New study discovers how neurons die in Alzheimer’s disease

New study discovers how neurons die in Alzheimer’s disease

Neurons are triggered into programmed cell death following exposure to amyloid plaques and tau tangles

September 15, 2023

Untangling gut and joint inflammation in arthritis 

Untangling gut and joint inflammation in arthritis 

New study reveals distinct triggers for gut and joint inflammation using germ-free mouse technology.  

September 11, 2023

AI assists in arthritis diagnosis based on MRI images 

AI assists in arthritis diagnosis based on MRI images 

A fully automated machine learning algorithm predicts bone marrow inflammation in MRI scans

August 28, 2023

Immune system causes lung damage in COVID patients

Immune system causes lung damage in COVID patients

Inflammatory agent Interleukin-6 fires up complement system

August 24, 2023

VIB research tackles the bottleneck of time-resolved Cryo-EM 

VIB research tackles the bottleneck of time-resolved Cryo-EM 

New microfluidic device improves the time resolution of trEM almost tenfold.

August 18, 2023

Deep learning helps to find new targets in soy for crop improvement

Deep learning helps to find new targets in soy for crop improvement

New tools, including a deep learning model, predict the functionality of proteins, even in non-model organisms

August 3, 2023

New study challenges prevailing theory of liposomal accumulation and improves drug delivery to inflamed tissues

New study challenges prevailing theory of liposomal accumulation and improves drug delivery to inflamed tissues

Study reveals that myeloid cells play a crucial role in the accumulation of liposomes in inflamed tissues

July 12, 2023

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VIB’s core mission is to generate disruptive insights in the molecular underpinning of life and to translate these actively into impactful innovations for patients and society. VIB is an independent research institute where some 1,800 top scientists from Belgium and abroad conduct pioneering basic research. As such, they are pushing the boundaries of what we know about molecular mechanisms and how they rule living organisms such as human beings, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Based on a close partnership with five Flemish universities – Ghent University, KU Leuven, University of Antwerp, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, and Hasselt University – and supported by a solid funding program, VIB unites the expertise of all its collaborators and research groups in a single institute. VIB’s technology transfer activities translate research results into concrete benefits for society such as new diagnostics and therapies and agricultural innovations. These applications are often developed by young start-ups from VIB or through collaborations with other companies. This also leads to additional employment and bridges the gap between scientific research and entrepreneurship. VIB also engages actively in the public debate on biotechnology by developing and disseminating a wide range of science-based information. 

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