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Brain tissue completely regenerates in four to five weeks (news MUMC+).

Research that transcends individual disciplines is highly regarded in academia, yet known to be incredibly challenging. Matthijs Cluitmans demonstrates that it is not only possible, but also of great added value. He obtained a joint PhD in 2016 from the Department of Data Science and Knowledge Engineering (DKE) and the School for Cardiovascular Diseases (CARIM). Before that, he studied both disciplines in Maastricht, and he now works for both institutes as well as at Philips Research.

At the occasion of Darwin Day (12 February) evolutionary biologist Roy Erkens tells about his research on new plant species.

Emeritus Professor Harry Steinbusch (67) from Bunde has been appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion. The decoration was presented by Mirjam Clermonts-Aretz, the mayor of Meerssen. 

Pupils of the Graaf Huyn College win Maastricht UMC+ competition. 

Epigenetic changes can be detected in the blood of test subjects within two hours of exposure to exhaust fumes.

Veerle Spronck, PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, won the biannual Max van der Kamp thesis prize.

Patrick Bijsmans and FASoS alumna Christiane Barth (MA in European Studies) have just published Christiane's thesis research in the peer-reviewed Journal of Contemporary European Studies

Professor Katarina Harvati was appointed Eugène Dubois chair for 2018.