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When fatty liver fuels metastasis |
Cancer does not spread in isolation. Yiming Peng-Winkler (VIB-KU Leuven, University Hospital Düsseldorf), Sarah-Maria Fendt (VIB-KU Leuven) and colleagues discovered that fatty liver disease can create an environment that helps metastatic cancer cells thrive. This previously unknown connection between metabolism and cancer progression could open new treatment avenues. |
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A world shaped by microbes |
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Microbes are everywhere: in our bodies, our food, and the soil beneath our feet. For International Microbiome Day, we explored how these microscopic communities influence human health, agriculture, and ecosystems. From the bacteria that support digestion to the microorganisms that keep soils healthy, microbiomes underpin much of life on Earth. |
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The future of crops: innovation meets policy |
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Boosted by a successful seed funding round, VIB spin-off Rainbow Crops will pioneer next-generation crops, right as the EU revised the regulation for new genomic techniques.
“With the momentum around Europe’s NGT framework, companies like Rainbow Crops now have a real opportunity to move faster from discovery to impact.”
- Giacomo Bastianelli, CEO Rainbow Crops |
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ERC and EMBO recognition |
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Curiosity-driven science continues to earn international recognition. This month, five VIB researchers secured prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grants, while one of our researchers, Mathieu JM Bertrand, was elected as an EMBO member. |
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Speaking up for science in Europe |
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The European Life Sciences Coalition recently united behind an open letter calling for strong and sustained support for research and innovation. At a time when societies face challenges ranging from climate change to public health, the message is clear: investment in science remains essential for Europe's future prosperity and resilience. |
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