Day: July 28, 2018

Research Headlines – Combined vaccine strategy targets both hepatitis C virus and HIV

An EU-funded project developed a simple, affordable and effective vaccine strategy to prevent the incidence of both hepatitis C virus and HIV-1. This could significantly increase the life expectancy of people receiving antiretroviral therapy for HIV-1. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – As Europe ages, could robots help care for seniors?

Amid the growing need for affordable and safe elderly care, EU-funded researchers are exploring ways to improve how robots interact with users given a range of tasks and circumstances. The project could help tackle the challenge of providing everyday support to Europe’s ageing population. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Real-time cell imaging technique could transform research

An EU-funded team of scientists from Spain, Germany and Denmark is investigating a radical new MRI-based technique for ultra-detailed, real-time imaging of living cells. Results could transform cancer research, neuroscience, biophysics – and more. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Predicting climate change to preserve cultural heritage

Climate change is putting our cultural heritage at risk. EU-funded researchers have developed simulation tools that can predict the future indoor climate and the energy demand of historic buildings and museums to enable preventative actions to conserve this heritage. Powered by WPeMatico

Commission proposes €1.2 million from the EGF to help dismissed workers in the Netherlands

The European Commission proposed to provide the Netherlands with €1.2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 450 displaced workers in the financial services sector find new jobs. Powered by WPeMatico

Statement of the Commissioner for Regional Policy, Corina Crețu

European Commission – Statement Brussels, 27 July 2018 “We stand side by side with the Greek people in such difficult moments. We have a permanent dialogue with the Greek authorities and, through the services of the DG Regio, we provide the necessary assistance in order to speed up… Powered by