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Abeln offers insights into the latest developments in her field, the use of AI in the life sciences, and expresses concern over reliance on big tech companies.
Before we look back, Professor Ismee Tames invites us to engage in a thought-experiment. How will people remember ús, at the dawn of the 22nd century?
Emeritus Professor of University History Leen Dorsman describes something you must know about Utrecht University’s long history. This time: Utrecht University during World War II.
The Francqui Foundation annually awards chairs to Belgian universities, selecting top scientists from Belgium and abroad who are nominated by the institutions.
From Utrecht University, Jenneke van Ditzhuijzen and John de Wit are involved. One of the consortium's subprojects will be hosted by them.
While Europe is investing billions in digital infrastructure, we must not forget that technology also requires people who can work with it.
A variant of the bird flu virus, collected in 2016 and no longer in circulation, was just one mutation away from being able to bind to human receptors. This finding underscores that certain bird flu ...
The human immune system is highly complex and well-equipped to combat most bacteria. However, in some instances bacteria can cause life-threatening infections and the increase of antibiotic-resistant ...
A small group of antibodies in your blood stays the same for years, even after vaccines. These stable antibodies create a unique and personal immune 'fingerprint' that barely changes over time. The ...
In the 15th year of the film series Science & Fiction, Louis Hartlooper Complex and USG will screen four special films, with an introduction by young researchers.
As part of the Research Lab War, Security and Emerging Technologies of the MA Conflict Studies & Human Rights program, this ...
By using advanced techniques like single-cell RNA sequencing, different subtypes of GABAergic neurons have been identified, revealing their unique characteristics and functions. A key finding is the ...