Press releases - University of Antwerp

Press releases

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Jan Coronavirus: what you have to know about the disease
The University of Antwerp has made a list of some frequently asked questions.
22
Jan "Europe is ready to respond to Coronavirus outbreak"
Prof Dr Herman Goossens (UAntwerp) is following the events closely to ensure health and security of European citizens.
17
Jan Herman Van Goethem is the sole candidate for the position of rector
University of Antwerp to hold rector elections in March.
16
Jan Edible insects low in contaminants
Antwerp toxicologists test for levels of hazardous organic chemicals.
9
Jan BDSM elicits positive stress response
Antwerp scientists break new ground with biological research into BDSM mechanisms.
7
Jan Sonar navigation inspired by bat flowers
Flemish, Dutch and German researchers discover bioinspired signs to make robot navigation more efficient.
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Dec New drug targets sleeping sickness
Antwerp and Ghent scientists discover new drug for deadly disease.
20
Dec Keep an eye out for neon yellow items in the Scheldt!
UAntwerp researchers counting on citizens' help to map plastic pollution.
19
Dec UAntwerp and UZA to store six million samples in Antwerp Biobank
Wednesday 18 December saw the official inauguration of the Antwerp Biobank, a joint UZA/UAntwerp project. The biobank is invaluable in terms of scientific research and medical progress.
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Dec Flu antiviral has bigger benefits for sicker, older patients
A Europe-wide study conducted over three flu seasons finds that the antiviral drug Tamiflu® can help people recover from flu-like illness about one-day sooner on average.
5
Dec "Staff shortages lead to more deaths"
UAntwerp research links lower nurse staffing to higher hospital mortality.
21
Nov Genetic research declares war on liver cancer
UZA/UAntwerp researchers can predict who will develop disease years in advance
7
Nov Young Universities for the Future of Europe was launched
The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) alliance was present in Brussels during the kick-off event of the European Universities Initiative.
18
Oct UAntwerp scientists and imec use wireless technology at festivals
Crowd density estimation provides organisers with valuable information.
7
Oct State-of-the-art artificial river exposes climate secrets
The University of Antwerp presented a unique artificial river during the Open Business Day.

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