3 Editorial 4 Biotechnology in the production of a protein for autoimmune diagnostics Katja Ammann receives the prize for the best master’s thesis 6 Nano-Argovia program – New lenses for 3D imaging – Low-noise amplifier for quantum signals – Wound healing without stitches or clips – Degradable implants with opti- mized mechanical properties – Tracking down water pollution 18 Guest article by Selina Eng Self-healing hydrogel Master`s thesis in Maastricht 20 3D structures thanks to electron diffraction Collaboration with ELDICO Scientific enables structural elucidation of tiny crystals 22 YQuantum – Why Quantum? A new partner in the network 25 Awards and promotions 26 Funding for SNI members 28 News from the SNI network www.nanoscience.ch Follow us on: SNI INSight Twice a year, SNI INSight informs you about the Swiss Nanoscience Institute’s activities and results in research, education, technology, knowledge transfer and public relations. Previous issues are available on our website under SNI INSight. 2 SNI INSight June 2025