Water: More crop per drop Mar 20, 2008
That's because the first GM crops were simple and came easy, says Marc van Montagu, a researcher at Ghent University in Belgium. He revolutionized agricultural biotechnology with the Agrobacterium method of introducing new genes into plants. (Nature News Service)
The Swiss prescription Mar 17, 2008
The provincial capitals include the historic cities of Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Namur and Lige, with their own dialects and fierce loyalties. One look at the magnificent Provinciaal Hof in Bruges allows one to grasp the rootedness of Belgian provinces. (Globe and Mail)
Volvo, the only European luxury brand in Ford's stable, is hoping for more attention Mar 6, 2008
The trouble is, Volvo will assemble the XC60 at its plant in Ghent, Belgium, where costs are in euros, putting it at an instant disadvantage to U.S.-made sport utility vehicles. High on Arp's agenda is producing Volvo cars in Ford's assembly plants in North America. (International Herald Tribune)
American Tyler Farrar takes lead in Tour of California Feb 20, 2008
"Crashes happen, that's an unfortunate part of bike racing," said Farrar, a sixth-year pro who lives in Ghent, Belgium. "But if you dwell on them, you won't be able to do your job.After nearly five hours competing in periodic, steady rain, Cavendish (High Road) opted for an early sprint as the field approached the conclusion of three, two-mile circuits around the State Capitol.But Cavendish miscalculated and Boonen easily moved past him to the left.The field of 131 riders will contest the... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Universal Influenza Vaccine Tested Successfully In Humans Jan 26, 2008
The universal influenza vaccine has been pioneered by researchers from VIB and Ghent University ... In the 1990s, VIB researchers connected to Ghent University, under the direction of Prof ... 18, 2007) A universal influenza vaccine that has been pioneered by researchers from VIB and Ghent University is being tested for the first time on humans by the British-American biotech company Acambis. (Science Daily)
Dangerous dreamsAfrican footballers face exploitation as they try to make it in Europe Jan 16, 2008
In Ghent we met a young Nigerian player who was recruited at the age of 15. Too young to play officially, his agent had taken his passport to the Nigerian embassy in Brussels, where he had paid to have it "amended" to make him appear older. (BBC News -- Africa)
If you love beer, visit 'Malt Disneyland' Jan 10, 2008
Customers enjoy a drink at the Dulle Griet bar in Ghent. The bar serves over 250 different beers, many with their own unique glass. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Click for Full Story Dec 24, 2007
Today's Highlight in History:On December 24, 1814, the War of 1812 officially ended as the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent in Belgium. On This Date:In 1524, Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, who had discovered a sea route around Africa to India, died in Cochin, India. (KWTX.com, TX)
Flag is still flying, but Belgium is at half mast Dec 14, 2007
"Twenty years ago it was common to hear French in Antwerp or Ghent [in Flanders], now you never do," says Pascal Delwit, a political scientist at the Free University of Brussels. He puts it partly down to globalisation: as French has retreated before English, the Flemish have realised they do not have to speak a language that, for historical reasons, they do not like. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Holland, Belgium for $1,699 Nov 27, 2007
In Belgium, the first stop is Ghent, located in east Flanders province, renowned for its varied architectural styles, including Romanesque and rococo. The Castle of the Counts and the Cathedral of St. Bavon home to Van Eyck brothers' 12-paneled Adoration of the Lamb are among Ghent's highlights. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Controversy Over Eurostar's Shock Advert Nov 17, 2007
Posters have gone up on billboards in Antwerp, Brussels, Liege and Ghent to promote the new high-speed train connection to the English capital. The company says the advert is great for British tourism. (Sky News)
Carbon Dioxide Emissions From Power Plants Rated Worldwide Nov 16, 2007
40 GHENT Ghent Kentucky 12,200,000. 41 EC GASTON Wilsonville Alabama 12,200,000. (Science Daily)
Reduced emissionsWhy car makers and drivers must share the burden Nov 14, 2007
For example, Eric recently taught school bus and municipal truck drivers from the city of Ghent how to conserve fuel. Speedy consumption. (BBC News)
A tradition of compromise is losing its force in Belgium Nov 13, 2007
Carl Devos, professor of political science at the University of Ghent, says the so-called BHV dispute is a "border conflict" limited to a small area. "The average French and Flemish speakers do not have much contact with each other," he said - "perhaps when the Flemish visit the Ardennes or the francophones visit the Belgian coast. But we don't watch each other's TV or read each other's newspapers because they are in a different language.". (International Herald Tribune)
