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Neode devenu Microcity, nomme Caroline Heid comme Présidente Lire l’interview de la nouvelle présidente

“EPFL researchers have developed a hydrogel – made up of nearly 90% water – that naturally adheres to soft tissue like cartilage and the meniscus. If the hydrogel carries repair cells, it could help damaged tissue to heal.” Read full article

“Des chercheurs de l’Université de Genève (UNIGE) ont identifié une molécule appelée tamoxifène, qui peut arrêter la progression de la myopathie myotubulaire, une maladie génétique mortelle. Actuellement, aucun traitement n’existe contre cette déficience génétique.” Lire l’article complet du 20 Minutes

“Thanks to sensors attached to their shoes, long-distance runners can harness the power of algorithms to analyze their stride. The algorithms, developed by EPFL spin-off Gait Up and tested in the Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement (LMAM), are unmatched in terms of precision and the range of parameters measured, such as objective fatigue, cadence,…

“EPFL scientists have discovered how a dysfunction in the immune system can cause an overload of a gut bacterium. The bacterium produces excess lactic acid, which in turn triggers the production of reactive oxygen species that cause damage to cells and many age-related pathologies.” Read complete EPFL article

The Geneva-based startup just announced the completion of its Series B financing round, raising in total CHF 33.2 million. Read Venturelab‘s interview of AMAL Therapeutics‘ CEO and Founder, Madiha Derouazi Link to interview

A yearly international programme for our affiliated companies to increase their visibility. “BioAlps Bridging the World” are events giving you an opportunity to explore new horizons, be showcased with your products and services, to do networking and partnering, be visible while benefiting from BioAlps presence and support. A new way to explore market, improve market…

“Personalized medicine enabler SEED Biosciences will be the 4th start-up to join Biopôle’s StartLab, the first incubator dedicated to life sciences located in the Canton of Vaud. The EPFL spinoff’s application was unanimously appreciated by the StartLab Advisory Board.” Read full article on StartupTicker.ch

“EPFL scientists have uncovered that next to estrogen receptor-positive and -negative cells, there are cells with very low amounts of the receptor protein. The discovery has significant implications for the role of the receptor in the growth and development of the breast and breast cancer.” Read full article

“​Afin de soutenir la création et le développement d’entreprises innovantes et de fournir des prestations facilitant le transfert de technologie et la collaboration interentreprises, la transformation de Neode SA en Microcity SA a été validée lors d’une assemblée générale extraordinaire tenue à La Chaux-de-Fonds le 9 novembre 2018.” Lire l’article complet