Category: Research

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    Scientists rejuvenate stem cells in the aging brain of mice

    Scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg and from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have been able to rejuvenate stem cells in the brain of aging mice.

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    New computational method reduces risk of drug formulation

    One major factor that determines the efficacy of a drug is the structure that its molecules form in a solid state. Changed structures can entail that pills stop functioning properly and are therefore rendered useless. 

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    Prize-worthy: cross-border diagnosis research for Parkinson’s patients

    A German-Luxembourgish team of researchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg and the University of Saarland today received the second prize in the competition “Excellent Networks in the Greater Region”. The jury of the Interregional Science Prize bestowed this honour to their project which uses so-called biomarkers to…

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    Access to the leading circle of patient-oriented health research

    Through the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), the University of Luxembourg has become a partner in the health research area of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT Health). 

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    Researchers identify genetic mutations causing a childhood disorder

    In a collaborative effort, researchers identified the genetic cause of a severe novel childhood disease. Affected children typically suffered from episodes of neurological regression triggered by mild fever or infection, neurodegeneration, and skin lesions, eventually leading to early childhood death.

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    Two University scientists named “Highly Cited Researchers 2018”

    Professors Stéphane Bordas and Alexandre Tkatchenko have been ranked among the most influential scientific researchers in the “Highly Cited Researchers 2018” list published recently by Clarivate Analytics.

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    Daniele Brida wins ERC-Award for Laser Imaging Research

    The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded a Consolidator Grant to Daniele Brida, a researcher and Full Professor in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Luxembourg.

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    Altered microbiome post caesarean section impacts baby’s immune system

    Together with colleagues from Sweden and Luxembourg, scientists from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg have observed that, during a natural vaginal birth, specific bacteria from the mother’s gut are passed on to the baby and stimulate the baby’s immune responses.

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    “Grand Prix 2018 en sciences biologiques” awarded to Paul Wilmes

    The Grand Prix 2018 in biological sciences of the Institut Grand-Ducal, sponsored by the company Cactus, has been awarded to Associate Professor Paul Wilmes by an international jury consisting of professors and experts in biology.

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    Future of Airport Security Field-tested in Luxembourg

    The University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), together with lux-Airport, has field-tested a hi-tech airport security system, paving the way for a future without random searches and lengthy queues.

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