Campus WATERLOO - Jun 2
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Environment - Today
The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact
The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact
Electroengineering - Today
In a First, Caltech's Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space
In a First, Caltech's Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space
Innovation - Today
House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to 'knocking through'
House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to 'knocking through'
Health - Jun 1
Elderly patients see no difference in health outcomes when treated by M.D.s or osteopaths
Elderly patients see no difference in health outcomes when treated by M.D.s or osteopaths
Agronomy - May 31
No bees without beekeepers! How volunteers are increasing food security, as swarms proliferate across the UK
No bees without beekeepers! How volunteers are increasing food security, as swarms proliferate across the UK
Social Sciences - May 31
National Student Survey: high satisfaction among UT students with their study programme
National Student Survey: high satisfaction among UT students with their study programme
Environment - May 31
Calculations show that the thermal energy stored by land masses has increased significantly
Calculations show that the thermal energy stored by land masses has increased significantly
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Pharmacology - Health - 30.05.2023 
’We want to make sure that nanomedicine can advance more rapidly.’
Nanomedicine involves packaging drugs in microscopic particles to make them more effective.
Computer Science - 15.05.2023
Health - 09.05.2023
Health - Career - 27.04.2023
History / Archeology - 17.04.2023
Microtechnics - Health - 14.03.2023 
’I want to build medical robots that others really want to use.’
Georg Rauter develops micro robots as tools for brain surgeons and dentists, and for operations on bones.
History / Archeology - Campus - 12.01.2023
Politics - 15.12.2022 
Beneficial arrangements in parliament - How vested interests shape Swiss politics
Directors, trustees, Executive Board members: members of Switzerland's Federal Parliament often have other duties in addition to their political office and occupation. Researchers in political science at the University of Basel have investigated how these alliances affect political developments. The interest group ties of politicians are a popular topic for discussion.
Administration - 06.12.2022
Health - Life Sciences - 30.11.2022
Health - Pharmacology - 09.11.2022 
Temporary mild damage to heart muscle cells after Covid-19 booster vaccination
An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel has studied the effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccination on the heart muscle.
Mathematics - 18.10.2022
Pedagogy - 18.10.2022 
Key values for school children
The values that matter most to primary school children are safety and the well-being of others. Teachers, meanwhile, also want to cultivate self-direction - in the same way that the Swiss curriculum aims to do.
Life Sciences - Physics - 12.10.2022
Health - 06.10.2022 
Latest high-tech microscopes for the Department of Biomedicine
Nikon has selected the Department of Biomedicine's microscopy facility as its first -Center of Excellence- in Switzerland.
Pedagogy - Innovation - 06.10.2022
Health - 04.10.2022 
’The fall wave has already started’
How is the outlook regarding Covid-19 for the coming weeks? Professor Richard Neher at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, who has been studying the evolution of the virus since the pandemic started, answers some pressing questions.
Life Sciences - 19.09.2022 
Cilia in 3D: Miniature train station discovered
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.
Health - Life Sciences - 19.09.2022 
Healthier living in the right light
It has long been proven that daylight has a positive influence on physical and mental health. Nevertheless, this knowledge is still little used in everyday life and in the clinic.
Health - Life Sciences - 19.09.2022
Career - Pedagogy - 26.07.2022 
Ambitious career aspirations: A balancing act between success and disappointment
Higher aspirations lead to higher achievements. At least, that is true in the context of educational and occupational aspirations, as shown by a new study co-authored by economist Dr. Reto Odermatt of the University of Basel. Unrealistically high aspirations as a teenager, however, can have a negative effect on well-being as an adult.
Innovation - Economics - 29.06.2022
Pedagogy - 17.05.2022 
The power of signs
Signs and symbols are intended to provide orientation in public spaces. Once we-ve understood their message, we take note of it and usually think no more of it.
Health - Pharmacology - 28.02.2022 
Therapy for muscular dystrophy: A new start-up at the Biozentrum
Prof. Markus Rüegg and Dr. Judith Reinhard from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel have founded the start-up SEAL Therapeutics AG together with Dr. Thomas Meier, former CEO of Santhera Pharmaceuticals.
Health - Pharmacology - 21.02.2022
Psychology - 15.02.2022
Life Sciences - 14.02.2022 
Sperm or eggs? How hermaphroditic worms distribute their resources
Hermaphroditic species face a fundamental question: how much energy should they expend on their male and female sides? Flatworms have found various answers to this question over the course of evolution - and the solutions are directly correlated with their mating behavior. Many plants and animals have both male and female reproductive organs.
