Capita Selecta in Modern Sciences

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Capita Selecta is unique and addresses trending topics in the (bio) chemical, biotechnology or the imaging field. For example, it may cover a recent virus outbreak or a profound breakthrough in biotechnology, such as CRISPR, or the latest Nobel prize in Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine. Students will quickly explore a ‘hot topic’. Students will acquaint themselves with the theoretical basis of the subject. If possible, they will critically investigate news coverage (from scientific papers to popular news flashes) and discuss the media reports. To acquaint the students better with the current trends and research, there will be visits to companies/laboratories that are involved.