In summary, the collective results described in this thesis show that nanoparticulate vaccines can be delivered intradermally by coated and hollow microneedles and evoke antigen-specific immune responses.

Traditionally, vaccines are administered intramuscularly using conventional hypodermic needles, which cause pain and distress. Microneedles are very short needles (smaller than 1 mm) that are practically invisible to the naked eye.

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We consider the propagation of electrical signals through nerve fibres.

As a contribution to the changing legislation and evolving societal attitudes concerning environmental issues, this project aims to enhance and manipulate the plants’ own natural defense mechanisms against western flower thrips (WFT).

Comparing the global warming potential (GWP) of the service provided by an iRex Digital Reader to the same service provided by an office printer using a scanning LCA.

How do nanoparticles bioaccumulate and biodistribute in organisms?

Wie de komende maanden over de Hooglandse Kerkgracht loopt, ziet een metalen doos die totaal niet in harmonie is met de rest van de omgeving. Hij lijkt van 'elders' te komen. De doos is het resultaat van een samenwerking tussen de Oude Sterrewacht en gedetineerde minderjarigen.

De jaarlijkse LION Image award gaat naar de foto van een 30 micrometer lang 3D-geprint bootje dat in oktober viraal ging, ingediend door Rachel Doherty van de groep van Daniela Kraft.

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