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Artwork in the new Gorlaeus Building: ‘Academics and artists have more in common than we think’ 14 December 2023
Leiden artist Jos Agasi gets to create the artwork for the atrium of the new Gorlaeus Building. His work was chosen from several entries and will be a...
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These researchers turn mathematical models into healthcare solutions 12 December 2023
Two Leiden researchers have demonstrated how mathematics can improve our healthcare. Daniel Gomon has developed a model that contributes to the qualit...
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NWO-XS grants for two innovative research projects 12 December 2023
Two Leiden Science researchers received an NWO-XS grant for their research. Both projects are highly promising, but also high-risk. Macrophages that t...
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Bachelor's research on ultra-thin nanochip nominated for Young Talent Award 12 December 2023
Using 2D materials, physics student Romme van der Kemp developed a nanochip that is extremely small ánd scalable. This is needed to make all kinds of ...
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Countering nerve pain caused by chemotherapy with new drug 12 December 2023
Nerve pain is one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy. It is therefore one of the biggest reasons for cancer patients to stop treatment ea...
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Verifying the correctness of mathematical theorems with a computer 12 December 2023
How correct are mathematical theorems? And is all the theory around them correct? To find out, mathematics student Dominique Lawson converted a mathem...
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Targeting the immune system to inhibit atherosclerosis 12 December 2023
A new treatment for atherosclerosis showed promising results in isolated cells but proved to be less effective in initial animal tests. Bachelor stude...
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How ‘sleeping’ microorganisms can determine the fate of a population 12 December 2023
Microorganisms that temporarily ‘go to sleep’ play an important role in the evolution and survival of a population. Mathematician Shubhamoy Nandan con...
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Life Science & Technology among best studies by Elseviers Weekblad 11 December 2023
The MSc Life Science & Technology receives a bronze medal in EW Best Studies 2023. Every year, Elsevier selects the top programmes in higher education...
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Modified caffeine molecules help medical research move forward 08 December 2023
Before researchers can develop targeted drugs, they need to know exactly how a disease works. Biochemist Bert Beerkens created molecules that allow th...
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Human noise makes cod inactive. When it gets quiet again, they take off 07 December 2023
She narrowly defied bureaucracy and spent days angling for cod. In the North Sea, marine biologist Inge van der Knaap discovered that noise significan...
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Making the invisible visible with ‘click chemistry’ 07 December 2023
Sander van Kasteren (Professor of Molecular Immunology) makes the invisible visible. He can follow processes in our bodies with the aid of molecules t...
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'We are only content when everything is taken care of' 07 December 2023
Two organisers at heart. In the background, facilities managers Nick van Asperen and Kees Schoonwater ensure that staff and students have everything t...
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‘The questions and ideas from students also make me a better researcher’ 07 December 2023
‘Yamila Miguel brings along immense enthusiasm that sparks over to the students in the lectures,’ her students say about her. ‘She inspires us as scie...
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‘Most students are convinced that statistics is not for them. I am here to convince them otherwise’ 07 December 2023
'Frans Rodenburg is an excellent teacher who is able to convey difficult information,' say his students. In his statistics classes, he wants to make s...