http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/allnews/disciplines/med.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/generalkonsent.html Health data is the raw material of precision medicine. Crucially, researchers are only allowed to use it with the patients’ consent. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/generalkonsent.html Marita Fuchs 2026-08-16T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/childhood-sarcoma.html Sarcomas are a rare form of cancer. Didier Surdez is working on models that capture and map the tumors as granularly as possible. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/childhood-sarcoma.html Text: Carole Scheidegger; Translation: Mark Rabinowitz 2026-08-12T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/regenerative-astrocytes.html A new study using a mouse model shows that special supporting and nourishing cells repopulate damaged areas of the brain by sending newly formed cell nuclei ahead. Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/regenerative-astrocytes.html 2026-08-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/brain-health-grant.html Can the brain’s aging process be slowed? An interdisciplinary team led by UZH psychiatry professor Philipp Homan is investigating this question. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/brain-health-grant.html UZH Communications 2026-07-15T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/interdisciplinary-research.html A new coordination office at UZH aims to help step up research in this area and apply it in clinical practice. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/interdisciplinary-research.html Norbert Raabe 2026-07-13T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/pediatric-psychooncology.html Psychologist Anna Graf support children and adolescents who are undergoing cancer treatment at the University Children’s Hospital. Her tools include toys, books and colorful glass beads. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/pediatric-psychooncology.html Barbara Simpson; Translation: Astrid Freuler 2026-07-12T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/intraoral-robot.html Clinicians and researchers at the Universities of Zurich, Basel and Bern are joining forces to develop a miniature intraoral robot. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/intraoral-robot.html Melanie Nyfeler 2026-07-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/animal-research.html In the video series “Animal Research in Switzerland” 14 researchers—most of them young—answer the public’s most pressing questions. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/animal-research.html Interview: Kurt Bodenmüller 2026-07-08T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/drug-response-profiling-eng.html Researchers are using sophisticated drug response profiling and AI to optimize the treatment of Leukemia. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/drug-response-profiling-eng.html Norbert Raabe; translated by Michael Jackson 2026-07-06T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/gentle-treatment-for-leukemia.html Pediatric oncologist Jean-Pierre Bourquin is working to develop gentler therapies and seeking ways of tackling aggressive forms of blood cancer more effectively. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/gentle-treatment-for-leukemia.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Gemma Brown 2026-07-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/VerfahrenAA.html Integrity proceedings conducted by the University of Zurich have found that Professor Adriano Aguzzi bears scientific responsibility for several publications affected by errors. However, no evidence of intentional misconduct or negligence was found. The case therefore does not amount to academic misconduct under the university’s Integrity Ordinance. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/VerfahrenAA.html 2026-07-01T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/kilians-battle.html Kilian Käslin developed leukemia as a baby. The diagnosis marked the start of a months-long battle for his life that required his family and doctors to give their all. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/kilians-battle.html Thomas Gull 2026-07-01T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/magazine-pediatric-oncology.html Today, many children with cancer can be treated successfully. A new Center of Competence in Research aims to make treatments even more targeted and effective. Read more in the UZH Magazin. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/magazine-pediatric-oncology.html UZH Communications 2026-06-21T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/epigenetic-drugs.html Researchers were able to use medication to alter the epigenetic “reading signals” in the thin layer of fat surrounding blood vessels, thereby reducing inflammation and improving vascular health. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/epigenetic-drugs.html 2026-06-17T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/sleep-deprivation.html A research team at the University of Zurich (UZH) has discovered biomarkers of sleep loss in saliva. Acute sleep deprivation can be detected using just a single saliva sample. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/sleep-deprivation.html 2026-06-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/g%C3%B6tz-preis-2026.html Raphael Morscher, of the University Children’s Hospital Zurich, received the award for his research examining the metabolism of cancer cells as a potential therapeutic approach for neuroblastoma. Mon, 25 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/g%C3%B6tz-preis-2026.html UZH Kommunikation 2026-05-25T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/gene-editing-epilepsy.html Scientists used gene editing to fix faulty DNA directly in the brain cells of mice, which reduced fever-induced seizures and markedly improved survival rates in an animal model. Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/gene-editing-epilepsy.html 2026-05-12T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html Scientists at UZH and Balgrist University Hospital reveal for the first time how the antibody therapy works: new nerve fibers were found to form functional connections once again. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html 2026-05-11T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html A recent study shows that “love hormone” oxytocin levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined groups are involved – particularly in men. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/oxytocin-group-competition.html 2026-05-05T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html A study of infants who were raised in care institutions in the 1950s shows that the lack of affection in early childhood seriously affects a person throughout their life. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Mortality.html 2026-04-29T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/protein-synthesis.html Ataman Sendoel is researching how tumors are able to misuse protein production for their purposes. And he is looking for substances to prevent this. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/protein-synthesis.html Text: Adrian Ritter, translated by Michael Jackson 2026-04-28T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wyss-zurich-en.html Wyss Zurich supports promising biotech start-ups in making the difficult, expensive transition from university to industry. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/wyss-zurich-en.html Andres Eberhard; translation: Michael Jackson 2026-04-26T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/willener-fellowship.html Meet the first three recipients of the Sylvia Isobel Willener Fellowship, a new funding instrument for postdoctoral researchers. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/willener-fellowship.html Carole Scheidegger 2026-04-14T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/microbiome-project.html New research from Zurich shows that the gut microbiome may have an impact on cancer immunotherapy, giving patients who did not initially respond to treatment a second chance. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/microbiome-project.html Marita Fuchs 2026-04-09T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/human-papillomavirus.html Approximately one in four adults in Switzerland has been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. A study explores the key factors influencing vaccination uptake. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/human-papillomavirus.html 2026-03-24T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html On school days, adolescents are chronically sleep-deprived. A new study reveals that a flexible starting time can improve their sleep quality, health and academic performance. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/school-later.html 2026-02-25T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/eating-disorders.html Nutrition psychiatrist Patrick Pasi treats patients with eating disorders and explores new therapeutic methods at the USZ Eating Disorders Center. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/eating-disorders.html Thomas Gull / Translation: Karen Oettli-Geddes 2026-02-08T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html The University of Zurich has been chosen to host two new National Centers of Competence in Research, for childhood cancer diagnostics and treatment as well as muon research. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-nccr.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-29T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Cancer-Heart-Attack.html Researchers have developed an AI-based risk prediction model that combines cancer-related and traditional cardiovascular factors. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Cancer-Heart-Attack.html 2026-01-29T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/obesity.html We eat too much and move too little. Physiologist Thomas Lutz and obesity specialist Philipp Gerber know how overweight people can get back on track. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/obesity.html Roger Nickl; Translation: Gena Olson 2026-01-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/habits-of-healthy-eating.html Our eating habits are often unhealthy and take a long time to change. Psychologist Sebastian Bürgler and nutrition scientist Sabine Rohrmann explore why that is and what we can do about it. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/habits-of-healthy-eating.html Thomas Gull, translation: Gemma Brown 2026-01-18T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-skin-for-burn-victims.html Researchers at UZH have been working on bio-engineered skin grafts for over 15 years, leading to the founding of spin-off Cutiss that produces living skin tissue from the patients’ own cells. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/new-skin-for-burn-victims.html Marita Fuchs, Barbara Simpson 2026-01-14T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/multiple-sclerosis.html In addition to an infection with the Epstein-Barr virus, certain gene variants are also partly responsible for triggering MS. Together, these two risk factors lead to the autoimmune disease. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/multiple-sclerosis.html 2026-01-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html How can we influence whether we develop Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers at UZH are examining the factors that trigger the onset of the disease – and those that shield us against it. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/alzheimer-research.html Text: Theo von Däniken/Translation: Philip Isler 2026-01-12T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/evolutionary-medicine.html The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn’t built for modern diets, which are taking their toll on our bodies. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/evolutionary-medicine.html Simona Ryser 2026-01-07T23:00:00Z