The EU-funded HYScale project team is redefining green hydrogen production. It has successfully developed high-performance materials that reduce dependence on critical feedstocks and synthetic chemicals called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). Green hydrogen is a sustainable and versatile energy source that can play a crucial role in the decarbonisation of Europe’s energy-intensive sectors. However, several […]
The mystery of why diseases do not affect men and women in the same way
It is no secret that men and women face unique health challenges because of their genes. But to truly understand and address these challenges, are we relying too much on genetic factors that affect diseases, symptoms and health outcomes? Beyond genetics and medical factors, what role do other factors play in the evolution of our […]
Microbes for the environment: biotechnological solutions to combat pollution
Teams from two EU-funded projects met to foster collaboration, share progress and address common challenges in the advancement of bioremediation. Their aim is to fight environmental pollution. The EU-funded BIOSYSMO and MIBIREM project teams have a common goal: to sustainably remediate polluted environments using microbes. On 19-20 March 2025, the partners of the two projects held […]
How do we protect personal data?
Safeguarding personal data in today’s hyper-connected world is increasingly vital. But how should we protect personal data collected through a variety of sources, such as social media platforms and self-tracking devices? The answer lies in finding the right balance between access and use of the data, and the benefits for all involved. A research team […]
Could we live without pain?
“There are people who live without pain,” says Treede, a neurophysiologist at the University of Heidelberg. “They have been known to exist for centuries. Insensitivity to pain, known as analgesia, is thought to be caused by a group of rare genetic diseases. However, being immune to pain does not mean being immune to injury. For […]
A new way to combat claims and fake news
Misinformation spreads on the internet faster than you can say… misinformation. Today’s digital landscape is littered with misleading stories and half-truths. Lies travel much faster than facts. “Misinformation is a threat to society and the functioning of democracies worldwide,” warn the authors of the research published in the journal Nature Communications. “It has been shown […]
Artificial intelligence aids respiratory assistance
EU-backed researchers are harnessing deep and machine learning to improve the lives of people with respiratory diseases and help the doctors who treat them. The EU-funded AI4LUNGS project team is using artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionise respiratory health. Its achievements will lead to faster and more accurate diagnoses resulting in more personalised treatment plans for […]
Artificial intelligence to prevent future pandemics
AI advances could tackle future disease outbreaks, says international study. The COVID-19 crisis may already be a few years behind us. But questions inevitably arise if we’re adequately prepared for a future pandemic. AI is radically changing the way we live and work. It’s also poised to change research in infectious diseases. Can AI also […]
TRICARIX: Advances in minimally invasive treatment for the tricuspid valve
Now just over 2 years since the EU-funded TRICARIX project ended, its innovative transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement system is making great strides in helping patients suffering from severe tricuspid regurgitation without the need for open-heart surgery. aunched in 2018 and coordinated by TRiCares in Germany, TRICARIX set out with an ambitious goal: to make open-heart […]