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Faculty of Applied Sciences

13 December 2024

A new twist: the molecular machines that loop our chromosomes also twist DNA

Scientists from the Kavli Institute of Delft University of Technology and the IMP Vienna Biocenter discovered a new property of the molecular motors that shape our chromosomes. While six years ago they found that these so-called SMC motor proteins make long loops in our DNA, they now discovered that these motors also put significant twists into the loops that they form. These findings help us better understand the structure and function of our chromosomes. They also provide insight into how disruption of twisted DNA looping can affect health—for instance, in developmental diseases like ‘cohesinopathies’. The scientists published their findings in Science Advances.

03 December 2024

Four ERC Consolidator grants for TU Delft researchers

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded its Consolidator Grants to four researchers of TU Delft. These European grants are aim to support outstanding scientists as they establish their independent research teams and develop their most promising scientific ideas. The funding, per grant of up to €2 million with a duration of five years, is provided through the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.

27 November 2024

Improving the Mouthfeel of Plant-Based “Meat”

Researchers at TU Delft Reactor Institute are working closely together with scientists to improve meat alternatives. They use Neutrons and X-rays to provide information on structure formation.

26 November 2024

Open Technology Programme funds three Delft research projects

The board of NWO Domain Applied and Engineering Sciences awards funding to six research projects through the Open Technology Programme. Three of the these six proposals have been awarded to Delft researchers. In total, NWO is funding the projects with 4.5 million euros, companies involved and other organisations are investing 760 thousand euros.
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Doctoral defence M. Li
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