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A high-precision instrument for ophthalmologists

Published:29.10.19 — EPFL scientists have helped develop a microscopic glass device that doctors could use to inject medicine into retinal veins with unprecedented accuracy. Their instrument meets an important need in eye surgery, delivering exceptional stability and precision.

Turning a dangerous toxin into a biosensor

Published:29.10.19 — Some bacteria release a toxin that forms pores on other cells. EPFL scientists have studied the pore-forming toxin aerolysin and genetically engineered it to be used as a high-resolution sensor for biological molecules like DNA and proteins.

The Center for Biomedical Imaging marks its 15th anniversary

Published:28.10.19 — For the past decade and a half, the Center for Biomedical Imaging (CIBM) has been bringing researchers and clinicians together to develop cutting-edge technologies. This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the Center’s past successes and ponder the challenges that lie ahead in the field of medical imaging.

Mountain streams emit a surprising amount of CO2

Published:25.10.19 — For the first time, an EPFL-led team of scientists has measured the total amount of CO2 emissions from mountain streams worldwide. This research builds on findings issued in February 2019 and shows how important it is to include mountain streams in assessments of the global carbon cycle. 

Bacteria must be “stressed out” to divide

Published:24.10.19 — Bacterial cell division is controlled by both enzymatic activity and mechanical forces, which work together to control its timing and location, a new study from EPFL finds.

EPFL anchors partnership with the Canton of Vaud

Published:23.10.19 — EPFL and the Canton of Vaud’s Department of Education, Youth and Culture (DFJC) have entered into a cooperation agreement that formalizes the already close ties between the two institutions. The agreement, signed on 20 September 2019, spells out their shared goals and desire to develop joint responses to the challenges arising from digitalization. The agreement also provides a framework for incorporating digital topics into school curricula, based on pilot tests being carried out in the Canton.

Excitons will shape the future of electronic devices

Published:23.10.19 — Excitons are quasiparticles made from the excited state of electrons and – according to research being carried out EPFL – have the potential to boost the energy efficiency of our everyday devices.