Wageningen University & Research

Blueberries and blackberries reduce inflammatory response in artificial gut

Palm oil may increase the uptake of bacterial molecules through the gut wall, a process that scientists have linked to inflammatory responses in the body. Blueberries and blackberries, by contrast, appear to temper this process.

Three key approaches in the fight against West Nile virus

WUR researchers explore three ways to tackle West Nile virus: vaccines, boosting mosquito immunity and better protection against mosquito bites.

The greenhouse of the future grows with its surroundings

How can we continue to produce food while making smarter use of energy, water, nutrients and scarce space? This is what we are researching in Greenhouse in Transition.

Fields with trees are cooler and possibly more profitable

How could farmers make smart use of this agroforestry to benefit their cows and improve the bottom line? ‘Drones to detect heat stress in livestock.’

Snacking is not as unhealthy as you might think

Snacking, it turns out, is not all about crisps, biscuits and chocolate. Dutch millennials often consume nutritious foods, such as fruit, bread and yoghurt, between their main meals.