Bitcoin Suisse secures CHF 45 million
The crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse has raised a total of 45 million Swiss francs as part of a Series A financing round. It intends to use the fresh capital to offer new services and secure international growth. The next aim is to become a unicorn.
Messengers for cell communication discovered at ETH
Zurich – Researchers working at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have discovered how genes and viruses in a cell of origin can be silenced in far-off tissues and organs as well. The research group identified the mobile messengers for this protective mechanism seen in plants and animals.
Olympus and Cytosurge agree partnership
Opfikon ZH - Olympus has agreed a further partnership with the ETH spin-off Cytosurge. The objective of this collaboration is to market single-cell and CRISPR gene manipulation solutions in the Americas. The two partners have been also been working together for a year in the field of development.
Investors won over by artificial muscles
MyoSwiss has raised a total of 2.2 million Swiss francs as part of a financing round. The spin-off from ETH Zurich is developing a suit of artificial muscles aimed at improving the quality of life for people living with disabilities that restrict their mobility.
Biognosys cooperating with Boehringer Ingelheim
Schlieren ZH – The biotech firm Biognosys has agreed a collaboration with the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim. Biognosys will bring its expertise in the field of proteomics to the table with the aim of optimizing drug development processes at Boehringer Ingelheim.
LafargeHolcim rolling out green concrete worldwide
Zug – LafargeHolcim has launched a range of green high-performance concrete. Following the successful introduction in Europe, it will now be brought to markets in North and Latin America. The new product will advance the transition towards circular construction.
Ecocoach delivering energy management to Rehl Energy
Brunnen SZ – Ecocoach will be equipping German solar energy company Rehl Energy in Andernach with energy management, power storage and automation. The whole building will be powered by a photovoltaic system.
ETH researchers win award for illuminating tumors
Zurich – Two researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a fluorescent marker that should make a surgeon’s task easier by making tumors visible. They have now been awarded the Spark Award for their invention.
Gain Therapeutics raises $10 million
Lugano – Gain Therapeutics has raised $10 million in a financing round. The company develops medicines for the treatment of rare genetic and neurogenerative diseases.
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