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Reprogramming tissue mechanically
Researchers at PSI and ETH Zurich have taken connective tissue cells that have been mechanically reprogrammed to resemble stem cells and transplanted them into damaged skin. In their experiment, they were able to show that this can promote wound healing.
Nako Nakatsuka receives prestigious Prix Zonta
Dr. Nako Nakatsuka, currently senior scientist at the Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, was awarded with the prestigious Prix Zonta on 10 November. The Prix Zonta, endowed with CHF 30,000, symbolises the commitment to the outstanding position of women in science.
Extreme weather shocks on smallholder farmers
In a new study, an international consortium led by researchers at ETH Zurich, investigated the cascading impacts after two consecutive hurricanes (Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017) on smallholder banana farmers in Dominican Republic.
The first emba X cohort graduates
28 October 2023 marked a historical milestone for continuing education in Switzerland, as both ETH Zurich and the University of St.Gallen celebrated the successful graduation of the pioneer cohort of their joint Executive MBA programme.
Further round of energy-saving measures
ETH Zurich cut its energy consumption by around 7 percent over the winter of 2022/23. As of 1 October, energy-saving measures relating to room temperature and lighting are again being implemented for the winter of 2023/24. All members of the ETH Zurich community are requested to help reduce energy consumption.