http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/media/releases.html http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/anti-nogo-a-therapy.html The antibody NG101 promotes the regeneration of damaged spinal cord tissue. Scientists at UZH and Balgrist University Hospital reveal for the first time how the therapy actually works: new nerve fibers 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/Dies.html UZH has awarded honorary doctorates to Svetlana Alexievich, Catherine Housecroft, Ingeborg Schwenzer, Klaus Merz, Phanish Puranam, Chong Yap Seng and John Bonagura. Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Dies.html 2026-05-07T22:00:00Z 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/media/2026/bacterial-evolution.html An analysis of bacteria in Lake Zurich reveals that some soil microbes acquire new traits in order to colonize new aquatic habitats, while others reduce their genome size. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/bacterial-evolution.html 2026-04-13T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/ash-residues-pompeii.html An international research team investigated ash residues from incense burners. The substances they discovered show that Pompeii was part of a global trade network. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/ash-residues-pompeii.html 2026-03-29T22:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Police-Violence.html Police violence is judged differently depending on who is affected. When people with an immigrant background are targeted, abusive police actions are perceived as less serious. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Police-Violence.html 2026-03-25T23:00:00Z 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/Benin.html The objects originate from the Kingdom of Benin in what is now Nigeria and hold immense value for the people who live there. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Benin.html 2026-03-19T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/citizen-sience.html Two researchers have discovered a new palm species in the virgin forests of Colombia. Together with an indigenous community, they mapped its geographical distribution. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/news/2026/citizen-sience.html Melanie Nyfeler 2026-03-17T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/suicide-attempt.html A single conversation can make the difference: Brief, structured interventions significantly reduce the risk of a renewed suicide attempt. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/suicide-attempt.html 2026-03-16T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html Humans often adapt their behavior to that of other people with lightning speed. A new study shows which brain networks control this social adaptation. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/mentalization.html 2026-03-08T23:00:00Z 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/media/2026/aggressive-teens.html Physical aggression by adolescents against their parents is more common than people realize. According to a long-term study, violent behavior peaks at age 13. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/aggressive-teens.html 2026-02-01T23:00:00Z 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/media/2026/Pesticides.html Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides. A Europe-wide study now shows that their effects on soil life are substantial, as pesticides suppress various beneficial soil organisms. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Pesticides.html 2026-01-27T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Sickle-Cell-Anemia.html Memantine, a cost-effective drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease, could also benefit patients with sickle cell anemia in the future. Initial clinical data indicate that the active ingredient is well tolerated. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Sickle-Cell-Anemia.html 2026-01-14T23:00:00Z http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Staying-Single.html Long-term singles experience a sharper decline in life satisfaction over time and feel lonelier and more depressed – especially in their late twenties. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT http://www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/media/2026/Staying-Single.html 2026-01-13T23:00:00Z 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