#NeuroScience | 𝗲-𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 | Scientists at EPFL, led by Eleonora Martinelli, have developed a new soft electronic device called the "e-Flower." This innovative tool can record the activity of neural spheroids — 3D neuron clusters that replicate brain tissue functions. This cutting-edge research initially aimed to resolve challenges in soft implants for peripheral nerves. However, the e-Flower has emerged as a crucial tool for exploring 3D models of brain development and disorders, including brain organoids. By bridging the gap between simplified in vitro models and human brain complexities, this technology has transformative potential for neuroscience research and next-generation neurotechnology, offering a robust early-stage testing model for neural spheroids and aiming for more precise brain disorder modeling. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gQ__Auwt 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gfFtBmwM 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#WeeklyDigest | 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 | A weekly recap of the latest achievements of Switzerland's higher education and research institutions, startups and other innovation-driven organizations: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - Revolutionary Approach to Treating Fatty Liver Disease (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/g3ZtSsQC - Tiny Antibodies to Fight the Dangerous Effects of Opioids (University of Geneva) >> https://lnkd.in/gxWz3XrM 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼 / 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 / 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - New Insights into Protein Mechanisms using Nanopore Technology (University of Geneva) >> https://lnkd.in/ge3_J62r - Record-breaking Ultra-short Laser Pulses (ETH Zürich) >> https://lnkd.in/gN_xb28V 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 / 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Catastrophically Warm Predictions Are More Plausible than We Thought (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gNV2gGsQ - How Catalysts Remove Dangerous Nitrogen Oxides (Paul Scherrer Institute) >> https://lnkd.in/g5nYjM7X - Breakthrough in CO2 Capture and Fixation by Algae (University of Basel) >> https://lnkd.in/gpcxdtCW - Reducing Herbivore Damage Using Biodiversity Instead of Insecticides (University of Zurich) >> https://lnkd.in/gw52ebTb 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 - How Personal Care Products Affect Indoor Air Quality (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gKKFsPv7 - Scientists Explore the Complexity of Rocks within the Earth's Crust (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gKRGPi2J 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 / 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 / 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 - Protein Interaction Analysis with LiP Mass Spectrometry (ETH Zürich) >> https://lnkd.in/gTrqaBQU - New Discovery in Gene Regulation Could Lead to Better Genetic Therapies (EPFL) >> https://lnkd.in/gCgyyDtM 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education and innovation >> swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#SystemsBiology | 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗣 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 | Biochemists at ETH Zürich, under the guidance of Professor Paola Picotti, have advanced LiP mass spectrometry to effectively analyze the protein interactome, which comprises the entire interaction network of proteins. The research team identified approximately 6,000 interaction interfaces, tracking changes in these sites when proteins interact under varying conditions. These findings serve as markers to assess protein interactions, offering profound implications for diagnosing diseases and understanding disease mechanisms. The versatility of the method allows its application in various organisms, paving the way for future studies to explore the interactome of human cells and analyze defective protein interactions. The research has already been implemented in practice by ETH spin-off Biognosys. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/g4crS_Av 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/grWFsFZa 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#Sustainability | 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗲 | Researchers from the University of Basel and Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan, led by Prof. Dr. Ben Engel and Dr. Manon Demulder, have discovered a protein shell, named PyShell, that is essential in the efficient CO2 fixation process in diatoms, an algae species. Using cutting-edge imaging techniques like cryo-electron tomography, researchers uncovered the intricate molecular structure of PyShell and its role in enhancing the efficiency of CO2 fixation. This pivotal discovery holds promise for the development of new carbon-capture technologies critical to combating climate change. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gdzcUgHK 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gbxkrYTG 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education and innovation >> swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#Health | 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 | Led by Johan Auwerx from EPFL's Laboratory of Integrative Systems Physiology, an international team, including partners from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam UMC, University of Lausanne, OrsoBio, and Osaka University, has achieved a groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of fatty liver disease. The team found that inhibiting an enzyme called ACMSD can effectively correct fibrosis, inflammation, and DNA damage in Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or "non-alcoholic fatty liver disease," marking a significant leap forward in combating this condition. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, researchers identified the ACMSD enzyme as a promising target for drug development, addressing a crucial need for new treatment options. This discovery is vital, as fatty liver disease is a rising public health challenge with few available therapies. