The EU-funded NANOFACTS project helped transform Serbia’s BioSense Institute (BIOS) from a leader in agricultural sensing to a powerhouse for innovative cancer diagnostics and therapies. This project is part of the EU Mission on Cancer, which seeks to improve the lives of over 3 million people by 2030 through prevention, treatment and support for cancer patients and their families, enabling them to live longer and healthier lives.
Marine research is essential to understanding our planet and climate change. Yet exploring the ocean can be difficult, dangerous and expensive. The EU-funded EurofleetsPlus project sought to accelerate marine research by providing scientists in Europe and beyond with access to a fleet of 27 state-of-the-art research vessels.
Cultural expertise is an emergent concept in the social sciences that describes in-depth social knowledge used in judicial processes. To improve access to cultural expertise, the EU-funded CULTEXP project built an AI-powered database containing case-law and expert reports from a range of countries. The tool will reduce the costs of legal proceedings and improve access to justice.
The EU-funded T‑Factor project explored how culture and creativity can drive urban regeneration through temporary, community-driven interventions. By turning underused areas into vibrant hubs, T‑Factor addressed local needs and aspirations, fostering community ownership and neighbourhood involvement, and benefiting locals who use the spaces most.
The transition to a fair and inclusive circular economy is central to the EU’s ambitious climate goals. The EU-funded JUST2CE project identified ways to balance economic sustainability with social justice and the global circulation of resources. This will help to ensure that no one is left behind as Europe reshapes its economy.
When the systems that regulate proteins fail, the outcome can be cancer, heart disease or neurodegenerative disorders. Research by the EU-funded Nedd8Activate project offers a window into how the body clears away unwanted proteins. This knowledge could help treat protein dysregulation, and pave the way for drugs that flag disease-causing proteins for elimination.
Despite being in work, millions of Europeans struggle to make ends meet. To better understand this complex issue, the comprehensive EU-funded study WorkYP examined seven European countries, each representing a different region and social model. Their findings hold important policy recommendations for addressing in-work poverty.
Many policies that aim to build up Europe’s resilience fail to consider the needs and challenges of families. The rEUsilience project saw this as a blind spot, as most people live within a family setting. That’s why the project is designing policies that ensure families have the resources and support they need to actively contribute to the European economy and society.
Metastasis is responsible for over 90 % of cancer-related deaths. Yet little focus has been placed on the elusive cells responsible for spreading the disease, which circulate through the bloodstream, making identification and analysis challenging. The EU-funded SCALPEL project set out to save lives by developing a microchip device to detect and sort metastatic cells from blood samples.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the EU. Researchers in the EU-funded Survive project examined how cells adapt to acidic conditions – a trait that can allow tumours to grow. Their findings highlight new ways to identify aggressive cancers, and point to potential new treatments to regulate acid resistance.
