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Putting an end to bullying
Bullying can have a damaging effect on children’s health and wellbeing. Attempts to prevent such aggressive behaviour in schools have not always been successful. ERC grantee Christina Salmivalli is unravelling the factors at play in persistent…Bullying can have a damaging effect on children’s health and wellbeing. Attempts to prevent such aggressive behaviour in schools have not always been successful. ERC grantee Christina…Bullying can have a damaging effect on children’s health and wellbeing. Attempts to prevent such aggressive behaviour in schools have not always been…Bullying can have a damaging effect on children’s health and wellbeing. Attempts to prevent such aggressive behaviour in schools have not always been successful. ERC grantee…Bullying can have a damaging effect on children’s health and wellbeing. Attempts to prevent such aggressive behaviour in… -
The night sky from your window
Cancelled flights, and less commercial and industrial activity during lockdown are reducing air and light pollution around the world, leading to spectacular views of the night sky. To mark this year’s International Dark Sky Week, we bring you the…Cancelled flights, and less commercial and industrial activity during lockdown are reducing air and light pollution around the world, leading to spectacular views of the night sky. To…Cancelled flights, and less commercial and industrial activity during lockdown are reducing air and light pollution around the world, leading to…Cancelled flights, and less commercial and industrial activity during lockdown are reducing air and light pollution around the world, leading to spectacular views of the…Cancelled flights, and less commercial and industrial activity during lockdown are reducing air and light pollution around… -
Why viruses coated with peptides could hold the key to cancer immunity
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), an inspired idea has been developed in the lab and turned into a ground…A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), an…A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European…A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC),…A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to… -
Painting a global picture of sustainable human wellbeing
Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger picture. With European Research Council (ERC) support, a leading demographer aims…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger picture. With…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on… -
Newly discovered proteins boost biomaterials market
New families of proteins and enzymes will enable the development of novel plant-based biomaterials, potentially providing viable sustainable and renewable alternatives to plastics and other fossil-fuel-derived materials and chemicals.New families of proteins and enzymes will enable the development of novel plant-based biomaterials, potentially providing viable sustainable and renewable alternatives to plastics and…New families of proteins and enzymes will enable the development of novel plant-based biomaterials, potentially providing viable sustainable and…New families of proteins and enzymes will enable the development of novel plant-based biomaterials, potentially providing viable sustainable and renewable alternatives to…New families of proteins and enzymes will enable the development of novel plant-based biomaterials, potentially providing… -
Wake-up call for soil microbes
Our soils are inhabited by millions of microorganisms; however, the majority of them lay dormant. In her ERC project, Prof. Dagmar Woebken explores the mechanisms that allow soil microorganisms to go into dormancy and thus survive unfavorable…Our soils are inhabited by millions of microorganisms; however, the majority of them lay dormant. In her ERC project, Prof. Dagmar Woebken explores the mechanisms that allow soil…Our soils are inhabited by millions of microorganisms; however, the majority of them lay dormant. In her ERC project, Prof. Dagmar Woebken explores…Our soils are inhabited by millions of microorganisms; however, the majority of them lay dormant. In her ERC project, Prof. Dagmar Woebken explores the mechanisms that allow…Our soils are inhabited by millions of microorganisms; however, the majority of them lay dormant. In her ERC project, Prof… -
Gender talk in the corridors of Brussels
ELECTION SERIES #2Because the European Parliament represents such a diverse group of people, with different cultural and political backgrounds, it is the perfect ground to understand how gender equality operates in the halls of power. ERC grantee…ELECTION SERIES #2Because the European Parliament represents such a diverse group of people, with different cultural and political backgrounds, it is the perfect ground to understand…ELECTION SERIES #2Because the European Parliament represents such a diverse group of people, with different cultural and political backgrounds, it is…ELECTION SERIES #2Because the European Parliament represents such a diverse group of people, with different cultural and political backgrounds, it is the perfect ground to…ELECTION SERIES #2Because the European Parliament represents such a diverse group of people, with different cultural and… -
From basic research to clinical medicine: stimulating the natural growth of heart blood vessels
At the forefront of medicine, gene therapy is based on the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease. Scientists are currently testing several approaches to this experimental technique. One of them, Prof. Seppo Ylä…At the forefront of medicine, gene therapy is based on the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease. Scientists are currently testing several…At the forefront of medicine, gene therapy is based on the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease. Scientists…At the forefront of medicine, gene therapy is based on the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease. Scientists are currently testing…At the forefront of medicine, gene therapy is based on the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to… -
Wild elephants under threat
Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment. In a new study published today in Nature Communications, ERC grantee Virpi Lummaa shows the harmful…Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment. In a new study published today in…Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment…Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment. In a new study published…Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for… -
Cerebral organoids: an innovative treatment for neurological disorders
Being able to generate human tissue in vitro in a dish is expected to revolutionise biomedical research. European researchers generated brain organoids to study the mechanisms of various neurological disorders and discover novel drugs to treat them.Being able to generate human tissue in vitro in a dish is expected to revolutionise biomedical research. European researchers generated brain organoids to study the mechanisms of…Being able to generate human tissue in vitro in a dish is expected to revolutionise biomedical research. European researchers generated brain…Being able to generate human tissue in vitro in a dish is expected to revolutionise biomedical research. European researchers generated brain organoids to study the…Being able to generate human tissue in vitro in a dish is expected to revolutionise biomedical research. European…