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Scientists unlock nature's secret to super-selective binding

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EPFL researchers have discovered that it is not just molecular density, but also pattern and structural rigidity, that control super-selective binding interactions between nanomaterials and protein surfaces. The breakthrough could help optimize existing approaches to virus prevention and cancer detection.

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How Genes, Sex, Growth and Age Impact Lifespan

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Scientists led by groups at EPFL and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) explore the elaborate interplay between genes, sex, growth, and age and how they influence variation in longevity. Their results point at fundamental processes of aging that help in improving human healthspan.

Better Understanding of Cellular Metabolism With the Help of AI

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Metabolism is essential to all living organisms, and modeling the chemical reactions that sustain life is no easy task. Now, EPFL scientists have released REKINDLE, paving the way for more efficient and accurate modeling of metabolic processes thanks to deep-learning.

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