Purdue University researchers are developing a method of combating that antibiotic resistance through self-disinfecting surfaces that would kill bacteria, even those known as superbugs. The researchers are developing an ultra-thin coating, smaller than a micrometer, made of ultraviolet light emitting diodes, that could be integrated into materials

A Purdue University study led by Michael Scharf, professor and O.W. Rollins/Orkin Chair in the Department of Entomology, now finds evidence that German cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.) are becoming more difficult to eliminate as they develop cross-resistance to exterminators’ best insecticides.

A new study suggests that many pregnant women are not getting the proper amounts of some vitamins and minerals, even with supplements, while many are getting potentially excessive amounts of sodium.
Regan Bailey, an associate professor in nutrition science in Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences, led the research team.

Purdue University researchers have come up with a solution of adding a graphene monolayer to protect platinum microelectrodes used in implantable neurostimulation devices.

Ganesan Narsimhan, professor of agricultural and biological engineering, Vivek Narsimhan, assistant professor of chemical engineering, and their team developed a mathematical model for use in designing starch products with desirable textures.

Vibronix Inc., a Purdue University-affiliated company, received a Small Business Innovation Research grant to advance a new technology called AcouStar. AcouStar will make it easier for surgeons to pinpoint breast cancer tumors so they can be removed faster and more accurately.

Purdue University researchers have come up with a new method to help create future city layouts.

Purdue University researchers have developed a prototype smartphone app that allows a user to easily program any robot to perform a mundane activity, such as picking up parts from one area and delivering them to another.

The mantis shrimp’s secret is its tail appendage, called a telson. Engineers have now discovered what allows the telson to absorb the blows of its feisty self, with the goal of applying these lessons to protective gear.

A system under development at Purdue University uses artificial intelligence to detect cracks captured in videos of nuclear reactors. The system analyzes video, frame by frame, to detect any cracks.

Research led by Seema Mattoo identifies a protein that could be used to treat or prevent Parkinson’s disease.

Throughout June, the Discovery Park and Research@Purdue social media accounts will feature research in the areas of space exploration, artificial intelligence, health and longevity, and sustainable economy and planet as well as cross-cutting pieces that showcase two or more of these areas.