Researchers from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) have developed a technique to identify which Ewing’s sarcoma cancer cells are most likely to trigger metastases and spread cancer within the body, the SNSF said in a statement on Wednesday.
Ewing’s sarcoma is a rare but very aggressive form of bone cancer that particularly affects children and young adults.
The scientists began by isolating the most dangerous cancer cells and growing them in a laboratory. They then genetically modified the tumour cells, introducing a gene that causes the dangerous cells to glow green if the cell is of the metastasising variety. The work has been published in the journal Science Advances.
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Swiss-led research team uncovers key to treatment-resistant prostate cancer
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A team led by the University of Bern has identified a key factor that causes some advanced prostate cancer to become resistant to hormonal therapy.
“Identifying the gene associated with the risk of metastases opens new avenues for research”, said Ivan Stamenkovic, co-author of the paper and professor of experimental pathology at the University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV).
It is hoped that identifying the most dangerous cancer cells will open the door for treatments that target specific cells, Stamenkovic said.
Zurich Airport ground handling staff to strike on Friday
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Ground handling staff at Zurich Airport have announced a strike for Friday afternoon. According to a union, 200 jobs are at risk.
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Philippe Lazzarini will step down as head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) at the end of his term in March, he announced on Thursday.
Swiss government predicts CHF845 million budget deficit in 2026
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The Federal Council published its 2026 budget proposal on Thursday: a projected deficit of CHF845 million francs ($1 billion).
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The Gösgen nuclear power plant in northwestern Switzerland will be out of service for six months. It has not been connected to the grid since late May.
Swiss authorities and firms agree to cut sugar in cereals, yoghurts and drinks
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Cereals, yoghurts and drinks in Switzerland will contain less sugar by 2028. The Swiss government and 21 companies renewed the so-called Milan Declaration in Bern on Thursday.
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Ahead of National Skin Cancer Day on Monday, the professor explains why the Swiss are so at risk and what the warning signs are for the illness. Panizzon, who is chairman of the dermatology department at Lausanne University Hospital, is one of 150 doctors around the country who will be conducting free consultations on National…
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