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Recent press releases
Seagrass genome study to boost ecological insight in marine ecosystems
18 February 2016
This study reveals unique insights into the genomic losses and gains involved in achieving the structural and physiological adaptations required for its marine lifestyle, arguably the most severe habitat shift ever accomplished by flowering plants.
Raising a child has a bigger effect on the immune system than the flu vaccine or gastroenteritis
15 February 2016
Dr Adrian Liston, a researcher at VIB and KU Leuven who co-led the research said: "This is the first time anyone has looked at the immune profiles of two unrelated individuals in a close relationship.
Important role of nucleocytoplasmic transport in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia
12 February 2016
Moreover, these insights have a solid basis, since they come from 4 different scientific angles. It is an important next step in our understanding of these terrible diseases.”
Plankton network linked to ocean’s biological carbon pump revealed
10 February 2016
first overview of the network of species linked to the oceanic biological pump has revealed some new players as well as the main bacterial functions participating in the process.
Neurogenesis - Discovery of a new regulatory mechanism
28 January 2016
A mechanism, found by Bassem Hassan's team, is a simple reversible chemical modification, critical for the production of sufficient number of neurons, their differentiation and the development of the nervous system.
VIB researchers uncover new mechanism controlling plant root development
19 January 2016
“Discovering a new interaction partner of ACR4 is exciting because we now have more insight in the action mechanism of this important plant growth regulator.”
Complementary partners VIB and ILVO join forces
15 January 2016
On 15 January 2016, VIB and the Institute for Agriculture and Fisheries Research (ILVO) signed a strategic collaboration agreement.
Novel insights in the attachment of the bacterial carcinogen Helicobacter pylori
14 January 2016
This BabA protein proves to be a molecular chameleon that adapts it binding properties and preference for different ABO-blood group sugars according to their prevalence in different human populations.
Modifying the structure of wood alters plant microbiome
13 January 2016
Wout Boerjan: The results are especially important in allowing the interaction between trees and bacteria to be utilised to obtain higher and more sustainable production of, in this case, poplar wood for bioenergy.
VIB researchers discover possible strategy against stroke
7 January 2016
Research led by prof. Peter Carmeliet and dr. Annelies Quaegebeur (VIB/KU Leuven) indicates that inhibition of PHD1 offers protection against stroke, via an unexpected mechanism, raising hope for future stroke treatment.
Tech Lane Ghent Science Park
6 January 2016
The growth of the Biotech cluster in Ghent means that the available space at Technologiepark in Zwijnaarde is fully occupied. A number of other stakeholders have joined forces to start developing a new zone to the east of the Technologiepark.
Leuven Mindgate: dynamic network focusing on health, technology and creativity
6 January 2016
Leuven Mindgate brings partners together across sectors, government authorities and knowledge centers with the dual aim of guaranteeing sustainable development, innovation and prosperity in the Leuven region.
What a 'CERN' for agricultural science could look like
6 January 2016
Providing sufficient food to 9.2 billion people by 2050 in a changing climate will be a major challenge.
Hilde Windels (Biocartis) about the role of VIB in the Flemish biotech sector
5 January 2016
VIB wants to play a key role in the Flemish biotech sector. But how do others see us? We asked Hilde Windels, Biocartis’ Deputy CEO, who has been working in the Flemish biotech sector for almost 20 years.
VIB Discovery Sciences drives
4 January 2016
VIB’s mission is twofold: to conduct frontline research and to translate scientific breakthroughs into tangible benefits for society. VIB has endorsed the start of a strategic initiative called ‘VIB Discovery Sciences’.
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