As Christmas nears, grocery stores and delicatessens everywhere fill with boxes packed with #panettone. A truly delicious panettone requires time and skill – but the result is a scientific treat, explains @mpodvinec.bsky.social.

Prof. Dr. Ana Zora Maspoli has been appointed the new professor of Provincial Roman Archaeology. The Rectorate has named her the holder of the Vindonissa Professorship, significantly funded by the Canton of Aargau. 👉 www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

Antibody-based therapies are used to treat numerous diseases, from cancer to rheumatic disorders and multiple sclerosis. Researchers @biomedizin.unibas.ch & @biozentrum.unibas.ch now report that individual genetic differences can prevent antibody-based therapies from being effective in some people.

In 2026, three new professors will take up positions in the Faculty of Medicine, while one professor will be joining the Faculty of Psychology. 👉 www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

If gut bacteria are too similar to the protective layer of nerves, they can misdirect the immune system and cause it to attack its own nervous system. This mechanism can accelerate the progression of #multiplesclerosis, as researchers at the University of Basel have shown in trials with mice.

From artificial intelligence to memory and from gene regulation to treatments for blindness: four projects at the University of Basel will each receive around EUR 2 million over a five-year period to pave the way for new discoveries. 👉 www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

The Chinese mathematician Hong Wang has been awarded the 2025 International Ostrowski Prize in Higher Mathematics. The Ostrowski Prize is worth 100,000 Swiss Francs and is named after Alexander M. Ostrowski, a professor of mathematics who taught at the University of Basel.

Western Europe was successfully reconstructed after the devastation of World War II. This wouldn’t have been possible without raw materials from Africa, says historian Danelle van Zyl-Hermann in an Uni Nova interview.

Some bacteria use a kind of molecular 'speargun' to inject a lethal cocktail into their rivals. Researchers @basler-lab.bsky.social @biozentrum.unibas.ch have now found that certain bacteria can protect themselves against these toxic attacks – but this makes them more vulnerable to antibiotics.

#SwissScienceImage 📷 Submit your best #photos and #videos of your research to the SNSF Scientific Image Competition! The winning entries will be exhibited at the Biel/Bienne Festival of Photography in May 2026. 🗓️ Submission deadline: 2 February 2026 ➡️ https://sohub.io/kw8d

A study led by @unibas.ch has discovered that nuclear pore complexes – tiny gateways in the nuclear membrane – are not rigid or gel-like as once thought. Their interiors are dynamically organized, constantly moving and rearranging. The findings have implications for diseases and potential therapies.

Professor Viktoria Jansesberger is to become the new assistant professor of political science, with a focus on environment and development. The professorship is being financed by the Max Geldner Foundation. 👉 vist.ly/4h774

30 years ago, the Dayton Agreement marked the end of the Bosnian War. Two researchers from the University of Basel are examining how its effects are being felt today, both locally and in the diaspora.

Neural implants can improve people's lives. But what happens when manufacturers stop supporting their own technology? George Kouvas, a researcher at the Institute for Biomedical Ethics @unibas.ch, is investigating the previously underestimated phenomenon of 'neuroabandonment'.

Just a few days after the crime – that is usually how long signs of strangulation can be detected. But research by @claudialenz.bsky.social shows that this timeframe needs to be reconsidered: internal injuries can be detected with MRI for much longer than previously thought – up to 12 days.

When parliamentarians disclose their additional income from lobbying work, they gain more trust from the electorate. Even those who receive very large financial contributions benefit from greater transparency. @stefaniebailer.bsky.social ‪ @ohuwyler.bsky.social @nathaliegiger.bsky.social

LAMA2 muscular dystrophy is a severe form of muscle weakness. The muscle fibers lack stability and die off. Researchers @ruegglab.bsky.social @biozentrum.unibas.ch have now shown that muscle stem cells are also affected—an aspect that future therapies will need to take into account.

Today, the University of Basel celebrated its Dies academicus, honoring leading figures from the fields of art, science, and society. In addition to awarding seven honorary doctorates and numerous prizes, the university appointed its first honorary councillor.

According to the laws of thermodynamics, total energy (heat plus work) in a closed system remains constant. But in quantum systems, the distinction between work and heat is no longer straightforward. Researchers @unibas.ch have developed a new approach to apply thermodynamics to quantum systems.

Sexist harassment on online platforms discourages young women from getting involved in politics, as shown by a new study by @dahoehmann.bsky.social, Tomoko Latteier and @stefaniebailer.bsky.social. The consequences are not only borne by those directly affected, with democracy also being harmed.

Dexamethasone, a proven drug for treating the side effects of chemotherapy, could reduce metastases and slow tumor growth in therapy-resistant ER + breast cancer, according to researchers at the University of Basel. www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even... @momobentires.bsky.social @biomedizin.unibas.ch

Our bone marrow consists of specialized tissue made up of bone cells, blood vessels, nerves and other cell types. Now, researchers @biomedizin.unibas.ch have succeeded for the first time in recreating this cellular complexity using only human cells. This could reduce the need for animal experiments.

Prof. Burcu Tepekule is to become the new assistant professor of Paediatric Infectious and Emerging Diseases Modelling. She will take up her position at the Basel Research Centre for Child Health, which is jointly supported by @unibas.ch & @ethz.ch, on 1 August 2026. www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

“If we’re open to new models, parenthood could become a multifaceted concept.” Prof. Dr. Sabine Hohl, a philosopher, studies how parenthood is perceived in society. Through her research, she aims to encourage a rethinking of fixed ideas about what constitutes a family. #uninova

How can we make global supply chains for coffee, cocoa and co. more sustainable? In this Uni Nova interview, sustainability researcher @janinagrabs.bsky.social discusses how certifications, minimum standards and other measures work in practice.

