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New hope for coral reefs
Corals are one of the most beautiful and fascinating ecosystems in the world. However, due to rising sea temperatures, pollution and ocean acidification, they are also one of the most threatened. Pioneering work of ERC grantee Tali Mass shows that…Corals are one of the most beautiful and fascinating ecosystems in the world. However, due to rising sea temperatures, pollution and ocean acidification, they are also one of the most…Corals are one of the most beautiful and fascinating ecosystems in the world. However, due to rising sea temperatures, pollution and ocean…Corals are one of the most beautiful and fascinating ecosystems in the world. However, due to rising sea temperatures, pollution and ocean acidification, they are also one of…Corals are one of the most beautiful and fascinating ecosystems in the world. However, due to rising sea temperatures,… -
A repairable brain: cell reprogramming to halt neurodegenerative disease
What if damaged brain cells could be replaced? ERC grantee Malin Parmar has developed innovative genetic reprogramming techniques that can produce new brain cells from other types of cells in the body, opening up new therapeutic pathways to combat…What if damaged brain cells could be replaced? ERC grantee Malin Parmar has developed innovative genetic reprogramming techniques that can produce new brain cells from other types of…What if damaged brain cells could be replaced? ERC grantee Malin Parmar has developed innovative genetic reprogramming techniques that can produce…What if damaged brain cells could be replaced? ERC grantee Malin Parmar has developed innovative genetic reprogramming techniques that can produce new brain cells from other…What if damaged brain cells could be replaced? ERC grantee Malin Parmar has developed innovative genetic reprogramming… -
Will 3D printed hearts solve organ donors shortage?
About the size of a big cherry, the first-of-its-kind 3D printed heart has cells, blood vessels, ventricles and chambers. This feat is the work of Prof. Tal Dvir and his team at Tel Aviv University. They managed to engineer such miniature organs…About the size of a big cherry, the first-of-its-kind 3D printed heart has cells, blood vessels, ventricles and chambers. This feat is the work of Prof. Tal Dvir and his team at Tel…About the size of a big cherry, the first-of-its-kind 3D printed heart has cells, blood vessels, ventricles and chambers. This feat is the work of…About the size of a big cherry, the first-of-its-kind 3D printed heart has cells, blood vessels, ventricles and chambers. This feat is the work of Prof. Tal Dvir and his team…About the size of a big cherry, the first-of-its-kind 3D printed heart has cells, blood vessels, ventricles and chambers… -
Microbiota: a cure for obesity?
Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the beneficial effect that this procedure has on the composition of gut microbiota, Dr Fredrik Bäckhed…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the beneficial effect that this…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric surgery. Intrigued by the beneficial effect that…Effective treatment for obesity remains a challenge and the only intervention proven to maintain weight loss is bariatric… -
Is political participation contagious?
ELECTION SERIES #7Why are some people more likely to vote or stand for election than others? Researchers based in Sweden are doing some deep data diving to find out how our social surroundings and our genes influence political participation.ELECTION SERIES #7Why are some people more likely to vote or stand for election than others? Researchers based in Sweden are doing some deep data diving to find out how our social…ELECTION SERIES #7Why are some people more likely to vote or stand for election than others? Researchers based in Sweden are doing some deep data…ELECTION SERIES #7Why are some people more likely to vote or stand for election than others? Researchers based in Sweden are doing some deep data diving to find out how our…ELECTION SERIES #7Why are some people more likely to vote or stand for election than others? Researchers based in Sweden are… -
The double life of water
Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved most of the characteristics we recognise today. ERC grantee Prof. Anders Nilsson has made his…Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved most of the characteristics we…Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved…Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved most of the…Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does,… -
Unravelling the mysteries of homogeneous dynamics
How do you study arithmetic objects like integer points using the theory of dynamical systems? The answer is homogenous dynamics, and this connection goes both ways. The GMODGAMMADYNAMICS project, funded by an ERC grant, took a broad approach…How do you study arithmetic objects like integer points using the theory of dynamical systems? The answer is homogenous dynamics, and this connection goes both ways. The…How do you study arithmetic objects like integer points using the theory of dynamical systems? The answer is homogenous dynamics, and this connection…How do you study arithmetic objects like integer points using the theory of dynamical systems? The answer is homogenous dynamics, and this connection goes both ways. The…How do you study arithmetic objects like integer points using the theory of dynamical systems? The answer is homogenous… -
From animal behaviour to football statistics
What do ant colonies, fish schools, and football teams have in common? Similar logical structures that govern their behaviour. With an ERC Starting Grant, mathematician Prof. David Sumpter developed models to understand how individual animals…What do ant colonies, fish schools, and football teams have in common? Similar logical structures that govern their behaviour. With an ERC Starting Grant, mathematician Prof. David…What do ant colonies, fish schools, and football teams have in common? Similar logical structures that govern their behaviour. With an ERC Starting…What do ant colonies, fish schools, and football teams have in common? Similar logical structures that govern their behaviour. With an ERC Starting Grant, mathematician Prof…What do ant colonies, fish schools, and football teams have in common? Similar logical structures that govern their… -
Climate change: How on Earth to draw the boundary lines?
Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested in this area.In the early 1990s, my initial field of interest and PhD focus was very down to earth,…Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested in this area.In the early 1990s, my…Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested…Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and how you became interested in this area.In the early…Johan Rockstrom, you have become a well-known figure in climate change science. Tell us about your academic background and… -
High Energy Fashion
“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected. These devices permeate our lives at an ever increasing rate, bringing with them a demand for new and…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected. These devices permeate our lives at an…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on and always connected. These devices permeate our…“The internet of things” is said to be the next big frontier for technology firms. A variety of small devices are always on…