Health Sciences
The protein that revolutionized DNA sequencing
Research
EPFL
DNA sequencing was revolutionized after scientists discovered a new bacterium in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, and today it’s a common research technique.
“Exercise and social interaction are key stress relievers”
Research
ETH Zurich
Neuroscientist Johannes Bohacek investigates the molecular basis of stress in the brain. He originally wanted to become a psychotherapist.
IMPACT for Swiss society
Research
PSI
The upgrade project IMPACT is scheduled to start in 2025. It envisages two significant enhancements involving PSI’s proton accelerator facility. There will be benefits for research – and Swiss society.
“We should take a more relaxed approach to sleep”
Research
ETH Zurich
Sleep problems have become a widespread issue. In a new popular science book and in an interview with ETH News, ETH sleep researcher Caroline Lustenberger describes the do’s (and don’ts) for when you can’t get to sleep.
Eight SNSF Starting Grants for ETH researchers
Research
ETH Zurich
Four women and four men successfully applied for Starting Grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation via ETH Zurich.
Cause of the yo-yo effect deciphered
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.
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