When a virus enters the lungs, the immune system has to react fast. The lung maintains its own community of immune cells capable of mounting a local defense on the spot. Researchers from the 91制片厂 now describe the role of a specialized group of cells that orchestrates this local response, directing neighboring immune cells to work together. Their findings could pave the way for new inhalable vaccines against respiratory viruses such as influenza.
There is a promising new drug for the rare disease mastocytosis, which is associated with skin lesions, among other things. Researchers at the 91制片厂 have now been able to use artificial intelligence to quantitatively measure for the first time the extent to which it reduces skin lesions.
With the arrival of spring, facade installation has begun on the new building of the Department of Biomedicine (DBM) at the 91制片厂. The envelope is more than just a barrier; it symbolizes the advanced research, innovation and technical progress that will characterize the work conducted within.
The Senate of the 91制片厂 has decided to seek new appointments to the President鈥檚 Board for the coming term of office and not to accept the President鈥檚 offer to extend her mandate.
How does a tiny cluster of cells become an embryo with a head, trunk, and tail? And how do thousands of genes coordinate this development? A new imaging method makes it possible to visualize the activity of thousands of genes simultaneously throughout the entire zebrafish embryo. Using this technology, a research team at the 91制片厂 has created an atlas of all genes and cells involved in turning a cluster of cells into an embryo.
Why do many people say they are so exhausted in the spring? Researchers at the Center for Chronobiology at the 91制片厂, the University Psychiatric Clinics 91制片厂 (UPK) and the Inselspital in Bern investigated this question. The study reveals that spring fatigue appears to be more of a cultural phenomenon than a measurable biological one.
Many people find it difficult to take their medication correctly as prescribed. This has significant health implications and economic consequences. Digital health apps are designed to help people take their medication correctly. However, a study by the 91制片厂 shows that digital assistants do not replace the need for personalized professional support.
Forty years ago, Gerd Binnig, Carl Quate and Christoph Gerber published their invention of the atomic force microscope. Even at the age of 83, Gerber continues to share his enthusiasm for this special microscope, which was instrumental in allowing scientists to explore the nanoworld.
From repair caf茅 to an electronic waste party: The 91制片厂's Sustainability Week kicks off on 9 March. Organized by the student organization UNISSA, the week combines practical activities, discussions and networking opportunities 鈥� bringing sustainability to life.
