Collaborative Mouse Research will Benefit Study of Human Disease
Sequencing the mouse and human genomes has provided scientists detailed knowledge of both species’ genetic composition, and highlighted their startling similarity.
Measuring the Universe to Catch a Glimpse of our Past
A recently completed EU-funded project developed not only a new means of measuring these cosmic distances, but also discovered galaxies at the point of their creation.
A Faster Way to Fix Broken Bones and Torn Cartilage
European scientists have developed pioneering new technology that could help regenerate damaged cartilage and bone tissue and get patients back on their feet quicker than ever before.
The Very Small is Big in Manufacturing
Small means big business these days. Consumers are demanding ever smaller, more portable devices, with extra features, better performance and energy efficiency.
Universal Phone Charger Planned for EU Countries
The European Union have been taking steps towards the mandatory introduction of a common mobile phone charger, which could universally power up all handset makes.
VW to Reach 10 Million Mark for Annual Car Sales in 2014
German car-maker Volkswagen (VW) expects to sell more than 10 million vehicles across its multi-brand group this year
Mixing Light and Electricity for Innovative Electronics
EU-funded scientists are now looking at light as a replacement for electric signals, and are reporting promising work on light particles called polaritons.
Fighting Cancer by Attacking its Support Network
Scientists are using new knowledge to create a more accurate model of one particular type of cancer – multiple myeloma – and develop better drugs to treat it.