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Through AI and glue: future and present of Animal Science

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13 May 2024

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19:00

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21:00 (more or less) 

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RITCS Café

Rue Antoine Dansaert 70,
1000 Bruxelles

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Alchemy & adhesives: the evolution of frog glue

Shabnam Zaman

PhD Researcher

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

From traditional folk medicine to shamanistic rituals, toxic frog secretions have a long history in cultures and myths from around the world. Aside from being purveyors of poison, a small number of frogs have come up with a more obscure survival strategy: glue. When stressed, the animal’s skin releases a substance that becomes extremely sticky within seconds, making it nearly impossible for a predator to eat the frog. Using technologies ranging from Lego® to high-powered microscopes, we unravel the science behind the magic, and uncover the ingredients needed to produce this sticky potion.

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AI Advancing Drug Safety: Revealing Hidden Liver Risks

Jian Jiang

Postdoctoral Researcher

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Traditional animal models fall short in predicting human responses, leaving us with a daunting 85% failure rate. But cutting-edge AI and omics technology are changing the game. Learn how we're identifying key gene markers to predict DIC (drug-induced cholestasis) in vitro, revolutionizing drug safety assessment. Join us for promising insights into the future of medicine!

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