Could Your Blood Be Hiding a Lethal Secret? Uncovering Autoantibodies and Viral Risks
A new study shows that about two percent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more…
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16 Million Years Old: Giant Dolphin Discovered in the Amazon Rainforest
Measuring between 3 to 3.5 meters, 16 million years old: Paleontologists from the University of Zurich have announced the discovery of a new species of…
Unlocking the Secrets of Neurodegeneration: New Potential Therapeutic Target Identified
Researchers at the University of Zurich have created a groundbreaking neural cell culture model, illuminating the complex processes involved in neurodegeneration. Their study identified a…
Myth Debunked: Syphilis-Like Diseases Were Already Widespread in America Before the Arrival of Columbus
Scientists from the Universities of Basel and Zurich have identified the genetic traces of the bacterium Treponema pallidum in the skeletal remains of individuals who…
Breaking the Solitude Myth: The Surprising Social Lives of Early Primates
Primates, including humans, are generally considered to be very social creatures, with numerous monkey and ape species forming groups. In contrast, lemurs and other Strepsirrhines,…
Is Your Job Meaningful? A Shocking Number of People Don’t Think So
A sociological study by the University of Zurich confirms that a considerable proportion of employees perceive their work as socially useless. Those in finance, sales,…
New Research Reveals That Increased Deep Sleep Benefits Your Heart
Sleep plays an essential role in human well-being, with deep sleep being especially vital for overall health. The brain recovers during this sleep stage, and…
Creating New States of Matter – Researchers Invent Two New Types of Superconductivity
Electronics of the future hinge on the discovery of unique materials. Sometimes, however, the naturally occurring topology of atoms makes it difficult for new physical…
Culinary Time Travel: Ancient Cauldrons Provide New Clues Regarding Bronze Age Diets
For a long time, archaeologists inferred the uses of ancient tools by referencing written documents and contextual hints. However, when it came to ancient dietary…
Scientists Develop New Class of Antibiotics To Fight Resistant Bacteria
There’s a pressing demand for fresh antibiotics among healthcare experts to combat resistant bacteria. A team of scientists from the University of Zurich and the…
Outsmarting Cystinosis: AI-Led Discovery Brings Hope for Patients With Lyosomal Storage Disease
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important in drug discovery. Advances in the use of Big Data, learning algorithms and powerful computers have now enabled researchers…
Unraveling the Mysteries of Human Tissue: A Comprehensive Atlas
Which types of cells can be located in various human tissues, and where? Which genes show activity in these individual cells, and which proteins can…
The Evolution of Communication: Chimpanzees Show Surprising Ability To Combine Calls
Chimpanzees, like humans, have the capacity to combine vocalizations to create larger, meaningful forms of communication. According to UZH researchers, this capability could be even…
Warning: Commercial Dishwashers Can Damage the Gut and Lead to Chronic Disease
According to researchers from the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research working with organoids, residue from rinse agents on dishes after cleaning in professional-grade…
“Exceptionally” Wide and Flat-Headed – New Species of Dinosaur Discovered
An international team of scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of dinosaur in Romania and named it after its unusually flat head — and…
Some of the Most Common Medications Can Cause Permanent Side Effects in Children
A new study has found that early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies. A recent study demonstrates that early exposure to antibiotics…
Single Cells Are More Intelligent Than Scientists Previously Thought
Cells make choices based not just on external signals such as growth factors, but also on information received from inside the cell. Every day, humans…
Megalodon – The Largest Shark That Ever Lived – Could Eat Prey the Size of Entire Killer Whales
Megalodon, the largest shark that ever lived, is famous for its gigantic, human-hand-sized teeth. However, there is little fossil evidence of its whole body. International…