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The First and Only Museum of Microbes Captivates Amsterdam

The First and Only Museum of Microbes Captivates Amsterdam | iBB | Scoop.it

Micropia, a museum of microbes located in the heart of Amsterdam, uses art to address the big knowledge gap between science and the general public. More than 200 years after Leeuwenhoek observed microorganisms for the first time, Micropia was opened in 2014 with the aim of erasing the negative view most people have on microbes. To do so, it features art installations that reveal the most amazing facts about these tiny creatures, still unknown and feared by many.

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iBB-IST Proceeds to 2nd Round of FCT Evaluation

iBB-IST Proceeds to 2nd Round of FCT Evaluation | iBB | Scoop.it

The Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (IBB) is a research unit at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, aiming at cutting edge research and strategic advanced education in fundamental and applied biological sciences, biotechnology and bioengineering.

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As a result of the 2013 review of the national R&D institutions organized by the Portuguese Foundation of Science and Technology (FTC), the Institute for Bioenginieering and Biosciences (iBB-IST) has proceeded to the second round of evaluation. This next stage will include an on-site visit by the members of the expert pannel.

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