Computer Simulations Can Help Prepare Us for a Zombie Apocalypse and Much More

Engineering News

Sep 25, 2019Mike Thomas

New Strategy Doubles Chemo Effectiveness in Treatment-Resistant Cancer

A new study from Professor Vadim Backman shows that restoring cellular memory prevents cancer cells’ ability to adapt to evade treatment.

Cell-Free System Enables Rapid Assembly of Nipah Virus Vaccine Candidate

A research team with Professor Neha Kamat used synthetic liposomes and bacterial extracts to generate immune responses against viral proteins.

From Slow Squeeze to Lightning Impact, A New Way to Measure Strength

Postdoctoral researcher Luciano Borasi created a unified method to study how materials behave across the full spectrum of deformation speeds.

‘Dancing Molecules’ Treatment Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation

The regenerative spinal cord injury therapy developed by Professor Samuel I. Stupp repairs tissue and reverses paralysis in preclinical models.

Professor Hani Mahmassani Passes Away

Mahmassani, who passed away July 15 at age 69, will be remembered for his expertise in transportation logistics and ability to communicate charismatically and clearly to the public.

Computer Simulations Can Help Prepare Us for a Zombie Apocalypse and Much More

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