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Remote functionalization of molecules with supramolecular catalysis – REMOTCAT
The activation and functionalization in a selective manner of C-H bonds is an important research direction because C-H bonds are abundant and it is possible to reach molecular complexity in a straightforward manner while reducing the costs and wastes associated to pre-activation. While this results
Religious diversity and tradition in Burkina Faso: historical and contemporary challenges – DivTradBF
This project aims to question the ambiguity between the notions of tradition and traditional religions, often referred to by the same term in local languages in Burkina Faso. Instead of focusing on predefined conceptual entities, it proposes a pragmatic and epistemological approach to the practices
Relaxation processes induced by VUV photoexcitation in astrophysical media – PRIMA
The physicochemical evolution of many astrophysical media is influenced by the interaction of dilute phase matter with local radiation in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) region. Excitation of these species in this spectral domain is at the origin of complex relaxation processes such as ionization, frag
Relationship to nature and gender equality. A contribution to critical theory from feminist practice and mobilisation in agroecology in Brazil – GENgiBRe
The two study regions of the project, Zona da Mata / East of the state of Minas Gerais and Vale do Ribeira (state of São Paulo), illustrate the neoliberalization of nature through environmental deregulation and the expansion of the extractivist model in the agricultural and mining sectors. This expa
Regulatory networks governing craniofacial muscle diversity – MyoHead
Branchiomeric muscles of the head and neck share a common origin in cardiopharyngeal mesoderm (CPM) with parts of the heart derived from second heart field cardiac progenitor cells. Clonal analysis has identified three common skeletal and cardiac muscle lineages along the anterior-posterior axis of
Regulation of ribosome activity by rRNA 2'-O-methylation: Toward rRNA epitranscriptomic control of translation – ActiMeth
Deciphering the mechanisms of protein synthesis regulation is crucial in our understanding of gene expression in both healthy and pathological tissues. Historically, the genetic sequences present in messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and proteins that bind to mRNAs were considered to be the sole regulators of p
Regulating digital economy’s environmental pollution – DIGIPOLL
In 2021, the digital economy appears more than ever a wealth of opportunities for economic agents. However, behind the scenes also lie major environmental concerns. Digital devices are fueled with data which are processed, transferred and stored by data centers, which need tremendous electricity and
Redox regulation of plant HDAC activity in response to climate change – REPHARE
1. Study of redox post-translational modifications of Arabidopsis HDACs under normal and high ambient temperature conditions and identification of redox regulators involved in modifications of the HDACs. 2. Study of redox regulation of HDAC functions in histone acetylation and gene expression. Con
Redox modulation of rhodium-catalyzed nitrene insertions into C(sp3)-H bonds – CHamRhOx
The direct transformation of C-H bonds into C-N bonds is an area of intense research because, as an atom-economical reaction, it makes the synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing molecules more efficient, with multiple applications in both life sciences and fine chemistry. In this context, rhodium-
Recovery or cell death in stress-exposed bacteria – NOVOREP
Bacteria are frequently exposed to harmful or unfavourable conditions, not only in their natural environment, but also in industrial applications or when exposed to the human defence system or antibiotics. Bacteria have evolved a number of defence, stress response and repair mechanisms, which are cr
