A small antibiotic called plectasin uses an innovative Velcro-like mechanism to kill bacteria. Research into how this structure is formed unveils a new approach that could have broad implications for the development of antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Smart innovations like organs-on-a-chip and virtual humans take our science to the next level, while reducing or replacing animal testing. In Utrecht we work on animal-free innovations.
A promising immunotherapy for rheumatoid arthritis is proving successful in mouse models. Rheumatoid arthritis has so far had no effective treatment. This research is a step in the right direction.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis all have a unique and diverse set of antibodies that are involved in the development of the disease. Researchers unveiled the complexity of these antibodies using powerful lab tools and challenge current therapeutic approaches.
