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Vidi grants for research on cells, magnetism, biogas and more
NWO has awarded ten Nijmegen researchers Vidi funding of up to 800,000 euros. This will allow them to develop their own innovative line of research and set up a research group over the next five years.
Gill nitrogen cycle bacteria convert ammonia to dinitrogen gas
A research team from Animal Physiology and Microbiology, in collaboration with Wageningen University, have published an article on improving the health of fish by changing their diet, which allows their natural processes to function better.
Caroline Slomp appointed Professor of Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry
Caroline Slomp has been appointed Professor of Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry at the Faculty of Sciences starting from 1 October 2022.
New molecule as possible link between sports and lower food consumption
Researchers of Radboud University and Standford University have discovered a molecule that might prevent obesity by suppressing food intake. The molecule is produced in our bodies from lactate and is naturally released during physical exercise.
Bacteria generate electricity from methane
In a new publication, microbiologists from Radboud University have demonstrated that it is possible to make methane-consuming bacteria generate power in the lab. The study will be published in Frontiers in Microbiology on April 12.