New: PhD position in Artificial Photosynthesis at University of Basel / SNI

More information on the PhDposition in the research group of Prof. Yang Yao can be found here.

New: PhD position in quantum sensing of biomolecules and their chemical stimuli

More information on the PhD position in the research group of Prof. Sonja Schmid can be found here.
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.

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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.

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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.
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Sustainable solvents — do they exist?

Many of the solvents used in industry are toxic and require elaborate disposal procedures. Researchers from Basel, Bern and Zurich are laying the groundwork for replacing these harmful liquids with safe new substances.