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TC4SE: A High-performance Trusted Channel Mechanism for Secure Enclave-based Trusted Execution Environments KU Leuven
We present TC4SE, a trusted channel mechanism suitable for secure enclave-based trusted execution environments, such as Intel SGX, that leverage on the existing security properties provided by the TEE remote attestation scheme and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. Unlike previous works that integrate attestation into the TLS handshake, TC4SE separates these two processes and binds the trust to the authentication primitives used by the TLS ...
Between liveability and accessibility in the Bois de la Cambre Vrije Universiteit Brussel
We explore the tensions that exist between geographical accessibility and urban liveability in Brussels, by examining the case of the Bois de la Cambre, as a place of leisure as well as transiting. First, we study the park's 150 years of history. Second, we present an explorative survey into citizens' preferences for the park's set-up in relation to the presence of motorized traffic. The research reveals a strong relation between the ...
Reframing the narrative of magic wind in Arthur Waley’s translation of Journey to the West: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This article examines Arthur Waley’s abridged translation of “Journey to the West”, titled “Monkey”, and its influence on magic wind narrativity using narrative theory and (re)framing concepts. The research categorises the narrative significance of the magical wind in the source text and highlights its powers as destruction, transport and transformation. In contrast, these elements seem subdued in “Monkey”. Waley’s reframing employs strategies, ...
Comprehensive report of the BELARE 2022-2023 meteorite reconnaissance expedition in the Sør Rondane area, East Antarctica Vrije Universiteit Brussel
We provide a comprehensive overview of a reconnaissance expedition aimed at identifying new possible meteorite stranding zones in the surrounding of the Belgian Princess Elisabeth Antarctica (PEA) station in the Sør Rondane Mountains during the BELARE 2022-2023 field season. The team was composed of four scientists and one field guide. Several areas of interest were identified and daily searches occurred in two phases, first from a base camp and ...
Characterizing the physiological effects of ethanol on eukaryotic cells KU Leuven
Alcohol (ethanol) is toxic to all life forms and its consumption has been associated with numerous diseases, including cancer. Epidemiological studies have identified causal relationships between alcohol intake and the incidence of oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, liver, colorectum, and female breast cancer. Yet, the molecular mechanisms underlying the carcinogenic effect of ethanol remain elusive. It is clear that especially tissues ...
Model Transformations and Periodic Trajectory Calculations for Stability Assessments of Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Systems KU Leuven
The ongoing transition from conventional fossil fuel-based power plants to renewable energy sources, coupled with the continued electrification of the industry, transportation, residential, and commercial sectors, is enabled by substantial transformations within the electrical power system. New means of generating electricity, such as wind farms, are frequently located at considerable distances from population centres, whereas rooftop ...
Enhancing the Yield of a Lab-on-a-Disk-Based Single-Image Parasite Quantification Device Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The recently proposed single-image parasite quantification (SIMPAQ) platform based on a Lab-on-a-Disc (LOD) device was previously successfully tested in field conditions, demonstrating its efficiency in soil-transmitted helminth (STH) egg detection and analysis on the level delivered by the current state-of-the-art methods. Furthermore, the SIMPAQ provides relatively quick diagnostics and requires small amounts of sample and materials. On the ...
Epigenomic, Genomic, and Environmental Interactions of TET1 in Embryonic Development KU Leuven
The etiology of congenital malformations, particularly neural tube defects (NTDs), is complex, and involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors affecting each other. Understanding the relationship between intrinsic genetic factors and extrinsic environmental factors has been challenging. Here in this thesis, I describe my efforts to improve our understanding of the epigenome-gene-environment interaction model. Of particular ...
Microglia are not protective against cryptococcal meningitis KU Leuven
Microglia provide protection against a range of brain infections including bacteria, viruses and parasites, but how these glial cells respond to fungal brain infections is poorly understood. We investigated the role of microglia in the context of cryptococcal meningitis, the most common cause of fungal meningitis in humans. Using a series of transgenic- and chemical-based microglia depletion methods we found that, contrary to their protective ...