January

ETH Zurich’s CAS programme Applied Technology in Energy (CAS ATE) offers managers in-depth training in the rapidly evolving world of energy and electrification. We talked to one of the participants, Daniela Runchi, Innovation Project Manager at Corporate Hangar.

There is no longer any reason to leave our dental health to chance. A new device allows us to self-monitor our oral hygiene and alerts us when it is time to visit the dentist or dental hygienist.

The detection of certain biomarkers in blood samples helps indicate the status of diseases in patients. These biomarkers generally come in small numbers and are mixed with many other components in the blood. Paolo Arosio and his research team have found a way to remove and enrich relevant biomarkers to facilitate detection.

Renato Paro and his research team have identified an important RNA molecule in flies, which can be used in cancer therapy. This RNA is essentially a messenger substance in the metamorphosis from larva to fly, and also sends human tumor cells into cell death within a very short time.