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Two ERC Starting Grants were awarded to UZH scientists, as researchers based in Switzerland are once again eligible for Horizon Europe funding.
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Operating with a Robot
José Oberholzer was one of the first worldwide to perform organ transplants using robotic assistance. He now mentors the next generation of surgeons. -
When AI Meets Ancient Rome
Researchers in classical studies have developed a tool that creates AI images of antiquity that are grounded in history, offering fresh perspectives. -
What Phở and Christmas Cookies Have in Common
In its new exhibition “Symphởny of Spices”, the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich explores the complex ancient and modern connections between Cinnamon, star anise and cardamom – tracing their journey from local fields to the global marketplace. -
Watching How Stars Come into Being
Pictures provide new insights in astrophysics. Simulations of cosmic events are used to study the formation of stars, planets and galaxies. -
The Google Maps of Cell Analysis
Apricot BIO, a University of Zurich spin-off, developed a process that quickly determines the right medication for cancer patients. -
Falling Ice Drives Glacial Retreat in Greenland
When an iceberg calves, huge chunks of ice break off at the end of the glacier. These trigger high waves on the surface and underwater, pushing warmer sea water upwards. This accelerates the melting of the ice masses. -
AI Meets CRISPR for Precise Gene Editing
The powerful new method opens the door to more accurate modeling of human diseases and lays the groundwork for next-gen gene therapies. -
Gorillas Move Between Groups
When female gorillas move to a new social group, they seek out groups with familiar females and avoid males they grew up with. -
Economic Success and Ethical Supply Chains Are Not Mutually Exclusive
Do supply chain due diligence laws harm the economy? A recent study found no long-term economic disadvantages for firms subject to such regulations. -
Preterm Infants More Likely to Experience Delayed Language Development
Differences in early language development, which is key to later communication skills, social interaction and academic success, emerge during infancy. -
Wounded Rainforest
Alexander Damm-Reiser uses satellite data to analyze the impact of companies on biodiversity, ecosystems and environmental damage. -
How Did Complex Life Evolve?
Fungi, plants, animals and humans are made of eukaryotic cells. These cells evolved at a late stage in the evolution of life. -
Swiss Genome of the 1918 Influenza Virus Reconstructed
Researchers discovered that the virus already had key adaptations to the human host at the beginning of the world's deadliest influenza pandemic. -
Biomedicine Inspires at Osaka Expo
Stem cell researcher Melanie Generali shares how UZH scientists brought high-tech medicine to the public at the Expo in Osaka – without resorting to jargon. -
Mapping Disease Across the Globe
Thomas Van Boeckel investigates environmental factors, global patterns of infectious disease and antibiotic resistance in order to better combat these issues. -
“Antibiotic resistance is a global problem like climate change”
Biochemist and microbiologist Markus Seeger explains why international, multidisciplinary exchange is key in the fight against AMR. -
A Faster Path to Tailor-Made Voting Advice
An algorithm developed by computer scientists at UZH aims to enhance the quality of voting advice provided on the Smartvote online platform. -
False Heroes and a Disappearing Soldier
Roland Meyer studies how our perception of images is shifting in the digital world and why the political right loves AI-generated imagery. -
Baby talk – a human superpower?
Humans from different cultures use a form of child-directed speech. However, it appears that this characteristic is far from prevalent in non-human great apes.