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Whether in the human body or on surfaces, bacteria protect themselves from outside attackers using biofilms. Physicist Eleonora Secchi is researching how these slime-like protective films are formed, with the aim of making it easier to remove pathogenic bacteria.?

Javier Rando is?undertaking a?PhD at ETH Zurich on the safety of artificial intelligence (AI). At the same time, he?is?working?at a tech company?with the same goal. He?is convinced that if this works, AI could become one of the best technologies ever.??

It is not only antibiotics but also certain viruses ¨C known as bacteriophages ¨C that can kill off pathogenic bacteria. However, Switzerland lacks the legal framework for the use of these viruses in therapy. What would need to change so that more patients can benefit from this form of treatment? Researcher Alexander Harms explains.?

Trust takes years to build and seconds to break ¨C not least when it comes to international relations. ETH researchers investigate what it takes to build confidence on the global stage.