The Biology of Our Thoughts
Advances in research methods have revealed more about our brain than ever before. However, we’re a long way from understanding how consciousness arises from it.
Understanding Human Beings
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Why Soldiers Kill
Philosopher Regina Surber considers the question of whether war can be just to be outdated. She asks: is it permissible to turn people into fighters? -
The Cleanup Crew in Your Bloodstream
Over the past forty years, research has revolutionized our grasp of how the immune system works. Today, it's all about the details. -
“Seeing things in a new light”
Basic research is coming under increasing pressure. Yet without it, there can be no academic progress, say UZH Vice President Elisabeth Stark and statistician Servan Grüninger. -
Understanding Human Beings
What makes us human? Researchers have been grappling with this question for centuries. In the latest issue of the UZH Magazin, researchers from different fields across the university offer their answers.