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Zurich - A team of Zurich-based researchers is able to predict how a person’s individual cells will respond to particular drugs, using new machine learning techniques. This could make it possible to develop more effective and personalized treatments for cancer and other diseases.

Kloten/Batumi - Zurich Airport has been named the best airport in Europe for the 20th consecutive year at the World Travel Awards in Batumi, Georgia. It retained its top ranking despite facing operational challenges as a result of the recent strong growth in passenger numbers.

Zug/Zurich - As of October 2, Zug Cantonal Bank has been facilitating the purchase, trading and storage of digital assets for its clients. To this end, the bank is using the B2B platform for FINMA-regulated banking services provided by the Zurich-based crypto bank Sygnum.

Solothurn - Two Swedish hospitals have been testing the early warning system for the prevention of falls developed by QUMEA. During the test period, the number of falls was reduced by 67 percent. The fact that the alarm system works without the need for cameras and microphones was also praised.

Disentis - At a general assembly of the shareholders of Anavon Ski AG, the company’s substantial sales growth was acknowledged, with shareholders having also agreed to relocate the headquarters from Disentis to Zizers. This move should enable the Graubünden-based ski manufacturer to secure further growth.

Zurich/Baku - Oliver Ullrich, Director of the UZH Space Hub and professor at the Institute of Anatomy, has been awarded the Life Sciences Award by the International Academy of Astronautics. The aerospace medicine expert is being recognized for his innovative research in space life sciences, a field he has been instrumental in establishing.

Zurich - Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have developed a suction cup that can painlessly transport medication into the bloodstream via the mucous membrane in the cheek. In this way, even larger peptides can be administered without the need for an injection.

Zurich/London - The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) can assert its leading position with its 11th place rating in the World University Ranking 2024 by Times Higher Education. As with last year, the University of Oxford took first place. All of the universities in the top 10 are in the USA and the UK.

Zug - Zuger Kantonalbank is getting involved in the development of buildify.earth. The stock company will invest in innovative startups at Switzerland Innovation Park Central. In particular, early-stage startups are to be attracted to and kept in the region.