Past News
Structures of spherical viruses aren’t as perfect as we thought
October 22, 2018
Determining the structure of a virus is an important step in understanding and treating viral disease. Flaviviruses, such as dengue and Zika, were assumed to be symmetrical icosahedrons. But these icosahedral viruses might not be perfectly symmetrical after all, according to a new study.
Structures of spherical viruses aren’t as perfect as we thought
Faster, liquid biopsies could replace invasive, tissue cancer detections
October 19, 2018
Purdue startup introduces new, less invasive technology for early detection of diseases using liquid biopsies shown to reduce anxiety, enable faster detection and treatment.
Faster, liquid biopsies could replace invasive, tissue cancer detections
New material, manufacturing process use sun's heat for cheaper renewable electricity
October 18, 2018
A Purdue University-led team developed a new material and manufacturing process that would make one way to use solar power – as heat energy – more efficient in generating electricity. The innovation is an important step for putting solar heat-to-electricity generation in direct cost competition with fossil fuels, which generate more than 60 percent of electricity in the U.S.
New material, manufacturing process use sun's heat for cheaper renewable electricity
Discovery Park District lays ‘Welcome’ mat with construction of 145,000-square-foot, five-story building
October 17, 2018
Construction is underway on the Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration in the Discovery Park District and should be completed by December 2019. The 145,000-square-foot, five-story office building will serve as the front door for companies interested in research or business collaborations with Purdue University.
Toward unhackable communication: Single particles of light could bring the 'quantum internet'
October 16, 2018
The Purdue University Quantum Center is investigating how to advance quantum communication for practical uses.
Toward unhackable communication: Single particles of light could bring the 'quantum internet'
Simple stickers may save lives of heart patients, athletes and lower medical costs for families
October 16, 2018
Heart surgery can be traumatic for patients. Having to continuously monitor your status without a doctor when you are back home can be even scarier. Imagine being able to do that with a simple sticker applied to your body.
Simple stickers may save lives of heart patients, athletes and lower medical costs for families
Purdue drug discovery aims to find better drug ‘fits,’ avoid medication tragedies like thalidomide
October 15, 2018
The use of thalidomide by pregnant women resulted in horrific birth defects in more than 10,000 children around the world. Now, Purdue University researchers have developed a new chemical process to find better drug ‘fits’ for patients.
Purdue drug discovery aims to find better drug ‘fits,’ avoid medication tragedies like thalidomide
Purdue researchers hope deadly MRSA superbugs take the bait
October 11, 2018
Purdue University researchers are testing whether a simple light-emitting diode array that is safe to use on human skin can be used to inactivate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, one of six ‘high priority’ pathogens that the World Health Organization has identified as an imminent threat to public health. Here the light shines above a 96-well plate in a bio-safety hood.
Genetic study provides new information about endangered whales
October 10, 2018
Hope for an alarmingly low number of gray whales in the western Pacific Ocean might rest with their cousins to the east, according to a Purdue University study of the animals’ genetic resources.
Genetic study provides new information about endangered whales
AI tool automatically reveals how to write apps that drain less battery
October 9, 2018
A new tool developed by Purdue researchers would automatically identify and expose ways to make app features more energy-efficient, saving battery life.
AI tool automatically reveals how to write apps that drain less battery
