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Twin study shows origin of multiple sclerosis
Zurich - Researchers at universities in Zurich and Munich have discovered the environmental influences involved in the development of multiple sclerosis. They found changes to certain cells in pairs of genetically identical twins where one twin has multiple sclerosis and the other does not.
Typewise beats Apple and Google
Schlieren - Typewise from the Greater Zurich Area has registered a patent for its autocorrect program and text prediction in the USA. In tests, it has corrected a higher percentage of errors than keyboards from Apple and Google. Furthermore, its text prediction saves more character input.
Energy Vault begins trading on stock exchange
Lugano/Westlake Village - Energy Vault has been listed on the New Yorker Stock Exchange since 14 February. This follows the hub storage power plant expert successfully completing its business combination with Novus Capital Corporation II. The listing values the company at US$1.1 billion.
Memo Therapeutics receives 60 million Swiss francs
Schlieren - The progress being made by Memo Therapeutics in the development of novel therapeutic antibodies has resonated with investors. In an oversubscribed Series B financing round, the biotech from the Greater Zurich Area successfully raised 60 million francs in total.
Empa looking into microcracks in aircraft
Dübendorf - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in the Greater Zurich Area have joined forces with colleagues based in the UK and Germany to develop a monitoring system for aircraft components. It is designed to detect small defects and monitor their development. In turn, this could cut maintenance costs and increase flight safety.
ETH researchers discover new class of natural products
Zurich - A team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has uncovered new drug candidates for antibiotics in bacteria. The researchers used bioinformatic methods, among other approaches, to find new peptide natural products that offer a wealth of potential.
HeiQ agrees partnership with Hugo Boss
Schlieren/Metzingen - The textiles technology firm HeiQ, based in the Greater Zurich Area, is entering into a partnership with Hugo Boss AG. The fashion house is investing a sum of 5 million US dollars to support the launch of the innovative, environmentally friendly HeiQ AeoniQ yarn.
Switzerland and Singapore come together to stage fintech conference
Zurich - In June, Switzerland and Singapore will jointly hold an international fintech conference in the Greater Zurich Area. Executives from the financial and economic sector will have the opportunity to exchange ideas at the event. The conference will aim to promote and drive innovations in this area.
Global recognition for Ticino oncology
Bellinzona - The lymphoma group of the Institute of Oncological Research and the Oncological Institute of Southern Switzerland has published a guide to detecting lymphoma. This reports on the current status of their research and was commissioned by the “New England Journal of Medicine”.
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