International – Pagina 11
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InternationalSubstance clusters reveal source of water pollution
From the vast amount of water monitoring data, you can extract clusters of substances that may tell you something about the source of micropollutants.
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InternationalIs a PhD solely driven by a passion for research?
Isabelle discusses the realities that PhD students may face, which are often overshadowed by the emphasis on research.
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InternationalRAAK-mkb: applied chemistry rewarded
Nine of the seventeen projects funded by RAAK-mkb (with €300,000 each) are related to circular and materials chemistry.
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InternationalSensitive channels
Surprisingly little is known about the molecular basis of our sense of touch. A newly discovered ion channel fills in the picture.
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InternationalECB 2024: Plenary speaker Sang Yup Lee
C2W International looks ahead to the European Congress on Biotechnology and has a chat with plenary speaker Sang Yup Lee.
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InternationalNickel complex reveals new hydrogen activation mechanism
Thanks to a nickel complex, Utrecht researchers have discovered a new H2 activation mechanism that they can follow experimentally.
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InternationalNovozymes Prize 2024 to Jack Pronk (TU Delft)
NBV-member Jack Pronk has been awarded the Novozymes Prize 2024 for his pioneering research into the physiology and metabolism of yeast.
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InternationalBetter Belgian beer with AI and chemistry
Researchers in Leuven have managed to objectively improve Belgian beers by using artificial intelligence to analyse more than 200 chemical components.
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InternationalSubstantial funding for Dutch molecular research
Seven Dutch research consortia have secured funding through the NWO Gravitation programme and molecular-oriented research is well represented.
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InternationalTo be or not to be (a professor)
Isabelle gives her perspective on the conventional academic path, highlighting the benefits and challenges associated with this career choice.
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InternationalStephan Hacker – Searching for weak points in bacteria
Stephan Hacker uses molecules to find weak spots in resistant bacteria so that we can continue to develop new antibiotics.
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InternationalMajor European grant for D-CRBN recognises the importance of plasma technology
As one of 42 companies – out of 1083 applications – and the only Belgian company, D-CRBN will receive a grant from the EIC Accelerator programme.
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International‘Titanium behaved like a rude BMW’
Utrecht chemists provide unexpected experimental confirmation of a theoretical trio.
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InternationalCollaboration between BioINX and Rousselot brings bioprinting closer to the clinic
BIO INX and Rousselot are collaborating on a new, standardised biomedical-grade bioink for printing three-dimensional human tissue.
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InternationalProfessors in their natural habitat: what a professorship entails
In this instalment of Exploring Academia, Isabelle discusses the steps on the academic ladder and the tasks and responsibilities of a professor.
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InternationalUtrecht group improves MS ion retention record
By playing with the hardware and software of a mass spectrometer, ions can be captured and analysed for much longer, increasing resolution.
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InternationalBacterial enemy offers new weapon against resistance
Obulytix, a spin-off from UGent and KU Leuven, sees proteins from bactericidal viruses as the solution to the growing problem of resistance.
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InternationalBovine bone or whale tooth? Collagen reveals ivory origins
Using LC-MS, extremely small protein samples enable the identification of the biological source of ivory in archeological and museum objects.
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InternationalFrom primordial cells to better batteries: Vici laureates cover a broad range of topics
Five members of KNCV / NVBMB are among the recipients of a €1.5 million Vici grant.
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InternationalMaurits de Roo – Chemical reactions using electricity instead of chemicals
Maurits de Roo is looking for a way to make molecules with electricity without fossil resources.