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An M. tuberculosis cord growing intercellularly between alveolar epithelial cells. The debris of the original host cell that the cord grew out of is indicated with sparkles. Credit: V. Thacker (EPFL)

How bacterial cords spread tuberculosis

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A groundbreaking study reveals how Mycobacterium tuberculosis forms resilient cords within host cells, opening the way for a deeper understanding and innovative treatment of tuberculosis.

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Treating tumors with engineered dendritic cells

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Cancer biologists at EPFL, UNIGE, and the German Cancer Research Center (Heidelberg) have developed a novel immunotherapy that does not require knowledge of a tumor’s antigenic makeup. The new results may pave the way to first-in-kind clinical applications.

Scientists explore hidden dynamics in peat under mosses and shrubs

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Global warming is causing extensive changes to peatland vegetation in Europe and Western Siberia, with consequences for soil composition and the peatlands’ ability to sequester carbon. An EPFL-led study has examined the mechanisms behind these complex processes.

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A lesson in mathematics for young talents in Romandie. © 2023 EPFL / Alain Herzog.

The brilliant careers of two Euler course alumni

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Fifteen years ago, a group of talented children in French-speaking Switzerland were chosen to participate in EPFL’s first Euler course, an advanced course in mathematics. Two of them, Renaud Rivier and Shirley Ye, bear testimony to the program.

Michaël Tasev, Claire Payoux et Lucy Mayance © Challenge EPFL

“The EPFL-ETHZ Challenge is like one big family”

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The annual EPFL-ETHZ Challenge brings together students from the two schools to do battle on the ski slopes. Former participants Claire Payoux, Lucy Mayance and Michaël Tasev enjoyed the experience so much that they joined the organizing committee.

© 2023 EPFL/Titouan Veuillet

The rigorous mathematician at the service of materials science

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Michael Herbst is a newly arrived tenure track professor with a joint affiliation between EPFL’s School of Engineering and School of Basic Sciences. What does he bring to both schools? The desire to bridge mathematics and materials science with numerical models.

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Chantier à l'entrée du parc des Feuillantines.©2023 EPFL/M.Geiser-CC-BY-SA 4.0

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Sustainable structures installed in Geneva

Couverture du magazine n°10 de Dimensions

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Illustration représentant plusieurs aspects de lachaîne alimentaire humaine: des animaux (poules, cochons, poissons), des usines, un caddie rempli à ras-bord, des camions et des transpalettes, et une gigantesque poubelle remplie de déchêts © 2023 Albin Christen / EPFL

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Ten billion mouths to feed by 2050

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Jennifer Lewis

Campus Lecture: Jennifer Lewis

“Printing Soft and Living Matter in Three Dimensions” Jennifer Lewis Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences The ability to pattern soft and…

04-12-202304-12-2023

With: Jennifer Lewis Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Place and room: Forum Rolex
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Accelerated Catalyst Discovery Requiring Molecular, Materials, and Nanotechnology Solutions

28-11-202328-11-2023

With: Dr. Peter Smith, Northwestern University
Place and room: CH G1 495
Online: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/62277043304
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Fall 2023 SDSC PhD fellows workshop

28-11-202328-11-2023

With: Martin Josifoski, Laura Manduchi, Clément Vignac, Andreas Schlaginhaufen, Aditya Varre
Place and room: BC 420
Category: Conferences – Seminars

MechE Colloquium: Photothermal systems – from ultrafast nanophotonics to heat oscillations in solar thermal desalination

28-11-202328-11-2023

With: Prof Alessandro Alabastri, Rice University
Place and room: MED 0 1418
Online: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/61626448592
Category: Conferences – Seminars

Information Session: Space Sustainability Continuing Education Course

28-11-202328-11-2023

With: EPFL Extension School, eSpace
Online: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/67711349650
Category: Miscellaneous

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