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They are found as fragrances in cosmetics or as flavorings in food, and form the basis of new medications: Terpenes are natural substances that occur in plants, insects and sea sponges. They are difficult to produce synthetically. However, chemists at the University of Basel are now introducing a new method of synthesis.
Tomasz Smoleński is to become the new assistant professor for experimental quantum nanophysics and/or quantum materials at the University of Basel. His research interests are in the field of condensed matter physics, quantum materials and quantum optics.
At the end of 2023, the university innovation initiative celebrated its first major success: the spin-off T3 Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim for up to CHF 450 million. We spoke to CEO Dr. Simon Ittig in an interview, who told us how the sale to the pharmaceutical company came about and what has changed as a result.
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Biomedical scientist Professor Primo Schär was elected Vice President for Research and thus successor to Professor Torsten Schwede by a large majority at yesterday’s Senate meeting. He will take up his post as President of the Research Council of the Swiss National Science Foundation on January 1, 2025 and will step down early from his university leadership role at the end of the spring semester.
Cichlid fishes exhibit differing degrees of curiosity. The cause for this lies in their genes, as reported by researchers from the University of Basel in the journal Science. This trait influences the cichlids’ ability to adapt to new habitats.
Some pathogens hide inside human cells to enhance their survival. Researchers at the University of Basel, have uncovered a unique tactic certain bacteria use to spread in the body without being detected by the immune system. In their study, they reveal the crucial role of a bacterial nanomachine in this infection process.
Many people aspire to a successful partnership. But is this success determined by destiny, or does it result from working on the relationship? Researchers from the University of Basel have investigated the role of people’s inner convictions on how they approach a relationship and how satisfaction develops over time.
A sensitive perception of the environment is crucial for guiding our behavior. However, an overly sensitive response of the brain’s neural circuits to stimuli can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders such as epilepsy. University of Basel researchers report in the journal Nature how neuronal networks in the mouse brain are fine-tuned.
A high-profile study made headlines in 2023 stating that the scientific and innovation system is producing less and less completely new knowledge. Researchers at the University of Basel are now refuting this claim, at least for patents: It is based on a measurement error.
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