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Tropical frog models reveal novel kidney disease insights
Scientists utilised CRISPR technology and deep learning systems to investigate the genes associated with polycystic kidney disease.
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Fluorescence technique developed to image living brain at capillary level
A new non-invasive microscopic fluorescence imaging method has been developed to reveal details of the brain in animal models of various diseases.
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First comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth compiled
Using single-cell sequencing technology, researchers have gained insight into the interactions of dental pulp and periodontal cells of teeth.
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New approach to treating incurable leukaemia in children discovered
A new study into the molecular causes of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia could lead to a new target for therapy.
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Method for radiolabelling antibodies against breast cancer developed
Researchers from the University of Zurich have created a new method for radiolabelling antibodies using UV light - with proteins being ready-to-use for cancer imaging or therapy in less than 15 minutes.
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Spined soldier bug can be used to develop new classes of antibiotics
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which thanatin attacks the way the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria is built...
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Stealth virus for cancer therapy
Scientists have rebuilt adenoviruses so that they effectively recognise and infect tumour cells.
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Biomarkers identified that predict immunotherapy success
Researchers in Switzerland have identified biomarkers in the blood that can predict which patients are likely to respond favourably to immunotherapy treatment for cancer.
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Scientists discover new bacterial defence mechanism of CRISPR-Cas system
A team of researchers – headed by the University of Zurich – have discovered a new mechanism by which bacteria are protected from invading viruses and molecular parasites.
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New WHO Collaborating Centre for Physical Activity and Health
The University of Zurich is launching a new WHO Collaborating Centre for Physical Activity and Health. The Physical Activity and Health Unit and other groups of the Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute will support the Physical Activity Strategy for the World Health Organization (WHO) European Region.
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Dogs help in breast carcinoma research
Cancer of the mammary glands in dogs is very similar to human breast carcinoma. For this reason, treatment methods from human medicine are often used for dogs.
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New mouse model to better kidney cancer treatment
Research in the field of kidney cancer, also called renal cancer, is vital, because many patients with this disease still cannot be cured today.
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Bending HER2 receptors to kill off invasive breast cancer
3 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Scientists have now discovered an effective solution to switch off all signals emanating from HER2 in breast cancer cells at the same time...
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Targeted substance selectively blocks Alzheimer’s disease enzyme
26 February 2016 | By Victoria White
Researchers have developed a targeted substance that blocks the pathogenic function of an enzyme that is partly responsible for Alzheimer’s disease without affecting its other vital functions...
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Flu remedies help combat E. coli
26 August 2015 | By Victoria White
Physiologists from the University of Zurich have now discovered why the intestinal bacterium E. coli multiplies heavily and has an inflammatory effect...