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“We're about to see a paradigm shift in the manufacture of implants”

Published:16.09.25 — We spoke with Prof. Stéphanie P. Lacour, a global expert in soft implants, about her research. Lacour is EPFL’s Vice President for Support to Strategic Initiatives and head of the Laboratory for Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces.

Mapping the lipid blueprint of life in 4D

Published:15.09.25 — Researchers at EPFL have created the first 4D lipid atlas of vertebrate development, revealing how fats shape our bodies from embryo to organism.

Scientists uncover key stabilizing role of small molecules

Published:12.09.25 — Biologists have long known that amino acids can help stabilize proteins, for example as additives to pharmaceutical formulations. In trying to understand why this works, EPFL and MIT researchers have discovered a fundamental stabilizing effect of all small molecules, creating exciting possibilities for controlling particles in solution.

Living differently will help reduce your home's carbon footprint

Published:11.09.25 — An EPFL study measured the carbon footprint of 20’000 residential buildings in Vaud Canton. The authors’ findings show that a targeted approach will be key to lowering the emissions associated with residential real estate.

High-tech “replacement parts” offer hope to millions

Published:10.09.25 — From robotic hands and arms to soft heart pumps, biomaterials, 3D-printed muscles and more, rapid advancements in robotics and biotechnology are giving rise to new techniques for repairing the human body.