Nanoparticles could make cancer radiotherapy gentler and more effective
Zurich/St.Gallen - Researchers have succeeded in augmenting somatic cells with non-toxic metal oxide nanoparticles. In this way, the cells are rendered more sensitive to cancer radiotherapies. This could significantly lower the required dose as well as making previously resistant tumors treatable.
ETH and Auxivo collaborating on the development of exoskeletons
Zurich/Schwerzenbach - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is cooperating with one of its own spin-offs: Auxivo. Its wearable exoskeletons support construction and logistics workers, for example, in addition to opening up new rehab opportunities.
Passengers choose Zurich Airport as best in Europe once again
Zurich – Zurich Airport has been chosen as the best in Europe for 2021 as with previous years. It shares the Airport Service Quality Award for the category of 25 to 40 million passengers per year with airports in Vienna and Moscow.
Johnson Controls digitally protects food
Neuhausen am Rheinfall - Johnson Controls in the Greater Zurich Area is integrating food monitoring into its digital operating platform for retail buildings. This aims to prevent food waste and make it easier to comply with regulations.
DecentWorld provides real-world value to virtual real estate
Zug - The metaverse platform DecentWorld allows members to purchase and trade virtual streets and buildings. DecentWorld is a brand owned by Swiss Asset Management AG. It expects this game to revolutionize the blockchain industry.
CUTISS now producing artificial skin in own facility
Schlieren - The first on-site manufacturing facility of CUTISS AG has started production in the Greater Zurich Area. The company will be producing its denovoSkin skin tissue here going forwad. Until now, it has been manufactured at the facility of the accelerator Wyss.
VRM delivers helicopter training device to first US customer
Dübendorf/Durango - A first North American helicopter operator has now ordered the VR-based training device from VRM Switzerland, which has already served a number of European customers. The flight simulator developed by the company based in the Greater Zurich Area is used to train pilots on Airbus helicopters.
Lugano targets pioneering role for blockchain technology in Europe
Lugano/Hong Kong - Lugano is set to become a hub for the adoption of blockchain technology across Europe. To make this vision a reality, Tether Operations Limited is looking to work in partnership with the city. In the near future, residents should be able to settle tax bills and pay for all goods and services in cryptocurrency based on the Swiss franc.
Deutsche Bahn serving vegan Planted products
Kemptthal/Berlin - Since the start of this month, the dining cars on-board Deutsche Bahn trains have been offering two vegan dishes developed by Planted from the Greater Zurich Area. This partnership aims to combine environmentally friendly travel with sustainable dining. Numerous marketing campaigns will be used to support this fresh offering.
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