A breakthrough by researchers at the University of Geneva is offering hope of new treatment for the flu.
The infection kills half a million a year across the world.
The team says it has found how the virus enters the cells – and by blocking that process the scientists were able to significantly reduce the infection cycle.
It’s hoped the discovery can be used to formulate new treatments – which may also work with animals as well as humans.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
