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Biomineralization - Comparison between Theory and Experiment
One of the research topics of our group is the study of biomineralisation i.e. the formation of minerals produced by living organisms. In this frame, in vivo CaOx crystallization leads to the formation of kidney and urinary stones, constituting a serious health problem to mankind.
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Blended Learning and MOOC research
Abstract: Blended learning integrating innovative use of technologies and face-to-face education has become an important education innovation in the modern society.
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Blurring the public-private divide: How citizens respond to and manage political polarisation
Levels of political polarization seem to have reached new heights: while some polarization between competing sides of the electorate is to be expected and may even be conducive to the crystallization of democratic alternatives, polarisation levels today seem to translate into a growing dislike fo
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Brussels Center for Redox Biology
The mission of the Messens lab is to decipher how cells communicate via H2 O2 and metabolite signals and how cells transduce these messages into downstream biological effects. We are studying the mechanisms behind reactive oxygen species scavenging, signaling, and regulation.
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Can the cytoprotective heat shock proteins be specifically targeted to eliminate senescent T-cells?
Immunosenescence (IS) describes the set of changes that occur in the immune system, resulting in a weakened immune function as we age.
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Characterization of Bio-organic Self Assembled Monolayer on Metal Surfaces
The formation of nanostructured bio-organic interfaces has attracted a lot of attention recently in surface science worldwide because of its promise in fields in need of biocompatible materials, such as biosensors and biomaterials, but also in molecular electronics devices.
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Characterization of the response of glioblastoma to intrathecal immune checkpoint blockade to rationally design combination therapies
Glioblastoma is the most common brain tumor with a very bad prognosis.
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Clinical testing of cerebellum on autism (ASD) patients - 4
Abstract: ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social cognitivecapacities (Baron-Cohen, Wheelwright, Skinner, Martin, & Clubley, 2001).
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Clinical testing of cerebellum on autism (ASD) patients (Note: languages NL & FR for some patients)
Abstract: ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impairments in social cognitivecapacities (Baron-Cohen, Wheelwright, Skinner, Martin, & Clubley, 2001).
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Co-design Optimization and Predictive Model Control for Power Electronics Converters based on WBG: Robust Control and High Reliability
Wide Band Gap (WBG)- based Power electronics converters are promising technologies to improve the overall performance of drivetrains towards energy-efficient powertrains at a wide operating range in terms of power density and thermal constraints.
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