Health

Second fastest supercomputer in the world uncovers new theory about how the coronavirus impacts the body.

What do COVID-19 and cybersecurity have in common? In a series of podcasts, security experts discuss how the two sectors affect one another and what can be done to ensure the safety and security of individuals or groups in Europe.

Scientists have developed a new matrix imaging method for use in various potential applications ranging from biomedical diagnosis to seismology.

Vaccine use is a particularly sensitive issue during COVID-19, leading to some scepticism and mistrust amongst the general public. Leading scientists discuss research findings that pave the way to new frontiers.

The current circumstances of our lives have countless people across the world searching for answers and, equally important, connection. Two EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSC) fellows bridged disciplines to offer both in a frank, revealing and informative discussion.

A team of researchers has forecast how localised measures in London, like closing certain shops or quarantining residents in particular buildings, may impact the coronavirus spread.

A new model has shown that if a community quickly becomes aware of the nature of the coronavirus disease and adopts self- and government-imposed measures, its spread can be mitigated, delayed or even prevented completely.

An EU initiative has released a report on adopted solutions and recommendations addressing environmental concerns over geothermal power production.

The 7th Human Brain Project Summit opened in Athens on 3 February 2020 for a week of mind-blowing information on research into the most complex organ in the body. CORDIS was in attendance.

Theoretical computer scientist Christos Papadimitriou provides his thoughts at the 7th Human Brain Project Summit & Open Day on the role of language in understanding the brain. CORDIS was in attendance.

An EU initiative has designed and developed a computing platform based on a new memory technology. It will help improve the input/output (I/O) performance of high-performance computing (HPC) systems.

Statins, the commonly prescribed class of drugs to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, are identified as a potential microbiota-modulating therapeutic, according to a new study.

An EU-funded initiative has successfully demonstrated its novel packaging solution that proposes the use of nanotechnology-based active antimicrobial films.

Researchers have conducted an environmental hazard assessment for a class of substances used in drug delivery.

Engineers, clinicians and biologists have joined forces to create a platform to study the link between the intestinal bacterial flora and the central nervous system.

A global consortium of academic and private sector experts has started a large-scale clinical trial to help prevent the spread of the Ebola epidemic.

Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe was announced a winner alongside two other scientists for their research on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen levels. Their discoveries could help develop new treatments for various diseases.

A team of scientists and industry experts will create a medical device to support the safe development of extremely preterm infants.

A team of researchers has revealed the atomic structure and regulative mechanism of the enzyme transhydrogenase. The findings could help develop currently unavailable therapeutic options.

How can people be motivated to improve their energy use? An EU-funded cross-cultural study looks into how people interact with building technologies to control their indoor environment.