Research Involving Animals http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/feeds/research-animals.html Young Scientists Answer Key Questions about Animal Research http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/animal-research.html In the video series “Animal Research in Switzerland” 14 researchers—most of them young—answer the public’s most pressing questions. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/animal-research.html Interview: Kurt Bodenmüller 2026-07-08T22:00:00Z Epigenetic Drugs Could Protect Blood Vessels in Obesity and Diabetes http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/epigenetic-drugs.html Researchers were able to use medication to alter the epigenetic “reading signals” in the thin layer of fat surrounding blood vessels, thereby reducing inflammation and improving vascular health. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/epigenetic-drugs.html 2026-06-17T22:00:00Z Hereditary Epilepsy Successfully Treated in Mouse Model http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/gene-editing-epilepsy.html Scientists used gene editing to fix faulty DNA directly in the brain cells of mice, which reduced fever-induced seizures and markedly improved survival rates in an animal model. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/gene-editing-epilepsy.html 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z Manipulating Protein Factories http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/protein-synthesis.html Ataman Sendoel is researching how tumors are able to misuse protein production for their purposes. And he is looking for substances to prevent this. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/protein-synthesis.html Text: Adrian Ritter, translated by Michael Jackson 2026-04-28T22:00:00Z “Before we can refine, we need to define” http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/3R-research-christina-boyle.html As part of the NFP 79 “Advancing 3R”, UZH veterinary physiologist Christina Boyle explores what life is like for breeding female mice. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/3R-research-christina-boyle.html Kurt Bodenmüller 2026-04-12T22:00:00Z Targeted Diet Enhances Effects of New Childhood Cancer Therapy 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 Checkpoint Inhibitor Promotes Tissue Repair http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/checkpoint-inhibitor.html UZH researchers have identified a new, important function of immune checkpoint inhibitors: promotion of tissue healing. This finding could help treat fibrosis and chronic wounds. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/checkpoint-inhibitor.html 2025-10-14T22:00:00Z Stem Cells Repair Mouse Brains Post-Stroke http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/stroke.html Stem cell transplantation can reverse stroke damage. Its beneficial effects include regeneration of neurons and restoration of motor functions, marking a milestone in the treatment of brain disorders. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2025/stroke.html 2025-09-15T22:00:00Z