Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication

Health - Nov 12
Health

A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles. For the first time, the researchers have also been able to emulate natural cell-cell communication using these protocells - based on the model of photoreceptors in the eye. This opens up new possibilities for basic research and applications in medicine.

Health - Nov 12

A technological shift unveils the impact of gestational diabetes

Using new wearable devices, a team from UNIGE, CHUV, HUG, UNIL and EPFL identifies persistent dysfunctions in glucose regulation in women who have had gestational diabetes.

Health - Nov 12

Glioblastoma: new treatment attacks brain tumors from multiple angles

Health

Glioblastoma is the most common kind of malignant brain tumor in adults. So far, no treatment has been able to make this aggressive tumor permanently disappear. The tumor cells are too varied, and the microenvironment is too tumor-friendly. Researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have now developed an immunotherapy that not only attacks the tumor-it also turns its microenvironment against it.

Life Sciences - Nov 12

Using CRISPR to decipher whether gene variants lead to cancer

Researchers at ETH Zurich have combined two gene editing methods. This enables them to quickly investigate the significance of many genetic mutations involved in the development and treatment of cancer.

Einstein’s equations collide with the mysteries of the Universe

Astronomy & Space

A French-Swiss team tests the famous physicist's predictions by calculating the distortion of time and space.

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Life Sciences - Health - 12.11.2024
Using CRISPR to decipher whether gene variants lead to cancer
Researchers at ETH Zurich have combined two gene editing methods. This enables them to quickly investigate the significance of many genetic mutations involved in the development and treatment of cancer. In recent years, scientists have created a range of new methods based on CRISPR-Cas technology for precisely editing the genetic material of living organisms.

Health - Campus - 12.11.2024
A technological shift unveils the impact of gestational diabetes
Using new wearable devices, a team from UNIGE, CHUV, HUG, UNIL and EPFL identifies persistent dysfunctions in glucose regulation in women who have had gestational diabetes. A common complication linked with pregnancy, gestational diabetes increases the risk of developing metabolic disorders, such as type 2 diabetes.

Health - Chemistry - 12.11.2024
Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication
Synthetic cells emulate natural cellular communication
A research team from the University of Basel has succeeded in synthesizing simple, environmentally sensitive cells complete with artificial organelles. For the first time, the researchers have also been able to emulate natural cell-cell communication using these protocells - based on the model of photoreceptors in the eye.

Health - Pharmacology - 12.11.2024
Glioblastoma: new treatment attacks brain tumors from multiple angles
Glioblastoma: new treatment attacks brain tumors from multiple angles
Glioblastoma is the most common kind of malignant brain tumor in adults. So far, no treatment has been able to make this aggressive tumor permanently disappear. The tumor cells are too varied, and the microenvironment is too tumor-friendly. Researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have now developed an immunotherapy that not only attacks the tumor-it also turns its microenvironment against it.

Astronomy / Space - Physics - 11.11.2024
Einstein's equations collide with the mysteries of the Universe
Einstein’s equations collide with the mysteries of the Universe
A French-Swiss team tests the famous physicist's predictions by calculating the distortion of time and space. Gravitational lensing of distant galaxies by the galaxy cluster Abell 2390, observed by the Euclid satellite . ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA, image processing by J.-C. Cuillandre (CEA Paris-Saclay), G. Anselmi Why is the expansion of our Universe accelerating' Twenty-five years after its discovery, this phenomenon remains one of the greatest scientific mysteries.

Environment - 07.11.2024
Olive colobus language course
Olive colobus language course
The olive colobus, a discreet primate found in the forests of Côte d'Ivoire, is surprisingly proficient in vocal communication. According to a study by the University of Neuchâtel, despite its limited vocal repertoire, this little monkey is able to convey a variety of information by combining its calls according to precise rules.

Politics - Psychology - 07.11.2024
The impact of social exclusion on voting behavior
The impact of social exclusion on voting behavior
The right to vote is an important part of a democracy. But not everyone makes use of it. A researcher at the University of Basel has investigated the possible causes of this.

Career - Pedagogy - 07.11.2024
The more female classmates at school, the higher a woman's pay later on
The more female classmates at school, the higher a woman’s pay later on
Women earn more if they mostly went to school with other girls as children, report researchers at the University of Basel and Durham University. Their findings are based on data from 750,000 schoolchildren. Men and women should earn the same amount of money. But they do not; women tend to have different professions than men and also earn less.

