Medieval latrine reveals ancient infection with African parasite in Bruges
( - ) In a surprising discovery, researchers have found evidence of an African intestinal parasite in a 500-year-old cesspit in Bruges. The find offers valuable insights into how diseases spread in the past. The research, a collaboration between Canada's McMaster University and Ghent University, shows how migration and trade contributed to the spread of infectious diseases such as schistosomiasis.
Researchers Wear Purple on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to Raise Awareness About Deadly Disease
VUB Researchers Wear Purple on World Pancreatic Cancer Day to Raise Awareness About Deadly Disease. Brussels, November 21, 2024 - Today marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
3D printed surgical templates for cardiovascular procedures
Ida Anna Cappello, a researcher at the Heart Rhythm Management Center at the University Hospital Brussels (VUB), developed biomedical technology with patient-specific, 3D printed surgical templates for cardiovascular procedures. Working closely with cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, Cappello's work holds great promise for significantly improving precision in complex cardiac surgeries.
Global Glacier Melt Accelerating, New Study Projects Significant Mass Loss Through 2100
Glaciers worldwide are shrinking at alarming rates, with dramatic implications for sea-level rise, water availability, biodiversity, and the stability of natural ecosystems.
Resistance in Candida auris, how to tackle a deadly fungus
KU Leuven team discovers that resistance to one antifungal medicine increases the efficacy of a different antifungal medicine.
Staff Research Scientist in Life Cycle Assessment of Future Agricultural Systems Agroscope, Zürich
PhD Position in Synthetic Chemistry Haute école d’ingénierie et d’architecture Fribourg
Professor / Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) of Intelligent Embedded Systems: Software-Hardware Co-design ETH Zürich
Europe again supports Ghent researchers for innovative research into greater justice and digital empowerment