Actualités sur Science

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Grünenthal Group

Grünenthal is Recognized for its Strong Management of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risks

Aachen, Germany (ots) - - Leading global ESG ratings agency Sustainalytics notes Grünenthal is in the top five percent among its peers in the pharmaceutical subindustry - Grünenthal is categorized as “medium risk”, placing it ahead of its key subindustry peers and in the same league as multinational companies ...

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 ...

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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 ...

UCB Pharma

UCB and Microsoft Expand Collaboration to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Development

Brussels and Atlanta (ots/PRNewswire) - - Through this collaboration with Microsoft, UCB seeks to discover and develop medicines faster for people living with severe diseases in immunology and neurology - Microsoft will provide AI technology and applied scientists to work alongside UCB's scientists and data specialists, aiming to allow UCB to discover new correlations ...

Entain Plc

Entain Pioneers Preventative Approach To Player Protection

London (ots/PRNewswire) - Innovation using analytics and data science heralds new era in proactive protection Entain, the leading global sports betting and gaming entertainment operator with brands including Ladbrokes and bwin, has completed the initial stage of its pioneering preventative approach to customer protection, known as ARC (Advanced Protection and Care). As a first outcome the company has significantly ...

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Launch of ESMO Virtual Plenaries Brings Rapid Access to Ground-Breaking Cancer Research

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 - ...

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 ...

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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 ...

SIT

SIT Academy unveils a new hands-on Cyber Security online course on innovative Digital Learning Ecosystem SIT Alemira

Schaffhausen, Switzerland (ots) - The Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) launched the SIT Academy, an ambitious executive education program that combines Computer Science, Physics, and Business Studies. SIT Academy is built on the innovative SIT Alemira digital learning ecosystem to achieve a unique learning ...

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Protecting animals across the globe

Bern (ots) - This year, the Swiss National Science Foundation's Marie Heim-Vögtlin Prize has been awarded to researcher Charlotte Blattner, whose dissertation on animal rights shows how animals can be protected across national borders. Every year billions of male chicks are shredded worldwide. The chicks can neither be fattened for slaughter nor used any other way in the animal industry and therefore are considered ...

Debiopharm International SA

DEBIOPHARM LAUNCHES TRILYNX - A LARGE-SCALE PHASE III CLINICAL TRIAL TO FURTHER EVALUATE XEVINAPANT IN THE TREATMENT OF HEAD & NECK CANCER

Lausanne, Switzerland (ots) - First patient dosed in the randomized, placebo-controlled Phase III study of xevinapant (Debio 1143) vs placebo when added to chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in high-risk patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LA-SCCHN) Debiopharm (www.debiopharm.com), a ...

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The Limitation Initiative is harmful to education, research and innovation

Bern (ots) - The Swiss universities and organisations that support the promotion of research and innovation are opposed to the popular initiative "For moderate immigration". The initiative jeopardises some of the basic parameters that favour Switzerland's role as a centre for science and enterprise. Adopting the initiative would halt the free movement of persons and ...

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28 new coronavirus research projects funded under NRP "COVID-19"

Bern (ots) - New research has been launched to better control COVID-19. 18.6 million francs have been invested in projects that will investigate innovative solutions and develop public health recommendations. Mandated by the Federal Council, the SNSF launched the National Research Programme "COVID-19" (NRP 78) on 30 April 2020 to advance our understanding of the ...

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Influx from the SP helps the Greens to win elections

Bern (ots) - Due to widespread concerns about the climate, the environmental parties made significant gains in the 2019 federal elections, especially among young voters. The SP was able to mobilise its party base well, but lost almost a quarter of its former electorate to the Greens. In contrast, the SVP encountered difficulties persuading its supporters to turn out to vote. It does, however, have the most stable voter ...

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Meeting challenges through basic research

Bern (ots) - Many scientists are currently undertaking work on the Sars-CoV-2 virus. But hundreds of projects supported by the SNSF are already contributing to finding answers to the current health crisis. In Switzerland and around the world, the novel coronavirus has become a priority for scientific research. Projects supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) are no exception. A special call and a ...

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Towards a Swiss Food Strategy for 2050

Bern (ots) - NRP 69 recommends that the government develop a Swiss Food Strategy for 2050. This strategy should enable the entire population to eat healthy food sourced from a sustainable production and distribution system. Is it possible to follow a healthy diet that includes more vegetables, fruit and nuts while still reducing the environmental impact that consumption has both in Switzerland and abroad? Funded by the ...