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New cells could be key to treating obesity

Published:15.05.24 — New cells discovered in human omental adipose tissue inhibit fat cell formation, revealing why ‘apple’ body shapes may pose higher metabolic health risks.

Portable method lets scientists identify plant DNA out in the field

Published:14.05.24 — In EPFL’s GenoRobotics project, a cross-disciplinary team of students is developing a novel method for identifying plant DNA – one that’s faster, cheaper and less energy-intensive than the conventional one. The team hopes their new protocol, designed for use out in the field, will make it easier to categorize plants and ultimately help protect biodiversity.

Mini-colons revolutionize colorectal cancer research

Published:25.04.24 — In a breakthrough for cancer research, scientists at EPFL have created lab-grown mini-colons that can accurately mimic the development of colorectal tumors, offering a powerful new tool for studying and testing treatments for the disease.

A new tool for tracing the family trees of cells

Published:11.04.24 — EPFL researchers have developed GEMLI, a pioneering tool that could democratize and vastly improve how we study the journey of cells from their embryonic state through to specialized roles in the body, as well as their changes in cancer and other diseases.

How the brain senses body position and movement

Published:02.04.24 — Researchers at EPFL use neural networks to study proprioception, the sense the brain uses to “know” the body’s movement and position.