Nieuws /en en Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:18:36 +0200 Thu, 23 Oct 25 12:37:00 +0200 The tomato of the future may not need a plant /en/news/the-tomato-of-the-future-may-not-need-a-plant Tomatoes that grow without a plant may sound like science fiction. Yet the idea could profoundly transform our food production, making it more sustainable and resilient. Researchers present their vision of this future today in the journal Trends in Biotechnology. 153163 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:37:00 +0200 Nieuws Han Wösten wins Huibregtsen Prize 2025 /en/news/han-wosten-wins-huibregtsen-prize-2025 Microbiologist Han Wösten has been awarded the prestigious Huibregtsen Prize 2025. The prize recognises Wösten's innovative and fundamental research into new sustainable materials from fungi-based compounds. 153011 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:20:00 +0200 Nieuws Biologist Jason Gardiner secures €1 million grant to study how flowers make patterns /en/news/biologist-jason-gardiner-secures-eu1-million-grant-to-study-how-flowers-make-patterns A new project aims to build fundamental knowledge about flower pigmentation, with real-world applications. This may help breeders create more stable flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The grant is awarded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). 152123 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:04:00 +0200 Nieuws Many medicine users prefer sustainable options, even if they cost more /en/news/many-medicine-users-prefer-sustainable-options-even-if-they-cost-more Research team urges better education on the environmental impact of medicines, helping patients make informed choices and reduce waste and costs. 151515 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0200 Nieuws ERC Proof of Concept Grants for Bas van Ravensteijn and Markus Weingarth /en/news/erc-proof-of-concept-grants-for-bas-van-ravensteijn-and-markus-weingarth Utrecht ľϸӰ researchers Bas van Ravensteijn and Markus Weingarth have each been awarded an ERC Proof of Concept Grant of €150.000 to further enhance antibiotics and nanomedice 150785 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200 Nieuws NWA-ORC funding for new online center for development of nanomedicines /en/news/nwa-orc-funding-for-new-online-center-for-development-of-nanomedicines A consortium coordinated by Utrecht ľϸӰ Professor Enrico Mastrobattista has received 6,7 million euro in funding for the project NanoMedNL. 150528 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Paulien Hogeweg elected as EMBO Member /en/news/paulien-hogeweg-elected-as-embo-member Paulien Hogeweg has been elected as a member of the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO). This highly regarded recognition highlights her groundbreaking work on the fundamental principles of biological systems and evolutionary processes. 150498 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0200 Nieuws From farmland to jungle: working together to measure and save biodiversity /en/news/from-farmland-to-jungle-working-together-to-measure-and-save-biodiversity Deep in the lush green heart of Costa Rica, researchers are tackling a major question: how can we restore biodiversity and measure whether our efforts are actually working? “This is way more than just a scientific study.” 150384 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Inspiring connections at the 2nd Bioinformatics Industry Day /en/news/inspiring-connections-at-the-2nd-bioinformatics-industry-day The Bioinformatics Industry Day 2025 brought together students, researchers, and professionals from across the life sciences sector. The event served as a platform for bioinformatics students and researchers to explore career opportunities outside academia. 150073 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:48:00 +0200 Nieuws Marc Baldus appointed new director of HFML-FELIX /en/news/marc-baldus-appointed-new-director-of-hfml-felix Marc Baldus has been appointed as new director of national research institute HFML-FELIX. 149968 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:36:00 +0200 Nieuws Will Europe face higher drug costs due to U.S. price cuts? /en/background/will-europe-face-higher-drug-costs-due-to-us-price-cuts Healthcare systems around the world are watching closely after U.S. president Donald Trump decided that medicine prices in the U.S. should be reduced, possibly by up to 80%. He also criticized Europe, saying European countries pay too little for medicines and that this must change. But who decides how much a medicine should cost? 149939 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:48:00 +0200 Nieuws €1.5 million funding to combat lettuce disease /en/news/eu15-million-funding-to-combat-lettuce-disease Tackling a plant disease that increasingly threatens lettuce production has moved a major step closer, thanks to a 1.5 million euro funding for a new research project. Biologist Michael Seidl will lead the project, in collaboration other scientists and plant breeding companies. 149779 Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Patients using strong painkillers seek more education and guidance /en/news/patients-using-strong-painkillers-seek-more-education-and-guidance PhD candidate Lisa Davies explored how Dutch patients experience opioid use and the care surrounding it. 149760 Mon, 26 May 2025 11:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Our immune system relies on a stable set of antibodies that barely changes over time /en/news/our-immune-system-relies-on-a-stable-set-of-antibodies-that-barely-changes-over-time A small group of antibodies in your blood stays the same for years, even after vaccines. These stable antibodies create a unique and personal immune 'fingerprint' that barely changes over time. The discovery helps explain how long-term immunity works. 148896 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:12:00 +0200 Nieuws Call for participants: Public Engagement Academy 2025 /en/news/call-for-participants-public-engagement-academy-2025 Apply now for the Public Engagement Academy: a training programme specifically targeted at postdocs and other early-career researchers at the Faculty of Science. 148686 Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:16:00 +0200 Nieuws Bas van Steensel appointed Professor of Chromosome Biology /en/news/bas-van-steensel-appointed-professor-of-chromosome-biology Utrecht ľϸӰ has appointed Bas van Steensel as Special Professor of Chromosome Biology. Van Steensel will lead fundamental research into how chromosomes function and how genetic information is expressed in our bodies. 148288 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0200 Nieuws Gorillas match chimpanzees in self-awareness study /en/news/gorillas-match-chimpanzees-in-self-awareness-study Gorillas may have greater self-awareness than scientists previously thought. A new study finds that gorillas perform just as well as chimpanzees in tests that require awareness of their own bodies. Researchers now encourage using different types of tests to better understand self-awareness in animals. 147830 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Green walls can combat urban heat and help biodiversity /en/news/green-walls-can-combat-urban-heat-and-help-biodiversity Plant-covered facades can help cool cities and boost biodiversity, a new study now confirms. The study systematically compares these ‘green walls’ with bare walls and natural cliffs. “Green walls can be much more than just a decorative trend.” 146669 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0100 Nieuws Smart farming: AI predicts potato growth potential /en/news/smart-farming-ai-predicts-potato-growth-potential A new AI tool can now predict how well seed potatoes will grow into healthy potato plants. "This marks the beginning of a new era in farming, where microbiology and AI come together to enhance agriculture." 146013 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:17:00 +0100 Nieuws “Failed” experiment with DNA scissors turns out to be cut out for publication after all /en/news/failed-experiment-with-dna-scissors-turns-out-to-be-cut-out-for-publication-after-all “I am glad that these negative results are finally shared, as it helps prevent duplication of work and unnecessary suffering in laboratory animals.” 145458 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Nieuws