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Optogenetic pharmacology for the precise, biochemical control of cholinergic neuromodulation – Nicopto
Optogenetics is a newly emerging technique, which is revolutionizing neuroscience, by allowing the optical activation or inhibition of specific neurons. Most of the technological developments in optogenetics are based on naturally photosensitive proteins from microbes or plants. Our approach to phot
Integrated IR sensor based on SEIRA effect for an efficient detection use of low concentration chemical and biological species – LOUISE
In recent decades, the seas and oceans have been subject to special monitoring taking into account the socio-economic and ecological interests at stake. The detection and measurement of trace of chemical pollutants (such as hydrocarbons or pesticides) is the cornerstone of many oceanographic issues
Towards a Regional Ocean/ Ice Sheet / Atmosphere modeling System – TROIS-AS
The TROIS-AS project is designed to build a regional modeling system enabling the representation of physical mechanisms and feedbacks at the ocean/ice-sheet and atmosphere/ice-sheet interfaces. The scientific aim is to quantify the contribution of a key region of Antarctica to global sea level rise
In situ characterization of the genomic content of viruses of methanogenic archaea in organic waste fermentation bioprocesses – VIRAME
Organic solid waste is emerging as an attractive resource for the production of biofuels and synthons through anaerobic bioprocesses. However, waste matrix is complex, heterogeneous, and temporally variable and such features contribute to the complexity of their valorization: organic waste biorefine
Characterization of urban sound environments: a comprehensive approach combining open data, measurements and modelling – CENSE
The reduction of the noise exposition represents both societal and environmental concerns, in particular for cities that are subjected to a multitude of noise sources and that count de facto numerous exposed people. In this context, noise mapping is acknowledged as a relevant tool to diagnose urban
ElectrochemicAl Silicon NANOprocessing for the Fabrication of Functional Surfaces at a Reduced Cost – EASi-NANO
Silicon (Si) micro- and nanofabrication processes are of crucial importance for microelectronics and solar cells as much as for promising emerging technologies in nanoelectronics, biosensing devices, Li-ionbatteries, or water-splitting membranes. These applications render the fabrication of Si nanos
Post-transcriptional regulation of the heat stress response in plants – HEAT-ADAPT
Global climate change is expected to result in a 1.5 to 5.8°C increases in temperature by 2100 and crop yields are predicted to decrease approximately 10% for every one-degree increase in temperature (USDA Release no. 501.09, 2009). Exceptionally high summer temperature is already leading to strong
Innovative Secure Sensor Networks and Model-based Assessment Tools for Increased Resilience of Water Infrastructures – ResiWater
Water Supply Systems (WDSs) are critical infrastructures that may fail to distribute drinking water of adequate quantity and quality. Given their distributed topology and interconnectivity with other infrastructure systems, WDSs are exposed to a variety of risks including cyber and terrorist attacks
Pheromones as general modulators of insect behaviour – PHEROMOD
A pheromone, as modulator, affects the intensity or the probability of experience-dependent behaviour. Pheromones should thus provide contextual information rendering subsequent learning relevant or irrelevant for the context signalled. The next question is whether the modulatory effect of phero
Promoting and understanding healthy food choices in children – PUNCH
The scientific aims of PUNCH are to produce first quality knowledge: -To describe with a qualitative perspective the food socialization process of children up to 3 years -To evaluate the impact of early feeding practices on infant’s capacity to control energy intake -To assess children’s sensitiv
