This past September the European Commission launched the BLUEPRINT project which has been dubbed the European Commission’s largest-ever project with with a €30-million investment in understanding the human epigenome (Nature). BLUEPRINT, which is part of the International Human Epigenome Consortium (IHEC), has chosen to focus on the blood epigenome since blood samples are readily available [...]
While browsing the Nature Protocols website recently, I came across an advertisement for the Open Innovation Challenges by InnoCentive. The ad offered $50,000 to researchers who could provide novel strategies to improve the nutritional value of plant tissues and $5,000 for a video of the most unlikely innovation in 2012. Intrigued, I clicked on the [...]
EURODOC recently released a report analysing the current situation of more than 7500 doctoral candidates in twelve countries (Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden). This study was intended to answer to two main questions: a) what is the actual situation concerning funding, social benefits and working conditions [...]
Bio-Rad Laboratories has a limited stock of selected instruments available at crazy prices, but hurry because these offers are only available while stocks last and must end by the 23rd September at the latest. iMark™ microplate absorbance reader – save 40% Gel Doc™ EZ imaging system – special package price BioLogic™ LP chromatography system – [...]
Women innovators-here’s your chance! The European Commission is on a search for the three top European women innovators. And once they are found, they will be rewarded with cash! €100,00 first prize, €50,000 second prize adn €25,000 third prize. How do you get the money? Well, you must be a woman (!), a resident of [...]
