Scientists at Erasmus MC have succeeded in making mouse embryos without using eggs, sperm cells and a uterus. They used stem cells. The artificial embryos enable animal-free research into the very beginning of life.
New GWAS method reveals new genes for facial features
Researchers at Erasmus MC have developed a new method to combine data from large genetic studies, Genome-Wide Association Studies, or GWAS, for many traits. With the first result, their C-GWAS method has again found genes associated with facial shape. The researchers from the Department of Genetic Identification in collaboration with other Erasmus MC departments such […]
Erasmus MC participates in scientific studies of ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. This is a form of life support that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs.
New research: spelling correction and baby hemoglobin against sickle cell disease
Researchers at Erasmus MC will start two ambitious projects to better treat or even cure sickle cell disease. They are betting on molecular spelling correction and on baby hemoglobin.
These young scientists are determined to change the research culture
In the medical world, more attention should be paid to the replication crisis and other issues in the research culture, according to the initiators of the Rotterdam R.I.O.T. Science Club. With seminars and education, these young scientists are determined to bring about a shift to Open Science.
Dr. Nitika Taneja and Dr. Ali Akyildiz will receive a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) this year. The prestigious grant allows young scientists to develop their research projects.
