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Tamiflu-resistant influenza: parsing the genome for the culprits

Published:31.03.14 — It doesn’t take long for the flu virus to outsmart Tamiflu. EPFL scientists have developed a tool that reveals the mutations that make the virus resistant, and they have identified new mutations that may render ineffective one of the few treatments currently available on the market.

Swiss Innovation Park: Decentralised Hub for Western Switzerland

Published:28.03.14 — EPFL and the western cantons - Vaud, Valais, Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Geneva - have decided to join forces in contributing to create the future National Innovation Park. On Friday they filed a portfolio on the western Switzerland hub with the Conference of Cantonal Directors of the Economy (CDEP), with the stated ambition to give Switzerland the global visibility it deserves in the field of innovation.

Pinewood Makes a Novel Appearance at the Louvre

Published:28.03.14 — Start with a soft wood such as pine or fir. Heat it, compress it and turn it into valuable fuel. At the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, the EPFL + ECAL Lab presents densified wood objects that show the potential of this material from an EPFL laboratory and highlight the role of design in innovation.

Don't Let Personal Data Escape Your Smartphone

Published:26.03.14 — Two EPFL researchers have developed an application that automatically secures shared information on a mobile phone. The Android app should be available in late summer 2014.

People are still moving as much – but it takes them longer

Published:24.03.14 — In the cantons of Geneva and Vaud, people are using their cars less often and their overall travel time is increasing. More than half the trips are for leisure activities and shopping.

Contribute to Science by Locating Geneva's Wildlife Habitats

Published:21.03.14 — How are toads faring in our cities? Not too bad, at least in the Geneva area. Scientists are calling on residents to share their local knowledge on a new web platform in an attempt to learn more about the genetic diversity of plants and animals in our concrete jungles.

Where you live can literally shape your body

Published:19.03.14 — Whether you live downtown or in the suburbs could have a surprising effect on your bodyweight and your health, with roots running deeper than income differences, says a recent study carried out on data gathered in the canton of Geneva.