Physics - Transport - 07.11.2024
Researchers are making jet engines fit for the hydrogen age
Researchers are making jet engines fit for the hydrogen age
Hydrogen-powered planes are set to take wing around the world in the future. To make this possible, engineers have to develop the jet engines that will power them. Experiments by researchers at ETH Zurich are now providing the necessary basis for making these engines powerful and durable. Europe is preparing for climate-neutral flight powered by sustainably produced hydrogen.

Health - Life Sciences - 06.11.2024
'Gene desert' regulates embryonic development and cardiac function
’Gene desert’ regulates embryonic development and cardiac function
Researchers at the University of Bern, in collaboration with international partners, have discovered that a 'gene desert' section of the genome plays an important role in the development of the embryo and the heart in both mice and humans. The study provides further evidence for the significance of gene-free DNA segments in gene regulation and offers approaches for early detection of cardiac diseases.

Life Sciences - Health - 06.11.2024
Use of Genetic Scissors Carries Risks
Use of Genetic Scissors Carries Risks
The CRISPR tool is capable of repairing the genetic defect responsible for the immune disease chronic granulomatous disease. However, researchers at the University of Zurich have now shown that there is a risk of inadvertently introducing other defects. The CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of genetic diseases.

Innovation - Mechanical Engineering - 05.11.2024
Record broken for the longest Hyperloop trial at EPFL
Record broken for the longest Hyperloop trial at EPFL
As part of the LIMITLESS project, scientists from EPFL, HEIG-VD and Swisspod have completed the longest-ever vacuum capsule journey in Europe's first operational Hyperloop test facility.

Health - Life Sciences - 04.11.2024
The devastating effects of cocaine, even among young people
The devastating effects of cocaine, even among young people
Disfigured faces, impressively deformed. Wrinkles, swellings, parts of the lips that are no longer there, mouths and noses that have almost disappeared. These are the slow but inexorable effects of cocaine. Professor Matteo Trimarchi, Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and Head of Otorhinolaryngology Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale (EOC ), spoke about these severe effects, even among the youngest, in an interview with La Domenica.

Health - Life Sciences - 31.10.2024
Unraveling the Link Between Hepatitis and Kidney Damage
Unraveling the Link Between Hepatitis and Kidney Damage
The hepatitis E virus affects the liver. But infected liver cells secrete a viral protein that reacts with antibodies in the blood and may form complexes that can damage the filter structure of the kidneys, as researchers from the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich have proven for the first time.

Environment - Earth Sciences - 31.10.2024
Why Lake Geneva emits large quantities of CO2
Why Lake Geneva emits large quantities of CO2
Unlike oceans, lakes are major emitters of CO2. Why is this so, and what mechanisms are at work? Scientists at the University of Lausanne have succeeded in explaining the complete carbon cycle in Lake Geneva for the first time, generating a model that can be applied to several of the world's great lakes.

Life Sciences - Health - 31.10.2024
Neurotechnology boosts memory without surgery
Neurotechnology boosts memory without surgery
Researchers have combined virtual reality, non-invasive brain stimulation and advanced brain imaging techniques to improve spatial navigation in healthy participants. The study is a first step in addressing dementia in an aging population without medication or surgery. As we age, it becomes more difficult to remember where things are-whether it's recalling where we left the keys or where we parked the car.

Physics - Materials Science - 31.10.2024
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes
Quantum technologies exploit the unusual properties of the most fundamental building blocks of matter. They promise breakthroughs in communication, computing, sensors and much more. However, quantum states are fragile, and their effects are difficult to grasp, making research into real-world applications challenging.

Life Sciences - 30.10.2024
Similarities in Brain Development Between Marmosets and Humans
Similarities in Brain Development Between Marmosets and Humans
In common marmosets, the brain regions that process social interactions develop very slowly, extending until early adulthood, like in humans.

Environment - Health - 29.10.2024
How climate change affects the risk of malaria in Kenya
How climate change affects the risk of malaria in Kenya
Researchers from Switzerland and Kenya have investigated how climate change, urbanization and malaria control measures affect the risk of malaria in Kenya. The results show that despite a general decline, the risk of malaria has increased significantly in some regions. Malaria, spread by Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest diseases in the world.

Health - Life Sciences - 28.10.2024
Superspreader fibrils caught in the act
Superspreader fibrils caught in the act
In dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's, incorrectly folded proteins accumulate in the brain. researchers have now resolved a particularly active species of protein fibrils with unprecedented precision. The formation of potentially toxic molecules on the surface of protein fibrils was studied from early to late stages spanning over a period of hours.
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