History / Archeology - 10.02.2022
Health - Pharmacology - 26.01.2022
Health - Physics - 24.01.2022 
New rapid test could detect coronavirus and flu simultaneously
Researchers from the University of Basel and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have developed a rapid test for Covid-19 with a novel functional principle.
Life Sciences - Health - 24.01.2022 
’We generate tiny brains in the Petri dish’
Professor Verdon Taylor from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel studies the development of the brain from stem cells, including using animal-free methods. Here, he explains which research questions can be answered using this approach - and why animal experiments are still needed.
Life Sciences - Health - 17.01.2022 
Bearing the animal in mind
At the University of Basel, a large team of experts looks after the welfare of animals used in experiments. The aim is to minimize the stress placed on the animals. This is achieved by means of species-appropriate animal husbandry, careful planning of experiments and close monitoring of each animal.
Health - Life Sciences - 10.01.2022 
’We think carefully about how many mice are necessary’
Professor Alfred Zippelius, from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel, has been conducting experiments with mice for several years.
Health - Psychology - 21.12.2021 
Psychological stress and stress factors in vaccinated and unvaccinated people
The latest survey in the University of Basel's Swiss Corona Stress Study shows that psychological stress remains high during the pandemic.
Health - 20.12.2021 
’A necessary evil’: Perceptions of masks in German-speaking Switzerland
During the current pandemic, face masks have become part of everyday life. In many places their use is now a given.
Politics - 17.12.2021 
Election Campaigning on Social Media: Tweet Style Can Determine Voters’ Choice
The way that politicians use social media can influence how they are perceived by voters. Policy-oriented messages contribute to a more professional impression, while too much private content can have a negative effect. These are the findings of a study conducted with the participation of the University of Basel.
Health - Pharmacology - 13.12.2021
Social Sciences - Psychology - 23.11.2021 
Social Media: Users Who Aren’t Tagged Feel Excluded
Individuals can also experience feelings of ostracism in the digital world. Researchers from the Universities of Basel and Koblenz-Landau have studied how strongly people's fundamental psychological needs are affected when they are not tagged on Instagram. Humans are highly sensitive to what are known as ostracism experiences.
Health - Economics - 06.09.2021
Health - Psychology - 02.09.2021 
Self-interest promotes contract tracing using smartphones
Why do people install a coronavirus warning app on their cell phone - or not? Researchers of the Department of Economic Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Basel investigated.
Health - Pharmacology - 18.03.2021 
Learning from the dead to help the living
The lungs are the primary, but not the only target of Covid-19. Early in the pandemic, Basel researchers were among the first to venture to perform autopsies on deceased Covid-19 patients, making important contributions to our understanding of the new infectious disease. Professor Alexandar Tzankov of the University of Basel is leading a research project highlighting the effects of the virus on the body's tissues and organs.
Computer Science - 22.02.2021 
"Fantastic research is happening with the help of data analytics"
The Center for Data Analytics at the University of Basel helps researchers make the most of their data using cutting-edge techniques such as deep learning.
Economics - Social Sciences - 04.02.2021
Health - Pharmacology - 25.01.2021 
A treatment for every kind of cancer
Researchers from the University of Basel have identified cells in the immune system that are able to attack a wide range of cancer cells.
Psychology - Health - 17.12.2020 
Significant increase in psychological stress in the second Covid-19 wave
The latest survey by the University of Basel on psychological stress in the second Covid-19 wave has revealed that levels have increased significantly in comparison with the spring of this year. The proportion of people with severe depressive symptoms stood at 9% during lockdown in April, but this figure had risen to 18% in November.
Health - Pharmacology - 25.11.2020 
Infusion more effective than tablets: Treatment of iron anaemia in rural Africa
Iron-deficiency anaemia is a major concern in low income countries, especially for women. A study conducted in Tanzania has now demonstrated the advantage of iron infusion therapy over the usual treatment with iron tablets.
Health - 11.11.2020 
Survey on the psychological effects of the second Covid-19 wave
The results of a survey conducted by the University of Basel showed that the pandemic's first wave put a great deal of psychological strain on many people in Switzerland.
Campus - 19.10.2020 
New platform makes Namibia Archive available online
The Dammann collection contains photographs and sound recordings, for example of Adelheid Mbuandjou.
Social Sciences - Health - 15.09.2020 
Older adults prefer to remain in their home
Living at home in old age: This is what most older adults want. As a result, there is a high demand for senior apartments and tailor-made services for the care of older adults in need of assistance in their own households.
