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Highly Cited papers 2010-1014
11 December 2015
Every year, VIBnews sheds light on recent papers (5-year window, current 2010-2014) which have received over 100 citations by the end of the previous year, and as such can be deemed ‘highly-cited papers’.
Research offers new insights in how our brains are wired
11 December 2015
The complexity of brain wiring is one of the biggest mysteries in biology. The Dietmar Schmucker Lab (VIB/KU Leuven) investigates the molecular mechanisms that control the growth and branching of neurons.
Why growing up on a farm protects against asthma and allergies
11 December 2015
Bart Lambrecht and Hamida Hammad have established a solid scientific basis for the claim that kids who grow up on farms – most notably the ones that house livestock – are far less likely to develop asthma or allergies.
New insights into link between taste and behavior
7 December 2015
While the brainstem circuits act as our life support system and they mediate vital taste related behaviors, the principles of gustatory computations in these circuits are poorly understood.
Tuning chocolate flavor through yeast research
3 December 2015
Researchers of Leuven University and VIB in Belgium have shown that the yeasts used to ferment cocoa during chocolate production can modify the aroma of the resulting chocolate.
VIB/UGent researchers enable safer production of biotech medicines using plant seeds
1 December 2015
The VIB and Ghent University professors Ann Depicker and Nico Callewaert have achieved a significant biotechnology breakthrough that targets the production of medicines.
VIB starts up a research group on multiple sclerosis at UHasselt
24 November 2015
The VIB/UHasselt Kleinewietfeld Lab was officially opened. This research group is led by Prof. Markus Kleinewietfeld, he was appointed through an international selection process to further expand on his MS research at VIB and the Hasselt University.
First Closing of V-Bio Ventures Fund 1 with commitments of € 63 million
19 November 2015
Gent, Belgium, 19 November 2015 – V-Bio Ventures announces the first closing of its V-Bio Ventures Fund 1 with € 63 million in capital commitments.
VIB research presents new insights in the search for treatments for neurological diseases
18 November 2015
A team of researchers led by professor Patrik Verstreken (VIB/KU Leuven) has exposed the fine details of a mechanism that provides more insight in the communication between neurons.
Next-Generation Antibodies and Protein Analysis showcases many breakthrough technologies
5 November 2015
The Next-Generation Antibodies and Protein Analysis conference (June 15-16, Ghent) was a great success with more than 300 scientists gathered to learn about revolutionary technology platforms for the analysis of proteins, proteomes and antibodies.
A Hollywood Take on the Life of a Scientist
5 November 2015
Geneticist-turned-filmmaker Alexis Gambis has spent the last 10 years creating ‘The Fly Room’ - a fictional drama based on the life, work and eccentricities of the famed geneticist Calvin Bridges.
Science on the Road, experienced and approved by Tine Vanhoutvin (VIB/KU Leuven)
3 November 2015
Tine Vanhoutvin (VIB/KU Leuven) thought it would be great to visit the school of her 11 year old niece as part of Wetenschap op Stap and tell her class what her job entails.
Immunovaccine’s vaccine candidate for Respiratory Syncytial Virus is well tolerated in patients in Phase 1 clinical trial
30 October 2015
Immunovaccine Inc., a clinical stage vaccine and immunotherapy company, announced that safety data from a Phase 1 clinical study showed that its DepoVax™ prophylactic Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine candidate was well tolerated.
A prestigious fellowship from Autism Speaks for Alexandros Kanellopoulos
29 October 2015
Dr. Alexandros Kanellopoulos (VIB Center for the Biology of Disease, KU Leuven) was selected by the American organization Autism Speaks as Meixner Postdoctoral Fellow in Translational Research.
Top European research institutes move towards gender equality
29 October 2015
Thirteen research institutes in life sciences in Europe, all of them partnering the EU-LIFE alliance, are to beat the current unbalanced situation regarding men and women in science.
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