News A new AI language model that mimics the organization of the brainPublished:24.04.25 — EPFL researchers have developed the first AI model of language in the brain that captures both how neurons are arranged and how they function.“Fruit flies are a major source of inspiration in robotics”Published:04.04.25 — Researchers at EPFL’s Neuroengineering Laboratory, led by Pavan Ramdya, aim to replicate the workings of the brain of the common fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. We spoke with Ramdya about the exciting prospects for robotics.Gut microbiome serves as a “second brain” regulating our bodiesPublished:26.03.25 — The microorganisms in our intestines play an important role in many bodily processes, from digestion to emotions, and are a key factor in our overall health. A number of modern diseases could be traced to disturbances in the gut microbiome.Gut bacteria heal the colonPublished:17.03.25 — EPFL scientists have uncovered how a gut bacterium, Clostridium scindens, aids in healing intestinal injuries by restoring bile acid balance. Their findings could pave the way for new treatments for ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysisPublished:13.03.25 — Scientists at .Neurorestore (EPFL/CHUV/UNIL) have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors.
