This thesis focuses on amyloid proteins, a class of proteins that convert into amyloid fibrils.

The origin and evolution of galaxies are closely linked to many different physical phenomena.

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The studies described in this thesis deal with glycosidases, in particular alpha-galactosidases.

The thesis describes experimental steps towards reduction of friction on the macroscopic scale by scenarios of thermo- and superlubricity well-known on the nanoscale.

Religion and ethnicity are inextricably linked in discourse within and about Central Asia. One common narrative suggests that as a result of differences between historically sedentary and nomadic populations, ethnic Tajiks and Uzbeks are naturally more religious and more likely to radicalise than their…

The thesis explores how interstellar chemistry evolves as a function of time and changing physical architectures during the formation of stars.

De auteurs presenteren een benadering voor het achterhalen van de voorkeuren van de bevolking voor gebruik in de optionele wegingstap in de Levenscyclusanalyse (LCA).

This thesis focuses on the role of chemokine receptors CXCR3 and CCR2 in the inflammatory process and infection control using the zebrafish model.

In Europe a number of production and communication strategies have long tried to establish local products as resources for local development. At the foot of the Alps, this scenario appears in all its contradictions, especially in relation to cheese production. The Heritage Arena focuses on the saga…

In this thesis, I focused on studying the above- and belowground interactions of J. vulgaris from a plant-soil feedback (hereafter, PSF) perspective. I investigated the temporal variation of negative PSF and examined the effects of root-associated bacteria on plant performance and aboveground herbiv…

Plants and soils from natural ecosystems harbor great diversity of soil microorganisms, which could potentially contribute to the sustainability of horticulture. The knowledge about using wild plant species and soil from natural ecosystem to improve the crop health will advance the application of ecological…

‘Over leven in Aarlanderveen’ ,de film die masterstudent Marleen Oostenrijk voor haar afstudeerproject van Culturele Antropologie en Ontwikkelingssociologie maakte, wordt 22-28 februari uitgezonden door Studio Alphen. De film brengt de leefbaarheid in beeld van het dorp en wat leefbaarheid inhoudt…

Promotor: G.J. Kramer Co-Promotor: E.G.M. Kleijn

The Sun and all the stars in the night sky reside in the Milky Way galaxy. In the at-rest reference frame of the Galaxy, typical stars travel with velocities of about 100-200 kilometres per second.

Jan van den Berg heeft zij proefschrift op 8 november 2018 verdedigd.

The CC chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2), a member of the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) superfamily, is widely involved in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. However, no drugs for this receptor have made it to the pharmaceutical market yet.

In this thesis, we aim to shed light on the diverse and often opposing roles of integrin α3β1 in cancer.

What physics controls the properties of quantum matter, such as how electrons flow inside high-temperature superconductors? This question has captivated the physics community and industry for decades, in part due to the great technological potential such materials have, but also because they have resisted…

By growing in a soil plants change the biotic and abiotic properties of the soil in which they grow.

Self-assembly offers a promising route to create complex structures and materials using simple building blocks. Through, colloidal self-assembly, we can understand the governing principles of the self-assembly process and unlock its potential in diverse applications in materials science, photonics and…

Of all the mass in our Universe, 80% is thought to consist of a hypothetical and invisible substance called dark matter (DM).

The aim of this thesis is to develop and study a robust and adaptable scaffold for supramolecular polymer self-assembly in water.

Indigenous Latin American artifacts have attracted the interest of Europeans since the earliest moment of contact between Europeans and the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. The ERC-funded BECACO project uses an innovative multidisciplinary framework to investigate the provenance of ethnographic and…

The stratum corneum is the outermost skin layer and consists of dead cells embedded in a lipid matrix.

The origin and evolution of galaxies are closely tied to the cyclic feedback processes between stars and the interstellar medium (ISM).

In this thesis, we present new laboratory data of interstellar dust analogues.

Freshwater is an important resource, but at a great risk of species decline due to habitat loss, pollution and over-exploitation, and invasive alien species.

Promotor: C.A.M.J.J. van den Hondel, Co-promotor: Sandra de Weert

Promotor: Jelle S. Kaastra Co-promotor: Jelle de Plaa

This thesis investigates the application of deep learning techniques in image analysis across various domains, focusing on four main themes: feature extraction, classification, segmentation, and integration, demonstrating the transformative potential of these technologies.

Streptomyces are filamentous bacteria that produce more than two-thirds of known antibiotics.

Promotor: Prof.dr. J.W.M. Frenken

Acute cardiovascular syndromes, including myocardial infarction or stroke, are the principal cause of death in the Western society. The main underlying pathology of cardiovascular diseases is atherosclerosis, which is caused by the accumulation of lipids and inflammatory cells in the vessel wall, in…

In deze publicatie worden problemen met betrekking tot de grensoverschrijdende afwikkeling van financiële instellingen onderzocht.

The global agri-food system plays a critical role in food security and environmental issues.

Promotor: Prof.dr. M. Danhof, Co-promotor: O.E. Della Pasqua

Van Romarechten in Gent tot aan de comeback van Afrikaanse mode in Ghana. De documentaires van Visual Ethnography studenten laten een prachtige diverse wereld zien. Op UNESCO Dag van het Audiovisueel Erfgoed zetten we ze graag in de schijnwerpers.

This article examines how immigration from Central and Eastern Europe influences political support for Eurosceptic parties.

Irene Khan, expert op het gebied van mensenrechten, werpt een aantal vragen op: Wat kan men verstaan onder een ‘Culture of Justice’? Wie bepaalt wat 'Justice' is? Hoe realistisch is de bevordering van ‘Rule of Law’ en ‘Justice’ in landen waar sprake is van ernstige conflictsituaties en armoede?

Leraar kunstgeschiedenis worden? Haal je eerstegraads onderwijsbevoegdheid via de lerarenopleiding van de Universiteit Leiden en word docent in het voortgezet onderwijs.

Promotores: G. Persoon, R. Schefold

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In this PhD study, I aim to deepen our understanding of the influence of major mycorrhizal types, namely arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) and ectomycorrhizae (EM), on the global soil carbon cycle and their potential distribution changes under future environmental shifts.

Dit proefschrift betreft een interpretatief onderzoek naar de wijze waarop leraren hun dagelijkse leraar-leerling interacties interpreteren in termen van het belang van hun leerlingen.

Promotor: A.H. Meijer, Co-promotor: B.E. Snaar-Jagalska

This thesis focuses on the social dimensions of crane and wetland conservation in rural landscapes in Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Hoewel deze twee disciplines ooit gescheiden paden bewandelden, zijn ze tegenwoordig nauw met elkaar verbonden. In dit artikel bespreken we wat beide vakgebieden precies inhouden, waarin ze elkaar overlappen en waar ze van elkaar verschillen.