Supercharging CAR-T Cells for Cancer Treatment

Transformative research at EPFL introduces CAR-T cells that flourish in tumor environments, paving the way for unparalleled advancements in cancer immunotherapy. Professor Li Tang's Laboratory of Biomaterials for Immunoengineering has made significant strides in cancer treatment research.

More parallel 'traffic' observed in human brains than in animals

In a study comparing human brain communication networks with those of macaques and mice, EPFL researchers found that only the human brains transmitted information via multiple parallel pathways, yielding new insights into mammalian evolution.

AI unlocks new insights in neurodegenerative disease research

EPFL researchers develop an AI-driven, label-free method for studying protein aggregates, offering new perspectives in neurodegenerative disease research.

A microfluidic method for safe retrieval of bone marrow-derived cells

Researchers from the Institute of Bioengineering report a new method for isolating large, fragile bone marrow-derived cells while preserving their functionality and viability.

Cognitive strategies to augment the body with an extra robotic arm

EPFL scientists show that breathing may be used to control a wearable extra robotic arm in healthy individuals, without hindering control of other parts of the body.

Methods for bypassing and treating spinal cord injury

Grégoire Courtine, Jocelyne Bloch and their research team have been breaking new ground in the treatment of neurological disorders for over a decade. Here’s a look at some of the promising new therapies they’ve developed.