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AI helps to design new drugs
Lugano – Artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze proteins. Two scientists from the USI and EPFL have developed a new machine learning system for this that can also be used to develop new drugs.
CSEM and Adamant Innotech developing serological test
Landquart GR - The CSEM research center in Landquart and Adamant Innotech are developing a rapid serological test to detect up to 20 different antibodies. This could simultaneously test for COVID-19, influenza, and SARS.
Red Cross using Uepaa technology
Zurich – The Austrian Red Cross is offering an app aimed at preventing a resurgence in coronavirus infection rates. It allows anonymized contact tracing by using technology developed by Uepaa, a start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area.
Researchers come up with solutions to tackle shortage of oxygen
Zurich – People that have fallen seriously ill as a result of the coronavirus not only require breathing apparatus but a supply of oxygen-rich air as well. Researchers at ETH Zurich are now working to develop solutions aimed at avoiding any potential shortage of oxygen.
University of Zurich honored for funding
Zurich – The German Association of University Professors has presented this year’s fundraising award to the University of Zurich (UZH). The professional development of private funding sources for the UZH Foundation was honored.
SUPSI 3D prints protective masks
Canobbio TI – The FabLab from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has been 3D printing protective masks for a week. The lab is reacting to a call for global collaboration to provide free printed models for the most urgently needed materials and devices.
AMNIS raises fresh money
Zurich – The fintech company AMNIS has closed a successful round of financing. It now wants to use the money to expand in Europe. AMNIS offers a platform that simplifies international payments for SMEs, among other things.
SIX and Nasdaq expanding microwave network
The SIX Swiss Exchange currently owns and operates the largest microwave network in Europe. It is now joining forces with the US stock exchange Nasdaq in order to expand the network. A joint venture company is to be founded for this purpose.
DART Labs invests in bioplastics firm
Zurich - The start-up incubator DART Labs connects Swiss start-ups with Silicon Valley in California. It has now also invested in three companies. These include FluidSolids AG, which specializes in manufacturing environmentally friendly bioplastics.
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