De prestigieuze KidneyX Prize is toegekend aan het onderzoeksteam MI-TRAM. Het team ontwikkelt handzame chips waarmee dialyse-apparaten veel efficiënter bloed kunnen zuiveren.
Long-term exposure to air pollution appears to still be linked to higher mortality despite the existence of air quality standards that restrict levels of pollution, suggests a study.
The way plant roots grow turns out to be surprisingly well described by a new computer model. The model could help to cultivate crops that require less fertilisation, pesticides, and watering.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common genetic diseases worldwide and has major consequences for patients. Although treatments are available to reduce the mucus and prevent inflammation typical of the disease, CF is not yet curable. CF is not yet curable. However, a new study by the Hans Clevers group (Hubrecht Institute) in collaboration with the Jeffrey Beekman group (UMC Utrech) and Oncode Institute offers new hope.