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Diagnosing Alzheimer's earlier rather than later

Published:09.05.16 — Looking into the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, scientists led by EPFL have found clues that could help doctors diagnose or even treat Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages.

Intestinal worms boost immune system in a surprising way

Published:05.05.16 — While studying worm infections, EPFL scientists have discovered a surprising ability of the immune system.

Your brain suppresses perception of heartbeat, for your own good

Published:04.05.16 — EPFL researchers have discovered that the human brain suppresses the sensory effects of the heartbeat. They believe that this mechanism prevents internal sensations from interfering with the brain’s perception of the external world. This mechanism could also have something to do with anxiety disorders.

Using nanostructured filters to reduce shipping pollution

Published:04.05.16 — Cargo ships are among the leading sources of pollution on the planet. Starting in 2020, however, stricter sulfur emission standards will take effect. A low-cost solution for reaching the new targets may come from an EPFL start-up, which is developing a nanostructured filter for use in a ship’s exhaust stacks.

Using CO2 for heating and cooling in urban areas

Published:02.05.16 — Carbon dioxide is commonly used as an industrial liquid refrigerant but could also be effective in heating and cooling buildings in urban areas. A prototype developed by EPFL researchers shows the feasibility of this concept.

Students beautify the urban space below the Lausanne train station

Published:29.04.16 — Wooden structures built just south of the train station by students from EPFL’s School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering will be on display until September. Their task was to come up with ideas for beautifying this site, which is part of the Léman 2030 train station renovation.

A vitamin that stops the aging process of organs

Published:28.04.16 — By administering nicotinamide riboside to elderly mice, EPFL researchers restored their organs’ ability to regenerate and prolonged their lives. This method has potential for treating a number of degenerative diseases.