Allen Radio

While searching for active compounds that influence fundamental processes in human cells, researchers at the University of Bern discovered a fungal toxin with surprising properties. The toxin shuts down the cell’s “protein factories.” The study provides important insights into one of the most fundamental biological processes – protein production –

Bern, Sept 22, 2026.- Diamonds are far more than just jewelry: as natural archives, they preserve unique knowledge about the history of our planet. The University of Bern is now receiving one of the world’s largest diamond collections for research and teaching. The collection is being donated to the University

A research team led by the University of Bern has developed a novel learning mechanism for neural networks modeled after the human brain. “Spike-based Alignment Learning” uses random fluctuations in the activity of artificial neurons to reveal asymmetric connections, allowing synapses that are far apart to autonomously align with one

This starry view of the nearby star-forming region IC 348 is one of the largest images from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope released to the public so far. Using Webb, astronomers searched IC 348 for brown dwarfs, which are less massive than the smallest stars. The researchers discovered brown