New imaging method gives live glimpse into how cells work

By combining two microscopy methods, EPFL researchers are able to see what is happening inside a cell and on its membrane simultaneously, giving unprecedented insight into the cellular processes that occur during infection, for example.

At the Dubochet Center for imaging, atoms are made visible

Fully operational for two weeks, the Dubochet Center for imaging was presented to the press on November 22. It promises considerable advances in biomedical research thanks to the precision of the images that its microscopes can obtain.

Tissue engineering using mechanobiology and robotic micromanipulation

Have you ever wondered how a sphere of cells, morula, gives rise to tissues and organs with mesmerizing shapes and architectures? A team of EPFL engineers has discovered a strategy to shape living tissues like dough.

Happy 10th birthday to Thymio, the teaching robot!

Originally created in 2011 at EPFL, there are now thousands of Thymio II robots rolling around in Swiss and French schools, as well as private homes. The technology offers a intuitive and fun introduction to programming.