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gH8jSbXW 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/ebAcNwrG 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#Newsletter: 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 #𝟭𝟮𝟳 >> https://lnkd.in/gi8cY4Vp Browse, subscribe & much more >> swissinnovation.org Follow us on LinkedIn >> Science-Switzerland🚀 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘀: #RenewableEnergy #Cardiology #NanoPlastics #Immunology #Hydrogen #Biocomputing #RenewableMaterials #PhotoChemistry #StemCellResearch #ExtremeWeatherEvents #Sustainability #AI #Astrophysics #Ecosystems #3DPrinting #QuantumComputing #HapticTech #SleepResearch #MedicalTech #CancerTreatment #SyntheticFuel #RareDiseases #GenAI #OpenScience #CarbonCapture #ClimateResearch #EarthSciences #CivilEngineering #Graphene #PhageTherapy #SpaceExploration #OriginOfLife #AntibioticsResistance #AddingValue >> Swiss Federal Office of Energy SFOE | ETH Board | Innosuisse | Presence Switzerland | Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences | State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI | Swissnex Eawag | EPFL | ETH Zürich | Empa | OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences | PSI Paul Scherrer Institut | Swiss National Science Foundation SNSF | University of Bern | Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg | University of Geneva | University of St. Gallen - HSG | University of Zurich | swisstech | USI Universit�� della Svizzera italiana | CERN | ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences | Startupticker.ch 🇨🇭 Follow hashtag#ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education and innovation >> swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #AddingValue | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#ClimateChange | 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 | Researchers at EPFL, in collaboration with the Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas, have developed a new rating system to assess the plausibility of climate model simulations, focusing on those included in the IPCC’s latest report. The research involved an extensive analysis of big data sourced from observational networks and satellite deployments, enabling a systematic observation of the planet's climate variables. The results underscore the importance of acknowledging models that predict potentially catastrophic warming, emphasizing the urgency of addressing carbon emissions. This research offers a crucial method for evaluating climate models and stresses the serious implications of a warmer future without intervention. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/g-9z9DVh 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gJQSpTVD 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#Physics | 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲𝘀 | Led by Prof. Dr. Ursula Keller from the Institute for Quantum Electronics, researchers at ETH Zürich have achieved a significant breakthrough in the production of ultra-short and powerful laser pulses. This advancement is attributed to an optimized arrangement of mirrors within the laser and enhancements to a special mirror that triggers pulse emission. The new laser system can produce extraordinarily short pulses with peak powers reaching up to 100 megawatts and an average power of 550 watts, exceeding previous limits by over 50 percent. This breakthrough is crucial for precision measurements, advanced materials processing, and creating high harmonic frequencies up to X-rays. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/dMuWHgyD 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/dDmqSsZV 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#Chemistry | 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗢𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 | A team of researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute, including Dr. Davide Ferri and Filippo Buttignol, PhD, has made significant strides in understanding how zeolite-based catalysts effectively remove toxic nitrogen oxides from industrial emissions. Their research highlights the importance of the nano porous structures within zeolites. Remarkably, they discovered that individual iron atoms in adjacent pores communicate to drive the desired reactions for transforming harmful nitrogen oxides into harmless molecules. The study used advanced spectroscopic techniques, including X-ray absorption spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy, to analyze how light interacts with samples. This research is pivotal for developing effective strategies to mitigate nitrogen oxides, addressing a major environmental challenge. Their findings could help enhance future catalyst designs, which are pivotal towards improving environmental and human safety from industrial emissions. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gnr75Zd7 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gJXXYRPj 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> www.swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation
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#Health | 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 | A study from EPFL, led by Assistant Professor Dusan Licina, has revealed how personal care products can significantly affect indoor air quality. The research identifies that these products release volatile organic compounds, which undergo oxidation and lead to new particle formation, impacting respiratory health. The study involved simulating the usage of personal care products within controlled environmental chambers to closely examine their effects in indoor settings. This research underscores the need for greater awareness and mitigation strategies, particularly for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. 👉 Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/gDkmM_7k 👉 Original publication >> https://lnkd.in/gwameQR3 🇨🇭 Follow #ScienceSwitzerland for the latest news and emerging trends on Swiss science, technology, education, and innovation >> swissinnovation.org Follow us >> Science-Switzerland #Science | #Education | #Research | #Innovation