Past News
'Lock-'n'-block' drug may prevent cancer from metastasizing
April 26, 2019
A new approach to breast cancer may prevent cancer from reappearing years later. A research team led by scientists at Purdue University have identified a drug the doesn't kill the metastatic cancer cells, but instead keeps them in a non-threatening early developmental state in a technique the researchers call "lock-'n'-block."
New robust device may scale up quantum tech, researchers say
April 26, 2019
Researchers at various Microsoft Quantum lab sites, including the lab of Michael Manfra at Purdue University, collaborated to create a device that could bring more scalable quantum bits.
New robust device may scale up quantum tech, researchers say
How would you survive on Mars?
April 26, 2019
The Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats Institute (RETH) is working to ensure that the first long-term settlement on other planetary bodies are safe from hazards such as a meteoroid colliding with the moon or violent sandstorms on Mars.
A magnetic personality, maybe not. But magnets can help AI get closer to the efficiency of the human brain
April 18, 2019
New brain-like networks could help robots approach human-like efficiency at object recognition tasks. Purdue University researchers have developed a process to use magnetics with brain-like networks to program and teach devices such as personal robots, self-driving cars and drones to better generalize about different objects.
Mild equine asthma can distinguish winners from losers on the racetrack
April 16, 2019
A study led by Professor Laurent Couëtil found that 80 percent of thoroughbred racehorses surveyed had mild or moderate asthma. Couëtil, who is also a professor of large animal internal medicine in Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has spent much of his career treating and researching equine respiratory disease.
Mild equine asthma can distinguish winners from losers on the racetrack
Up in arms: Insect-inspired arm technology aims to improve drones
April 16, 2019
A Purdue University researcher has come up with a patented design for drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, that works in windy conditions, is more energy-efficient and can handle a larger payload. The was inspired by the wings and flight patterns of insects.
Up in arms: Insect-inspired arm technology aims to improve drones
'Transformative' microscope to be installed at Purdue
April 12, 2019
Six major life science entities – Purdue University, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Bloomington, the University of Illinois-Champaign, Eli Lilly and Company, and the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute – have pooled their resources together to purchase the latest version of the nearly $9 million machine.
A dollar a day could help keep the doctor away … or bring them closer
April 11, 2019
Purdue University researchers have developed a model to help meet the medical and financial needs of families in the rural parts of Kenya.
A dollar a day could help keep the doctor away … or bring them closer
New quantum material could warn of neurological disease
April 10, 2019
Purdue University and Argonne National Laboratory researchers have engineered a new material capable of “listening” to the brain by grabbing atoms, which the brain naturally uses to communicate.
How to feed the world and preserve the environment
April 9, 2019
Sylvie Brouder, a professor in the Purdue Department of Agronomy, assists farmers in getting the most out of their fields while reducing the potential for environmental harm. Her work focuses on carbon and nitrogen cycling in soil, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions and water quality impacts of farming.
