Localis-rex: a new tool for studying electrophile signaling Research EPFL A team of researchers led by Professor Yimon Aye at EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences has developed a new screening method to explore an important biological process known as electrophile signaling. Blocking sphingolipids counteracts muscular dystrophy Research EPFL EPFL scientists have made the first link between muscular dystrophy and a group of bioactive fats, the sphingolipids, which are involved in numerous cell functions and other diseases. Asthma: diagnosis in a single breath Research PSI PSI is involved in the development of a breath test that can be used to diagnose asthma. Imad El Haddad explains why such a test could be extremely useful – especially for children. Previous 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Page 31 of 31