When a gene protects cancer cells from treatment

Many species benefit from the habitats that beavers create by building dams - and not just aquatic life. A new study by the WSL and Eawag research institutes shows that more bats hunt in beaver territories than outside of them.

Researchers uncover how charge and structure control ion flow in biological nanopores, paving the way for new biosensors and ion-based computing.

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed and tested a new compound to combat iron deficiency. The body can absorb this iron virtually twice as fast as iron in current supplements. It could effectively treat iron deficiency, which affects 2 billion people worldwide.

Scientists from the University of Galway in Ireland and the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR, affiliated to USI and member of Bios+) in Bellinzona have uncovered a new natural compound from Irish marine life that shows promise against a difficult-to-treat form of blood cancer.

A team led by the University of Geneva shows that the most mysterious component of our Universe obeys the laws of classical physics.

Scientists reveal how separase, a key enzyme in cell division, ensures the accurate separation of chromosomes.

Thanks to a project by the organizations newTree and tiipaalga, which is supported by the Swiss Ornithological Institute, migratory birds in Africa are finding suitable habitats - and people are also benefiting.

The measures introduced in Switzerland to improve protection for cyclists at intersections have their limits in practice, as a study by the University of Lausanne has shown. Many cyclists fear riding in the center of the lane at roundabouts, or hesitate to turn right at red lights when authorized. This may be due to a feeling of lack of legitimacy, fear of being stigmatized or fears for their safety.

Researchers from the University of Bern and Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, in collaboration with over 50 global institutions, have launched the first comprehensive atlas of the mouse gut microbiome. This landmark study synthesizes data from mouse microbiomes across six continents, revealing that metabolic functions remain relatively stable despite microbial diversity. These findings enhance the reliability of biomedical research using mouse models, highlighting the importance of microbial function in experimental outcomes.