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Scientists discover how memory gene works

This content was published on Oct 20, 2006 They have for the first time been delving into the human genetic sequence to identify new memory-related genes. One of their most important discoveries is the function of the Kibra gene, which helps regulate memory performance. The scientists say the results of the study could help in the search for solutions to memory related diseases…

Call to legalise sport doping dismissed

This content was published on Oct 19, 2006 The idea from a leading sports scientist to legalise such substances would result in the “death of sport”, the commission told a Swiss Olympic Association meeting in Bern on Thursday. The argument comes in the wake of a recent scandal surrounding team Phonak cyclist Floyd Landis who was stripped of his Tour de France winner’s…

Climate Cent Foundation has good first year

This content was published on Oct 19, 2006 The Climate Cent Foundation is optimistic that the contractual targets set by the Swiss government will be met. In an agreement with the government, the Foundation has committed itself to achieving CO2 emissions reductions amounting to nine million tons over 2008-2012. The Foundation – made up of representatives of industry, oil and gas companies, the…

Health report proves bitter pill to swallow

This content was published on Oct 19, 2006 While they agree with the report’s finding that services could be run more efficiently, they reject claims that the Swiss are not getting value for money. A joint report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO) states that health provision in Switzerland is in need of…

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Six Swiss companies make European Top 100

This content was published on Oct 18, 2006 Some of the most profitable firms in Europe are in the pharmaceutical industry. Novartis, whose sales grew by 21 per cent in 2005, rose from 65th to 56th in the ranking. The 2005 league table of Europe’s biggest companies was published jointly on Wednesday by business information provider Dun & Bradstreet Switzerland and the Swiss…

Switzerland prepares for seismic calamity

This content was published on Oct 18, 2006 The disaster simulation in the Rhine valley area coincides with the 650th anniversary of the great Basel earthquake on October 18, 1356 – an estimated 6.5 magnitude quake which destroyed most of the city. The Rheintal 06 is a three-day exercise being staged by Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. Under the fictitious scenario, an imaginary 6.0-magnitude…

Study says health system needs intensive care

This content was published on Oct 17, 2006 The Swiss interior ministry said it agreed with the findings by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO). In response to the leaked report on Tuesday the interior ministry noted that some of the proposed reforms were already underway, including increased competition and improved cooperation. A detailed…

Converium ditches problematic US arm

This content was published on Oct 17, 2006 The Zurich-based firm will sell its US business for $95 million (SFr120 million) to National Indemnity Company, part of the Berkshire Hathaway group, and pass on $200 million of debts. Converium issued a profit warning and had to lay off hundreds of workers after it “over-estimated” premium income to the tune of $500 million (SFr634…

Pupils slip into something more controversial

This content was published on Oct 17, 2006 The six-month pilot programme aims to measure how much a school uniform affects teaching, the pupil’s identity and spending habits, but the idea has already met solid resistance and been branded as “unSwiss”. In all, two classes of 14- to 15-year-olds at the state-run Leonhard school turned up in the smart-casual uniform, although the school…

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