News EPFL

GenAI ushers in a new era of drug research

Published:15.01.25 — The use of generative artificial intelligence in protein design stands to revolutionize new drug development. EPFL ambitions putting together a consortium to further explore this avenue.

The protein that revolutionized DNA sequencing

Published:14.01.25 — DNA sequencing was revolutionized after scientists discovered a new bacterium in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, and today it’s a common research technique.

From CO2 to acetaldehyde: towards greener industrial chemistry

Published:13.01.25 — Scientists led by EPFL, the University of Copenhagen, and Shanghai University have developed a copper catalyst that can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde, a key chemical used in manufacturing. The breakthrough offers a green alternative to fossil-fuel-based processes.

Learning from the unexpected

Published:10.01.25 — A researcher at EPFL working at the crossroads of neuroscience and computational science has developed an algorithm that can predict how surprise and novelty affect behavior.

Overcoming muscle spasms to help paraplegics walk again

Published:09.01.25 — Thanks to new high-frequency electrical stimulation that blocks spasticity, two paralyzed patients suffering from muscle stiffness after spinal cord injury benefit from rehabilitation protocols for walking again.