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.
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A varied quiz journey through the various research fields of UZH required a lot of stamina – here are the solutions. Congratulations to all winners! -
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. -
Off Balance
Uncertainty can weigh us down, but it can also serve as an opportunity to learn new things, say sinologist Polina Lukicheva and economist Philippe Tobler. -
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. -
Around the World in 14 Questions
This summer, our popular quiz is all about time and travel. We hope you enjoy your virtual journey through the world of UZH, and we wish you a relaxing summer break. -
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. -
“The trade war is a serious test”
Economist Ralph Ossa served as Chief Economist of the WTO in Geneva for two and a half years. Since early July, he has been back at the University of Zurich. -
Schrödinger’s Legacy
One hundred years ago, the foundations of quantum mechanics were laid at the UZH, among other places, enabling numerous technological innovations. -
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.