When a virus enters the lungs, the immune system has to react fast. The lung maintains its own community of immune cells capable of mounting a local defense on the spot. Researchers from the University of Basel now describe the role of a specialized group of cells that orchestrates this local response, directing neighboring immune cells to work together. Their findings could pave the way for new inhalable vaccines against respiratory viruses such as influenza.
There is a promising new drug for the rare disease mastocytosis, which is associated with skin lesions, among other things. Researchers at the University of Basel have now been able to use artificial intelligence to quantitatively measure for the first time the extent to which it reduces skin lesions.
With the arrival of spring, facade installation has begun on the new building of the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) at the University of Basel. The envelope is more than just a barrier; it symbolizes the advanced research, innovation and technical progress that will characterize the work conducted within.
The Senate of the University of Basel has decided to seek new appointments to the President’s Board for the coming term of office and not to accept the President’s offer to extend her mandate.
How does a tiny cluster of cells become an embryo with a head, trunk, and tail? And how do thousands of genes coordinate this development? A new imaging method makes it possible to visualize the activity of thousands of genes simultaneously throughout the entire zebrafish embryo. Using this technology, a research team at the University of Basel has created an atlas of all genes and cells involved in turning a cluster of cells into an embryo.
Why do many people say they are so exhausted in the spring? Researchers at the Center for Chronobiology at the University of Basel, the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel (UPK) and the Inselspital in Bern investigated this question. The study reveals that spring fatigue appears to be more of a cultural phenomenon than a measurable biological one.
Many people find it difficult to take their medication correctly as prescribed. This has significant health implications and economic consequences. Digital health apps are designed to help people take their medication correctly. However, a study by the University of Basel shows that digital assistants do not replace the need for personalized professional support.
Forty years ago, Gerd Binnig, Carl Quate and Christoph Gerber published their invention of the atomic force microscope. Even at the age of 83, Gerber continues to share his enthusiasm for this special microscope, which was instrumental in allowing scientists to explore the nanoworld.
From repair café to an electronic waste party: The University of Basel's Sustainability Week kicks off on 9 March. Organized by the student organization UNISSA, the week combines practical activities, discussions and networking opportunities – bringing sustainability to life.