Health - Life Sciences - 24.08.2020 
Breast cancer: New way for tumor cells to escape self-destruction
In the body, so-called programmed cell death prevents cells with irreparable damage from surviving and turning into cancer cells. In the "EMBO Journal", researchers at the University of Basel's Biozentrum, report how a certain protein variant thwarts the self-destruction and thus promotes the growth of breast cancer cells.
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Nanomedicine involves packaging drugs in microscopic particles to make them more effective.
Type or swipe? Text input in virtual reality
To date, inputting text in virtual reality has been difficult. Now researchers from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Basel have discovered a way to make the process easier - by adapting the principle of the swipe keyboard for the VR world. Until now, inputting text in virtual spaces - when searching for a digital exhibition or using a business application, for instance - meant typing in every single letter individually on a virtual keyboard.
To date, inputting text in virtual reality has been difficult. Now researchers from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Basel have discovered a way to make the process easier - by adapting the principle of the swipe keyboard for the VR world. Until now, inputting text in virtual spaces - when searching for a digital exhibition or using a business application, for instance - meant typing in every single letter individually on a virtual keyboard.
Resuscitation after a cardiac arrest: The chances for survival are overestimated
With cardiac arrest, the chance of surviving decreases with every minute that passes without blood circulation.
With cardiac arrest, the chance of surviving decreases with every minute that passes without blood circulation.
Home care organizations need more resources and better networking
The Institute of Nursing Science at the University of Basel has carried out a large-scale study to take the pulse of home care provision in Switzerland. The conclusion: the organizations are delivering good work - but policy decisions need to be made if they are to continue to provide their services in the future.
The Institute of Nursing Science at the University of Basel has carried out a large-scale study to take the pulse of home care provision in Switzerland. The conclusion: the organizations are delivering good work - but policy decisions need to be made if they are to continue to provide their services in the future.
Georg Rauter develops micro robots as tools for brain surgeons and dentists, and for operations on bones.
Directors, trustees, Executive Board members: members of Switzerland's Federal Parliament often have other duties in addition to their political office and occupation. Researchers in political science at the University of Basel have investigated how these alliances affect political developments. The interest group ties of politicians are a popular topic for discussion.
Beyond marketing - Are aid organizations with quality seals more trustworthy?
Christmas is a time for donating. As the end of the year approaches, donation requests from various aid organizations tumble in almost daily.
Christmas is a time for donating. As the end of the year approaches, donation requests from various aid organizations tumble in almost daily.
Multiple sclerosis therapy improves gut flora
A medication used to treat MS also has a beneficial effect on the composition of the intestinal flora, according to researchers from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel. Conversely, the gut flora also plays a role in which side effects occur during treatment with the medication.
A medication used to treat MS also has a beneficial effect on the composition of the intestinal flora, according to researchers from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel. Conversely, the gut flora also plays a role in which side effects occur during treatment with the medication.
An interdisciplinary research team from the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel has studied the effects of the Covid-19 booster vaccination on the heart muscle.
The values that matter most to primary school children are safety and the well-being of others. Teachers, meanwhile, also want to cultivate self-direction - in the same way that the Swiss curriculum aims to do.
Nikon has selected the Department of Biomedicine's microscopy facility as its first -Center of Excellence- in Switzerland.
University teaching under Covid: the old hands and the evaders
How did teaching staff cope with the sudden switch to online teaching during the coronavirus pandemic? Researchers from the University of Basel investigated this in collaboration with Eucor - The European Campus.
How did teaching staff cope with the sudden switch to online teaching during the coronavirus pandemic? Researchers from the University of Basel investigated this in collaboration with Eucor - The European Campus.
How is the outlook regarding Covid-19 for the coming weeks? Professor Richard Neher at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, who has been studying the evolution of the virus since the pandemic started, answers some pressing questions.
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 still little used in everyday life and in the clinic.
A healthier life in the right light
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.
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.
Higher aspirations lead to higher achievements. At least, that is true in the context of educational and occupational aspirations, as shown by a new study co-authored by economist Dr. Reto Odermatt of the University of Basel. Unrealistically high aspirations as a teenager, however, can have a negative effect on well-being as an adult.
Signs and symbols are intended to provide orientation in public spaces. Once we-ve understood their message, we take note of it and usually think no more of it.
Prof. Markus Rüegg and Dr. Judith Reinhard from the Biozentrum of the University of Basel have founded the start-up SEAL Therapeutics AG together with Dr. Thomas Meier, former CEO of Santhera Pharmaceuticals.
Why People Use Smartphones in Social Situations
Using a smartphone and ignoring other people in a moment of social interaction is known as phubbing (a blend of phone and snubbing). This habit can endanger relationships and threaten psychological well-being. Researchers at the University of Basel have now examined the factors that contribute to this behavior.
