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May 06, 2025
Slow-growing bacteria respond more sensitively to their environment
Bacteria have a simple yet potent mechanism that controls their sensitivity to environmental stimuli. A new study by Prof. Erik van Nimwegen's team at…

April 14, 2025
New insights challenge previous views about a muscle growth factor
The protein Myc has long been thought to support skeletal muscle growth. In recent work, the research team led by Prof. Markus Rüegg at the…

April 03, 2025
New vaccine concept tackles harmful bacteria in the intestine
In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonisation of the intestine by harmless…

March 28, 2025
Anne Spang awarded distinction of AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Prof. Anne Spang at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, as a Fellow. With…
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