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Symptoms of gluten sensitivity are partly to do with people’s expectations, if celiac disease and wheat allergy have been excluded as causes. Recent research at the universities of Maastricht and Leeds shows that the expectation that gluten causes gastrointestinal complaints plays a crucial role in...
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Nine out of ten miscarriages happen in the first three months of pregnancy. Researchers at Maastricht University Medical Center have found that in 70% of these cases, the embryo has a genetic abnormality.
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Marielle Wijermars and Christian Herff will receive this year's KNAW Early Career Award. The Award is intended for researchers in the Netherlands who are at the beginning of their careers and who have innovative, original ideas.
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Two consortia led by CAPHRI researchers Dr. Rowan Smeets and Prof. Dr. Gera Nagelhout have received a Science Communication grant from the National Science Agenda (NWA). The aim of the projects is to bring science and society closer together.
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After over 23 years of ‘Prof. Nanne de Vries at UM’, our university community gathered at the beginning of November for his farewell lecture. During the lecture, what we already knew was confirmed yet again: with De Vries’ departure, we are saying farewell to an exceptionally intelligent...
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Students at our faculty are committed to making an impact on health, well-being and society. These are the inspirational stories about students who go above and beyond to reach their goals. Let’s meet Emily and Suhad, both scholarship students in Epidemiology looking for a broad foundation in...
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Vascular biologist Judith Sluimer was appointed professor of cardiovascular pathophysiology in October 2020. In her inaugural lecture, she alluded both to the importance of oxygen in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels as well as to the ‘fresh air’ she believes academia is always in need...
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With the tear fluid research set up by Marlies Gijs, she is doing groundbreaking work.
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Caroline Bouvier wanted to be an illustrator, but ended up in chemistry. She managed to combine both of her passions in her research - creating molecular fingerprints of some of the world’s most valued paintings, including old master art from 15th to 17th centuries. As of October, Caroline is one of...