Using a smartphone and ignoring other people in a moment of social interaction is known as phubbing (a blend of phone and snubbing). This habit can endanger relationships and threaten psychological well-being. Researchers at the University of Basel have now examined the factors that contribute to this behavior.
Hermaphroditic species face a fundamental question: how much energy should they expend on their male and female sides? Flatworms have found various answers to this question over the course of evolution - and the solutions are directly correlated with their mating behavior. Many plants and animals have both male and female reproductive organs.
Researchers from the University of Basel and the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have developed a rapid test for Covid-19 with a novel functional principle.
Professor Verdon Taylor from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel studies the development of the brain from stem cells, including using animal-free methods. Here, he explains which research questions can be answered using this approach - and why animal experiments are still needed.
At the University of Basel, a large team of experts looks after the welfare of animals used in experiments. The aim is to minimize the stress placed on the animals. This is achieved by means of species-appropriate animal husbandry, careful planning of experiments and close monitoring of each animal.
Professor Alfred Zippelius, from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel, has been conducting experiments with mice for several years.
The latest survey in the University of Basel's Swiss Corona Stress Study shows that psychological stress remains high during the pandemic.
During the current pandemic, face masks have become part of everyday life. In many places their use is now a given.
The way that politicians use social media can influence how they are perceived by voters. Policy-oriented messages contribute to a more professional impression, while too much private content can have a negative effect. These are the findings of a study conducted with the participation of the University of Basel.
Individuals can also experience feelings of ostracism in the digital world. Researchers from the Universities of Basel and Koblenz-Landau have studied how strongly people's fundamental psychological needs are affected when they are not tagged on Instagram. Humans are highly sensitive to what are known as ostracism experiences.
Why do people install a coronavirus warning app on their cell phone - or not? Researchers of the Department of Economic Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Basel investigated.
The lungs are the primary, but not the only target of Covid-19. Early in the pandemic, Basel researchers were among the first to venture to perform autopsies on deceased Covid-19 patients, making important contributions to our understanding of the new infectious disease. Professor Alexandar Tzankov of the University of Basel is leading a research project highlighting the effects of the virus on the body's tissues and organs.
The Center for Data Analytics at the University of Basel helps researchers make the most of their data using cutting-edge techniques such as deep learning.
Researchers from the University of Basel have identified cells in the immune system that are able to attack a wide range of cancer cells.
The latest survey by the University of Basel on psychological stress in the second Covid-19 wave has revealed that levels have increased significantly in comparison with the spring of this year. The proportion of people with severe depressive symptoms stood at 9% during lockdown in April, but this figure had risen to 18% in November.
Iron-deficiency anaemia is a major concern in low income countries, especially for women. A study conducted in Tanzania has now demonstrated the advantage of iron infusion therapy over the usual treatment with iron tablets.
The results of a survey conducted by the University of Basel showed that the pandemic's first wave put a great deal of psychological strain on many people in Switzerland.
The Dammann collection contains photographs and sound recordings, for example of Adelheid Mbuandjou.
Living at home in old age: This is what most older adults want. As a result, there is a high demand for senior apartments and tailor-made services for the care of older adults in need of assistance in their own households.
In the body, so-called programmed cell death prevents cells with irreparable damage from surviving and turning into cancer cells. In the "EMBO Journal", researchers at the University of Basel's Biozentrum, report how a certain protein variant thwarts the self-destruction and thus promotes the growth of breast cancer cells.
Campus WATERLOO - Jun 2
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Outstanding student researchers recognized with Governor General's Gold Medal
Environment - Today
The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact
The University of Manchester named number 1 in the UK, number 1 in Europe and second in the world for social and environmental impact
Electroengineering - Today
In a First, Caltech's Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space
In a First, Caltech's Space Solar Power Demonstrator Wirelessly Transmits Power in Space
Innovation - Today
House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to 'knocking through'
House of moveable wooden walls unveiled, promising a cheaper, greener alternative to 'knocking through'
Health - Jun 1
Elderly patients see no difference in health outcomes when treated by M.D.s or osteopaths
Elderly patients see no difference in health outcomes when treated by M.D.s or osteopaths
Agronomy - May 31
No bees without beekeepers! How volunteers are increasing food security, as swarms proliferate across the UK
No bees without beekeepers! How volunteers are increasing food security, as swarms proliferate across the UK
Social Sciences - May 31
National Student Survey: high satisfaction among UT students with their study programme
National Student Survey: high satisfaction among UT students with their study programme
Environment - May 31
Calculations show that the thermal energy stored by land masses has increased significantly
Calculations show that the thermal energy stored by land masses has increased significantly