Monitoring
Real-time tracking of diesel exhaust particles deposited on lung cells
17.06.2025
Researchers from the Adolphe Merkle Institute’s BioNanomaterials group have validated a cutting-edge device developed by external partners that could transform how scientists monitor diesel exhaust particles…
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Climate
Melting of Greenland’s ice sheet: how ice slabs regulate meltwater runoff into the sea
27.05.2025
Scientists working at the universities of Fribourg and Lausanne have developed a model for the way Greenland’s meltwater drains into the sea. Their study, published in the journal Nature Communications,…
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Bioinspired
Innovative glue enables easy recycling and repairs
09.05.2025
Researchers at the Adolphe Merkle Institute have developed a groundbreaking adhesive inspired by shellac, a natural resin secreted by insects. This new material not only forms strong bonds between a wide…
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Sport
Everybody’s a top scorer thanks to virtual reality?
06.05.2025
In just 15 minutes, training with a simulator allowed professional hockey players to significantly improve their perceptual abilities in front of the opposing team’s net. Developed by researchers at the…
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Unlocking Collaboration: Inside BioAlps Event at UNIFR Showcases Cutting-Edge Research
17.04.2025
The Knowledge and Technology Transfer services of UNIFR and the Adolphe Merkle Institute recently hosted an inspiring BioAlps INSIDE event, highlighting cutting-edge research on neuroscience, translational…
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Organoid-on-a-chip
New model to help fight stomach infections
25.03.2025
An innovative laboratory model that mimics the human stomach lining could help better understand how common bacteria cause infections that can lead to serious conditions such as gastric cancer. Researchers…
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Energy boost
Protecting perovskite solar cells
24.03.2025
Adolphe Merkle Institute researchers and colleagues have developed a novel light-responsive material that enhances the performance and longevity of perovskite solar cells. This innovation addresses a major…
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Recherche
Congrès LS2 : Une première à Fribourg
13.03.2025
Le mois dernier l’Université de Fribourg a accueilli pour la première fois l’un des plus grands congrès Suisses dans le domaine des sciences de la vie : Le meeting annuel LS2.
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Health
Stage win in fight against antibiotic resistance
05.03.2025
University of Fribourg researchers have managed to demonstrate both the effectiveness and the limits of a new molecule (xeruborbactam) in treating certain antibiotic-resistant bacteria. According to WHO,…
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