Past News
New drug compounds could provide non-toxic, effective way to inhibit enzymes that cause cancers
April 25, 2017
Drug compounds being developed at Purdue University could effectively target and inhibit protein kinase enzymes and secondary mutated versions that drive multiple types of cancers. The compounds are non-toxic compared to conventional drugs, potentially eliminating adverse patient side effects.
New drug compounds could provide non-toxic, effective way to inhibit enzymes that cause cancers
‘Data-driven’ design could lead to improved lithium-ion batteries
April 24, 2017
Purdue University is working with MIT and Stanford University in a project funded by the Toyota Research Institute to improve rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and accelerate their integration into electric and hybrid vehicles.
‘Data-driven’ design could lead to improved lithium-ion batteries
Rechargeable ‘spin battery’ promising for spintronics and quantum computing
April 19, 2017
Researchers have shown how to create a rechargeable “spin battery” made out of materials called topological insulators, a step toward building new spintronic devices and quantum computers.
Rechargeable ‘spin battery’ promising for spintronics and quantum computing
Device meant to feed astronauts on Mars may first make debut in Africa
April 18, 2017
A team from Purdue University, including Carlos Corvalan (from left), Osvaldo Campanella, Martin Okos and Amudhan Ponrajan, has developed a lightweight food extruder for NASA that could have immediate benefits in African countries.
Device meant to feed astronauts on Mars may first make debut in Africa
Newly developed insecticide and fungus combination could more effectively control, eliminate termites
April 18, 2017
A new Purdue University-developed technology concept could provide pest control companies with a more effective way to control termites and prevent associated damage. The technology works by targeting the termite’s resistance genes that help the insect fight off a known fungus that can effectively eliminate termites.
Purdue technology shown to extend digital device battery life advances with $750,000 NSF grant
April 18, 2017
A Purdue technology shown to extend battery life of digital devices has received federal funding to further develop the technology that could impact billions of devices including smartphones, notebooks and smartwatches across the world.
Purdue technology shown to extend digital device battery life advances with $750,000 NSF grant
Nontoxic, biodegradable orthopedic implant could provide superior support to damaged bones, be safely absorbed by the body
April 13, 2017
https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2017/Q2/nontoxic,-biodegradable-orthopedic-implant-could-provide-superior-support-to-damaged-bones,-be-safely-absorbed-by-the-body.html
Autonomous sensor could aid in early detection of urinary tract infection
April 12, 2017
Urinary tract infections could one day be diagnosed faster than ever before with an autonomous sensor technology being developed at Purdue University.
Autonomous sensor could aid in early detection of urinary tract infection
Evidence disproving tropical ‘thermostat’ theory: global warming can breach limits for life
March 3, 2017
New research findings show that as the world warmed millions of years ago, conditions in the tropics may have made it so hot some organisms couldn’t survive.
Evidence disproving tropical ‘thermostat’ theory: global warming can breach limits for life
Six new Purdue research projects focused on power and energy funded through U.S. Navy partnership
February 28, 2017
Six interdisciplinary research teams at Purdue University have received $2.7 million in grants of $450,000 each through a partnership with the U.S. Navy.
Six new Purdue research projects focused on power and energy funded through U.S. Navy partnership
