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Long-term effects of early nutrition on later health (EARLYNUTRITION)

Date du début: 1 févr. 2012, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2017,

Nutrition during early development has an important impact on later health, particularly through greater obesity risk, as demonstrated by FP6 EARNEST. EarlyNutrition explores the current key hypotheses on likely causes and pathways to prevention of early life origins of obesity (specifically adiposity) and associated disorders. We bring extraordinary expertise and study populations of 470,000 indi ...
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Priority environmental contaminants in seafood: safety assessment, impact and public perception (ECSAFESEAFOOD)

Date du début: 1 févr. 2013, Date de fin: 31 janv. 2017,

Seafood has been recognized as a high quality, healthy and safe food item. Yet, some seafood can accumulate environmental contaminants with potential impact on human health. Limited information is available for those without maximum limits set by authorities for seafood, like priority contaminants, biotoxins from harmful algal blooms and marine litter. In order to increase seafood safety to consum ...
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Micro/nanosensors for early cancer warning system - diagnostic and prognostic information (SMARTCANCERSENS)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2013, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2016,

"Oncologists still rely heavily on biological characterisation of tumours and a limited number of biomarkers which have demonstrated clinical utility. Routine cancer diagnostic tools may not be always sensitive enough and may only detect proteins at levels corresponding to an advanced stage of the disease. Recently, new genomic and proteomic molecular tools (molecular signatures) are being employe ...
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Active Balancing Power Converters for Photovoltaic Energy Systems (ACTIVRENERGY)

Date du début: 6 nov. 2014, Date de fin: 5 nov. 2016,

The project is within the framework of power electronics applications for photovoltaic (PV) energy systems, which play a key role in the generation and storage of carbon-free energy.The main objective of the project is the development of new, smart PV modules, enhanced thanks to the intelligent useof power electronics devices. These power electronics devices replace bypass diodes and allow differe ...
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Foundational Research on MULTIlevel comPLEX networks and systems (MULTIPLEX)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2012, Date de fin: 31 oct. 2016,

Future advancements in ICT domain are closely linked to the understanding about how multi-level complex systems function. Indeed, multi-level dependencies may amplify cascade failures or make more sudden the collapse of the entire system. Recent large-scale blackouts resulting from cascades in the power-grid coupled to the control communication system witness this point very clearly. A better unde ...
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Japanese-European De-Icing Aircraft Collaborative Exploration (JEDI ACE)

Date du début: 1 nov. 2012, Date de fin: 30 avr. 2016,

"JEDI ACE aims to provide an innovative concept of an integrated ice protection system: an inte-grated approach, consisting of combined passive anti-icing coating, active de-icing devices and ice sensors. The system will be applicable to aircraft wings and will support an important technological milestone: the composite wing concept, which today includes also morphing properties.The JEDI ACE conso ...
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Optimising the use of lichens as biomonitors of atmospheric PAHs (POPLAIR)

Date du début: 1 avr. 2014, Date de fin: 31 mars 2016,

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a large group of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which have received increased attention in recent decades in air pollution studies due to their carcinogenicity and mutagenicity. Air monitoring of PAHs is performed measuring compounds in the particulate- and gas-phase of air using active air samplers, which show several constraints, notably: a) ref ...
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An Energy Efficient Air Conditioning systems with Temperature and Humidity independent controls based on the combination of a Liquid Desiccants Cycle with an adapted conventional air cooling system (NANOCOOL)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2012, Date de fin: 29 févr. 2016,

Air-conditioning is a rapidly growing electrical end-use in EU. A/C systems reduce temperature of the ambient air while removing humidity. However such combined air conditioning/dehumidification is generally inefficient. A promising approach is represented by Hybrid Liquid Desiccant (HLD) systems, where the latent load is removed by a liquid desiccant dehumidifier, while the sensible load is remov ...
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MODeling the EnviRonmental and human health effects of Nanomaterials (MODERN) (MODERN)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2013, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2015,

