From photons to proteins: small scale, big insights
How two molecules control the brake on the immune system |
The immune system must carefully balance action and restraint, which is especially relevant in cancer. Researchers discovered relevant new facts about the interaction between two proteins named MARCO and LAIR-1. When activated LAIR-1 dampens immune responses and thus helps prevent harmful overreactions. The new study shows that MARCO can partially block this brake on the immune system when both proteins are present on the same cell. |
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Kevin Peters wins Ehrenfest-Afanassjewa Thesis Award |
The jury of the Ehrenfest-Afanassjewa Physics Prize is impressed by Kevin’s thesis. They highlight the strong integration of experimental work and theory, as well as the conceptual innovations he introduces. |
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Rhythm of protein movement carries important messages |
C. elegans researchers discovered that the insulin-driven protein DAF-16 moves in and out of the cell nucleus in a complex rhythm. Strikingly, this rhythm functions as a code that conveys important information. |
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A remarkable run of PhD ceremonies |
In two months time, six AMOLF PhD students defended their thesis. Their names are: Giel Keijsers, Maziar Arfaee, Sarah Gillespie (with cum laude honors), Nick Feldman, Falco Bijloo, Mannus Schomaker. |
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METAPIC grant to push technology readiness level of metasurfaces |
Researchers have received funding to develop ultra-fast, high-precision light shaping technology. The project aims to integrate metasurfaces with photonic integrated circuits and electro-optic modulation. |
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AMOLF start-up kicks off with Faculty of Impact Award |
Agustin Alvarez will bring the start-up company to the marketplace. The company develops a purely optical technique to measure ionic, chemical and defect processes in halide perovskite semiconductors. |
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Understanding degradation of mobile ions in solar cell material |
Mobile ions drive degradation in perovskite solar cells but are hard to study. Researchers present a new, intuitive method, inspired by the freezing and melting of water. |
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