EU-funded researchers are investigating the link between mindfulness and health, offering potential new options for the treatment and early detection of cancer. By Jessica Berthereau Meditation and mindfulness are not just a pastime for Maria Goreti Sales, a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. She is convinced … Read more
The EU’s Cancer Mission Bus Roadshow is bringing experts in cancer prevention and early detection to communities across Europe, as part of a push to improve the lives of millions. By Anthony King In the village of Lerești, in the centre of Romania, a bus with a purpose pulled up last August. Having already travelled … Read more
One EU-funded project in the 1990s turned the medical world on its head by introducing 3D printing to healthcare. This led to much better outcomes for complicated surgeries, improving the lives of thousands of patients. By Tom Cassauwers In 1990, Fried Vancraen visited a German trade show and was captivated by a 3D printer displayed … Read more
EU-backed researchers and doctors are pioneering advanced pre-implantation and prenatal genetic testing to improve the chance of healthy pregnancies in at-risk families. By Vittoria D’Alessio The story of Bojana Mirosavljević and her two healthy daughters, aged four and 10, is a testament to the power of modern reproductive medicine and the work of researchers like … Read more
From solar energy beamed from space to genetic brain maps and live self-repairing bridges, research in 2025 is promising. And we may see more changes that make cities greener and cleaner. By Anthony King Whoever thinks research is not exciting might be in for a surprise. In 2025, we could witness genetic decoding of the … Read more
Professor Michael Hall, the 2024 Balzan Prize winner, explains how investigating a novel compound found on Easter Island led to major scientific breakthroughs in the understanding of cell growth and ageing. By Anthony King Sometimes a seemingly minor discovery in science can snowball into something huge. So it was with Professor Michael Hall’s investigations into a … Read more