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Targeting “anti-tumor” genes to provide better treatment for leukemia
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EPFL scientists discuss the possibility of offering personalized treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia by regulating the expression of a gene known for its “anti-tumorous” properties.
From cell fat to cell fate
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A cell’s production of fat molecules can be a key factor in determining what that cell will become, show scientists at EPFL.
How to compete with robots
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Swiss roboticists and economists from EPFL and University of Lausanne developed a method for estimating the probability of jobs being automated by future intelligent robots and suggesting career transitions with lower risks and minimal retraining effort.
Solar nanowire-nanotube filter offers easy access to clean water
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Scientists at EPFL have developed a highly efficient water purification filter that uses only solar power. The prototype can supply clean drinking water even at remote places to small populations and can be easily scaled-up.
Two DNA defense systems behind resilience of 7th cholera pandemic
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Two DNA defense systems protect the bacterial strains responsible for the ongoing seventh cholera pandemic from potentially harmful genetic material and viruses, EPFL scientists have found. Their study also shows that the defense systems may have been key in the evolution and success of these strains.
Maintaining the structure of gold and silver in alloys
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EPFL engineers have developed a low-temperature annealing method that maintains the structure of gold and silver when the two metals are combined in an alloy. Their discovery will prove useful in the manufacture of contact lenses, holographic optical elements and other optical components, since the new alloys reflect the full spectral range.
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