Nano-sized materials are a common element in many industrial processes mainly due to their unique properties that lead to the production of high technology products. The widespread use of nanotechnology requires the consideration of the environmental and human health risks that may result from the introduction of engineered nanoparticles (eNPs) into the environment. Although toxic effects for cert ...
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The lab-free CBRN detection device for the identification of biological pathogens on nucleic acid and immunological level as lab-on-a-chip system applying multisensor technologies (MULTISENSE CHIP)

Date du début: 1 juin 2011, Date de fin: 30 nov. 2015,

The goal of MultiSENSE is the development of a detection and identification system for biological pathogens, which shall include both the sample preparation stage, during which target molecules are extracted directly and in parallel the ensuing nucleic-acid-based and/or immunological detection and identification steps, in order to build an integrated “sample in, result out” system. Disruptive tech ...
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Defined co-immobilization by DNA binding protein tags (DECODEB)

Date du début: 1 déc. 2011, Date de fin: 30 nov. 2015,

Defined spatial distribution of proteins plays a major role in nature, like structures for bacterial cell mobility (Escherichia coli’s flagella), capsid structures of viruses, structures for the controlled segregation of chromosomal DNA both in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, a large array of membrane protein complexes (e.g. protein transporters and nutrient transporters) and the assembly of cha ...
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ICT-enabled, cellular artificial liver system incorporating personalized patient management and support (d-LIVER)

Date du début: 1 oct. 2011, Date de fin: 30 sept. 2015,

d-LIVER applies scenario-driven development methodologies to address an unmet need for bio-artificial liver support via continuous detoxification as remote transient therapy at the Point-of-Need. The liver is a complex organ with various vital functions in synthesis, detoxification and regulation; its failure is life-threatening and the only curative treatment is transplantation. Whilst awaiting t ...
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FlexSens: Chemical Sensors for the 21st Century (FLEXSENS)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2011, Date de fin: 31 août 2015,

FlexSens aims to develop extremely versatile sensing strategies that can be used for the widespread generation of chemical information. The flexibility of the platform, then, refers to its ability to adapt to different environments, conditions and users. The work intends to bridge the gap between current technological developments in areas such as flexible electronics, smart textiles, wireless se ...
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Multi-strain indigenous Yeast and Bacterial starters for ‘Wild-ferment’ Wine production (WILDWINE)

Date du début: 1 août 2012, Date de fin: 31 juil. 2015,

Traditionally, wines were produced by the resident grape/winery microbiota, whereas nowadays commercial Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Oenococcus oeni starter cultures are widely used to ensure a manageable process. Despite advantages, this may lead to sensory resemblance of wines from diverse origins. Currently, the competitive nature of global wine market urges for the production of premium wines ...
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Magnetic Isolation and moleculaR Analysis of single CircuLating and disseminated tumor cElls on chip (MIRACLE)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2010, Date de fin: 31 mai 2015,

Cancer remains a prominent health concern afflicting modern societies. Continuous innovations and introduction of new technologies are essential to level or even reduce current healthcare spending. As the analysis of occult tumour cells (OTC) in blood or bone marrow is most promising in this respect, MIRACLE aims to develop a low-cost, fully automated, integrated lab-on-a-chip (LOC) system for the ...
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New Working Fluids based on Natural Refrigerants and Ionic Liquids for Absorption Refrigeration (NARILAR)

Date du début: 1 avr. 2011, Date de fin: 31 mars 2015,

"Ionic liquids (IL) have been recently proposed as absorbents in absorption and refrigeration cycles (Cai, 2007). On the other hand, also recently a great attention has been redirected toward recovery of waste heat looking for working pairs with natural refrigerants that can be characterized by a well-balanced set of properties (Sen and Paolucci, 2006; Sen et al. 2007;…).As a new type of fluids wi ...
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FLUORINATED SUGARS: CHEMICAL TOOLS FOR THE STUDY OF CARBOHYDRATE-BINDING PROTEINS (FGlyP)

