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The CryoNanoSIMS setup at EPFL. Credit: A. Meibom (EPFL)

A deep look into the progression of Parkinson's Disease

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Scientists at EPFL use cutting-edge imaging techniques to shed light on the progression of Parkinson's disease by studying how the main culprit, the protein alpha-synuclein, disrupts cellular metabolism.

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Anne-Florence Bitbol receives IUPAP Prize

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Professor Anne-Florence Bitbol at EPFL’s School of Life Sciences has been awarded the IUPAP Young Scientist Prize in Biological Physics.

The dance of organ positioning: a tango of three proteins

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EPFL researchers uncover an intricate protein network controlling asymmetrical development of organs in the embryo, providing insights into genetic disorders and fundamental biology.

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The School of Life Sciences fosters education, research and innovation at the interface of engineering and biology to advance the understanding of the living world and solve biomedical problems.

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We offer a Bachelor and Master program in Life Sciences Engineering, a Master program in Neuro-X, as well as four Doctoral programs.

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Our 58 research groups in 5 institutes operate at the interface of biology, basic sciences, computer sciences and engineering.

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Innovation

We cultivate a climate of exploration and translation of knowledge and technologies to a sustainable benefit of humankind.

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Four questions to Andy Oates

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“Being in a technical school gives us many opportunities”. Watch our interview with the new dean of the School of Life Sciences, Andy Oates

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