http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/focus/precisionmedicine.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/microbiome-project.html New research from Zurich shows that the gut microbiome may have an impact on cancer immunotherapy, giving patients who did not initially respond to treatment a second chance. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/microbiome-project.html Marita Fuchs 2026-04-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/spin-offs-patents.html At UZH, basic research brings about innovative products and applications. Researchers at UZH filed several patents in 2025, and four new spin-offs were created. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/spin-offs-patents.html Norbert Raabe and Carole Scheidegger 2026-03-22T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Cancer-Heart-Attack.html Researchers have developed an AI-based risk prediction model that combines cancer-related and traditional cardiovascular factors. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Cancer-Heart-Attack.html 2026-01-29T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html How can we influence whether we develop Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers at UZH are examining the factors that trigger the onset of the disease – and those that shield us against it. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html Text: Theo von Däniken/Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/gretener-thuerlemann-prize-recipients.html For their research that has helped develop immunotherapies to combat various forms of cancer, Gordon Freeman and Arlene Sharpe are the laureates of the Gretener-Thürlemann Prize. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/gretener-thuerlemann-prize-recipients.html Adrian Ritter 2025-12-03T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/childhood-cancer-therapy.html Researchers from UZH and Kispi have developed a new approach to treat children with malignant tumors of the nervous system. Combined with a special diet, an approved drug slows tumor growth much more effectively. Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/childhood-cancer-therapy.html 2025-10-19T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-heart-attack.html A landmark international study led by the University of Zurich has shown that artificial intelligence can assess patient risk for the most common type of heart attack more accurately than existing methods. This could enable doctors to guide more personalized treatment decisions for patients. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-heart-attack.html 2025-10-15T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/swiss-gender-medicine-symposium.html Heart attack symptoms, disease risks, drug responses: our understanding of gender- and sex-specific differences in medicine is growing. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/swiss-gender-medicine-symposium.html Brigitte Blöchlinger 2025-10-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/ultrasound-hologram.html The technique could open up new possibilities for treating devastating brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and depression. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/ultrasound-hologram.html Fabio Bergamin 2025-10-02T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/tricky-tumors.html Brain tumors exploit the body’s immune system for their own benefit. Neurosurgeon Jenny Kienzler is researching ways to prevent this. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/tricky-tumors.html Text: Santina Russo, Translation: Michael Jackson 2025-09-28T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Lifelong-Motor-Function.html UZH researchers found that strength and coordination decrease dramatically with age, but fine motor skills of our hands and fingers do not. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Lifelong-Motor-Function.html 2025-09-23T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-starting-grants.html Two ERC Starting Grants were awarded to UZH scientists, as researchers based in Switzerland are once again eligible for Horizon Europe funding. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/erc-starting-grants.html Barbara Simpson 2025-09-03T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/spin-off-apricot-bio.html Apricot BIO, a University of Zurich spin-off, developed a process that quickly determines the right medication for cancer patients. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/spin-off-apricot-bio.html Marita Fuchs 2025-08-18T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-genome-editing.html The powerful new method opens the door to more accurate modeling of human diseases and lays the groundwork for next-gen gene therapies. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/AI-genome-editing.html 2025-08-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Cancer-Research.html Today’s most advanced instruments can peer deep into living cells, helping researchers study diseases such as cancer and improve therapies. Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/Cancer-Research.html Santina Russo, Translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2025-06-23T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/tumor-profiler-center-melanoma.html Every tumor is unique. In a new study, scientists from Zurich and Basel used advanced technologies to create individual profiles for precise tumor treatment. Tue, 27 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/tumor-profiler-center-melanoma.html 2025-05-27T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/gretener-thuerlemann-prize.html The Gretener-Thürlemann Prize at the University of Zurich is awarded in its first year to researchers in the field of translational/clinical medicine. Sun, 04 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/gretener-thuerlemann-prize.html UZH Communication 2025-05-04T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/digital-assistant-for-cancer-treatment.html AI has the ability to advance precision cancer treatment by using data to predict the course of the disease with greater accuracy. This saves resources and precious time. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2025/digital-assistant-for-cancer-treatment.html Marita Fuchs 2025-04-29T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Retinal-Clues.html A new study has shown that evidence of genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia can be found in the retina. This finding could help improve the early detection of the disorder. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/Retinal-Clues.html 2025-04-21T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/interferon-autoantibodies.html Defects in the immune system are caused by antibodies that inhibit important defense proteins. UZH researchers have now generated "decoy molecules" that can intercept these autoantibodies. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/interferon-autoantibodies.html 2025-03-23T23:00:00Z