Science

Belgians discover new type of cell division

12 May 2016

Scientists of KULeuven, in collaboration with the University of Ghent, have discovered a new type of cell division which had never been described before.

New discovery leads to better understanding of Parkinson's disease

09 May 2016

The ULB Neuroscience Institute has just revealed that the NMDA receptor for glutamate, a primordial gene in synaptic plasticity, plays a major role in the phenomena of procedural memory and motor cont

Scientists find a trio of habitable planets

03 May 2016

Scientists of the Liège University (ULg) have discovered a planetary system which is particularly appropriate in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Are we all Belgians?

03 May 2016

A analysis of rehistoric DNA shows that all Europeans descend from a single founding group of humans living in Belgium

Verhaert becomes ESA partner

02 May 2016

Kruibeke-based aerospace company Verhaert has been awarded an important contract by ESA (European Space Agency). The company will create earth-based applications on the basis of the ESA technology.

Science is in our DNA

A true Belgian tradition, scientific and technical research has always been promoted throughout the country, with many researchers involved in a wide range of international scientific programmes. Medicine, chemistry, statistics and astronomy can be counted among Belgium's strengths, fields where Belgian researchers have received prestigious scientific awards.

Today, Belgian proficiency can be seen in many other fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology and even vaccinations. The universities are the primary pool for this Belgian scientific expertise and, through the creation of spin-offs, have taken the important step of enhancing invaluable skills. The treatment of cancer by proton therapy is probably one of the best economic and scientific successes worldwide.

Belgium is also actively involved in space research, research in the North Sea and climate research in Antarctica with the Princess Elisabeth station. Currently, ambitious research projects focused on sustainable development are also being funded.

To date, many Belgian scientists have been received into prestigious universities abroad; just like Belgium itself welcomes various foreign students and researchers attracted by the high scientific level of its universities together with the quality of life in Belgium.

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