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Researchers take step towards digitalized gym
Zurich/Winterthur – Researchers at ETH Zurich and the ZHAW have developed a simple method for precisely mapping resistance exercise on machines. This could be used to develop optimized training strategies for muscular atrophy, for example. The method might also help in creating digitalized training facilities.
Cuddle hormone to facilitate development of new drugs
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich have determined the three-dimensional structure of the receptor to which the “cuddle hormone” oxytocin binds. It is hoped this knowledge will facilitate the development of novel drugs.
Sanitas CEO is new board member of Greater Zurich Area Ltd
Andreas Schönenberger, CEO of Sanitas Health Insurance, is a new member of the Board of Directors of the investment promotion agency Greater Zurich Area Ltd (GZA). The accession of the Cham Group real estate company and the flexible workspace provider IWG to the public-private ownership of GZA will further strengthen the marketing of the Greater Zurich Area abroad.
Mybacs raises new capital
Zug – Mybacs has completed a financing round with new and existing investors. The life sciences startup has developed dietary supplements with a focus on intestinal health.
Bicycle parking tower impresses investors
Dübendorf ZH – V-Locker AG has raised new capital in a financing round. The startup develops digitalized parking towers for bicycles that can be operated by means of an app. The Swiss federal railway company SBB plans to test it in a pilot project.
Winning spots at cyber strategy competition for ETH
Zurich – Five teams of students from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have taken part in a competition on defensive strategies against cyber threats, the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge 2020. In the end, the ETH teams took the top five spots after seeing off strong international competition.
Beekeeper raises an additional 10 million US dollars
Zurich – Beekeeper AG has increased the scope of its Series B financing round by a total of 10 million US dollars after securing new investments. Overall, the company has closed the round for a total of 60 million US dollars. Beekeeper AG has impressed investors with its platform for internal corporate communications.
IDUN Technologies gains new investor
Opfikon ZH - IDUN Technologies has gained the venture capitalist firm Joyance Partners, which is based in San Francisco, as a new investor. The start-up is developing sensors for wearable devices.
Honesto teams up with InCore Bank
Adliswil/Schlieren ZH - Honesto has developed a digital application aimed at traders of digital assets. The fintech has joined forces with InCore Bank for cryptocurrency and investment token storage purposes.
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