Date du début: 1 avr. 2012, Date de fin: 31 mars 2015,

This project focuses on the preparation of potentially biologically active fluorinated glycoconjugates (mainly lipids, amino acids, peptides and eventually proteins) and also to explore the biological and biophysical properties of these molecules in vitro and in living cells that are decorated with these unnatural fluorinated elements on their surfaces. For this purpose, the project will first foc ...
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PLATFORM OF GAMES FOR PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY TO ENHANCE LIVING ADJUSTMENT (GAME-ABLING)

Date du début: 1 déc. 2012, Date de fin: 30 nov. 2014,

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most frequently conditions in childhood, with an incidence of 2 per 1,000 live births. In the EU there is 1.3 out of 15 million persons with CP in the world. This neurological disorder affects body movement, balance and posture and almost always is accompanied by other cognitive or sensory impairments like mental retardation, deafness and vision problems. The seve ...
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Silicon Quantum Wire Transistors (SQWIRE)

Date du début: 1 sept. 2010, Date de fin: 31 août 2013,

Description SQWIRE develops industry compatible CMOS technology based on novel Si nanowire transistor structures.The aim of the SQWIRE project is to develop a disruptive, industry-compatible CMOS technology based on novel silicon nanowire transistor structures. As has been demonstrated both theoretically and experimentally, nanowire MOS t ...
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Celiac Disease HLA typing using microfabricated genoSENSarray (CD-HLAsens)

Date du début: 1 avr. 2010, Date de fin: 31 mars 2013,

Coeliac disease (CD) is a gluten-sensitive enteropathy that affects as much as 1% of the population. Patients with CD should maintain a lifelong gluten-free diet, in order to avoid serious complications. It is essential to diagnose CD at the earliest possible conjecture. The Human Leukocyte Antigen system (HLA) is the human major histocompatibility complex. HLA typing is fundamental in hystocompat ...
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Coeliac Disease – Management, Monitoring and Diagnosis using Biosensors and an Integrated Chip System (CD-MEDICS)

Date du début: 1 févr. 2008, Date de fin: 31 juil. 2012,

The overall concept of the CD-MEDICS IP is to develop a technology platform for point-of-care diagnostics, capable of simultaneous genomic and proteomic detection, with embedded communication abilities for direct interfacing with hospital information systems. This will be achieved by exploiting breakthroughs at the confluences of bio-, micro- and nano- technologies to create a low-cost non-invasiv ...
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CD-MB: Development of an electrochemical Molecular Beacon based DNA Chip for Coeliac disease predisposition diagnosis (CD-MB)

Date du début: 1 avr. 2010, Date de fin: 31 mars 2012,

"Coeliac disease, a lifelong disorder, has become one of the most common food intolerances. This is due to an autoimmune reaction trigged by the ingestion of gluten a protein present in wheat, rye, secalins and barley; resulting in chronic inflammation of the mucosa of the small intestine. This inflammation results, in the affected person, in several symptoms as: impaired growth, anemia, weight lo ...
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Silicon-based nanostructures and nanodevices for long term nanoelectronics applications (NANOSIL)

Date du début: 1 janv. 2008, Date de fin: 31 mars 2011,

NANOSIL Network of Excellence aims to integrate at the European level the excellent European research laboratories and capabilities in order to strengthen scientific and technological excellence in the field of nanoelectronic materials and devices for terascale integrated circuits (ICs) and disseminate the results in a wide scientific and industrial community.NANOSIL will explore and assess the sc ...
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WATER “SHAPES” - Meanings, uses and the architectural works of the most precious gift

Date du début: 1 oct. 2010,

Climate change and the growing scarcity of water in our part of the world make it increasingly urgent to reflect on the fundamental role of water sources, all the more so in Euro-Mediterranean countries, where historical identity is based on a constant relation with water. To focus on the importance of water, not only concerning its use but also the connected cultural and artistic significance, ...
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