Health03 February 2022Solving challenges posed by cancer mutations to help cancer patientsScientists use advanced computers to get successful cancer drugs to patients faster.Monthly focus02 February 2022Expanding research into rare diseases In view of Rare Disease Day on 28 February, Horizon has dedicated the Monthly Focus to the developments in rare disease research and innovation in Europe, and beyond.Fundamental research02 February 2022Currently there’s no cure for rare types of cystic fibrosis, but researchers are making significant advancesScientists hope that within five years, these patients will have new drugs.PreviousNext Health 03 February 2022 Solving challenges posed by cancer mutations to help cancer patients Scientists use advanced computers to get successful cancer drugs to patients faster. Monthly focus 02 February 2022 Expanding research into rare diseases In view of Rare Disease Day on 28 February, Horizon has dedicated the Monthly Focus to the developments in rare disease research and innovation in Europe, and beyond. Fundamental research 02 February 2022 Currently there’s no cure for rare types of cystic fibrosis, but researchers are making significant advances Scientists hope that within five years, these patients will have new drugs. Mariya Gabriel, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Interview 09 December 2021 Q&A: On Nobel Prize-quality discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and unicorns EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel emphasises the incredible advancements made by scientists. Monthly focus 02 February 2022 Expanding research into rare diseases In view of Rare Disease Day on 28 February, Horizon has dedicated the Monthly Focus to the developments in rare disease research and innovation in Europe, and beyond. Fundamental research 02 February 2022 Currently there’s no cure for rare types of cystic fibrosis, but researchers are making significant advances Scientists hope that within five years, these patients will have new drugs. Agriculture 31 January 2022 Green shoots for a greying countryside Growing a new generation of farmers remains a major challenge. Environment 27 January 2022 Scientists turn underwater gardeners to save precious marine plant Vital for fisheries and climate mitigation, seagrasses are under threat. Science in society 26 January 2022 Quest to uncover the origins of horse taming is rewriting our picture of the past Knowing horses’ past can also contribute to conservation strategies through activities such as rewilding. Energy 25 January 2022 New batteries could share a unique bond with milk and kitchen foil Calcium batteries are emerging as a potential post-Li energy storage technology. More stories From the Naked Scientists Automating blood smears 3D printed devices can speed up the smearing process and the quality of the blood smears. From Freshwater Blog ‘Probiotic epidemics’ could help species survive Beneficial microbes might spread through a population in the same way as infectious diseases. From around the web New genetic clues on multiple sclerosis risk Researchers have discovered that a cell type in the central nervous system known as oligodendrocytes might have a different role than previously thought. Most popular Why future homes could be made of living fungus Our intelligent ancestor, the Neanderthal Blood cancer diagnosis: when mission impossible became possible Slideshows New perspectives on the bioeconomy Into the deep - underwater machines keep an eye on climate change More pictures Videos Solving challenges posed by cancer mutations to help cancer patients (4 February 2022) Green shoots for a greying countryside (1 February 2022) More videos Project highlights Decoding miscommunication between body and brain could help deliver healthy ageing The supercool origins of water’s strange behaviour Seafloor study hints at hidden reservoir below a water-starved EU Member State Artificial intelligence accelerates the hunt for cancer drivers Peptide nanotechnology paves the way for organic electronics Quantum spookiness materialises in the macroworld Supercomputers help save lives during natural disasters Cutting the distance from farm to fork More highlights