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Blood diagnostics modelled on leeches
Researchers in the group of Jean-Christophe Leroux (IPW) have developed a safe and inexpensive device for reliable blood measurements. It works using a suction cup and could also be employed to diagnose the tropical disease malaria – even by non-medical personnel.
Julia Reisenbauer receives Prix Schläfli 2024
Julia Reisenbauer has been honored with the Prix Schläfli Chemistry for her dissertation on "skeletal editing," which she completed at the D-CHAB of ETH Zurich (Morandi Group). Her work involves the targeted rebuilding of molecules so they can perform specific functions.
AI designs new drugs based on protein structures
A new computer process developed by researchers led by Gisbert Schneider and Kenneth Atz makes it possible to generate active pharmaceutical ingredients quickly and easily based on a protein’s three-dimensional surface. The new process could revolutionise drug research.
Protecting art and passwords with biochemistry
A new molecular test method developed in the group of Prof. Robert Grass (ICB) helps to prove the authenticity of works of art. The new method could also help to make passwords secure against quantum computers.
Visualizing collagen remodeling in wound healing
A recent publication in “Matrix Biology”, which resulted from a collaboration between D-CHAB (Wennemers group) and D-BIOL (Werner group) within the frame of the SKINTEGRITY.CH project, demonstrates that an innovative chemical sensor offers visualization of collagen remodeling during tissue repair.