http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/media/releases.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-trust.html A new study provides compelling evidence that this hormone tends to boost trusting behavior in men who tend to distrust others. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-trust.html 2026-08-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/social-media-climate-communication.html Despite a wider range of actors being involved, established voices continue to dominate climate the discourse. Climate change skeptics are disproportionately visible. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/social-media-climate-communication.html 2026-08-10T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/regenerative-astrocytes.html A new study using a mouse model shows that special supporting and nourishing cells repopulate damaged areas of the brain by sending newly formed cell nuclei ahead. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/regenerative-astrocytes.html 2026-08-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/arctic-fire.html Effective fire prevention and response can help reduce risks whose impacts extend far beyond the Arctic. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/arctic-fire.html 2026-08-04T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/educational-mobility.html European regions where educational success is less tied to family background show a significant rise in patent applications. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/educational-mobility.html 2026-07-08T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/biocultural-heritage.html Indigenous cultures in the Amazon region will lose up to one-third of the native plant species due to climate change while biocultural knowledge is set to decline sharply by 2080. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/biocultural-heritage.html 2026-07-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/VerfahrenAA.html Integrity proceedings conducted by the University of Zurich have found that Professor Adriano Aguzzi bears scientific responsibility for several publications affected by errors. However, no evidence of intentional misconduct or negligence was found. The case therefore does not amount to academic misconduct under the university’s Integrity Ordinance. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/VerfahrenAA.html 2026-07-01T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/fish-biodiversity.html Human activity and climate influence biodiversity patterns in river ecosystems, as a global analysis of fish biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) reveals. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/fish-biodiversity.html 2026-06-23T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Nadija.html The center, operated by the Nadija Research Foundation, will investigate the long-term effects of war on children’s mental health. UZH’s Michael Schaepman will serve as the foundation's chair. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Nadija.html 2026-06-23T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/everyday-experiences-young-people.html A new study from the University of Zurich shows that adolescents and young adults describe positive, everyday experiences as shaping their lives most significantly, while psychological stress can change how they view major life events. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/everyday-experiences-young-people.html 2026-06-21T22:00:00Z 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 http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Masculinity.html Half of young men in Switzerland are concerned that “real men” are increasingly being marginalized in society. A lnew study shows how prevalent restrictive and dominance-based concepts of masculinity are. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Masculinity.html 2026-06-15T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/sleep-deprivation.html A research team at the University of Zurich (UZH) has discovered biomarkers of sleep loss in saliva. Acute sleep deprivation can be detected using just a single saliva sample. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/sleep-deprivation.html 2026-06-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/colonial-legacies-soccer.html Simulations of the upcoming World Cup show that former colonial powers benefit from access to a broader pool of talent, while formerly colonized nations face lower chances of success. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/colonial-legacies-soccer.html 2026-06-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/esa-mission-hibidis.html The HiBiDiS mission aims to provide new insights into forest biodiversity, answering key questions about climate change. UZH is participating as a scientific partner. Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/esa-mission-hibidis.html UZH Kommunikation 2026-05-26T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/teams-in-isolation.html A new UZH study shows that months of isolation and constant physical proximity can increase conflict, mistrust and social withdrawal within teams. Sun, 24 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/teams-in-isolation.html 2026-05-24T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/digital-flexibility-in-monasteries.html A new study by the University of Zurich shows that historically developed monastic forms of co-determination can be a significant advantage for dealing with digitalization. Mon, 18 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/digital-flexibility-in-monasteries.html 2026-05-18T22:00:00Z 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 http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html Scientists at UZH and Balgrist University Hospital reveal for the first time how the antibody therapy works: new nerve fibers were found to form functional connections once again. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Dies.html UZH has awarded honorary doctorates to Svetlana Alexievich, Catherine Housecroft, Ingeborg Schwenzer, Klaus Merz, Phanish Puranam, Chong Yap Seng and John Bonagura. Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Dies.html 2026-05-07T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html A recent study shows that “love hormone” oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html A study of infants who were raised in care institutions in the 1950s shows that the lack of affection in early childhood seriously affects a person throughout their life. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html 2026-04-29T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/bacterial-evolution.html An analysis of bacteria in Lake Zurich reveals that some soil microbes acquire new traits in order to colonize new aquatic habitats, while others reduce their genome size. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/bacterial-evolution.html 2026-04-13T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/ash-residues-pompeii.html An international research team investigated ash residues from incense burners. The substances they discovered show that Pompeii was part of a global trade network. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/ash-residues-pompeii.html 2026-03-29T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Police-Violence.html Police violence is judged differently depending on who is affected. When people with an immigrant background are targeted, abusive police actions are perceived as less serious. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Police-Violence.html 2026-03-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/human-papillomavirus.html Approximately one in four adults in Switzerland has been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. A study explores the key factors influencing vaccination uptake. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/human-papillomavirus.html 2026-03-24T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Benin.html The objects originate from the Kingdom of Benin in what is now Nigeria and hold immense value for the people who live there. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Benin.html 2026-03-19T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/citizen-sience.html Two researchers have discovered a new palm species in the virgin forests of Colombia. Together with an indigenous community, they mapped its geographical distribution. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/citizen-sience.html Melanie Nyfeler 2026-03-17T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/suicide-attempt.html A single conversation can make the difference: Brief, structured interventions significantly reduce the risk of a renewed suicide attempt. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/suicide-attempt.html 2026-03-16T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html Humans often adapt their behavior to that of other people with lightning speed. A new study shows which brain networks control this social adaptation. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html 2026-03-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible starting time can improve their sleep quality, health and academic performance. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html 2026-02-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/aggressive-teens.html Physical aggression by adolescents against their parents is more common than people realize. According to a long-term study, violent behavior peaks at age 13. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/aggressive-teens.html 2026-02-01T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html The University of Zurich has been chosen to host two new National Centers of Competence in Research, for childhood cancer diagnostics and treatment as well as muon research. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-29T23:00:00Z 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/media/2026/Pesticides.html Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides. A Europe-wide study now shows that their effects on soil life are substantial, as pesticides suppress various beneficial soil organisms. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Pesticides.html 2026-01-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Sickle-Cell-Anemia.html Memantine, a cost-effective drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, could also benefit patients with sickle cell anemia in the future. Initial clinical data indicate that the active ingredient is well tolerated. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Sickle-Cell-Anemia.html 2026-01-14T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Staying-Single.html Long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and more depressed – especially in their late twenties. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Staying-Single.html 2026-01-13T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/multiple-sclerosis.html In addition to an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, certain gene variants are also partly responsible for triggering MS. Together, these two risk factors lead to the autoimmune disease. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/multiple-sclerosis.html 2026-01-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mildew.html Although cereals naturally resist pathogenic fungi, powdery mildew can overcome this resistance. Researchers have now discovered one of the mechanisms behind this process. Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mildew.html 2026-01-11T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/Best-Of-Media-Releases-.html Climate change, trust in science and health were among the most popular topics covered by UZH media releases and articles in 2025. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/Best-Of-Media-Releases-.html Melanie Nyfeler 2026-01-06T23:00:00Z