Biology
A new switch for the cell therapies of the future
Research
ETH Zurich
ETH researchers have developed a new gene switch that can be activated using a commercially available nitroglycerine patch applied to the skin. One day, researchers want to use switches of this kind to trigger cell therapies for various metabolic diseases.
Two new fish species discovered in Swiss waters
Research
Eawag
The public can take part in a survey to decide on the names of two fish species discovered by Bárbara Calegari and her colleagues. In this interview, the biologist explains where they live and how to make the diversity of our waters visible.
Designing proteins with their environment in mind
Research
EPFL
EPFL researchers have developed a computational method to explicitly consider the impact of water while designing membrane receptors with enhanced stability and signaling, paving the way for novel drug discovery and protein engineering.
Windstorms make room for biodiversity: New opportunities for endangered insects
Research
WSL
The storm-affected areas in a forest after a windstorm offer unexpected opportunities for insect diversity. This is the finding of a 20-year study by the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL.
ETH Zurich researcher aims to prevent urinary tract infections with a vaccine
Research
ETH Zurich
Every second woman and every eighth man suffer from urinary tract infections. These are painful and can recur with serious health consequences. Pioneer Fellow Giorgia Greter has a solution.
Bones respond positively to external forces
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers aim to use vibrations to stimulate bone growth. Now, a new study paves the way for developing new therapies that may one day benefit patients suffering from bone fractures and age-related bone loss.
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