During outbreas, viruses may remain evolutionarily unchanged
A study led by Utrecht bioinformatician Jeroen Meijer reveals that viruses do not always evolve rapidly. A newly discovered bacteriophage remained genetically stable during major outbreaks in complex microbial communities but evolved quickly after entering a new community. The findings, published in Science Advances, provide new insights relevant to the future development of phage therapy. […]
ICRPA grant for Ynte Ruigrok
Professor Ynte Ruigrok has been awarded an ICRPA grant from the Dutch Heart Foundation to investigate why brain aneurysms rupture. By studying the role of the protein PF4, the international team aims to improve risk prediction and pave the way for safer, more targeted treatments for patients with brain aneurysms. The project brings together researchers […]
Function crucial antibody far more complex
A surprising discovery about the antibody IgA is reshaping our understanding of the human immune system. Researchers at UU’s Bijvoet Cenntre found that this key antibody exists in a far more complex form than previously thought. This opens new possibilities for developing IgA-based therapies to treat cancer, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. Read more
Research Infrastructure in the Age of genAI and Cloud: Reflections from the UBC Think Tank
Can AI tools and cloud computing coexist with the principles of open, reproducible science? That was the question driving a UBC think tank on 7 May. While the afternoon didn’t produce easy answers, by bringing together researchers, bioinformaticians, and data management professionals in the same room, it generated insights that none of these groups would […]
Recent publications by UBC members
Below, you can find an overview of publications by UBC principal investigators during the period from February 2026 – July 2026 gplasCC: classification and recovery of plasmids from short-read sequencing data for any bacterial species.NAR genomics and bioinformatics, 2026Paganini JA et al. (With Anita Schurch) Regulatory grammar in human promoters uncovered by MPRA-based deep learning.Nature, […]