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Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

937 million Swiss francs for 3300 new research projects

Bern (ots) - In 2020, researchers submitted 8200 grant applications to the SNSF. 3300 of them were selected for funding in a competitive process. At short notice, the SNSF funded 73 projects on COVID-19. Thousands of SNSF-funded teams explore nature, technology and society. This generates knowledge that is a key driver of progress. In 2020, the SNSF invested 937 million francs in 3300 new projects, selected from 8200 ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Dormice may have hibernated as early as 34 million years ago

Bern (ots) - In analysing rodent fossils, scientists funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation have come up with a novel hypothesis: hibernation was a survival strategy 34 million years ago. Until very recently, the ability to hibernate was thought to have appeared during the Quaternary ice age 2.6 million years ago. Now, a study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) suggests that the process may ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Novel antibiotic deceives bacteria through mimicry

Bern (ots) - Most antibiotics need to penetrate their target bacteria. But Darobactin, a newly discovered compound, is much too large to do so. Nonetheless, it kills many antibiotic-resistant pathogens - by exploiting a tiny weak spot on their surface. Basel researchers have now revealed the amazing mechanism at play and thereby opened the door to developing completely new medicines. An increasing number of bacterial ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Veal calf fattening: it can work with less antibiotics

Bern (ots) - By adopting a few simple measures, farmers can drastically reduce the use of antibiotics and improve the well-being of their animals without economic disadvantages. This was confirmed in a field trial- the first of its kind in Switzerland - carried out by researchers of the University of Bern based on the specially developed "outdoor veal calf" method. Large amounts of antibiotics are used in the veal ...

MTIP AG

MTIP Announces Strong First Closing of Fund II to drive Healthtech Innovation

Semdor Pharma Group

Semdor Pharma adds Global Pharmaceutical Executive Rolf Hoffmann to its Board of Directors

Cologne (ots) - 30-year pharma veteran Rolf Hoffmann, formerly senior global executive at Amgen and Eli Lilly, joins Semdor Pharma as investor and commercial expert. Semdor Pharma Group announced today that it has added Rolf Hoffmann, a seasoned global pharma executive and advisor, to its Board of Directors, as well as an investor in the company. Mr. Hoffmann ...

Hostpoint AG

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Hostpoint solidifies its position as the largest web hosting provider in Switzerland

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

The Swiss National Science Foundation and Innosuisse to step up cooperation

Bern (ots) - The implementation of research results is of central importance for the economy and society. The SNSF and Innosuisse have signed an agreement to further strengthen the interaction between science and innovation. Through this agreement, the SNSF and Innosuisse are reiterating their shared understanding of the fact that the innovation chain - from basic ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Choose your favourite scientific image!

Bern (ots) - The Swiss National Science Foundation is inviting the public to choose their favourite scientific image or video until 31 March 2021. Microscopic observations, unusual environments, researchers at work... More than 2000 images have been submitted to the SNSF Scientific Image Competition since its launch in 2017. To celebrate the fifth edition, the SNSF is inviting the public to share their vision of science ...

Debiopharm International SA

DEBIOPHARM AND GENOME & COMPANY JOIN FORCES TO CREATE NEW HIGHLY SPECIFIC THERAPIES FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Lausanne, Switzerland and Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea (ots) - Korean and Swiss based companies leverage their oncology expertise to initiate a research collaboration to formulate novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidates Genome & Company (314130, CEO: Jisoo Pae, Hansoo Park), a global leading ...

Swissmem

MEM industries: Between hope and fear

Zurich (ots) - The Covid pandemic has seriously impacted the Swiss mechanical and electrical engineering industries (MEM industries). Compared with 2019, new orders received were down by 6.5%, sales by 9.8% and exports by a substantial 11.2%. Relaxations of Covid global containment measures led to a gradual recovery of business in the second half of 2020. Both the PMI trend and companies' expectations give grounds for ...

Varengold Bank AG

'Mighty oaks grow from little acorns' / Varengold Bank publishes its first sustainability report

Hamburg (ots) - Varengold Bank, a leading financer of European fintechs with its focus on online lending market places, has published its first sustainability report. This can be downloaded at https://www.varengold.de/ueber-varengold/nachhaltigkeit/. The report has been produced voluntarily by an interdisciplinary team of Varengold employees and once again underlines ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

How bacteria sleep through antibiotic attacks

Bern (ots) - Bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment even without antibiotic resistance by slowing down their metabolism and going into a type of deep sleep. A research team funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation reveals the changes bacteria undergo to reach this "persister" state. Resistant bacteria evade the effects of antibiotics by becoming less susceptible, for example by breaking the drugs down. But some ...

