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24/06: Public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Franco Grosso Giordano
READ MORE: 24/06: Public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Franco Grosso GiordanoCMET and dissertation supervisors Prof. Nico Boon (CMET) and Prof. Nele De Belie (Faculty of Engineering) present the public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Franco Grosso Giordano. The public defence, “Towards Advanced Lime-Based Mortars: Exploring Microbial Self-healing and Carbonation Strategies” , will take place on the 24th of June 2025 at 16:00 in the…
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UPDATE: Second Emerging Microbial Technologies conference
READ MORE: UPDATE: Second Emerging Microbial Technologies conferenceTHANK YOU! What an inspiring day full of science, high-quality presentations, and engaging discussions! A heartfelt thank you to:🔬 All the participants who brought their passion, curiosity, and cutting-edge research to the stage and poster sessions.🎤 Our keynote speakers, who challenged and inspired us with their visionary talks: Tomasz Calikowski (European Commission), Sarah Lebeer (University of Antwerp), and Yuemei…
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13/05: Public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Inez Roegiers
READ MORE: 13/05: Public defence of the doctoral dissertation of Inez RoegiersThe public defence, “Modelling host-microbe interactions in the small intestinal microenvironment“, will take place on the 13th of May 2025 at 17:00 in the Auditorium E1 Oehoe at Campus Coupure, Coupure Links 653, 9000 Ghent. Abstract of the doctoral research Host-microbe interactions in the small intestine play a fundamental role in human health, yet are…
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Microbial protein from biogas: Nerdland Festival
READ MORE: Microbial protein from biogas: Nerdland FestivalWill we soon be eating a bacteria sandwich? Our planet has 8.2 billion people, millions of whom are malnourished. Soy seems like a promising solution, but still has a strong ecological impact. Can bacteria play a role in this? Can they convert waste into sustainable food? How does that work exactly, and what does it…
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Biogas can be more than just energy – (update)
READ MORE: Biogas can be more than just energy – (update)Biogas is a widely available but often underused resource. Can we do more with it than just burn it for energy? A recent study, led by Dr. Patricia Ruiz Ruiz, PhD student Patricia Mohedano Caballero, and Prof. Jo De Vrieze, explores how methalgae—a special mix of methane-eating bacteria and algae—can turn biogas into valuable biochemicals.…
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Is it safe to re-wear underwear? Dr. Yorick Minnebo Investigates on Factcheckers
READ MORE: Is it safe to re-wear underwear? Dr. Yorick Minnebo Investigates on FactcheckersThe editors of Factcheckers approached us at CMET with an intriguing question: Is it harmful to wear underwear more than once? To find out, we conducted an analysis on some worn (and quite sweaty) underwear. Our findings were fascinating! The most important result was the significant differences between the samples. Participants who performed a spinning…
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Spread of resistance to quorum sensing inhibition
READ MORE: Spread of resistance to quorum sensing inhibitionAntibiotic resistance is one of the major societal challenges of this moment. When targeting viability (e.g. with antibiotics), resistant cells have a very high fitness advantage over susceptible cells and as a consequence, resistance is spreading rapidly. Because of that, the BAM group at CMET (prof. Tom Defoirdt) is investigating another approach: targeting activity. One…
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The gut community of copepods: you are what you eat
READ MORE: The gut community of copepods: you are what you eatCopepods are small crustaceans of about 1 millimeter in size. Although small, they are abundant and omnipresent: in freshwater, salt water and ground water. Different groups of copepods are specialised to live in open ocean, rock pools or sediments. They are the connection in the food web between primary production and larger consumers such as…
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BSM symposium 2025
READ MORE: BSM symposium 2025Last Friday, ten members of CMET had the opportunity to attend the BSM symposium 2025, “amAIzing Microbiology”, in Brussels. The event featured a diverse range of talks, covering topics from general microbiology to applied and environmental microbiology, as well as host-microbe interactions. It was an excellent opportunity to expand our knowledge of the latest developments in…
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23/01: Mini-symposium: Microbial Interactions in Health and Disease
READ MORE: 23/01: Mini-symposium: Microbial Interactions in Health and DiseaseMicrobial communities play a crucial role in maintaining health and driving disease processes. Understandin how microbes interact with each other, their host, and their environment provides valuable insights into new diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies. The Jury Activity Proposal “Microbial Interaction in Health and Disease” brings together leading experts to explore cutting-edge research on microbial…