1. February 2012
ESF Research Networking Programmes are under threat but scientists speak in their defense.
Nature has recently published in mid-December 2011 a correspondence by Peter Dederichs, Psi-k Research Networking Programme and Jülich Research Centre, Germany, voicing the concern of the science community of seeing one "of the most successful activities of the venerated European Science... [more]
19. July 2011
Hit a wall? Take a holographic view: NewScientist article on ESF's HoloGrav Research Networking Programme
A great read which explains how string theorists and particle physicists from 13 European countries discuss the new uses of holography to tackle some of the most intractable problems in physics. [more]
25. November 2010
European Science Foundation cancels research funding calls
The European Science Foundation (ESF) will not launch three funding calls pending more progress towards its merger with the European Heads of Research Councils (EUROHORCs). At the ESF annual assembly last week ESF member organisations decided to put certain activities on hold during the current... [more]
1. December 2008
European Science Foundation announces plans for International Year of Astronomy 2009
The European Science Foundation (ESF) has announced a series of activities and initiatives that will significantly widen the support for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009), a global initiative which aims to stimulate worldwide interest in astronomy and science. The ESF announcement... [more]
20. October 2008
Getting to grips with the complexity of disease proteins
Drug molecules seldom act simply on one protein but on protein complexes and networks. A deeper understanding of these ‘cooperative assemblies’ should lead to better targeting of drugs [more]
18. October 2008
Human protein atlas will help pinpoint disease
A map of where proteins are located in tissues and cells could help scientists understand the molecular basis of diseases such as cancer [more]
16. October 2008
Man's best friend recruited in the hunt for disease genes
For centuries man has had a uniquely close relationship with dogs – as a working animal, for security and, perhaps most importantly, for companionship. Now, dogs are taking on a new role – they are helping in the hunt for genetic mutations that lead to diseases in humans.“Dogs get very similar... [more]
13. October 2008
Unpicking the complexity of human diseases
Impressive advances in our understanding of the genetic basis of disease were outlined at the 3rd ESF Functional Genomics Conference in Innsbruck, Austria [more]
18. September 2008
European research effort FUMINOMICS tackles dangerous mould
Ubiquitous fungus Aspergillus fumigatus poses an increasing threat to patients with compromised immune systems [more]
19. June 2008
European Science Foundation aims to strengthen regenerative medicine
14 Member Organisations* of the European Science Foundation have launched a key initiative to keep Europe at the forefront of regenerative medicine; broadly defined as the development of stem cell therapies to restore lost, damaged, or ageing cells and tissues in the human body.Stem cells are the... [more]
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