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Report: ERC-funded researchers lead rapid use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing

Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse…
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technology across diverse scientific fields.
Researchers funded by European Research Council (ERC) have rapidly adopted and expanded the use of CRISPR/Cas gene-editing…
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Frontier research in CRISPR/Cas technology

14 Nov 2024
Over the past 15 years, CRISPR/Cas has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking innovations in the life sciences, recognised by the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna. Its simplicity, speed, and cost-effectiveness have made it a cornerstone of today’s genetic research. The technology holds transformative potential across diverse fields—from…
Over the past 15 years, CRISPR/Cas has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking innovations in the life sciences, recognised by the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to Emmanuelle…
Over the past 15 years, CRISPR/Cas has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking innovations in the life sciences, recognised by the 2020 Nobel Prize…
Over the past 15 years, CRISPR/Cas has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking innovations in the life sciences, recognised by the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to…
Over the past 15 years, CRISPR/Cas has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking innovations in the life sciences,…
Mapping ERC frontier research on CRISPR/Cas gene-editing
Mapping ERC frontier research on CRISPR/Cas gene-editing
A new ERC report explores the transformative potential of CRISPR/Cas technology, analysing 1,297 ERC-funded projects. Of these, 86% advance basic research into biological mechanisms and human diseases, while 14% target applications in agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine.
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ERC Proof of Concept Grants: Eligibility of researchers at Swiss host institutions

The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that ended after 1 January 2024.The European Commission’s decision on eligibility…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that ended after…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who have an ERC main grant that is ongoing or that…
The upcoming competition for ERC Proof of Concept Grants will be open to principal investigators based in Swiss entities who…

Supporting Excellence: The Role of Frontier Research in a Dynamic Europe

President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts in Nicosia, Cyprus
President Maria Leptin's keynote speech at the event ‘Boosting Frontier research’ at Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters,…
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Applications for ERC Synergy Grants 2025: Facts and Figures

The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking a 30% increase compared to last year's call when 548 applications were…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking a 30%…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted proposals:The ERC received 712 proposals, marking…
The ERC Synergy Grants 2025 call closed for applications on 6 November 2024.These are the preliminary data on the submitted…
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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…

ERC Synergy Grants for 57 teams tackling major scientific challenges

Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants foster collaboration between outstanding researchers, enabling…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC Synergy Grants…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems, covering a wide range of disciplines. The ERC…
Fifty-seven research groups will receive a total of €571 million to address some of the most complex scientific problems,…
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Synergy Grants 2024: Examples of projects

The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide range of disciplines and will be based at 184 universities and research…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide range of…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most complex scientific problems. The projects cover a wide…
The 2024 Synergy Grants will help fifty-seven research groups, involving 201 researchers, to address some of the most…
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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…