Medicine
“We should take a more relaxed approach to sleep”
Research
ETH Zurich
Sleep problems have become a widespread issue. In a new popular science book and in an interview with ETH News, ETH sleep researcher Caroline Lustenberger describes the do’s (and don’ts) for when you can’t get to sleep.
Cause of the yo-yo effect deciphered
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.
Using CRISPR to decipher whether gene variants lead to cancer
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich have combined two gene editing methods. This enables them to quickly investigate the significance of many genetic mutations involved in the development and treatment of cancer.
ERC Synergy Grant for Sebastian Kozerke
Research
ETH Zurich
A team of three European researchers will develop an imaging method to non-invasively measure the stiffness of moving organs such as the heart. The researchers will be supported by the European Research Council.
Sensor protects against life-threatening complications of abdominal surgery
Research
Empa
The Empa Innovation Award recognizes outstanding projects that bridge the gap between the laboratory and industry. This year, a team of researchers from Empa and ETH Zurich is being honored for an innovative sensor system: SensAL warns quickly and precisely of life-threatening complications after abdominal surgery.
Getting to the roots of a global health problem
Research
PSI
Imad El Haddad analyses the chemical composition and health impacts of particulate matter at the Center for Energy and Environmental Sciences of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI. 
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