Plant roots change their growth pattern during ‘puberty’ 

Plant roots change their growth pattern during ‘puberty’ 

Roots go through a puberty phase, which could have important implications for developing climate-resilient agriculture

November 15, 2024
Scientists discover how specific E. coli bacteria drive colon cancer

Scientists discover how specific E. coli bacteria drive colon cancer

Certain E. coli bacteria in the gut promote colon cancer by binding to intestinal cells and releasing a DNA-damaging toxin

November 7, 2024

Can we protect nerve cells from dying? 

Can we protect nerve cells from dying? 

Alzheimer researchers uncover protective pathway in mice 

October 31, 2024

Wetenschappers ontwikkelen nieuwe diagnostische test voor kankers van ongekende oorsprong

Wetenschappers ontwikkelen nieuwe diagnostische test voor kankers van ongekende oorsprong

Nieuwe DNA-methylatietest biedt uitzicht op betere diagnose en behandeling van kankerpatiënten met onbekende primaire tumoren

October 29, 2024

Repeated COVID vaccines enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

Repeated COVID vaccines enhance mucosal immunity against the virus

People who received multiple doses of mRNA vaccines showed more neutralizing antibodies in nasal secretions

October 24, 2024

Scientists discover unexpected link between genes involved in human brain evolution and developmental disorders

Scientists discover unexpected link between genes involved in human brain evolution and developmental disorders

Human-specific genes regulate key gene mutated in autism spectrum disorders

October 15, 2024

A brown ale or hoppy lager? Even fruit flies have a preference.

A brown ale or hoppy lager? Even fruit flies have a preference.

And that’s good news for farmers.

October 15, 2024

Cells that die during inflammation send wound-healing messages 

Cells that die during inflammation send wound-healing messages 

A study by the team of Prof. Kodi Ravichandran (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) and colleagues found that pyroptosis, a form of programmed cell death traditionally thought to be purely inflammatory, also plays a crucial role in promoting healing and tissue repair. This research, published in Nature, opens new avenues for understanding how our bodies respond to injury and could lead to innovative treatments for wounds and inflammatory diseases. 

September 11, 2024

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