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EPFL scientists build first self-illuminating biosensor

Published:26.06.25 — Engineers have harnessed quantum physics to detect the presence of biomolecules without the need for an external light source, overcoming a significant obstacle to the use of optical biosensors in healthcare and environmental monitoring settings.

Selfies could one day be stored on DNA strands

Published:25.06.25 — When it comes to storing images, DNA strands could be a sustainable, stable alternative to hard drives. Researchers at EPFL are developing a new image compression standard designed specifically for this emerging technology.

New genes, old job: the cell cycle evolves

Published:24.06.25 — Scientists at EPFL have discovered that recently evolved genes play a key role in how our cells divide, revealing that even the most fundamental processes of life continue to evolve.

The Panorama of the Battle of Murten becomes an immersive experience

Published:22.06.25 — To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Murten (Morat, canton of Fribourg) on June 22, 1476, EPFL and its partners are launching a website that offers the general public an immersive experience of its panorama. A platform makes primary sources available to scientists and allows them to participate collaboratively.

How AIs understand words

Published:20.06.25 — Researchers at EPFL have created a mathematical model that helps explain how breaking language into sequences makes modern AI like chatbots so good at understanding and using words.