolism and even of diabetes. A research group at the University of Basel has now shown the opposite is true as well: deficits in the body’s insulin production contribute to overweight.
Adam Hearn is holding a copy of his doctoral thesis, though a doctorate wasn’t always on his horizon. For a long time, the 45-year-old rejected the idea of an academic career. As an academic, he is making the case for sustainable energy. And – with his personal commitments – demonstrating what each of us can do to reverse climate change.
The University Council has appointed Professor Carolyn King as Professor of Infection Immunology as well as Professor Mattia Zampieri as the new Professor of Biochemistry. Professor Admir Greljo is to become the new Assistant Professor of Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology.
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