Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a tool that measures when people engage in dialog across political divides. The results show that personal factors play a greater role in people’s willingness to engage in dialog than the controversial nature of a topic.
Ovarian cancer often forms secondary tumors, especially in a certain tissue in the abdominal cavity known as the omentum. Researchers from the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have investigated what happens when the cancer “hijacks” this organ. It is hoped their findings will lead to more successful treatments.
Prof. Dr. Ana Zora Maspoli has been appointed the new professor of Provincial Roman Archaeology at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Presidents's Board has named her the holder of the Vindonissa Professorship, significantly funded by the Canton of Aargau.
As Christmas nears, grocery stores and delicatessens everywhere fill with boxes packed with panettone. There’s a version for everyone, from mass-produced products to genuine artisanal creations. A truly delicious panettone requires time and skill – but the result is a scientific treat.
The genome differs from person to person in thousands of positions. In some cases, this means that proteins have a different building block in certain regions, rendering some antibody-based therapies ineffective, report researchers from the University of Basel.
In 2026, three new professors will take up positions in the Faculty of Medicine, while one professor will be joining the Faculty of Psychology. In addition to these appointments, the University Council has approved two promotions.
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 multiple sclerosis, as researchers at the University of Basel have shown in trials with mice. However, their results also open up opportunities for treatments that make use of the microbiome.
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.
The European Research Council (ERC) awards Consolidator Grants to support excellent project ideas from advanced researchers. Those who succeed in the competition for these coveted grants are among the best in their respective fields of research. Four scientists from the University of Basel have now been awarded ERC grants.
