Ein geladenes Stickstoffmolekül wird von einem Kalzium-Ion in einem optischen Gitter störungsfrei ausgelesen. (Bild: Universität Basel, Departement Chemie)

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Perturbation-free studies of single molecules

Researchers of the University of Basel have developed a new method with which individual isolated molecules can be studied precisely – without destroying the molecule or even influencing its quantum state. This highly sensitive technique…
Um in den Zellkern (grau) zu gelangen, müssen die Polymersomen (rot) die Kernmembran (dunkelblau) durch die Kernporenporenkomplexe (Lücken in der Kernmembran) passieren. (Bild: Christina Zelmer, Universität Basel; Evi Bieler, Swiss Nanoscience Institute)

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Nanocontainers introduced into the nucleus of living cells

An interdisciplinary team from the University of Basel has succeeded in creating a direct path for artificial nanocontainers to enter into the nucleus of living cells. To this end, they produced biocompatible polymer vesicles that can pass…
Zebrafischembryo

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Molecular factories: The combination between nature and chemistry is functional

Researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in developing molecular factories that mimic nature. To achieve this they loaded artificial organelles inside micrometer-sized natural blisters (vesicles) produced by cells. These…
Quantencomputer

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The Department of Physics heads National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) for the development of a silicon-based quantum computer

Researchers around the world are looking for suitable ways to develop a quantum computer. At present, there are a number of approaches for the building blocks that could make up the supercomputer of the future. The realization of a quantum…
Der Bund vergibt zwei Forschungszentren für Antibiotikaresistenz und Quantencomputing an die Universität Basel. (Bild: Universität Basel, Christian Flierl)

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The University of Basel gains two new National Centers of Competence in Research (NCCR)

The University of Basel has received a grant for two new National Centers of Competence in Research (NCCR), focusing on antibiotic research and quantum technology. The federal government is providing total funding of CHF 34 million for the…
Winner Nano Image Award

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Congratulations to the winners of the Nano Image Award

Many thanks to all participants!
Prof. Dr. Patrick Maletinsky

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Patrick Maletinsky erhält ERC Consolidator Grant

Van-der-Waals-Magneten auf der Spur In seinem Forschungsprojekt befasst sich Prof. Patrick Maletinsky mit atomar dünnen magnetischen Systemen, welche er mit Hilfe von neuartigen Quantensensoren untersuchen wird. Die sogenannten Van der…
Das Team von ARTIDIS, ein Spin-off des Biozentrums und des Swiss Nanoscience Institute, Universität Basel (Bild: ARTIDIS).

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Biozentrum spin off ARTIDIS joins world’s largest medical center

ARTIDIS announces its successful integration in the highly competitive international Medical Device Cohort 2019 at the Texas Medical Center’s Innovation Institute. The company, which is a spin off from the Biozentrum and the Swiss…
Das Team von Qnami: Dr. Felipe Favaro, Dr. Alexander Stark, Dr. Mathieu Munsch und Prof. Dr. Patrick Maletinsky. (Bild: zvg)

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Qnami announced the closing of a 2.6M CHF seed round

Qnami announced today the closing of a 2.6M CHF (2.6M USD) seed round led by Venture Capital fund Quantonation and further supported by investiere, ZKB Start-up Finance and the High Tech Gründerfond. The funds will support the market entry…
Sommerlicher Ausflug: Nanowissenschaftlerin Heidi Potts mit Familie zu Besuch in Ystad. (Foto: Heidi Potts)

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Former nanoscience student Heidi Potts in UNINOVA

In the recent UNINOVA, Heidi Potts, a former nanoscience student and winner of the price for the best master thesis in nanosciences in 2014, shares her experience as a postdoc at Lund University in Sweden. UNINOVA: Life as a nanoscience…