Public lecture series: «Einblicke Biozentrum»

Scientists from the Biozentrum invite all interested persons to learn about their latest research. The lecture series takes the visitors on a journey into the world of muscles, nerves, cells and genes. You will become acquainted with the exciting fields of research and new discoveries in easy-to-understand presentations, held in German each month.

Time: 19:00 – 19:45, followed by an Apéro 
Place: Biozentrum, Maurice E. Müller Saal, Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel
Free Admission 

26. November 2024
Photosynthesis - How plants and algae turn sunlight into life
Prof. Ben Engel

Plants and microscopic algae use the sun's light to produce oxygen, while removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and producing food. This has shaped the history of life on Earth and created a home for humans to live. Find out how the research group of Ben Engel uses advanced electron microscopes to explore the tiny protein machines that perform photosynthesis inside algae cells. Learn how the carbon cycle connects all life on our planet, and how the imbalance of this cycle is causing our global climate to change.
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17. Dezember 2024
Stem cells – Renewal and re-modelling of the adult brain 
Prof. Fiona Doetsch

We know that the adult brain contains stem cells. The discovery of these stem cells raises fascinating questions about how they may affect our learning and behavior. In other cases, the same cells may contribute to cancer. Learn more about the identity of brain stem cells, the signals that switch them on, how they contribute to brain plasticity, and whether they can eventually be harnessed for brain repair. 
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We recommend to come by public transport: 

• Tram 11, stop Johanniter Brücke
• Bus 30, 31, 33 stop Children's hospital (UKBB)
• Bus 36, 38, stop Metzerstrasse

If you would like to be regularly informed about new lectures of Einblicke Biozentrum, please send an email with your first name, last name and subject Einblicke to: scienceevents-biozentrumunibasch