The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Zurich scientists use 3D printer to create lifelike silicon heart Researchers at Swiss technology institute ETH Zurich have created an artificial heart that could be a step in a new direction for transplant patients. https://www.thelocal.ch/20170713/zurich-scientists-3d-printer-lifelike-artificial-silicon-heart-transplant-medical Thu, 13 Jul 2017 13:53:32 +0200 zurich-scientists-3d-printer-lifelike-artificial-silicon-heart-transplant-medical Swiss organ donation consent at 'shameful' low Organ donation in Switzerland is lagging far behind other European countries, according to a new study which found more than half of potential donors in Switzerland refuse consent. https://www.thelocal.ch/20140926/swiss-organ-donor-rate-at-shameful-low Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:21:00 +0200 swiss-organ-donor-rate-at-shameful-low