DNA-sequencing and pathogenicity tests confirmed that the Colombian isolates belong to what has been previously defined as the Fusarium odoratissimum TR4 lineage, that causes Fusarium wilt known as Panama disease. These analyses provided final proof that TR4 has indeed reached Colombia. An international research team, including...
Dr. Edwin Cuppen was one of the first people in Europe to implement next-generation DNA sequencing. How does Edwin work to find the ultimate bioinformatic solution?...
NWO has awarded a Vidi grant to dr.ir. Jeroen de Ridder (UMC Utrecht) for his proposal entitled: DNA mutations in three dimensions. A Vidi grant is worth 800,000 euros and enables talented researchers to develop their own innovative line of research and set up their own research group. Dr....
The Utrecht Bioinformatics Center (UBC) is a cooperative research organisation in Utrecht, joining Science for Life, Future Food and One Health. Berend Snel, Professor of Bioinformatics and Chairman of the UBC, met UMC Professor of Molecular Tumour Cell Biology Geert Kops via the UBC. The...