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 […]
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 […]
Horizonte 2020: Produce components for various materials, including for food and feed, from microalgae
Due to their high productivity and their potential for avoiding competition with arable lands, microalgae are regarded as a valuable feedstock for biorefining operations. Microalgae are a potential source of molecules for a wide range of novel high-value products in different applications such as energy, fuel, food, feed, pharmaceutical and cosmetics. However, their current production […]
Sustainable Nano-Fabrication (CSA)
Nanotechnology research has led to a remarkable development of nanoscale materials in bulk form with unique properties. Several of these materials are in the market or are expected to enter the market in the near future. The challenge is to establish industrial scale manufacturing of functional systems based on manufactured nanoparticles with designed properties for […]
EU Agency on drugs is recognised as a hub of excellence in Europe and internationally
The Commission has published a report positively evaluating the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), the EU Agency on drugs. The report confirms that, over the period 2013 to 2018, the Agency continued to be widely recognised as a true hub of scientific excellence in Europe and internationally, providing […]
Project INTRICARE: The role of vitamin K in cardiovascular health and bone strength
Calcium is a crucial mineral that the body needs for good health. Many people take calcium supplements hoping to strengthen their bones, particularly when they suffer from osteoporosis, a condition in which the density and quality of bones are reduced. However, the safety of calcium supplements has been questioned because of their possible association with cardiovascular […]
MyNewGut project: The role of our gut biome in our health and well-being
The evidence is piling up: the gut microbiome influences the development and function of the immune, endocrine and nervous systems, which regulate energy balance and behaviour. The MyNewGut project looked into the role of the biome and the disease risk-reduction potential of dietary intervention. The MyNewGut spanish project received support from the EU to shed light […]
Reducing the R&I divide among countries by sharing knowledge and expertise across the EU
It is an undeniable fact that economic growth and increased competitiveness in Europe can only happen by investing in Research and Innovation (R&I). Major benefits can be achieved by tapping into Europe’s unexploited potential in R&I through increased participation in the Horizon 2020 framework research programme coupled with greater commitment from low R&I performing Member […]