Past News
The world is running out of antibiotics. This researcher is working on finding a solution.
October 15, 2019
With too few antibiotics under development to keep up with the rise of antibiotic-resistant infections, the world is starting to run out of antibiotics. Mohamed Seleem, a professor of microbiology in Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is studying whether FDA-approved drugs can treat antibiotic resistant infections. His research and expertise is focused on developing new antimicrobials and the improved delivery of drugs for the treatment of infectious diseases that affect both humans and animals.
The world is running out of antibiotics. This researcher is working on finding a solution.
Purdue, Peruvian scientists at the nexus of food, water and energy research
October 15, 2019
‘A different way of doing business’ could help solve Peru’s environmental challenges and serve as a model to developing economies in South America
Purdue, Peruvian scientists at the nexus of food, water and energy research
Drug discovery platform may provide new options for treating mental health illnesses
October 15, 2019
Now, Purdue University scientists have created a platform focused on finding new medication options for people dealing with mental illnesses. The Computational Analysis of Novel Drug Opportunities (CANDO) drug discovery platform is designed to predict the effectiveness of certain psychoactive drugs, which act primarily upon the central nervous system.
Drug discovery platform may provide new options for treating mental health illnesses
How much are you polluting your office air just by existing?
October 14, 2019
A team of engineers at Purdue University has been conducting one of the largest studies of its kind in the office spaces of a building rigged with thousands of sensors. The goal is to identify all types of indoor air contaminants and recommend ways to control them through how a building is designed and operated.
How much are you polluting your office air just by existing?
Technology to use hot air balloons for rocket launches competes in a startup battlefield
October 10, 2019
The team members of Leo Aerospace, a Purdue University-affiliated startup, created what they hope is a more efficient launch technique that requires far less infrastructure than an ordinary rocket. A large balloon inflates and lifts the payload, a small rocket, to the desired altitude, and then the rocket ignites and puts the payload into orbit. They have successfully tested the system and are continuing to scale up their efforts with larger payloads.
Technology to use hot air balloons for rocket launches competes in a startup battlefield
One day, a plane could give you flying lessons
October 9, 2019
An unmanned aerial systems research and test facility at Purdue will be the test bed of virtual and augmented reality experiments on human interactions with drones and other aircraft.
National Institute on Aging awards $225,000 for work to improve Alzheimer’s diagnoses
October 8, 2019
The National Institutes of Health has provided funding to Tymora Analytical Operations, a Purdue University-affiliated company working to help make early detection of Alzheimer’s and other diseases easier and less agonizing for patients.
National Institute on Aging awards $225,000 for work to improve Alzheimer’s diagnoses
New materials to help stop lithium-ion battery fires, explosions and improve battery performance
October 2, 2019
Purdue University scientists have come up with patented techniques that may cut down the fire risk from lithium-ion batteries, which are found in everyday electronic devices.
New materials to help stop lithium-ion battery fires, explosions and improve battery performance
Sea turtles battle more than plastic straws
October 1, 2019
Sea turtles became the poster child for the war against plastic straws. But straws are just one challenge facing this 120 million-year-old species. Frank Paladino, the Jack W. Schrey Distinguished Professor of Biology and director of the Marine Conservation and Biology Center of Excellence at Purdue University Fort Wayne, has spent nearly 30 years researching sea turtles to help stabilize their population.
Indiana, South Korea partnership sheds new light on domestic violence across the world
October 1, 2019
A partnership between Purdue University and some top law enforcement agencies in South Korea is working to adapt U.S. procedures for handling domestic violence calls for South Korea.
Indiana, South Korea partnership sheds new light on domestic violence across the world
