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An international team led by UNIGE shows that red and dead galaxies can be found only 700 million years after the Big Bang, indicating that galaxies stop forming stars earlier than predicted by models. For a long time, scientists thought that only actively star-forming galaxies should be observed in the very early Universe.

Using TESS and ESPRESSO, the high-precision spectrograph operated by the University of Geneva, an international team has discovered a new super-Earth 218 light-years away. An international team, including researchers from the University of Geneva and the National Centre of Competence in Research PlanetS, announces the discovery of a new super-Earth orbiting a star slightly cooler than our Sun.

A team from the University of Geneva and the HUG have shown that people diagnosed with ADHD have an increased risk of developing dementia with age. An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia.

A team from the University of Geneva shows that individual training improves brain-machine decoding of imagined speech, offering new hope for people with language disorders. Brain-machine interfaces have the potential to transform care for individuals who are unable to speak. However, decoding internal language remains highly challenging due to the low-amplitude brain signals involved.

Scientists have revealed the key role played by a form of actin in the mechanics of epithelial membranes and the dynamics of components of cell-cell junctions. Our skin and mucous membranes are protected by epithelial cells. This "barrier" tissue performs its function thanks to specialized structures called "junctions".

Scientists reveal the key role of specific genes in feather development, providing insights into their evolution from dinosaurs. Feathers, essential for thermoregulation, flight, and communication in birds, originate from simple appendages known as proto-feathers, which were present in certain dinosaurs.By studying embryonic development of the chicken, two researchers from the University of Geneva have uncovered a key role of a molecular signalling pathway (the Shh pathway) in their formation.

The Euclid mission delivers its first batch of data-valuable information to help unravel, among other things, the mystery of dark matter. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Euclid mission has unveiled its first public data, offering unprecedented insights into the structure and evolution of the Universe.

Colli Albani, an Italian volcano, has experienced major eruptions thousands of years ago that don't fit with current models. Using 3D imaging, a team from the University of Geneva has unraveled this phenomenon, paving the way for improved volcanic hazard mitigation. More than 800 million people live near an active volcano.

A team from the University of Geneva has identified lipid signatures associated with chemotherapy-resistant cells, paving the way for new treatment strategies. Colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer-related death, affects almost 2 million people worldwide every year. It is mainly treated with chemotherapy, but its effectiveness decreases over time due to the progressive resistance of tumor cells.

An international team, including UNIGE, has reproduced for the first time the formation and evolution of a magnetar. Magnetars are a class of neutron stars with the strongest magnetic fields in the Universe. These incredibly dense objects are central in the landscape of extreme phenomena such as hypernovae, fast radio bursts, and gamma-ray bursts.

Scientists have developed a tool that uses light to control the activity and localisation of a molecule, making it possible to control drug's site of action. Acting in the right place at the right time is the key to effective medical treatment with minimal side effects. However, this feat remains difficult to achieve.

Scientists from the University of Geneva have discovered an enzyme in cancerous lymphatic cells whose properties enable the immune system to fight tumours more effectively. When a tumour develops, it creates a structure around itself called the tumour stroma, within which blood and lymphatic vessels ensure nutritional and respiratory biological exchanges.

A team from the University of Geneva shows how the interpretation of specific scientific information on sexual orientation differs according to the gender and religiosity of individuals. Sexual orientation is believed to result from complex processes that are still widely debated. However, for several years, a large body of research has sought to identify potential biological factors.

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technology that creates synthetic molecules mimicking antibodies, potentially revolutionizing disease treatments. For decades, lab-made antibodies have been used to support patients in fighting specific diseases. These treatments have become a cornerstone of cancer therapy and were among the first medical solutions developed to combat COVID-19.

A team from UNIGE, the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, and Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf has identified the attack mechanism of the Tc toxin produced by certain bacteria. From the breakthrough of Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR gene-editing methods to the development of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, the ability to manipulate biomolecules has emerged as one of the most significant advancements in science and medicine over the past decade.

An international team, including the University of Geneva, has discovered a super-Earth that will enable astronomers to test new hypotheses in the search for life in the Universe. Thirty years after the discovery of the first exoplanet, we detected more than 7000 of them in our Galaxy. But there are still billions more to be discovered! At the same time, exoplanetologists have begun to take an interest in their characteristics, with the aim of finding life elsewhere in the Universe.

A study by UNIGE and the Weizmann Institute reveals how certain proteins assemble as soon as they are synthesized, ensuring their stability and efficiency. Proteins, the pillars of cellular function, often assemble into "complexes" to fulfill their functions. A study by the University of Geneva and the Weizmann Institute, in collaboration with the Technion, reveals why this assembly often begins during the very process of protein synthesis or ''birth''.

A team from the University of Geneva shows how to produce two-headed and donut Hydras simply by applying pressure to their bodies. The Hydra is a small aquatic species found in freshwater ponds and lakes. This animal fascinates scientists because of its ability to regenerate its head or foot when they are cut off.

A UNIGE study shows that Hot Jupiters do not systematically eject their planetary neighbours during migration. This discovery overturns our perception of the architecture of planetary systems. Hot Jupiters are giant planets initially known to orbit alone close to their star. During their migration towards their star, these planets were thought to accrete or eject any other planets present.

A team from UNIGE-HUG Centre for Emerging Viral Diseases, MSF, MSF Epicentre, Johns Hopkins University and South Sudanese Ministry of Health has demonstrated the effectiveness of a vaccine against hepatitis E, during an epidemic, in South Sudan.