University of Basel

Does scientific writing converge to U.S. english? evidence from generative AI-assisted publications

Abstract A growing literature documents that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing scientific writing. Much of this literature, however, focuses on absolute changes in vocabulary or readability. An important question remains unanswered: Does GenAI use lead to sys...

Sequenzielle Einbettung von Begründungen in argumentativen Gesprächen unter Grundschulkindern im Klassenstufenvergleich

Abstract This study uses a broad empirical basis of 60 interactions among groups of four elementary schoolchildren (20 each from grades 2, 4, and 6) and conversation-analytically based quantification to investigate how justifications are sequentially embedded in their argumentati...

Microvascular remodeling and endothelial dysfunction across the post-COVID-19 spectrum: a prospective observational case-control study

<title>Abstract</title> Background Post-viral diseases, including post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), cause substantial long-term morbidity. Persistent cardiovascular risk after acute infection highlights the need for acce...

Contrasting population genetic structures of freshwater eels ( Anguilla marmorata, A. bicolor, A. mossambica ) from Madagascar

Abstract Freshwater eels (genus Anguilla ) are of major biological and commercial interest due to their complex catadromous life cycle and as a high‐value fishery resource, but the biology of tropical species is still poorly understood. This study investigates the genetic integri...

Economic and behavioural policy coupling has divergent effects on electric vehicle adoption at individual and system scales

Abstract Policy mixes are key to accelerating low-carbon transitions. Yet, how combined policies impact electric vehicle (EV) adoption decisions and scale up to system-level diffusion remains unclear. Here we combine individual-level and system-level analyses to investigate how a...

Decoding the causes of ischemic stroke despite ongoing oral anticoagulation and their clinical impact: the ASPERA-R study

BACKGROUND: Oral anticoagulants (OACs), including vitamin K antagonists and direct OACs, reduce stroke risk in atrial fibrillation (AF), yet breakthrough ischemic stroke still occurs in 1-2% of patients annually despite adequate therapy. The mechanisms underlying these events rem...

Golgi enzymes are retrieved from the plasma membrane to the trans‐Golgi network

The Golgi complex is not only a central hub for bidirectional protein trafficking, but also a key site for post-translational modifications; the enzymes responsible are trafficked to the Golgi. To determine whether Golgi-resident enzymes can be recaptured from distal sites, we em...

The Hsd17b13P260S patient variant knock-in male mouse model provides translational insights into HSD17B13 biology

Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a prevalent liver disease that can progress to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a condition marked by inflammation and fibrosis that increases the risk of cirrhosis, liver failu...

Teaching Signal Synchronization in Deep Neural Networks with Prospective Neurons

Abstract Working memory requires the brain to maintain information from the recent past to guide ongoing behavior. Neurons can contribute to this capacity by slowly integrating their inputs over time, creating persistent activity that outlasts the original stimulus. However, when...

The value of mortality data to advance learning and decision-making dynamics in Mozambique’s health system

Abstract Introduction There is a lack of evidence on whether and how health systems stakeholders in Mozambique learn from routine health data. Despite the recurring claim by the stakeholders themselves that data in general should be the centre of informed public health policy, it...

Stellar Interpretation of Meteoritic Data and PLotting for Everyone (SIMPLE): Isotope Mixing Lines for Six Sets of Core-collapse Supernova Models

Abstract Bulk meteorites and their inclusions exhibit, for many chemical elements, isotopic variability produced by nucleosynthetic events in stars and supernovae before the formation of the Sun. While the exact astrophysical origins of these variations are still a matter of deba...

Widespread thermophilization but weak link to climate warming in Europe’s summit plant communities

Abstract Recent changes in alpine vegetation are often attributed to climate warming, particularly community composition shifts towards more warmth-associated species, or thermophilization. Here we assess the link between thermophilization and warming across 53 European mountain...

Synthesis and Antiparasitic Activities of New Organometallic Derivatives of the Benzimidazole Anthelmintic Drugs

About 50 years after their development, the benzimidazole anthelmintic drugs still occupy a key role in the treatment of parasitic diseases. Like other anti-infective drugs, their extensive use has led to resistance development and now requires new solutions to treat these diseas...

Machine Learning‐Guided Additive Manufacturing of Multilayer Aerogels for Ultrabroadband, Ultralow‐Reflection Electromagnetic Shielding

The development of broadband, low-reflection electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials is critically needed to suppress secondary electromagnetic pollution. Here, we report a machine learning (ML)-guided additive manufacturing strategy for precisely fabricating multi...

Treatment with Cistus incanus and Rosmarinus officinalis reduces inflammatory processes in an in vitro virus mimicry approach

Acute respiratory viral diseases caused by single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) viruses like influenza A infection occur frequently in all age groups, with significant impact on morbidity and mortality worldwide. The severity and burden of the disease is tightly connected to host inflamma...

Drivers of spectro-temporal variability in multi-spectral soil reflectance measured from space: A continental-scale analysis

In Europe, bare soil is typically exposed only during short time windows and optical sensing by satellite constellations, such as Sentinel-2 and Landsat, therefore commonly relies on aggregates of soil reflectance spectra over extended periods of time. Depending on the length of...

Digital workflow for implant-supported restorations in the mandible including reverse scan bodies: a feasibility study

Abstract Background Completely edentulous mandibles present a challenge for accurate intraoral scanning, which can compromise the passive fit of implant-supported restorations. Reverse scan bodies may improve the accuracy of implant position transfer and support a fully digital w...

Psychological barriers to improving carbon competence

Abstract To effectively contribute to the mitigation of climate change, individuals require accurate representations of the greenhouse gas emissions related to climate actions across life domains. Although this carbon competence is generally low, the related psychological barrier...

Building Climate-Resilient Mediterranean Olive Systems: Integrating Soil, Water, Carbon, Biodiversity, and Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Abstract Mediterranean olive systems face compound climatic, ecological, and socio-economic pressures. Drawing on the consensus of the International Conference on Sustainability in Olive Cultivation (ICSOC) 2025, we propose an integrated framework structured along three axes: fiv...

Physical activity participation in wheelchair sports groups: analysis of individual, interpersonal and club-related characteristics among individuals with physical disabilities

Abstract Background Physical activity is vital for individuals with physical disabilities, yet participation in organized sport remains low even though it significantly promotes physical and mental health, as well as social participation. This study applies a social-ecological mo...