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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…

The world in an oyster: deciphering past climate change

The relationship between air temperature and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (pCO2) is a ‘hot’ topic for scientists – as it can help them understand both past and future climate change. Much of the evidence for past climate change is…
The relationship between air temperature and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (pCO2) is a ‘hot’ topic for scientists – as it can help them understand both past and future…
The relationship between air temperature and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (pCO2) is a ‘hot’ topic for scientists – as it can help…
The relationship between air temperature and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (pCO2) is a ‘hot’ topic for scientists – as it can help them understand both past…
The relationship between air temperature and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (pCO2) is a ‘hot’ topic for…

When Geosciences tell us more about planet Earth

The European Research Council (ERC) that funds junior and senior world-class researchers based in Europe, is keen on promoting fundamental research in all areas, including Earth Sciences. Around 150 projects are currently being funded by the ERC in…
The European Research Council (ERC) that funds junior and senior world-class researchers based in Europe, is keen on promoting fundamental research in all areas, including Earth…
The European Research Council (ERC) that funds junior and senior world-class researchers based in Europe, is keen on promoting fundamental research…
The European Research Council (ERC) that funds junior and senior world-class researchers based in Europe, is keen on promoting fundamental research in all areas, including…
The European Research Council (ERC) that funds junior and senior world-class researchers based in Europe, is keen on…

In the footsteps of Darwin: pigs DNA sheds light on evolution and selection

“These two research studies demonstrate the benefits of basic genomic research on agricultural animals and their closest living relatives. The new analysis has important implications for agriculture, and also contributes to our understanding of…
“These two research studies demonstrate the benefits of basic genomic research on agricultural animals and their closest living relatives. The new analysis has important implications…
“These two research studies demonstrate the benefits of basic genomic research on agricultural animals and their closest living relatives. The new…
“These two research studies demonstrate the benefits of basic genomic research on agricultural animals and their closest living relatives. The new analysis has important…
“These two research studies demonstrate the benefits of basic genomic research on agricultural animals and their closest…

Today societies revisited by anthropologists and archaeologists

The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500 projects are financed by the ERC in the SH domain, with a total budget of around €700 million. The ERC…
The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500 projects are financed by the ERC in…
The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500…
The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500 projects are financed by the…
The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH)…

How research helps to prevent armed conflicts

During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The project led by Professor Christoph Meyer, an ERC grantee based at King's College in London (UK) is…
During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The project led by Professor Christoph Meyer,…
During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The…
During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The project led by Professor…
During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will…

Neuroscience 2012: An insight into ERC projects

Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a neuroscience component. These projects aim at: advancing our knowledge of the nervous system in health and…
Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a neuroscience component. These projects aim…
Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a…
Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a neuroscience component. These…
Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life…

Finely-tuned therapies for fighting disease

The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes. It is also needed for the controlled repair of blood vessels…
The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes…
The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that…
The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks…
The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the…