New proteins enable scientists to control cell activities

Published:14.10.21 — EPFL scientists have developed new controlled proteins and used to switch cellular activities on and off like a light bulb.

How to force photons to never bounce back

Published:13.10.21 — EPFL scientists have developed a topology-based method that forces microwave photons to travel along a one way path, despite unprecedented levels of disorder and obstacles on their way. This discovery paves the way to a new generation of high-frequency circuits and extremely robust, compact communication devices.

EPFL is acting on harassment

Published:13.10.21 — EPFL has adopted a series of prevention, support and follow-up measures that were recommended by the School’s Harassment Task Force. In a recent survey of the EPFL community, 80% of respondents indicated that they were satisfied with the overall climate on campus but that improvements were needed in terms of safety, equality and efforts to fight discrimination.

Scientists discover a highly potent antibody against SARS-CoV-2

Published:12.10.21 — Scientists at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) and EPFL have discovered a highly potent monoclonal antibody that targets the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and is effective at neutralizing all variants of concern identified to date, including the delta variant. Their findings are published in the prestigious journal Cell Reports.

Explore the universe with virtual reality

Published:12.10.21 — Have you ever wanted to explore outer-space? Now you can, without leaving Earth, thanks to powerful, open-source beta software VIRUP that builds – in real-time – a virtual universe based on the most detailed contemporary astrophysical and cosmological data.