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New insights into how astrocytes help the brain process information
12 September 2019
A collaboration between Vincent Bonin (NERF) and Matthew Holt (VIB-KU Leuven) reveals that noradrenaline plays a key role in how astrocytes – star-shaped cells in the brain closely associated with neurons – track distinct information during behavior.
Charlotte Scott is awarded an ERC Starting Grant
3 September 2019
VIB’s Charlotte Scott has been awarded an ERC starting grant worth €1.5 million. These renowned, highly competitive grants aim to help individual scientists and scholars to build their own teams and conduct pioneering research across all disciplines.
Understanding probiotic yeast
30 August 2019
Researchers led by Prof. Johan Thevelein (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology) have discovered that Saccharomyces boulardii, a yeast with probiotic properties, produces uniquely excessive amounts of acetic acid, the main component of vinegar.
A PoEM on breast cancer metastasis
28 August 2019
Scientists from the group of Massimiliano Mazzone (VIB-KU Leuven) identified a novel subset of immune cells, called Podoplanin-expressing macrophages (PoEMs), that change the tissues near a tumor in a way that promotes the spreading of cancer cells.
Symposium 'Gene technology today: a practical approach' - 20 Sept. 2019, organised by the BCCM/GeneCorner Plasmid Collection
26 August 2019
BCCM/GeneCorner, the Belgian Plasmid Collection which is hosted by the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research, organises its second symposium on September 20, 2019, entitled 'Gene technology today: a practical approach'.
Epilepsy causes brain's defenses to collapse
23 August 2019
What happens during an epileptic seizure? A recent study from the group of VIB alumnus Emre Yaksi (currently NTNU , Norway), which started during the team’s time at VIB, suggests that seizures occur after certain defense cells in the brain break down.
International top talents join Leuven neuroscience research community
23 August 2019
The VIB-KU Leuven Center for Brain & Disease Research has attracted two new faculty members. Sandrine Da Cruz will lead a laboratory focusing on the mechanisms of ALS, Lynette Lim will lead a group focusing on the development of neuronal circuits.
Antibodies you can eat: A therapeutic revolution from the Callewaert lab and collaborators
10 August 2019
VIB-UGent, VIB-VUB and UGent labs have developed a new antibody technology that combines the advantages of antibody-based therapies with the convenience of oral drug administration.
Quickscan II
4 August 2019
VIB's scientific publications second quarter 2019
Walter Fiers, founder of VIB and pioneer of biotechnology in Flanders, passed away
30 July 2019
Walter Fiers, one of the founders of VIB and an exceptional scientist, passed away on July 28th, 2019.
To become, or not to become... a neuron
25 July 2019
Researchers led by Pierre Vanderhaeghen and Jérôme Bonnefont (VIB-KU Leuven and ULB) have unraveled a new mechanism controlling the switch between growth and differentiation of neural stem cells during brain development.
European scientists ask the EU Parliament and EU Commission reconsider genome editing for sustainable agriculture and food production
25 July 2019
One year ago, the ECJ unfortunately took a tough stand on genome editing with its strict legal decision. The European scientific community, representing 124 plant research institutes across Europe, now urges policy makers to reconsider their verdict
Open Statement for the use of genome editing for sustainable agriculture and food production in the EU
25 July 2019
European scientists urgently reach out to the newly elected European Parliament and European Commission to enable the potential of genome editing for sustainable agriculture and food production.
In conversation with Peter Piot, one of the new members of VIB’s Institutional Advisory Board
24 July 2019
The IAB consists of prominent international scientists and managers who regularly formulate recommendations to VIB on its institutional policy and the board will be joined by three new IAB members. Peter Piot starts as of 2019,
FFAR Grant to USDA-ARS Bolsters Soybean Resiliency to Climate Change
22 July 2019
Scientists from USDA-ARS , NCSA & team of Ive De Smet (VIB-UGent) will use advanced machine learning algorithms to leverage natural genetic diversity of plants and improve sustainability, nutrition & flavor profiles of crops with greater precision.

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