Exotic plants do not necessarily become invasive
Introduced plant species do not necessarily have to outgrow indigenous plant species. That makes it difficult to predict the potential harm of exotic plants. NWO-funded researcher Annelein Meisner recently published an article about this in the Journal of Ecology.Continue
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Expectations help policy makers in the choice of technologyPolicy makers who want to encourage the introduction of new, sustainable technologies by means of grants should investigate whether the expectations about the new technology are unequivocal. Continue |
Herbivorous fish like eating meatThe grass carp, thought to be a strict vegetarian, seems to have a preference for amphipoda. NWO researcher Liesbeth Bakker made this discovery during her research into the food preferences of fish. Continue |
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New technique unravels transport in living brain cellsA new technique has made it possible to study the functioning of motor proteins in living brain cells. Previously, this could previously only be done under artificial conditions outside the cell. Continue |
Worrying cancer patients function worse than other cancer patientsCancer patients who experience a lot of negative emotions and fail to express these are in a physically and emotionally poorer condition than other cancer patients, concludes NWO researcher Floortje Mols. Continue |
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The Innovational Research Incentives Scheme ('Vernieuwingsimpuls') provides talented researchers with the opportunity to conduct their own research programme independently and to remain committed to the scientific profession. Researchers from abroad may apply.Continue |
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The Rubicon programme offers talented postgraduates from abroad the opportunity to spend one year conducting research in the Netherlands. There are three selection rounds a year for Rubicon grants. Women especially are urged to apply. Continue |
