Past News
Ultraviolet light-based coating shows promise in self-disinfecting surfaces in medical facilities, public areas
June 25, 2019
Purdue University researchers are developing a method of combating that antibiotic resistance through self-disinfecting surfaces that would kill bacteria, even those known as superbugs. The researchers are developing an ultra-thin coating, smaller than a micrometer, made of ultraviolet light emitting diodes, that could be integrated into materials
Ultraviolet light-based coating shows promise in self-disinfecting surfaces in medical facilities, public areas
Shot could remove side effects from late-stage head and neck cancer therapy
June 25, 2019
Purdue University researchers in collaboration with the Indiana University School of Medicine have created a new chemoradiotherapy formulation that they predict should be even more effective than what is available commercially. The formulation shouldn’t produce side effects because all its toxins stay within tumors, rather than leaking into the bloodstream and harming the whole body.
Shot could remove side effects from late-stage head and neck cancer therapy
Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women
June 21, 2019
A new study suggests that many pregnant women are not getting the proper amounts of some vitamins and minerals, even with supplements, while many are getting potentially excessive amounts of sodium. Regan Bailey, an associate professor in nutrition science in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences, led the research team.
Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women
Millions with neurological diseases could find new option in implantable neurostimulation devices
June 20, 2019
Purdue University researchers have come up with a solution of adding a graphene monolayer to protect platinum microelectrodes used in implantable neurostimulation devices.
Millions with neurological diseases could find new option in implantable neurostimulation devices
Appetizing equation: Use the power of math to improve food texture, consistency
June 19, 2019
Ganesan Narsimhan, professor of agricultural and biological engineering, Vivek Narsimhan, assistant professor of chemical engineering, and their team developed a mathematical model for use in designing starch products with desirable textures.
Appetizing equation: Use the power of math to improve food texture, consistency
AI, robots, data software helping create new approach for planning cities of the future
June 18, 2019
Purdue University researchers have come up with a new method to help create future city layouts.
AI, robots, data software helping create new approach for planning cities of the future
NSF awards $700,000 to support technology shown to pinpoint breast cancer tumors during surgery, improve outcomes
June 18, 2019
Vibronix Inc., a Purdue University-affiliated company, received a Small Business Innovation Research grant to advance a new technology called AcouStar. AcouStar will make it easier for surgeons to pinpoint breast cancer tumors so they can be removed faster and more accurately.
NSF awards $700,000 to support technology shown to pinpoint breast cancer tumors during surgery, improve outcomes
Now your phone can become a robot that does the boring work
June 17, 2019
Purdue University researchers have developed a prototype smartphone app that allows a user to easily program any robot to perform a mundane activity, such as picking up parts from one area and delivering them to another.
‘Shield’ of sea creature inspires materials that can handle their own impact without falling apart
June 11, 2019
The mantis shrimp’s secret is its tail appendage, called a telson. Engineers have now discovered what allows the telson to absorb the blows of its feisty self, with the goal of applying these lessons to protective gear.
‘Shield’ of sea creature inspires materials that can handle their own impact without falling apart
Protein shows promise in treating Parkinson’s disease
June 10, 2019
Research led by Seema Mattoo identifies a protein that could be used to treat or prevent Parkinson’s disease.
