Mini organs can make their own new bone tissue in a lab
Researchers from TU Eindhoven and Radboudumc have succeeded in growing a lifelike piece of bone tissue from human stem cells.
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Vitalfluid’s reactor feeds greenhouse crops literally at lightning speed
Crops in greenhouse horticulture can be fertilized in a sustainable way by mimicking the action of a lightning bolt.
Nijmegen-based hospital spinoff is building a synthetic meniscus
The prosthesis was developed by ATRO Medical, a spinoff of the Radboudumc. ReumaNederland will support the further development of the meniscus.
Radboudumc deploys AI to recognize COVID-19 on lung images
Leading covid research shows whether someone has Corona, based on a CT scan or X-ray photo
Making bones is easier than we thought
Bone formation does not require complex biomolecules in collagen. This makes the making of biomaterials and bone substitutes a lot easier
Dutch start-up Predica Diagnostics joins the fight against cervical cancer
Nijmegen start-up develops new test that not only measures the presence, but also the carcinogenic activity of the HPV virus
Corona patient’s severe oxygen deficiency seems treatable
"International rollout of the study is important for patients with severe oxygen deficiency and can reduce the pressure on the ICU capacity."
Study: existing tuberculosis vaccine is safe, stimulates the immune system, and may also be effective against COVID-19
The data show "a cautiously positive picture", with a lower number of patients among the vaccinated group, as well as less fatigue symptoms.
Dutch University hospital Radboudumc finds genetic mutation as a reason for lack of defense against corona
"The virus can just take its course because TLR7, which is supposed to identify the intruder and then activate the defense, is hardly present."
Malaria drug Hydroxychloroquine appears to block ‘trained immunity’ – which undermines its use for corona
Researchers at the Radboudumc have discovered an until now, unknown effect of hydroxychloroquine. It inhibits the action of a certain type of white blood cell, […]