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Jingyuan Fu elected as member of the KNAW

She investigates how gut bacteria affect health and why they differ from person to person.

1.5 million euro for research into the causes of allergies in children

UMCG researcher Alexandra Zhernakova has been awarded a Vici grant of 1.5 million euros from the Dutch Research Council (NWO).

How do microbial species and pathways change during 12 weeks of ICB treatment?

Blood type A sugars fuel gut microbes and keep you healthy

The bacteria in our gut not only extract energy from the food we eat, but also from our blood sugars. This also contributes to better heart health and metabolism.