Health

The tinder fungus’s newly discovered properties are inspiring biodegradable alternatives to current plastics and other materials.

EU-backed research disproves claims of a foetal microbiome.

Treatment with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) could cause SARS-CoV-2 mutations, according to EU-backed researchers.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) has recognised EU-backed scientists Christine Mummery and Cédric Blanpain in its 2023 awards – a first for European researchers.

When the EVO-NANO project ended in March 2022, it had developed a state-of-the-art platform that can grow and treat virtual tumours. Nearly a year later, the platform is undergoing upgrades to broaden its use.

Researchers have created a living medicine to fight antibiotic-resistant lung infections in critically ill, intubated patients.

How many fact-checked Facebook posts have disappeared? How well are disinformation links archived? An EU-backed project searches for the answers.

A Swedish case study highlights the need for a better connection between humans, animals and the environment in pandemic management.

Researchers have identified antibodies that not only block infection by the latest SARS-CoV-2 variants but could also be effective against future coronaviruses.

Can changing a child’s diet help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? An EU-backed study investigates two different dietary interventions to find the answer.

A personalised brain modelling technique developed with EU support shows promise in detecting seizure-causing areas in the brain.

Machine learning can help predict poor glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to new research.

When the EU-TOPIA project ended in August 2020, it had introduced roadmaps to improve screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer in several European countries. Two years on, these roadmaps are being refined and translated into action plans.

An EU-backed study reveals that, by adolescence, preterm babies reach a similar body mass index (BMI) as babies born at term.

An EU-backed initiative is developing risk-based screening to eliminate cervical cancer.

An EU-backed project has developed a toolbox for life science researchers who want to share or use sensitive data in the cloud.

EU-backed researchers take a look at brain ageing in people with schizophrenia (SZ).

An EU-backed research team’s innovative precision agriculture business idea has won the first prize in the EIT Jumpstarter programme’s food category.

Is the belief that a daily sudoku can ward off dementia just wishful thinking? Expert Arfan Ikram says these mental gymnastics deserve some thought.

In 2020, research conducted as part of the EU-funded HEAT-SHIELD project found that direct and prolonged exposure to sunlight negatively affected motor and cognitive performances. Since then, it has delivered significant scholarship and guidance materials on the negative impact of workplace heat stress on the health and productivity of workers in the tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, construction and transportation industries.