Study sees heart risk in long-term use of pill Nov 11, 2007
Researchers at the University of Ghent in Belgium decided to look for other signs of heart risks among past and current pill users. They studied about 1,300 healthy women ages 35 to 55 taking part in a long-running observational study in the town of Erpe-Mere. (Indianapolis Star)
Contraceptive risks Nov 10, 2007
Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium studied more than 1,000 women who had taken oral contraceptives for a period of time and then stopped. They found a 20-30% increase in the amount of plaque for every decade the woman was on the pill. (Nature News Service)
Study may link long-term pill use, heart risks Nov 7, 2007
Researchers at the University of Ghent in Belgium decided to look for other signs of heart risks among past and current pill users. They studied about 1,300 healthy women ages 35 to 55 taking part in a long-running observational study in the small town of Erpe-Mere. (CNN -- Health)
Oral contraception can increase heart disease risk Nov 7, 2007
Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium found women who had used oral contraceptives were more likely to have a buildup of plaque in their arteries. "The main concern is if you have higher plaque levels that you might develop a clot on one of these plaques and have a stroke or a myocardial infarction (heart attack) or sudden cardiac death," Dr. Ernst Rietzschel of Ghent University, who led the research, told reporters. (Xinhuanet, China)
Elastic electronics stretch to twice their length Nov 2, 2007
LONDON An IMEC laboratory at the University of Ghent in Belgium has realized interconnections for elastic electronic wires that can be stretched to twice their original length while maintaining electrical conductivity ... IMEC s associated laboratory at Ghent University has produced a 3-cm elastic interconnection system by embedding 4-micron width gold wires in an elastic silicone film. (EETimes)
Fossilized Spider, 50 Million Years Old, Clear As Life Oct 31, 2007
In a paper published in the Zootaxa journal, Dr David Penney and co-authors from Ghent University in Belgium report on the use of a technique called Very High Resolution X-Ray Computed Tomography (VHR-CT) to digitally dissect tiny fossils and reveal the preservation of internal organs ... My colleagues in the department of Subatomic and Radiation Physics at Ghent University in Belgium have significantly increased the resolution of the technology, bringing some quite amazing results ...... (Science Daily)
52m year old spider X-ray Oct 31, 2007
My colleagues in the department of Subatomic and Radiation Physics at Ghent University in Belgium have significantly increased the resolution of the technology, bringing some quite amazing results ... Images: The University of Manchester / Ghent University. (Nature News Service)
Photo in the News: Ancient Spider "Digitally Dissected" Oct 31, 2007
David Penney of the University of Manchester and colleagues from Ghent University in Belgium used a technique called very-high-resolution x-ray computed tomography (VHR-CT) to create a 3-D model showing an ancient spider's internal organs in exquisite detail. The method employs the same technology used in medical CAT scans. (National Geographic)
New technology used to study old spider Oct 31, 2007
David Penney at Manchester University and colleagues at Ghent University in Belgium said they used a technique called "Very High Resolution X-Ray Computed Tomography," or VHR-CT, to digitally dissect the tiny fossil and reveal the preservation of internal organs. The male spider is from a new species named Cenotextricella simoni. (Earthtimes)
Tiny spider 'digitally dissected' Oct 30, 2007
The Belgian co-authors on the study are based at Ghent University. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Long-Term Disability Common in Some Preemies Oct 30, 2007
"In most recent studies on extreme preterm infants or extreme low birthweight infants (weighing less than 1000 grams), improvement of survival rate is counteracted by an absolute increase in neurodevelopmental disability," Dr. Piet Vanhaesebrouck, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium, told Reuters Health. Vanhaesebrouck and colleagues assessed the health and neurological development of 95 infants, born from 22 to 26 weeks gestation, who were now 3 years of age. (MEDLINEplus)
Weekly Vpage roundup Oct 19, 2007
Film Festival jury president Kathleen Turner presents the Joseph Plateau Award to Walter Hill on Friday in Ghent, Belgium ... Also there was Amy Ryan with Patricia Clarkson at the Details/Cinema Society after-party at the Soho Grand on Friday in Ghent, Belgium. (Variety)
Astronomers get their hands dirty as they lift the veil on galactic dust Oct 13, 2007
The workshop, held in Ghent, Belgium in May 2007, brought together 29 researchers from 10 different countries. Each year, ESF supports approximately 50 Exploratory Workshops across all scientific domains. (EurekAlert!)
