University of Basel
The official Bluesky account of the oldest university in Switzerland.
- In order for trees to grow, they need to control their water balance meticulously. A study by researchers @unibas.ch & @tum.de shows how trees react to drought – and revises previous perceptions.
- It talks, sings, eats, kisses, and laughs. We rarely give it much thought — except, perhaps, when we visit the dentist. In the new issue of Uni Nova, we give the mouth the spotlight it deserves. 👉 www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...
- Bacteria have a simple yet potent mechanism that controls their sensitivity to environmental stimuli. A new study by researchers led by @erikvannimwegen.bsky.social @biozentrum.unibas.ch shows: the slower cells grow, the more sensitively they respond to their environment.
- How does the legal supply of cannabis affect the consumption and mental health of its users? An interdisciplinary research team has now reported on the direct comparison of the substance’s legal versus illegal procurement.
