AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSwiss Food Tech: ETH Zurich researchers report a simple “freeze-structuring” method that turns whole peas, beans and lentils into a fibrous, meat-like texture—aimed at cutting waste and keeping more of the crop’s natural value. Swiss Climate & Supply Chains: Switzerland authorized limited withdrawals from mandatory emergency protein feed reserves as Rhine/Danube low water and drought disrupt imports, with up to 20% of stock available until Feb 2027. Swiss Cyber/Privacy: ProtonMail users reported fresh access problems again this week, adding to a run of disruptions after a prior Germany data-center cooling failure. Swiss Deep Earth Science: ETH Zurich-led lab work suggests Earth’s core may store hydrogen—potentially equivalent to dozens of oceans—changing how we think about the planet’s interior. Swiss Health Research: UZH researchers describe an MS therapy that aims to stop the harmful immune attack without broadly suppressing immunity, with early trial results showing safety and promising mechanisms. Global Tech/Defense With Swiss Links: Ukraine says recovered Russian ballistic-missile parts include components traced to Switzerland and other countries, highlighting enforcement gaps in sanctions. Biotech Deal: Roche pays $75M upfront for Simcere’s preclinical trispecific B-cell antibody, with up to $1.53B in total payments. AI & Finance Workflow: A Zurich-linked report argues AI adoption in financial modelling is held back by governance and assurance gaps, driving demand for downloadable templates.
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