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Applied Molecular Genomics University of Antwerp

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Psychiatric disorders, such as major depression or unipolar disorder (UP), manic depression or bipolar disorder (BP) and schizophrenia, are among the most frequent brain diseases worldwide. An estimated 9-10% of the world population suffers from major depression, while bipolar disorder and schizophrenia each affect ~1% of the population. Although the precise causes of psychiatric diseases are still largely unknown, family studies argue for a ...

Cell Metabolism KU Leuven

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The primary objectives of the lab are 1) to understand the role of peroxisomes and in particular of peroxisomal β-oxidation in diverse tissues and during different stages of life 2) to investigate the pathological mechanisms in peroxisomal diseases which should allow the development of therapies. To approach these questions we generated a series of mouse models with global or cell type selective inactivation of functional peroxisomes or of ...

Centre for Food and Microbial Technology KU Leuven

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Research topics of this unit are:

• Physical methods for microbial inactivation
• Natural antimicrobial components
• Microbial stress response and stress resistance
• New techniques for food preservation

Centre of Microbial and Plant Genetics KU Leuven

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Research topics of this unit are:
• Bacteria-plant interactions
• Symbiosis between Rhizobium etli and Phaseolus vulgaris
• Symbiotic nitrogen fixation
• Quorum sensing and biofilm formation in Rhizobium
• Bacterial physiology: the stringent response in Rhizobium
• Type III protein secretion in Rhizobium
• Calcium-binding proteins in bacteria
• Mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and tolerance in ...

Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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The research in the Department of Chemical Engineering aims at developing creative solutions to challenging problems in the field of separation technology and catalysis by exploiting the new possibilities in materials engineering and nanotechnology. Key to this development process is a thorough understanding of the fundamental events, from the molecular scale to the real life application level. In our group, advanced experimental techniques ...

Department of Biosystems (BIOSYST) KU Leuven

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The Department of Biosystems (BIOSYST) consists of 3 divisions: Division of Mechatronics, Biostatistics and Sensors (MeBioS); Division of Crop Biotechnics; Division Animal and Human Health Engineering.

Industrial Microbiology Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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The research group Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology (formerly Industrial Microbiology, Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing; IMDO) has been created in October 1994. It originates from the subunit of Biochemical Engineering of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry. The research theme deals with 'Research and Development for a Healthy Diet'. The establishment of IMDO meant the actual start of ...

Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES) University of Antwerp

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Research topics of the research group Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES) :· Hormonal control of cell cycle progression and programmed cell death in higher plants.· Functional aspects of plant growth regulators in growth and development of higher plants.·The role of phytohormones in plant-microbe interaction (bacteria (symbionts, endosymbionts, rhizosphere, pathogens), protists)· Phytohormone synthesis by plant-associated ...

Laboratory for Experimental Hematology (LEH) University of Antwerp

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At the Laboratory of Experimental Hematology (LEH) headed by prof Zwi Berneman, we investigate novel concepts in personalized (stem) cell- and gene-based (immuno)therapies for personalized medicine. We perform fundamental, preclinical, translational and clinical research favoring a bench-to-bedside practice. For its translational and clinical research, LEH collaborates very closely with the Center for Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine ...