Microbiology

New study uncovers mechanisms of bacterial dormancy involving protein aggregation
Microbiology

New study uncovers mechanisms of bacterial dormancy involving protein aggregation

Researchers revealed a mechanism involving protein aggregation that allows bacteria to enter a dormant state

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

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

And that’s good news for farmers.

Microbiome researchers challenge the state of the art in colon cancer biomarker discovery.
Microbiology

Microbiome researchers challenge the state of the art in colon cancer biomarker discovery.

New methodologies in unravelling complex disease-microbiome associations

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer
Microbiology

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer

Revolutionizing the beverage industry and making better beer

A new toolbox allows engineering genomes without CRISPR
MicrobiologyPlant Biology

A new toolbox allows engineering genomes without CRISPR

Belgian expertise helps Danish company revolutionize non-alcoholic brewing
Microbiology

Belgian expertise helps Danish company revolutionize non-alcoholic brewing

Two new yeast strains on the market for brewing non-alcoholic beers

Belgian researchers demonstrate that the gut microbiome can help predict the course of multiple sclerosis
Microbiology

Belgian researchers demonstrate that the gut microbiome can help predict the course of multiple sclerosis

Leuven researchers discover potential anti-cancer agents in diseased fish 
Microbiology

Leuven researchers discover potential anti-cancer agents in diseased fish 

Genes in the DNA of Pseudomonas bacteria are responsible for oximidine production

Triple discovery unveils insights into type 2 diabetes
Microbiology

Triple discovery unveils insights into type 2 diabetes

Research illuminates profound influence of genetics on treatment response, the direct link between type 2 diabetes and reduction in lung function, and the pivotal role of the gastrointestinal tract in regulating blood sugar levels

VIB and AB Biotek join forces to develop superior yeast strains for bioethanol production
Microbiology

VIB and AB Biotek join forces to develop superior yeast strains for bioethanol production

Collaboration to meet global needs of bioethanol industry

New technique to speed up development of antibiotics
Microbiology

New technique to speed up development of antibiotics

Long-term lifestyle effects on the microbiome
Microbiology

Long-term lifestyle effects on the microbiome

Lifestyle events and choices can have long-lasting effects on the gut microbiome

About VIB

VIB is an independent research institute that translates insights in biology into impactful innovations for society. Collaborating with the five Flemish universities, it conducts research in plant biology, cancer, neuroscience, microbiology, inflammatory diseases, artificial intelligence and more. VIB connects science with entrepreneurship and stimulates the growth of the Flemish biotech ecosystem. The institute contributes to solutions for societal challenges such as new methods for diagnostics and treatments, as well as innovations for agriculture. 

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