Anapaya Systems AG

Martin Bosshardt Appointed New Anapaya CEO / Bosshardt's 20 years of networking and security experience is expected to lead the company into 2021

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Quotas to promote gender equality in research

Bern (ots) - Gender equality is a prime concern of the Swiss National Science Foundation. To offer additional visibilty to women in academia, it is introducing gender quotas in its evaluation bodies with immediate effect. Political equality between men and women was achieved 50 years ago when women won the right to vote. But the underrepresentation of women in academic leadership roles continues: only 23 per cent of ...

swissstaffing - Verband der Personaldienstleister der Schweiz

Swiss Staffingindex - Coronavirus Summary 2020: Staff Leasing Sector Slumps 14.3%

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How recruiters discriminate on employment websites

Bern (ots) - Researchers funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation conducted a large-scale study of discrimination on an online recruitment platform. The findings showed that, depending on the occupation, both men and women suffer from discrimination, and that discrimination against foreigners depends, among other things, on the time of day. Discrimination in hiring is a major societal problem. A new analysis of ...

Green Datacenter AG

Green invests half a billion francs in the digital location Switzerland / Green is building its second data center campus, which will house three high-performance data centers and a business park

Switzerland - Zurich (ots) - With its IT infrastructure, Green helps to ensure that the economy is based on strong foundations and it serves as an important partner for international cloud providers. The company is now expanding its presence with a prominent statement: the Zurich Metro Campus - comprising three ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Goats enjoy mental gymnastics

Bern (ots) - A study funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation shows that goats like to earn a reward by 'working' for it, even if they can get the same reward without making any effort. This finding could benefit humane husbandry. Goats respond positively to challenges rather than just turning away. In a project funded jointly by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the German Research Foundation (DFG), two breeding lines - dairy goats and dwarf goats - ...

Max Lehner AG

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Max Lehner AG (MAXOLEN) Switzerland and DEGAMA Srl (AUTOEQUIP LAVAGGI) Italia agree an exclusive partnership for the distribution and provision of washing systems in Switzerland.

Ricola Group AG

New model of corporate governance at Ricola

Laufen (ots) - Ricola separates the strategic and operational management of the company. As of January 2021, the members of the family owning the company will focus on their tasks in the Boards of Directors of Ricola Group Ltd. and the parent company Ricola Family Holding Ltd., leaving the operational management of the company to leaders from outside the family headed by CEO Thomas P. Meier. Eva Richterich, currently Head ...

Roche Diabetes Care

Roche teams up with Diabeloop to advance the management of insulin pump therapy

Basel (ots) - - The partnership will create new opportunities to lower the burden for people with diabetes in daily therapy management and to improve therapy outcomes(1). - By partnering with Diabeloop, Roche steps into the field of automated insulin delivery (AID) representing a milestone in Roche's strategy of integrated Personalised Diabetes Management (iPDM). Roche ...

Lodbrok Capital

Lodbrok Capital issues letter to Aryzta Board on AGM and decision on offer from Elliott Advisors (UK)

LONDON (ots) - Lodbrok Capital has today issued a letter to the Board of Aryzta in relation to binding offer from Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited ("Elliott") for the entire share capital of Aryzta at a price of 0.80 CHF per share. The letter makes clear our position that it would be highly inappropriate and grossly ...

Globalance Bank Ltd.

Globalance launches Globalance World - a digital, interactive globe for sustainable investments

Zurich (ots) - Globalance Bank, pioneer in sustainable investing is launching Globalance World, a world first in the form of a digital and interactive globe for sustainable investments. At www.globalanceworld.com, investors and other finance enthusiasts have free access to analyze and assess the future orientation and sustainability of currently over 6,000 listed ...

Women's Board Award

Isabelle Welton wins Women's Board Award 2020

Swiss Rockets AG

Swiss Rockets AG announces the founding of ROCKETVAX for the development of a next-generation SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

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The 2021 SNSF Scientific Image Competition is underway

Bern (ots) - Share the beauty of your research! The Swiss National Science Foundation invites researchers to submit their photographs, images and videos to the SNSF Scientific Image Competition. This year, in addition to the official jury, the public will be able to choose their favourite works from among those submitted since 2017. The fifth edition of the SNSF Scientific Image Competition is now open. Once again this ...

Schweizerischer Nationalfonds / Fonds national suisse

Listening or lip-reading? It's down to brainwaves

Bern (ots) - Researchers supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation have discovered that neural oscillations determine whether the brain chooses eyes or ears to interpret speech. To decipher what a person is telling us, we rely on what we hear as well as on what we see by observing lip movements and facial expressions. Until now, we did not know how the brain chooses between auditory and visual stimuli. But a ...

EMD - European Marketing Distribution

EMD: Eric Lemercier appointed director Business Development

EvoBiotiX

EvoBiotiX collaborates with Boehringer Ingelheim and the University of Salzburg on naturally derived Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)

Salzburg/Melide(CH) (ots) - Swiss Biotech EvoBiotiX SA today announced a multi-year collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim in the field of naturally derived EVs. A significant part of this program will fund research of the drug delivery potential of naturally derived EVs in the group of Prof. Meisner-Kober at the ...