Large-scale Head Lice Finding Kits Effective Oct 6, 2007
"The review was carried out with the help of experts from each of the three countries featured. Key findings included: In Chester (UK), the local primary care trust saw a 24 per cent reduction in prescribing costs for lice medication between April 2004 and March 2005 and local healthcare staff reported spending less time advising parents. Demand for insecticide medication fell and demand for Bug Buster Kits rose. 677 children from three schools took part in the Ghent (Belgium) study, with active... (Science Daily)
News wrap compiled by Lissa Christopher Oct 3, 2007
The city of Ghent burns its non-recyclable waste and while this remains contentious, steam from the process is harvested and used to heat a hospital. Dell goes for neutral. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
From mountain to molehill Sep 26, 2007
At the spotless civic amenity centre in Ghent, the different waste categories are organised into dozens of disposal units ... Under the current system, Ghent citizens can make up to 24 free separate visits a year to drop off their bulky waste ... In Ghent, the price is 1. (Guardian Unlimited)
'Ring' to open Belgian festival Sep 24, 2007
Ring' to open Belgian festival Attenborough will be on hand at Ghent event By Posted: Sun ... MORE FESTIVAL ARTICLES Practice uses false licence codes9/23/07 4:35pm Festival kicks off September 289/23/07 1:49pm Film covers Gardner's years in Spain9/23/07 1:41pm Nicoll and Calvo get behind Admits 6 Billion9/21/07 7:31pm Portal to feature TV, music and film9/21/07 8:08am HOLLYWOOD -- The 34th Ghent Intl. (Variety)
Best Europe cruises Sep 18, 2007
Passengers paid between $1,799 and $1,999 per person (without airfare) for deluxe accommodations, all onboard meals and shore excursions to Volendam, Edam, Antwerp, Ghent, Willemstad, Dordrecht and Utrecht. More from ForbesTraveler. (MSNBC -- Travel)
An amicable divorce? Sep 15, 2007
The territories of the Belgae, descendants of ancient Gaul, saw the early emergence of the cities of Ghent, Bruges and Ypres as prosperous centers of the medieval wool trade and industry. The Belgians' common experience of foreign domination began with the dukes of Burgundy. (International Herald Tribune)
Impulse Stopping: When the Mind Exercises 'Free Won't' Aug 24, 2007
ADVERTISEMENT (article continues below) "Our study is only a first step to investigate a cognitive mechanism that might be crucial for impulsive behavior," says lead study author Marcel Brass, an experimental psychologist at the Ghent University in Belgium. "The question is whether we can gain a better understanding of the brain areas involved in personality traits such as impulsivity. One necessary step in this direction would be to develop experimental paradigms that are more closely related... (Scientific American)
Antigen Sparing Strategy Could Boost Bird Flu Vaccine Production Aug 23, 2007
Professor Geert Leroux-Roels, Centre for Vaccinology, Ghent University and Hospital, Belgium and colleagues report on an antigen sparing adjuvant strategy , which, by combining the vaccine with an oil-in-water emulsion adjuvant , allows the body to produce up to six times as many bird influenza virus neutralising antibodies as it would with an non-adjuvanted vaccine with the same dose. The bird flu strain H5N1* is widely regarded as the probable cause of the next global influenza pandemic. (Science Daily)
Bird flu vaccine production boost Aug 17, 2007
The study leader, Professor Geert Leroux-Roels of Ghent University, said reducing the dose needed was just one of the strategies being looked at to make sure as many people could be vaccinated as possible. "You can reduce the dose from 15 micrograms to 3.8 micrograms which would allow you to make four times as many vaccines.". (BBC News -- Health)
Siena golfer in U.S. Amateur Aug 15, 2007
College of Saint Rose senior-to-be Steve Dagostino scored 14 points to lead the East Coast All-Stars to an 83-76 victory over Optima Gent in basketball action late Sunday in Ghent, Belgium. Dagostino made six consecutive free throws in the final 1:35 of regulation to lead his team to victory. (Albany Times Union)
New Test Improves Detection Of Liver Cancer Aug 10, 2007
Now, VIB researchers connected to Ghent University, in collaboration with research centers in Beijing and Shanghai in China, have developed a test to detect liver cancer in an early stage. A small blood sample is the only requirement for the test. (Science Daily)
Paragliding? She's got the hang of it Aug 10, 2007
You get a bird brain when you're up there, said Annik Wallaert, a tourist from Ghent, Belgium. You feel the wind, react to wherever it tries to take you. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Mild cognitive deficits seen after heart surgery Aug 2, 2007
