Antibody-peptide inhibitor conjugates: a new path for cancer therapy

Cancer treatments often struggle with balancing efficacy and side effects. A new study by EPFL scientists, including the School of Engineering's Bruno Correia, offers a promising solution using antibody-peptide inhibitor conjugates to target specific cell types and block the activity of cancer-promoting enzymes.

Mechanical vibrations cause errors in superconducting qubits

Scientists at EPFL have found that mechanical vibrations in refrigerators used to cool superconducting quantum computers can cause errors, offering new insights for improving quantum computing. Quantum computers, which use quantum bits or "qubits" to process information, hold the potential to solve problems much faster than traditional computers.

Once you're comfortable, it's time to think about the next challenge

Nako Nakatsuka, an analytical chemist and tenure track assistant professor in EPFL's School of Engineering, shares her uncommon academic journey, peppered with achievements in both science and sport.

A new, low-cost, high-efficiency photonic integrated circuit

Researchers at EPFL have developed scalable photonic integrated circuits, based on lithium tantalate, marking a significant advancement in optical technologies with potential to widespread commercial applications.

Biomimetic membrane technology could impact multiple industries

Researchers in the School of Engineering's Laboratory for Bio- and Nano-Instrumentation have contributed to a pioneering method for creating thin, energy-converting membranes that mimic the structure and function of biological cell membranes.

"Learn from anyone who is willing to teach you"

Silvestro Micera is bringing the science fiction of bionics to reality, engineering prosthetics that provide sensory feedback to the user through the nervous system. Inspired by TV shows and movies as a child, he seeks to help restore function in people faced with health challenges.