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UZH develops new compact gene scissor
Zurich - A research team led by the University of Zurich (UZH) has developed a new and significantly smaller gene scissor than CRISPR-Cas by focusing on the TnpB protein instead. By leveraging the benefits of protein engineering and Artificial Intelligence algorithms, the researchers can edit DNA much more efficiently and could in future treat gene defects in a targeted manner.
SR Technics opens facility for Airbus engines at Zurich Airport
Kloten/East Hartford - SR Technics, based in Kloten in the Swiss canton of Zurich, is now an official member of the global network for the maintenance of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines. It has celebrated the official opening of both a workshop – for the disassembly, assembly and testing of these engines for the Airbus A320neo series – and Test Cell 2. The facility will reportedly create 400 jobs.
SWISS and SBB expand Air Rail partnership
Kloten/Bern - The airline SWISS and the Swiss federal railway company SBB are extending their collaboration. This was previously limited to a five-year period and is now being lengthened indefinitely. It was designed to promote the development of links between railways and air travel. Four destinations in the Greater Zurich Area are being added.
Investors give $11 million to ImmunOs Therapeutics
Schlieren - ImmunOs Therapeutics has closed a Series C financing round of €11 million. The proceeds will enable the biotech company to complete its ongoing clinical trial of a multifunctional immunotherapy agent for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.
Empa and EPFL join forces to develop next-generation drones
Dübendorf/Lausanne - The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) are cooperating on the development of next-generation drones. Empa researcher Mirko Kovac has been appointed as Professor of Sustainability Robotics at EPFL.
Alps supercomputer now officially inaugurated
Lugano - The new Alps supercomputer has now been officially inaugurated and ranks among the fastest computers in the world. According to comments made by the Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin at the inauguration event, Alps should be seen as a tribute to the discoverers of as yet unknown scientific fields and the epitome of absolutely outstanding technology.
Exeon guarantees full confidentiality in cyber protection
Zurich - The NDR platform from Exeon Analytics offers comprehensive protection against cyber threats without having to read data. Its self-learning algorithms were developed at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The client base includes businesses such as the airline Swiss, PostFinance and WinGD.
Tethys Robotics presents underwater robot
Zurich/Dubai - Tethys Robotics is launching Tethys ONE on the global market. The underwater robot can operate both via drone control and fully autonomously. It eliminates risks for divers taking part in inspections and search operations in murky waters and strong currents.
CorFlow raises €44 million in Series B funding
Baar - CorFlow Therapeutics AG has raised €44 million of venture capital in a Series B funding round. The company plans to use the capital to finance its CoFl system for the treatment of microvascular obstruction in heart attack patients and trials aimed at gaining U.S. market clearance.
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