As advances have been made in the surgical treatment of children with congenital heart disease, developmental outcomes have become the major focus of research, note Dr. Marijke Miatton and colleagues from Ghent University, Belgium. In their study, the researchers examined 43 children who had congenital heart disease and were an average of nine years old, who were matched to 43 healthy children. (Scientific American)
* Cancellara retains grip on yellow jersey Jul 12, 2007
" After the drama of Monday's massive pile-up in Ghent it seemed that few riders were motivated to race until they really had to. After a rather lethargic 170km of riding, the peloton was gradually shunted into action over the closing 40km in a bid to deprive a four-man break from going all the way. French duo Nicolas Vogondy and Mathieu Ladagnous had gone on the attack early and built a sizeable lead. They were later joined by another Frenchman, Stephane Auge, after he had forged ahead to take... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cancellara wins 3rd stage Jul 11, 2007
After the drama of Monday's massive pile-up in Ghent it seemed that few riders were motivated to race, in the proper sense, until they really had to. After a rather lethargic 170 kilometres of riding, the peloton was gradually shunted into launching a dramatic pursuit over the closing 40 kilometres in a bid to deprive a four man break from going all the way. (iAfrica.com)
Cancellara holds lead at Tour de France Jul 11, 2007
7-mile course on rain-drenched roads from Dunkirk, France, to Ghent in 3 hours, 48 minutes, 22 seconds. UCI president Pat McQuaid said Monday the sport's governing body has added team managers and staff to the list of people he wants to sign the anti-doping charter. (FOX 11, AZ)
* Belgians top Tour stage at home Jul 11, 2007
EXPLOSION OF EMOTION': Deftly avoiding a group spill around 2km from the finish, Gert Steegmans headed a 1-2 Belgian finish with compatriot Tom Boonen on Monday AP, GHENT, BELGIUM Wednesday, Jul 11, 2007, Page 19. Christophe Le Mevel of France leads the pack while riding under heavy rain in the second stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Dunkirk, France, and Ghent, Belgium, on Monday ... 5km course on rain-drenched roads from Dunkirk, France, to Ghent in 3 hours, 48 minutes, 22... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Notebook: Former rider defends Vinokourov Jul 10, 2007
GHENT, Belgium (AP) -- Former rider Raymond Poulidor thinks Alexandre Vinokourov is tough enough to block out the talk about his relationship with Italian doctor Michele Ferrari and focus on winning the Tour de France. Last year, Ferrari was cleared by an Italian appeals court of distributing health-threatening doping products to athletes. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Tour de France Jul 10, 2007
GHENT, Belgium: Back, almost, to the homeland ... They watched the finishing sprint on a huge television set erected for the vast crowd of spectators in Ghent ... A Belgian and a beloved figure in the country, Boonen has been talking since before the start of the Tour about his desire to (a) return home in the leader's yellow jersey, (b) win the stage into Ghent, the only finish in Belgium and (c) capture the Tour's green points jersey. (International Herald Tribune)
McEwen survives the day Jul 10, 2007
Robbie McEwen lives only 50km from Ghent but a Quick Step team conspiracy, and a mass pile-up, ended his bid to extend his impressive run of stage wins in the Tour de France on Monday. In the end, McEwen ended the day a relatively happy man, despite seeing former team-mate Gert Steegmans step out of the shadows of Quick Step team-mate Tom Boonen to claim his first victory on the race. (iAfrica.com)
Stage 2 order; overall standings Jul 10, 2007
7-mile second stage from Dunkirk, France to Ghent, Belgium. 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Poulidor defends Vinokourov Jul 10, 2007
Jerome Pugmire, The Associated Press GHENT, BELGIUM - Former rider Raymond Poulidor thinks Alexandre Vinokourov is tough enough to block out the talk about his relationship with Italian doctor Michele Ferrari and focus on winning the Tour de France. Last year, Ferrari was cleared by an Italian appeals court of distributing health-threatening doping products to athletes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Belgian is feeling at home in victory Jul 10, 2007
GHENT, Belgium -- The Tour de France veered into Belgium yesterday, and Gert Steegmans responded with a victory before his home fans in a country passionate about its cycling ... He covered the 105-mile course on rain-drenched roads from Dunkirk, France, to Ghent in 3 hours 48 minutes 22 seconds. (Boston Globe)
Boonen chases elusive stage win Jul 10, 2007
The Belgian rider saw victory slip from his grasp in Monday's second stage when he was just beaten to the line by Quick Step team mate and compatriot Gert Steegmans in Ghent in his home country. On Sunday Boonen was beaten into third when Australian Robbie McEwen recovered from a crash for a stunning finish. (Aljazeera.Net)
