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from University of Bern A possible alternative to antibiotics
Scientists from the University of Bern have developed a novel
substance for the treatment of severe bacterial infections
without antibiotics, which would prevent the development of
antibiotic resistance. Biology Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:20:02 EST
news334302601 Immune cells regulate blood stem cells Researchers
in Bern, Germany, have discovered that, during a viral
infection, immune cells control the blood stem cells in the bone
marrow and therefore also the body's own defences. The findings
could allow for new forms of therapy, such as for bone marrow
diseases like leukaemia. Biology Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:00:04 EST
news312191398 Missing monsoon lead to 'years without a summer'
Why do cold, rainy summers in Europe follow intense volcanic
eruptions in the tropics? A research team based at the
University of Bern may have found the answer: volcanic emissions
in the atmosphere block sunlight and can