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New method developed to study mechanical proteins linked

New method developed to study mechanical proteins linked to muscular disorders

Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal link between a…
Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal…
Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal link between a…
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Choose Europe for Science: ERC welcomes new budget for 'super grants'

The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the development of a new ERC funding instrument offering larger, longer-term grants. These 'super grants'…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the development of a new ERC funding…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the development of a new ERC…
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the…
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Ambassadors for the ERC network launched

The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims to promote investment in frontier research and highlight the importance of…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims to promote…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC network on 28 April 2025. This joint initiative aims…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG) launched the new Ambassadors for the ERC…
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ERC to fund €1.8 million initiative to bolster support for applicants and grantees across Europe

The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8 million mERCury 'coordination and support action' is planned to run…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The €1.8…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers applying for European Research Council (ERC) grants. The…
The new project aims to improve the quality of support that the National Contact Points (NCPs) provide to researchers…
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Capturing and purifying CO₂ while producing energy

A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable energy systems. It enables supercapacitors to capture and purify carbon…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable energy…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon emissions and improving the efficiency of renewable…
A new energy storage technology shows potential to address two pressing challenges at once: reducing industrial carbon…
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Denisovans, an extinct human species, once lived in East Asia, fossil shows

A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan (National Museum of Natural Science) has made a significant breakthrough in…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan (National…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies,…
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) and Taiwan …
A team of international researchers based in Denmark (Globe Institute University of Copenhagen), Japan (The Graduate…
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ERC President’s speech at ERC Impact Forum in Dublin

ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
ERC President Maria Leptin’s key note speech at the ERC Impact Forum at Research Ireland in Dublin
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Survey announcement: Help evaluate the ERC Executive Agency

The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and coherence.As part of this process, beneficiaries, applicants and experts…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and coherence.As…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency,…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and…
The European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA) is currently undergoing a routine evaluation assessing its…
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Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies

A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by…
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection, has been developed by researchers.
A tiny magnetic robot which can take 3D scans from deep within the body, that could revolutionise early cancer detection,…
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