361 search results for “molecular biology” in the Staff website
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Kevin GroenFaculty of Science
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Louie KrolFaculty of Science
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Esther van der EntFaculty of Science
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Light switch for life: controlling molecular droplets with UV
Leiden researchers have discovered a surprising new way to shape and control tiny droplets of molecules found in living organisms. The breakthrough could lead to smarter biomaterials, improve drug delivery and even new insights into the emergence of life on Earth. The work was published in Nature Co…
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European Congress for Conservation Biology (ECCB26)
Conference
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Madeline KavanaghFaculty of Science
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Leiden University honours Lex van der Eb with University Medal
Leiden University has awarded its prestigious University Medal to Emeritus Professor Lex van der Eb. As a pioneer in genetics and molecular biology, he received this honour for his services to science and his key role in the development of the Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP).
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Berber de JongICLON
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Herman SpainkFaculty of Science
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Professor by special appointment Jeroen van Zon joins the Institute of Biology
As of 1 September, Jeroen van Zon started as professor by special appointment in Quantitative Developmental Biology at the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL). Van Zon is also group leader of Quantitative Developmental Biology at the physics research institute AMOLF. Three questions about his new role…
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Wolves in the Netherlands feed mainly on wild animals – but also target grazing cattle in areas with less prey
Wolves in the Netherlands mainly feed on wild animals such as wild boar and red and roe deer. But in areas such as Drenthe where these are scarce they also prey on free-roaming cattle used for nature conservation
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Sander WezenbergFaculty of Science
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Anthe JanssenFaculty of Science
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Biological Origami at molecular level: folding a single protein
Human cells are protecting their proteins from unfolding and aggregating. That's what biophysicist Alireza Mashaghi and his team discovered after seven years of in-depth research into the folding mechanisms of proteins. With an unprecedented approach, the team was able to study the folding of a single…
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The molecular secrets of medicinal cannabis
Chronic pain, nausea or vomiting due to chemotherapy. If you suffer from such ailments, medicinal cannabis can be a godsend. Though a downside is that it can make patients high. Therefore, Leiden researchers from the Oncode Institute are investigating alternatives that do not make you high. In Nature…
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Dorien PetersFaculty of Medicine
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Leiden biology student finalist UN youth delegate
Roel Wouters (24), a biology student at Leiden University, is a finalist in the election for UN youth delegate for Biodiversity and Food. The digital polls open for a week on Friday 22 October. Under-30s can vote for Roel at www.stemroel.nl.
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Jorinde NuytinckFaculty of Science
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Why biology students and teachers value the E-learning skills platform
Students of the Biology minor course Molecular Design have successfully boosted their skills in collaboration, research and writing with the recently developed E-learning Skills Platform. The biology students and their teachers greatly value the initiative. ‘Sometimes I couldn’t believe what progress…
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Kunal ChaudharyFaculty of Science
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Berend GagesteinFaculty of Science
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Gilles van WezelFaculty of Science
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Pieter ReitsmaFaculty of Medicine
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What DNA in droppings can reveal about an animal’s diet
Imagine scanning lion dung or a mouse dropping and instantly knowing exactly what and how much the animal has eaten. Thanks to new DNA techniques, this is becoming increasingly feasible. PhD student Kevin Groen tested how effective these techniques are at unraveling the diets of wild animals.
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Daan van der VlietFaculty of Science
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Leiden University and Xi’an Jiaotong University mark a decade of trusted scientific collaboration
A delegation from Xi’an Jiaotong University visited Leiden University on 25–26 March, celebrating ten years of cooperation in education and research, and exploring new opportunities for future collaboration.
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Dennis ClaessenFaculty of Science
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Two new Directors of Education at the Institute of Biology Leiden
From 1 October, two new Directors of Education will start at the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL). Dennis Claessen as the new director for the master's programme of Biology and Marcel Schaaf as director for the Biology bachelor's programme. Claessen and Schaaf have been appointed for a period of four…
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Francesco BudaFaculty of Science
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Women’s Day for Biology students
‘It was not always accepted, but I just wanted to be a researcher. Now, I am as happy as can be.’ It is one of the quotes from the International Women’s Day presentation for Biology students. Seven women, working as researchers and teachers at the CML, IBL, and Naturalis, shared their experiences with…
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Tom van der WelFaculty of Science
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Emilie DidaskalouFaculty of Science
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Marcel SchaafFaculty of Science
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Xinya PanFaculty of Science
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The LED 3 Chemical Biology Talks
2022/2023
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Kees MustersFaculty of Science
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Christine MummeryFaculty of Medicine
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Isabel Nunez SantiagoFaculty of Science
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Chengyi LiuFaculty of Science
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Maarten LubbersFaculty of Science
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Edi Gittenberger
Faculty of Science
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Bregje BrinkmannFaculty of Science
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Rob BosmanFaculty of Science
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Arina Belov
Faculty of Science
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Mirjam Huizenga
Faculty of Science
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Xinyu DiFaculty of Science
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Floor StevensFaculty of Science
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Thierry Shema
Faculty of Science
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Zoë Vogelaar
Faculty of Science
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Jana VolaricFaculty of Science