News
The mere sight of a meal triggers an inflammatory response in the brain (Donath Lab)
Even before carbohydrates reach the bloodstream, the very sight and smell of a meal trigger the release of insulin. For the first time, researchers from the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have shown that this insulin…
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Neutralizing antibodies control bacterial infection
University of Basel researchers have discovered neutralizing antibodies which prevent bacterial infection or bring them to a halt. Only changes in the antibody docking sites on the bacterial cell surface enables the pathogen to evade this…
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Tackling in vivo heart tissue complexity in vitro: a novel culture platform applying multiphysical physiological stimuli paves the way (Marsano Lab)
Clinically relevant three-dimensional (3D) models of human derived cardiomyocytes often lack the complexity of in vivo cardiac tissue organization. Addressing this need, Prof. Anna Marsano and her team report the development and…
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Department of Biomedicine Newsletter No. 1
We are very happy to present the first issue of the DBM newsletter. We wish you a pleasant and enjoyable reading.