News: Research

Simulations reveal workings of droplets that underlie life’s functions
March 11, 2024

Jerelle Joseph seeks to uncover the rules behind the formation and evolution of cellular droplets known as biomolecular condensates, in which molecules come together to break down nutrients, send signals to neighboring cells, or turn on stress responses.

We have much to learn from the lungs of other species
Jan. 9, 2024

As part of her research into how lungs develop before birth, she and an undergraduate mentee found they could measure the effect of a particular chemical on the patterns of lung growth in chicken embryos. They excitedly submitted their work for peer review but were met with a lukewarm response.

“One of the reviewers said that this is…

Reusable and recyclable, this new hydrogel squishes the old version’s environmental impact
Dec. 19, 2023

With additional testing and development, a novel material developed by Princeton researchers could make existing and emerging applications for hydrogels — such as artificial muscles and soft robots for safe operation around humans — more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

How do you treat untreatable infections? Do what the microbes do.
Dec. 15, 2022

In a discovery with implications for the drug-resistance crisis, Princeton Engineering researchers have isolated a compound that kills bacteria that can cause incurable infections.

2022 Maeder graduate fellows advance research on sustainable meats and clean drinking water
Aug. 17, 2022

Shannon Hoffman and Joanna Schneider, both graduate students in chemical and biological engineering, will receive one year of funding supported by the Paul A. Maeder ’75 Fund for Innovation in Energy and the Environment. Their fellowships cover tuition and stipends for the 2022–23 academic year.

Shannon Hoffman

To curb greenhouse…