Steegmans takes second stage of Tour in homeland Jul 10, 2007
GHENT, Belgium (AP) The Tour de France veered into Belgium on Monday, and Gert Steegmans responded with a victory before his home fans in a country passionate about its cycling ... He covered the 105-mile course on rain-drenched roads from Dunkirk, France, to Ghent in 3 hours, 48 minutes, 22 seconds ... Belgium's Gert Steegmans, right, enjoys his Stage 2 victory at the Tour de France with teammate and countryman Tom Boonen after they crossed the finish line in Ghent, Belgium. (USA Today -- Sports)
Belgium's Gert Steegmans wins rain-drenched stage Jul 10, 2007
7-mile trek on rain-drenched roads from Dunkirk, France, to Ghent. Winner: Belgian rider Gert Steegmans of sprint ace Boonen's Quickstep team. (Los Angeles Times)
Sports Digest Jul 10, 2007
GHENT, Belgium -- Gert Steegmans avoided a late crash that slowed and banged up many riders and led a 1-2 Belgian finish (with Tom Boonen) in the second stage of the Tour de France. Steegmans covered 105 miles on rain-drenched roads from Dunkirk, France, to Ghent in 3 hours, 48 minutes, 22 seconds, for his first stage win. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Quick Step combine to leave McEwen locked out Jul 10, 2007
GHENT, Belgium: Robbie McEwen lives only 50km from Ghent but a Quick Step team conspiracy and a mass pile-up ended his bid to home in on another stage win on Monday ... " AFP At a glance STAGE 2: 168.5km trek on rain-drenched roads from Dunkirk, France, to Ghent, Belgium. WINNER: Belgian rider Gert Steegmans of sprint ace Tom Boonen's Quick Step team. YELLOW JERSEY: Fabian Cancellara, winner of Saturday's prologue, retained it despite hurting wrist in a fall. German Andreas Kloeden stayed... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Despite crash, Australian wins Tour's first stage Jul 9, 2007
The Tour crosses the English Channel on Monday for the second stage, a 105-mile ride from coastal Dunkirk to Ghent, Belgium. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
McEwen Begins 2nd Tour de France Stage Jul 9, 2007
7-mile trek from Dunkirk to Ghent, Belgium. "First, I've just got to make sure I get there," McEwen said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Crash can't wreck McEwen's victory Jul 9, 2007
The Tour crosses the English Channel and returns home today for the second stage, a 105-mile course from coastal Dunkirk in France to Ghent, Belgium. Auto racing: Dixon successful again. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
A crash, but no burn Jul 9, 2007
The Tour crosses the English Channel and returns home today for the second stage, a 105-mile course from coastal Dunkirk in France to Ghent, Belgium ... WHERE: Dunkirk, France to Ghent, Belgium ... WHERE: Dunkirk, France to Ghent, Belguim. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Crash doesn't deter McEwen Jul 9, 2007
Red Sox Patriots Celtics Bruins Revolution Colleges High school Others NESN Dirt Dogs Calendar Shop. Aussie gets help in winning Stage 1. (Boston Globe)
U.S. women going abroad for fertility help Jun 14, 2007
Guido Pennings, a professor of ethics and bioethics at Ghent University in Belgium and co-coordinator of the Task Force on Ethics and Law of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), cautions that women researching their options this way should be careful. Success rates published on a clinics Web site, for example, may not be accurate. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hard work ahead for Belgium's likely PM Jun 12, 2007
"His victory was bigger than expected, but now the problems start," said Carl Devos, politics professor at Ghent University. While many new leaders enact their key reforms in their first 100 days in office, Leterme is likely to spend at least 100 days just building a coalition. (Gulf News)
Belgium's Prime Minister Verhofstadt Trails in Polls as Voting Takes Place Jun 10, 2007
Flanders has held the prime minister's office since 1979 and the region, which accounts for more than half of Belgium's 290 billion-euro economy, isn't ready for another francophone premier, according to Carl Devos, a professor of political science at the Ghent University. The polls opened at 8 a.m. local time and will close 3 p.m. today. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Belgian Premier Verhofstadt May Face Defeat in Third-Term Quest, Polls Say Jun 8, 2007
He has disappointed a lot of people because he couldn't keep to his promises,'' said Carl Devos, a professor of political science at Ghent University ... Verhofstadt, a law graduate from Ghent University, declined a request for an interview. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
In Mozambique, Medicines Without Doctors [analysis] May 25, 2007
Marleen Temmerman is with the International Centre for Reproductive Health, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium. . (allAfrica.com)
