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This content was published on Aug 8, 2006 Life sciences are a major field of research and development in Switzerland. As a nation, Switzerland is highly ranked for the number of scientific publications in several core disciplines such as immunology (ranked 1st), molecular biology (2nd) and pharmacology (3rd). But this research also provides the backbone of the Swiss pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Second…

Environment

This content was published on Aug 8, 2006 Protecting the environment is enshrined in the Swiss constitution, and consumers are more aware of their responsibility. But while it may be a political option, preserving natural resources extends beyond Switzerland’s borders. Researchers are working on projects that will not only improve the environment at home, but will benefit people all over the world, especially…

Science

This content was published on Aug 8, 2006 Switzerland is among the top performers for innovation in science and technology, spending more than 2.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product. Expenditure on research and development (R&D) and the number of patents filed per million inhabitants are high compared with most countries. Multinationals, especially in the chemical and machinery sectors, account for three quarters…

Jobless rate remains flat

This content was published on Aug 7, 2006 The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) said on Monday 121,725 people had registered as unemployed, down 1,112 from the previous month. It is the lowest level since November 2002 (2.8 per cent), but experts said the figure could increase again this year with more school leavers and apprentices coming onto the job market in…

When surfers get caught in the net

This content was published on Aug 6, 2006 Zurich has become the first canton to launch a campaign to combat the growing trend that very often results in web users losing their grip on reality. People are increasingly chatting, playing games, visiting sex sites, downloading music and buying items online. The fact that this can be done from the comfort of home, makes…

Organic sector urged to develop its potential

This content was published on Aug 6, 2006 Markus Arbenz, who took over as director on June 1, said organic producers needed to adapt to changed circumstances, stressing quality over quantity, and marketing their goods better. The number of organic farms fell last year for the first time and turnover was also slightly down. But the Swiss remain world leaders in the consumption…

Treatment breaks could slash HIV drug costs

This content was published on Aug 5, 2006 The team at the city’s University Hospital believes the discovery could lead to major cost savings in the treatment of the disease, especially in Africa where millions have no access to drugs. The Staccato study of 430 HIV patients in Switzerland, Thailand and Australia set out to discover whether “scheduled treatment interruptions” of antiretroviral therapy…

Money laundering regulations fail to meet targets

This content was published on Aug 4, 2006 Researchers say that the rules have helped financial institutions safeguard their reputations but have done nothing to eradicate some types of crime. The report, released on Friday and commissioned by the Association of Swiss Commercial and Investment Banks, compared AML banking practices in Switzerland, Singapore and Germany. The results showed that the implementation of money…

Fortified rice offers hope to poorest children

This content was published on Aug 4, 2006 A study carried out among iron-deficient children in India indicated that the fortified rice also significantly reduced levels of harmful lead in the children’s blood. The findings of the 16-week study have just been published by the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. Rice – a staple of one-third to one-half of the Earth’s population…

Long live the “King of the Alps”

This content was published on Aug 4, 2006 The team of biologists I accompanied are a key link in a conservation chain ensuring that the ibex colonies spread across the Swiss Alps remain healthy – exactly 100 years after the animal’s re-introduction. There are about 14,000 ibex in Switzerland, and about 250 of them live in the wild on the high ridge running…

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