Past News
New 3D cell culture method points to personalized cancer therapies
October 28, 2020
Thanks to a new 3D cell culture technique developed by Purdue University researchers, it may be possible to personalize treatment by understanding the contributions of different cell types in a tumor to the cancer’s behavior.
New 3D cell culture method points to personalized cancer therapies
As veterans wait for service dogs, this researcher is giving them a voice through science
October 26, 2020
Maggie O’Haire, associate professor of human-animal interaction, is leading research that shows how service dogs can benefit veterans experiencing PTSD.
As veterans wait for service dogs, this researcher is giving them a voice through science
Technology shines the light on ovarian cancer treatments
October 22, 2020
Scientists estimate that nearly 60% of all cancer patients do not respond effectively to chemotherapy treatments or experience toxic and sometimes deadly side effects.A Purdue University scientist is working to use simple LED light to help determine if certain chemotherapy options will work for specific patients.
Innovation spins spider web architecture into 3D imaging technology
October 21, 2020
Purdue University innovators are taking cues from nature to develop 3D photodetectors for biomedical imaging. They used some architectural features from spider webs to develop the technology.
Innovation spins spider web architecture into 3D imaging technology
This white paint could reduce the need for air conditioning by keeping surfaces cooler than surroundings
October 21, 2020
Purdue University engineers have created white paint that can keep surfaces up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than their ambient surroundings – almost like a refrigerator does, but without consuming energy.
This white paint could reduce the need for air conditioning by keeping surfaces cooler than surroundings
All-terrain microrobot flips through a live colon
October 15, 2020
A rectangular robot as tiny as a few human hairs can travel throughout a colon by doing back flips, Purdue University engineers have demonstrated in live animal models. Why the back flips? Because the goal is to use these robots to transport drugs in humans, whose colons and other organs have rough terrain. Side flips work, too.
Novel testing platform designed for breast cancer cells
October 6, 2020
A Purdue University team has developed a novel testing platform to evaluate how breast cancer cells respond to the recurrent stretching that occurs in the lungs during breathing. (Image provided)
Emerald ash borer puts trees on path to functional extinction
October 5, 2020
Purdue University's Songlin Fei has shown that ash trees are not regenerating well in forests where the ash borers have invaded, leaving the tree species likely to become functionally extinct.
Emerald ash borer puts trees on path to functional extinction
Ultrapotent compound may help treat C. diff, reduce recurrence
September 24, 2020
Purdue University innovators have advanced novel compounds that they developed to help treat patients with C. diff, one of only four bacteria considered an urgent threat by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ultrapotent compound may help treat C. diff, reduce recurrence
Purdue research drives efforts toward cleaner air in California
September 16, 2020
Greg Shaver, a professor of mechanical engineering, and Neera Jain, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, stand next to one of Purdue University’s research trucks. Shaver’s research on reducing emissions was cited in recent landmark regulations passed in California.
Purdue research drives efforts toward cleaner air in California
