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The proteins that shield the body against its own immune attacks

Published:26.03.24 — Researchers at EPFL reveal how Drosophila's Turandot proteins protect against immune self-harm. The study is the first to identify some proteins that protect against antimicrobial peptides offering insights into cellular resilience mechanisms with potential therapeutic applications.

Artificial nanofluidic synapses can store computational memory

Published:25.03.24 — In a step toward nanofluidic-based neuromorphic – or brain-inspired – computing, EPFL engineers have succeeded in executing a logic operation by connecting two chips that use ions, rather than electrons, to process data.

Hydropower is a cornerstone of renewable energy

Published:22.03.24 — 22 March is the World Water Day. Water power has so much more to offer. Engineers are working hard to both expand this form of clean energy and make better use of existing hydropower plants.

Locating single neurons that monitor and regulate the heart and lungs

Published:22.03.24 — EPFL neuroscientists have located single neurons in a deep structure of the brain that regulates the heart and the lungs, a first detection in humans. The results shed light on how the brain-body system self-regulates both vital bio-rhythms.

Making construction sustainable by reusing materials

Published:21.03.24 — One way to lighten the construction industry’s heavy carbon footprint is to reuse existing materials – an approach being explored by numerous researchers. Here’s a look at some of their ideas, ahead of an upcoming speaker event at EPFL.

Are online teaching materials emptying out university classrooms?

Published:20.03.24 — Live streaming and recorded lectures mean students can easily keep up with a class without ever setting foot in the classroom. But according to a University of Geneva study and three EPFL surveys, most students nevertheless prefer to come to campus.

AI-powered system maps corals in 3D in record time

Published:19.03.24 — An artificial intelligence system developed at EPFL can produce 3D maps of coral reefs from camera footage in just a few minutes. It marks a major leap forward in deep-sea exploration and conservation capabilities for organizations like the Transnational Red Sea Center (TRSC).