Moreover, the research presented in this thesis provides evidence for the efficacy of (multi)nutrient-based therapies for neonatal brain injuries. Nutrients that occur naturally in breastmilk, such as ...

Organisations that are central to the rule of law, such as the police and the judiciary, should themselves take responsibility on the subject of AI. Together with universities, they can thus ...

Thanks to improved treatments for childhood cancer, the five-year survival rate has risen to about 80%, resulting in a growing number of childhood cancer survivors (CCS). These survivors may face long ...

The researchers aim to enhance existing climate models by incorporating paleo data: information from natural archives that provide insights into past conditions ...

The impact of the pneumococcal vaccination program is also investigated. This program proves successful in reducing severe pneumococcal disease. In summary, this thesis contributes to a better ...

In this thesis, we reported the development of novel nanoparticles made of a polymeric material safe to use in humans, which can increase the stability of the mRNAs in our body after injection, ...

Utrecht University researchers are studying the routes that icebergs followed during geological periods of rapid ice cap deterioration, such as the ends of ice ages.

The Vici grant is one of the largest personal scientific grants in the Netherlands, and, according to NWO, intended for ‘senior researchers with academic qualities that clearly exceed what is usual’.

Jonas Lembrechts, a researcher in the Ecology and Biodiversity group, and two of his students have just finished mapping the plant species growing in several small plots in the area. By repeating this ...

Parasites are often overlooked in biodiversity research and conservation efforts. That needs to change, says zombie ant researcher Charissa de Bekker.

A kidney-specific gene network, named KidneyNetwork, was also developed, which can help identify potential new genetic causes of kidney disease. Both initiatives seek to accelerate scientific research ...

Is bias something good, bad, neutral, or a necessary evil? Or is the answer: 'it depends'? Discussions about bias are often confused. Especially in the popular media, but also in the academic ...