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A FXII inhibitor cyclic peptide blood-thinner. ©iStock (context)/C. Heinis (3D structure)

Blood-thinner with no bleeding side-effects is here

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In a study led by EPFL, scientists have developed a synthetic blood-thinner that, unlike all others, doesn’t cause bleeding side-effects. The highly potent, highly selective, and highly stable molecule can suppress thrombosis while letting blood clot normally following injury.

Using viscous metals in micro fibers

03.08.20NewsEPFL

EPFL scientists have developed the first micro-structured fibers with a viscous metal inside – a perfect example of what cross-disciplinary teamwork can achieve.

New high-capacity embedded memories use half as much silicon

31.07.20NewsInnovation

Researchers at EPFL and Bar Ilan University have developed a new type of embedded memory that takes up half as much space as traditional memory – and uses less energy – to store a given amount of data. The technology is being marketed through a new spin-off called RAAAM.

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"It felt like we were living on another planet”

16.07.20EPFL

Julia Schmale is a truly adventurous researcher, and her favorite places to explore are extreme environments in far-flung corners of the world. During her most recent trip, she was stranded in the icy Arctic for four months, a long way from COVID-19 but impacted by its effects.

The reality of start-ups in a documentary

15.07.20Innovation

A Swiss director has filmed a three-part documentary series highlighting the day-to-day operations of a handful of startups. DePoly, an EPFL spin-off, made the final cut for the series, which will premiere online on 16 July.

Alexander Sanchez de la Cerda and Samuel Bosch launched Assist-o, a startup that seeks out the best personal assistants for their clients. © Bosch / Sanchez

“Even on such a small scale, it feels like we're making a difference”

14.07.20EPFL

In the middle of the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 lockdown, Samuel Bosch, EPFL student, and Alexander Sanchez de la Cerda, Computer Science graduate and Vice-President of the EPFL Quantum Computing Association, wanted to make a difference. So they founded a startup that will help create jobs.