WHAT IS ATOPIC ECZEMA? Atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes itching, redness and scaling. The skin is inherently dry and has an impaired barrier function, so allergens are able to get in and cause inflammation. The result? Severe itching that affects your sleep and quality of life. […]
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Prof. Sarah Lebeer’s research team consists of a group of scientists who are fascinated by bacteria and their positive influence on our health. This multidisciplinary team consists of microbiologists, bioinformaticians and bioengineers and often works together with doctors, such as dermatologists, gynaecologists and general practitioners. They study the microbiome of humans, animals and plants and
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Isala is a citizenscience project of the University of Antwerp. Isala’s ambitions are big. And important. For the very first time, they want to use state-of-the-art DNA technology to better understand the female microbiome. Well, your vagina contains millions of bacteria that play a crucial role in your health. They are extremely important in protecting
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