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Zurich discovery could help treat Alzheimer’s
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have discovered a new form of protein folding. Their discovery could help in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Bioengineered skin to be tested in hospitals
Zurich – CUTISS AG has developed a technology that makes it possible to produce personalized skin grafts. It will now commence Phase IIb trials to treat burn victims.
HeiQ technology reduces fuzz and pilling
Schlieren ZH – The textile company HeiQ has developed a technology that reduces the level of fuzz and pilling in textiles. This increases the quality of textiles as well as their environmental footprint.
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Hitachi uses Zurich algorithms
Tokyo/Zurich – The Japanese company Hitachi Power Solutions is launching a solution that can identify the risk malfunctions and the remaining useful life of machines based on advanced prognostic algorithms from Cassantec AG.
Researchers measure magnetization of materials
Zurich – ETH Zurich researchers have succeeded in measuring the magnetization of the atoms of a material. The new technology could one day be used in magnetic imaging and magnetic information processing.
Chinese national team uses Zurich snowboards
Bubikon ZH – The Chinese sports minister Zhongwen Gou visited the snowboard manufacturer Oxess in the Zürcher Oberland to celebrate the conclusion of a supply contract. Oxess will equip the Chinese national teams with its snowboards.
Game highlights risks of cyberattacks
Zurich – The Zurich-based game developer Blindflug Studios has released a game based on real-life scenarios of cyberattacks. The project, which was commissioned by Swiss IT Leadership Forum, is meant to raise awareness about IT attacks.
ZHAW gets new laboratory
Zurich – The School of Life Sciences and Facility Management at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) is to get a new laboratory in Wädenswil in the canton of Zurich. The state council has requested 77.8 million Swiss francs from the cantonal council for the new build.
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