Researchers looked into short, long and no deadlines to see which one works best. Deadlines motivate us to complete tasks and keep from procrastinating. But how does the length of a deadline affect us in getting things done? While extending a deadline gives us more time to finish something, there’s also the risk that postponing […]
Breast cancer predisposition genes exposed
Scientists know that a subset of genes are linked to familial breast cancer. However, this link has yet to be clearly determined or ruled out for many newly emerging genes. The FBC predisposition project aims to clear up remaining doubts. Of all women affected by breast cancer every year, 5 % to 10 % of […]
OECD Internship Programme
The OECD Internship Programme is designed to bring highly around 500 qualified and motivated students with diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to work on projects linked to the Strategic Orientations of the Secretary-General and to support the corporate functions of the Organisation. Its main goal is to give successful candidates the opportunity to improve their […]
New EU farm to fork strategy to make our food healthier and more sustainable
MEPs present plans revamping the EU’s food systems, to produce healthier food, ensure food security, a fair income for farmers and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint. Parliament welcomes the Farm to Fork strategy and underlines the importance of producing sustainable and healthy food to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal, including on climate, biodiversity, zero pollution […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Building alternative protein-friendly sustainable and healthy food environments
Expected Outcome In line with the European Green Deal priorities, the farm to fork strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system, and the EU’s climate ambition for 2030 and 2050, the successful proposal will support R&I to promote the production, provision and consumption of alternative sources of proteins as well as dietary […]
A new European strategy for healthier and more sustainable foods
Binding targets need to be set to reduce pesticide use Animal welfare standards need revision More land for organic farming Farmers and ranchers must be fairly compensated for sustainable food production The EP presented its plans to produce healthier food, ensure food security and a fair income for farmers and livestock farmers and reduce the […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Development of new effective therapies for rare diseases
Expected outcome This topic aims at supporting activities that are enabling or contributing to one or several expected impacts of destination 3 “Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden”. To that end, proposals under this topic should aim for delivering results that are directed, tailored towards and contributing to some of the following expected outcomes: Researchers […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Vaccines 2.0 – developing the next generation of vaccines
Expected outcome This topic aims at supporting activities that are enabling or contributing to one or several expected impacts of destination 3 “Tackling diseases and reducing disease burden”. To that end, proposals under this topic should aim for delivering results that are directed, tailored towards and contributing to all of the following expected outcomes: The […]
Healthy Lifestyle: Commission launches a European-wide campaign
The Commission launched the HealthyLifestyle4All campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle for all, across generations and social groups, with the objective to improve the health and well-being of Europeans. Linking sport and active lifestyles with health, food and other policies, this two-year campaign involves civil society, non-governmental organisations, national, local and regional authorities and international bodies. […]