Digital technologies embed themselves firmly into all aspects of our lives, including into the mainstream of neurosciences research to help unravel the complexity of brain disorders. Innovative projects from across the full spectrum of EU-funded research programmes are helping science make sense of arguably the most complex and mysterious machine in existence: the human brain. […]
European Development Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP): New drugs and vaccines for priority pathogens in antimicrobial resistance 2019
This call focuses on the development or improvement of medicines and vaccines for priority antimicrobial resistance pathogens (RIA2019AMR) needed in the fight against diseases and epidemics and it is part of the European Development Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). Background Antimicrobials are designed to kill or stop the growth of disease-causing pathogens, but many of […]
H2020: BBI-IA-DEMO: Produce components for various materials, including for food and feed, from microalgae
This project to produce components from microalgae for various materials, including food and feed is part of the O Bio-based Industries Innovation action – Demonstration (BBI-2019-SO1-D2) sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Objectives Due to their high productivity and their potential for avoiding competition with arable lands, microalgae are regarded as a valuable feedstock for […]
EURATOM: Further integrating Radiation Protection research in the EU
This project to achieve greater integration of radiation protection research in the EU is part of the EURATOM sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Protecting people and the environment from the potentially harmful effects of ionising radiation remains a challenge in the context of the expansion of radiation-related practices in the EU, especially in the […]
Science for Europe, Science for Me
Título: Science for Europe, Science for Me Autor:EU Science Hub – Centro Común de Investigación Duración: 01:35 Resumen: Durante el evento “Science for Europe, science for me” del 16 al 17 de mayo de 2019 en el Centro de Investigación Conjunta de la Comisión Europea en Ispra, Italia, más de 800 estudiantes y 400 ciudadanos descubrieron cómo […]
The metals that hold the key to curing cancer
A Spanish institute developed drug candidates containing metals to target cancer cells. A Madrid laboratory developed families of drug candidates to treat cancer, using metals like iridium, ruthenium and osmium, during four-year EU-funded project MEMOTUMCELLMACH. The IMDEA Nanoscience Institute, with support from the Marie Curie programme, says its research on metallodrugs based on iridium shows […]
EURATOM: Safety Research and Innovation for advanced nuclear systems
This project to research and innovate in the field of safety for advanced nuclear systems is part of the EURATOM sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Advanced nuclear systems for increased sustainability and first Generation-IV reactors are expected to be fully operational around the world in coming decades. In the meantime, all new concepts and […]
Dog’s dinner
Título: Dog’s dinner Autor: Comisión Europea Duración: 00:46 Resumen:Un perro enamorado puede ser mucho para manejar, astuto, voluntario y lleno de determinación. Pero no se preocupe, la precisión añadida de Galileo lo ayudará a controlar incluso a la mascota más romántica. Fecha de Publicación: 03-06-2019
Here comes the truck of the future
Título: Here comes the truck of the future Autor: Consejo de la UE Duración: 00:40 Resumen: Aquí viene el camión del futuro. La cabina aerodinámica, más larga, reduce el consumo de combustible, aumenta la visibilidad de los conductores y salva vidas. Fecha de Publicación: 03-06-2019