Research at Purdue

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February 5, 2019

Building self-tests for the world’s most common infectious diseases – with paper

When an HIV outbreak hit Indiana's rural Scott County in 2015, the sparsely staffed health department was stretched to confirm cases among an entire community with lab tests that aren't...

February 4, 2019

Enlarged prostate could actually be stopping tumor growth, simulations show

For men older than about 60, an enlarged prostate means feeling the urge to make a pit stop way too often throughout the day. But a new study shows that...

January 30, 2019

International team of physicists continues search for new physics

Dark matter, which is thought to account for nearly a quarter of matter in the universe (but has yet to be observed), has perplexed physicists for decades. They’re constantly looking...

January 29, 2019

New quantum system could help design better spintronics

Researchers have created a new testing ground for quantum systems in which they can literally turn certain particle interactions on and off, potentially paving the way for advances in spintronics....

January 28, 2019

Purdue researcher part of effort to improve swine health

A Purdue University researcher is part of a project that is looking for ways to improve swine herd health and survivability to increase animal well-being and pork producers' profits. Kara...

January 24, 2019

New technologies could solve rocket challenges 800 years in the making

It may be tough to believe, but solid propellants have been used in rockets since at least the 13th century, beginning with the Chinese. Now, Purdue University researchers are exploring several patented...

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