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AI helps to make genetic repairs more efficient
Zurich - Researchers from the University of Zurich have developed a tool that is able, with the help of Artificial Intelligence, to repair gene defects in more targeted fashion than previously possible. This genome editing method represents a further development of the classic gene scissors technique.
Empa investigating innovative electronic joining technology
Dübendorf - Electronic components are constantly becoming smaller and more powerful. This presents new challenges in the area of joining technology. The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) is carrying out research into innovative nanostructured joining materials for microelectronics.
Switzerland has strongest focus on deep tech in Europe
Zurich/Berlin/Amsterdam - Switzerland had a higher proportion of venture capital investments in deep tech companies than any other European country in 2022. Additionally, in a Europe-wide comparison, deep tech spin-offs from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich created the most value.
Helbling develops lighting demonstrator for interiors
Zurich - The Zurich-based engineering and consulting company Helbling has developed a device to show the possibilities of the lighting standard Intelligent Smart Embedded LED (ISELED). The demonstrator allows Helbling to test different scenarios for customers and to implement them cost-effectively.
First manufacturer includes circular HeiQ fiber in collection
Schlieren/Prato - The premium textiles manufacturer Beste from Tuscany has become the first to incorporate HeiQ’s AeoniQ circular cellulosic fiber in its portfolio. These capsule products within the Beste collection will be displayed during the Milano Unica trade show until 2 February.
Maersk chooses Verity drones for warehouse inventory
Zurich/Florham Park - A. P. Møller Maersk is turning to flying drones from Verity to manage inventory counts in its warehouse network. After a six-month trial run at four Maersk North America sites, the plan now is to install drones in all the containership giant’s warehouses that have pallet storage.
WinGD collaborating on the development of a large-scale ammonia engine
Winterthur/Antwerp - Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd (WinGD) is partnering with the Belgian shipping and cleantech group CMB.TECH to develop a two-stroke engine powered by ammonia. In total, ten bulk carriers are to be constructed and equipped at a Chinese shipyard in 2025 and 2026.
UZH anchors gender medicine in teaching
Zurich - The University of Zurich is establishing the first Professorship in Gender Medicine in Switzerland. In so doing, it is seeking to ensure that gender-specific medical insights are first conveyed to students before being adopted in practice.
IRB discovers antibodies to combat future coronavirus variants
Bellinzona - At the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB), researchers have discovered 15 regions of the coronavirus that do not mutate. In addition, rare antibodies against precisely these “coldspots” were found in convalescent patients. This could facilitate the development of therapies against existing and future variants.
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