A peer-reviewed study published in Cell in March 2026 introduces “optovolution,” an in vivo directed-evolution system that uses light to breed proteins capable of switching between active and inactive ...

EPFL researchers have developed a light-based method that can produce proteins that switch states, respond to signals, and even compute, using light and the cell cycle.

A protein’s life is anything but simple. Discover how transcription, translation, folding, modification, and degradation work together to preserve proteome integrity.

A research team led by Sahand Jamal Rahi at EPFL’s Laboratory of the Physics of Biological Systems has introduced a new ...

CRISPR gene drives bias inheritance in pests, advancing population-level control while raising questions about resistance and ...

Cell biology is a branch of biological sciences that investigates the structure, function, dynamics, and regulation of cells as the fundamental units of life. It encompasses the study of cellular ...

Lithium batteries power an expanding range of technologies, from electric vehicles and commercial transportation fleets to stationary energy storage systems and grid-scale backup power installations.

Advances in instrumentation, modeling and control are more fully understood and utilized when assisted by first-principle, ...

A bubble tea kit manufacturer has transformed its production line and unlocked international growth after investing in automation, alongside robotics experts at the University of Salford.