Microbiology

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

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

New methodologies in unravelling complex disease-microbiome associations

April 30, 2024

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer

AI predicts the taste and quality of beer

Revolutionizing the beverage industry and making better beer

March 26, 2024

Belgian expertise helps Danish company revolutionize non-alcoholic brewing

Belgian expertise helps Danish company revolutionize non-alcoholic brewing

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

November 14, 2023

Leuven researchers discover potential anti-cancer agents in diseased fish 

Leuven researchers discover potential anti-cancer agents in diseased fish 

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

October 12, 2023

Triple discovery unveils insights into type 2 diabetes

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

September 28, 2023

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

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

Collaboration to meet global needs of bioethanol industry

September 26, 2023

Long-term lifestyle effects on the microbiome

Long-term lifestyle effects on the microbiome

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

November 7, 2022

Waking up bacteria to overcome antibiotic resistance

Waking up bacteria to overcome antibiotic resistance

Targeting persister cells to combat antibiotic tolerant bacteria

March 1, 2022

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. 

Learn more at www.vib.be.

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