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A new tool for protein sequence generation and design

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EPFL researchers have developed a new technique that uses a protein language model for generating protein sequences with comparable properties to natural sequences. The method outperforms traditional models and offers promising potential for protein design.

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Modeling liver and kidney disease

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In two separate studies, researchers at EPFL have carried out extensive tests to develop the best mouse models for studying kidney and liver diseases. The findings provide crucial insights into both conditions, and are expected to open up new avenues of research and treatment.

How age and sex influence our body clocks

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EPFL researchers have uncovered the intricacies of gene expression rhythms in humans, shedding new light on how sex and age influence our body clocks.

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Bioimaging and Bioinstrumentation

Biophysics and Quantitative Biology

Nano- and Microscale Bioengineering

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Weekly EPFL BioE Talks

During semesters: every Monday at 4:00 p.m. (CET), via Zoom

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Weekly Grad Student Mini-Symposia

Weekly presentations by PhD students (will go back to the previous format once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, namely to monthly, and most importantly, followed by tho famed beer-and-pizza get-together!)

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Hubbell-Swartz Award

Granted annually to an exceptional young bioengineer showing potential to embody the next generation of leading scientists in this field

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