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At the forefront of tissue engineering
15 Oct 2025

At the forefront of tissue engineering

By combining biology, engineering, and data science, Liesbet Geris develops high-tech solutions to complex healthcare challenges - from damaged cartilage to failing bone - to deliver treatments that are faster, smarter, and more personalised.
By combining biology, engineering, and data science, Liesbet Geris develops high-tech solutions to complex healthcare challenges - from damaged cartilage to failing bone - to deliver treatments that are faster, smarter, and more personalised.
By combining biology, engineering, and data science, Liesbet Geris develops high-tech solutions to complex healthcare challenges - from damaged cartilage to failing bone - to deliver treatments that are faster, smarter, and more personalised.
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How pregnancy reshapes a mum’s brain

Pregnancy reshapes the brain in profound ways, yet the neural, hormonal, and psychological changes preparing women for motherhood remain poorly understood. ERC grantee Òscar Vilarroya investigates these transformations, exploring how the brain…
Pregnancy reshapes the brain in profound ways, yet the neural, hormonal, and psychological changes preparing women for motherhood remain poorly understood. ERC grantee Òscar Vilarroya…
Pregnancy reshapes the brain in profound ways, yet the neural, hormonal, and psychological changes preparing women for motherhood remain poorly…
Pregnancy reshapes the brain in profound ways, yet the neural, hormonal, and psychological changes preparing women for motherhood remain poorly understood. ERC grantee Òscar…
Pregnancy reshapes the brain in profound ways, yet the neural, hormonal, and psychological changes preparing women for…

Decoding Europe’s genetic puzzle

Questions of belonging and ethnicity have shaped humanity for centuries. With an ERC Synergy Grant, Walter Pohl and three co-grantees explore the complex links between biological, ethnic, and cultural identity in early medieval Central and Eastern…
Questions of belonging and ethnicity have shaped humanity for centuries. With an ERC Synergy Grant, Walter Pohl and three co-grantees explore the complex links between biological,…
Questions of belonging and ethnicity have shaped humanity for centuries. With an ERC Synergy Grant, Walter Pohl and three co-grantees explore the…
Questions of belonging and ethnicity have shaped humanity for centuries. With an ERC Synergy Grant, Walter Pohl and three co-grantees explore the complex links between…
Questions of belonging and ethnicity have shaped humanity for centuries. With an ERC Synergy Grant, Walter Pohl and three co…

Dunes through time

For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the future of our coasts. Her project creates opportunities to include history in policy-making on…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the future of our coasts. Her project…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that today’s actions shape the future of our coasts…
For centuries dunes represented a danger. Joana Gaspar de Freitas embarked on a fascinating journey to raise awareness that…

Keeping cool beyond ice

Advances in chemistry are transforming how biological medicines are stored, enabling faster, more affordable access. Matthew Gibson is developing antifreeze protein-inspired polymers and using machine learning to discover molecules that protect…
Advances in chemistry are transforming how biological medicines are stored, enabling faster, more affordable access. Matthew Gibson is developing antifreeze protein-inspired polymers…
Advances in chemistry are transforming how biological medicines are stored, enabling faster, more affordable access. Matthew Gibson is developing…
Advances in chemistry are transforming how biological medicines are stored, enabling faster, more affordable access. Matthew Gibson is developing antifreeze protein-inspired…
Advances in chemistry are transforming how biological medicines are stored, enabling faster, more affordable access. Matthew…

Street science

Hip hop is a vibrant global culture, featuring rap, DJing, graffiti art, and breakdancing. J Griffith Rollefson explores this dynamic world, revealing hidden gems of knowledge and examining its impact on music, art, and society.
Hip hop is a vibrant global culture, featuring rap, DJing, graffiti art, and breakdancing. J Griffith Rollefson explores this dynamic world, revealing hidden gems of knowledge and…
Hip hop is a vibrant global culture, featuring rap, DJing, graffiti art, and breakdancing. J Griffith Rollefson explores this dynamic world,…
Hip hop is a vibrant global culture, featuring rap, DJing, graffiti art, and breakdancing. J Griffith Rollefson explores this dynamic world, revealing hidden gems of…
Hip hop is a vibrant global culture, featuring rap, DJing, graffiti art, and breakdancing. J Griffith Rollefson explores…

How beetles decode nature’s signals

Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms behind their remarkable natural compass, using artificial intelligence to enrich her findings. 
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms behind their remarkable natural…
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms…
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory and neural mechanisms behind their remarkable…
Dung beetles are nature’s navigators, skilfully using celestial cues to find their way. Marie Dacke is exploring the sensory…

A monkey’s perspective on culture

In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural behaviours. Her research offers a fascinating glimpse into the origins of the world’s most complex culture:…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural behaviours. Her research offers a…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share knowledge and cultural behaviours. Her research offers a…
In the heart of a South African wilderness, Erica van de Waal studies 250 vervet monkeys to understand how they share…

How tiny plankton capture carbon

Oceans play a crucial role in regulating our climate by trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While most scientists believe this process mainly occurs in temperate and polar oceans, Sophie Bonnet has discovered the tropical ocean's surprising…
Oceans play a crucial role in regulating our climate by trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While most scientists believe this process mainly occurs in temperate and polar…
Oceans play a crucial role in regulating our climate by trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While most scientists believe this process…
Oceans play a crucial role in regulating our climate by trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While most scientists believe this process mainly occurs in temperate and…
Oceans play a crucial role in regulating our climate by trapping carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While most scientists…