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Understanding consumers’ eating habits
A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major public health concern in most developed countries. Consumers’ information and responsiveness are…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major public health concern in most…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last decades and became a major public health concern in…A good and balanced diet is central to overall healthy living. However, diet-related diseases have increased in the last… -
Unveiling how our genome is protected
Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely ‘transposons’ or ‘jumping genes’ which can cause mutations. Awarded an ERC Starting grant in 2010, Dr. Pillai…Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely ‘transposons’ or ‘jumping genes’ which can…Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely …Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal threat, namely ‘transposons’ or ‘jumping genes’…Conducting research in small RNAs, Dr. Ramesh Pillai attempts to understand how the genome protects itself from an internal… -
A better chance of predicting weather
For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or Mitch. Dr. Nedjeljka Zagar who has worked several years for the Croatian national weather service,…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or Mitch. Dr. Nedjeljka Zagar who has…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their nicknames Katrina, Sandy or Mitch. Dr. Nedjeljka Zagar…For years, meteorologists have been tracking the course of hurricanes or tropical storms, more generally known by their… -
New frontiers in observational astronomy
As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new frontiers in observational astronomy, in particular in the search for extra-solar planets, using a…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new frontiers in observational astronomy,…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof. Andrzej Udalski set new frontiers in observational…As empirical experiments are almost impossible in astronomy, research in this field relies heavily on observation. Prof… -
Doctor in a cell
By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may navigate within the human body, diagnosing diseases and administering treatments. This is what…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may navigate within the human body,…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological computer that in the future may navigate within the human…By combining computer science and molecular biology, researchers have been able to work on a programmable biological… -
Vicarious brain: In search of how your brain feels
Do you remember Dr. No, the first James Bond film? When the tarantula crawled on the hero’s chest, what did you see? The flickering of pixels on the screen? No, you most likely saw a scared secret agent with an itching chest that tries to kill a…Do you remember Dr. No, the first James Bond film? When the tarantula crawled on the hero’s chest, what did you see? The flickering of pixels on the screen? No, you most likely saw a…Do you remember Dr. No, the first James Bond film? When the tarantula crawled on the hero’s chest, what did you see? The flickering of pixels on the…Do you remember Dr. No, the first James Bond film? When the tarantula crawled on the hero’s chest, what did you see? The flickering of pixels on the screen? No, you most…Do you remember Dr. No, the first James Bond film? When the tarantula crawled on the hero’s chest, what did you see? The… -
Nanotechnology to help rebuild bodies and detect disease
Nanotechnology – making and manipulating structures with nanometre-scale dimensions – has the potential to transform many areas of science and engineering. Professor Molly Stevens of Imperial College is carrying out research into the areas where…Nanotechnology – making and manipulating structures with nanometre-scale dimensions – has the potential to transform many areas of science and engineering. Professor Molly Stevens of…Nanotechnology – making and manipulating structures with nanometre-scale dimensions – has the potential to transform many areas of science and…Nanotechnology – making and manipulating structures with nanometre-scale dimensions – has the potential to transform many areas of science and engineering. Professor Molly…Nanotechnology – making and manipulating structures with nanometre-scale dimensions – has the potential to transform many… -
How to look young when you’re not – stars reveal the secret of aging well
Some people are in great shape at the age of 90, while others feel unfit before they are 50. How fast people age is not really linked to how old they actually are — and has a lot to do with their lifestyle. A new study led by Prof. Francesco Ferraro…Some people are in great shape at the age of 90, while others feel unfit before they are 50. How fast people age is not really linked to how old they actually are — and has a lot to do…Some people are in great shape at the age of 90, while others feel unfit before they are 50. How fast people age is not really linked to how old they…Some people are in great shape at the age of 90, while others feel unfit before they are 50. How fast people age is not really linked to how old they actually are — and has a…Some people are in great shape at the age of 90, while others feel unfit before they are 50. How fast people age is not… -
Solution to Nobel Prize winner John Nash’ problem for surfaces
Fifty years after the formulation of a conjecture related to arc spaces of surface singularities by Nobel Prize winner John Nash, the team led by Doctor Javier Fernández de Bobadilla has proved him right. Other topics on Singularity Theory,…Fifty years after the formulation of a conjecture related to arc spaces of surface singularities by Nobel Prize winner John Nash, the team led by Doctor Javier Fernández de Bobadilla…Fifty years after the formulation of a conjecture related to arc spaces of surface singularities by Nobel Prize winner John Nash, the team led by…Fifty years after the formulation of a conjecture related to arc spaces of surface singularities by Nobel Prize winner John Nash, the team led by Doctor Javier Fernández de…Fifty years after the formulation of a conjecture related to arc spaces of surface singularities by Nobel Prize winner John… -
Testimony on Human Rights Law
December 10 has become a landmark for all human rights’ defenders. It is the day when the international community celebrates UN Human Rights Day to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. A research project led by ERC…December 10 has become a landmark for all human rights’ defenders. It is the day when the international community celebrates UN Human Rights Day to mark the adoption of the Universal…December 10 has become a landmark for all human rights’ defenders. It is the day when the international community celebrates UN Human Rights Day to…December 10 has become a landmark for all human rights’ defenders. It is the day when the international community celebrates UN Human Rights Day to mark the adoption of the…December 10 has become a landmark for all human rights’ defenders. It is the day when the international community celebrates…
