Molecules in full gallop
An interdisciplinary team of scientists investigates how exactly individual biomolecules move around. One of the tricks the researchers use involves tiny pores that only allow one molecule to slip through at a time.
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…
Single-molecule detection of CRISPR-Cas second messengers using nanopores
Second messengers are molecules with a central role in cellular signaling and communication. For the first time, an interdisciplinary team led by Sonja Schmid achieved the detection of CRISPR-Cas-produced messengers with single-molecule…
New approach in the synthesis of complex natural substances
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,…
Using light to produce medication and plastics more efficiently
Anyone who wants to produce medication, plastics or fertilizer using conventional methods needs heat for chemical reactions – but not so with photochemistry, where light provides the energy. The process to achieve the desired product also…
Young Fluorescence Investigator Award 2024 for Prof. Sonja Schmid
We congratulate Prof. Sonja Schmid who received the Young Fluorescence Investigator Award 2024 by the Biological Fluorescence subgroup of the Biophysical Society. The award is given to an outstanding researcher at the beginning of her or…
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SNFS Starting Grant for Prof. Jonathan De Roo
The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) awards a highly endowed sponsorship prize to Prof. Jonathan De Roo from the Department of Chemistry./ People
Sonja Schmid appointed TTAP
Professor Sonja Schmid has been appointed as the new assistant professor of physical chemistry (with tenure track) in the Faculty of Science. She will take up the post in the Department of Chemistry on 1 January 2024./ People
Yang Yao appointed as Assistant Professor
The Chemist Prof. Dr. Yang Yao has dedicated her research efforts to the soft matter study and the exploration of molecular dynamics using spectroscopic techniques.