Three of this year's 41 @snsf.ch Starting Grants will fund projects in the humanities at the University of Basel. The three grantees @fabianbaumann.bsky.social, Dr Pauline Maillard and Dr Zeynep Köylü will receive an assistant professorship (without tenure track) at the University of Basel.

A research team at the Department of Physics has been awarded a prestigious Synergy Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). Together with partners in Bochum and Copenhagen, the team is developing scalable units based on entangled light particles for quantum computing.

Marine microorganisms produce large amounts of nitrous oxide. Biogeochemist Dr. Claudia Frey investigated the exact processes involved during an expedition to the Pacific. «The emission of this almost forgotten greenhouse gas is decisive for the global climate.» 👉 www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

State-of-the-art AI programs can support the development of drugs by predicting how proteins interact with small molecules. However, @unibas.ch researchers have shown that these programs often fail when it comes to new proteins that would be of particular interest for innovative drugs.

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. Daniel Malz will take up his position at the Faculty of Science on 1 February 2026. 👉 www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

Once a sperm has broken through to an egg cell in order to fertilise it, the two cells need to hold together tightly. Now, researchers from @ethz.ch and @unibas.ch have shown that a special type of protein binding occurs – one of the strongest ever discovered in the world of higher organisms.

Why are more and more people drawn to destruction? @camlinger.bsky.social explores the roots of the crisis of democracy – and traces them to a fear of a “tyranny of the minority.” In this interview, she discusses the key insights from her new book, co-written with @onachtwey.bsky.social.

Longevity research: 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. www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

The University Council has appointed Professor Julia Bielicki as clinical professor of pediatric clinical pharmacology. Her research focuses on international, multicentric interventional studies in pediatric clinical pharmacology with a focus on antibiotic therapy. 👉 www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...

Two powerful strategies in one treatment: Researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have demonstrated that a newly developed fusion protein can both block the “do not attack” signal used by cancer cells and selectively activate tumor-fighting immune cells.

Today, the 2025 fall semester begins for 12,890 students and PhD students at the University of Basel. Wishing everyone a successful semester!

Vertebrates, whether fish or great apes, have developed an incredible variety of mouth types. But what do we know about their history and origins?

Seven researchers from the University of Basel receive ERC Starting Grants – an exceptional result for the University of Basel. Over the next five years, they will each receive between EUR 1.5 million and EUR 2.3 million in funding.

Cells migrate during wound healing, immune response, and cancer metastasis, often squeezing through narrow spaces. @davidbrueckner.bsky.social and his collaborators found that cells have a kind of memory: they can “remember” how they previously navigated such constrictions. @biozentrum.unibas.ch

The University of Basel is setting up a new endowed professorship at the @biozentrum to make fundamental discoveries at the interface between biophysics and climate-relevant environmental biology. This will be made possible by the Georg H. Endress Foundation.

🎊Cheers to 25 Years of Discovery @biomedizin.unibas.ch ! Since 2000, we’ve grown into one of Switzerland’s top translational research hubs — thanks to our brilliant teams & community. We celebrated with music, laughter, science & soul. Here’s to the next 25.💙 biomedizin.unibas.ch/en/newsdetai...

Artificial photosynthesis could be the key to environmentally friendly fuels. A research team led by @wengeroliver.bsky.social has developed a special molecule that can store four charges simultaneously under light irradiation. Wenger calls this molecule "an important piece of the puzzle."

August 25 marks 125 years since the death of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who was a professor at @unibas.ch. In an interview, literary scholar Prof. Hubert Thüring reflects on why Nietzsche’s perspectivism, critique of power, and brilliant style still matter today.

Researchers at @unibas.ch made a spin qubit both faster and more robust at the same time — solving a key dilemma in quantum computing. Their trick: a smart use of spin–orbit coupling in nanowires.

The Septimer Pass in the canton of Graubünden provides a direct and simple route over the Alps. The first human traces there date back at least as far as the Bronze Age. Last year, Peter-A. Schwarz, Hannes Flück and a group of students spent two weeks searching for archaeological artifacts.

Silas Battisti's journey into the world of chemistry was shaped by a fascination for the organic processes involved in wine production. Today, he is pursuing his PhD at the Department of Chemistry @unibas.ch, where he is developing new synthetic methods in the field of C-H activation.

In order to fulfill their many functions, proteins must be folded into the correct shape. Researchers @hillerlab.bsky.social @biozentrum.unibas.ch have now discovered tiny “folding factories” in cells that were previously unknown.

Noise, accidents, emissions – mobility generates external costs that the general public must bear. But what would happen if these costs were charged directly to those who cause them? A research team led by economist Prof. Dr. Beat Hintermann set out to answer this question in a recent study.

Korean TV dramas resonate with global audiences. However, essential details in the plot and context are at risk of being lost in translation. So how can subtitles make the complexity of Korean culture understandable to an international audience? Researchers @unibas.ch explore this question.

Chiara Minotti loves ballet and the cultural diversity of the three-country region. But her greatest passion is medicine for the youngest among us. The PhD student is researching ways to prevent or treat infections in premature babies.