Topic: Life Sciences & Medicine
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Top Japanese research consolidates ties with Luxembourg
Learn moreThe link between Luxembourg and Japanese research has been strengthened: Representatives of the Japanese RIKEN Institute, the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Health (LIH) have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding in which the three institutions declare their intention to further strengthen future scientific cooperation. The fundamental elements are the so-called joint…
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Novel computer model supports cancer therapy
Learn moreResearchers from the Life Sciences Research Unit (LSRU) of the University of Luxembourg have developed a computer model that simulates the metabolism of cancer cells. They used the programme to investigate how combinations of drugs could be used more effectively to stop tumour growth. The biologists now published their findings in the scientific journal EBioMedicine…
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Right combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression
Learn moreResearchers from the University of Luxembourg showed in an in vitro study that a combination of dietary factors and gut bacteria can inhibit the progression of colorectal cancer.
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The Scienteens Academy is back!
Learn moreAfter the success of the first edition, the Scienteens Lab has decided to make the Scienteens Academy a recurrent activity: every summer our team will welcome high-school students for a one-week interdisciplinary workshop focusing on Systems Biology!
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Scientists rejuvenate stem cells in the aging brain of mice
Learn moreScientists 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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Prize-worthy: cross-border diagnosis research for Parkinson’s patients
Learn moreA 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
Learn moreThrough 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
Learn moreIn 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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Altered microbiome post caesarean section impacts baby’s immune system
Learn moreTogether 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
Learn moreThe 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.