Research projects and results
New heat-proof tomato varieties in the face of climate change
People love tomatoes so much that they are now the most important vegetable crop worldwide. But as world temperatures rise, the risk of losing this vital source of food has become very real.
Clues to autism’s causes may lie in the gut
Researchers are exploring links between microorganisms in the human gut and neurodevelopmental disorders in the hope of accelerating diagnosis and treatment.
Transforming Europe’s food supply through the power of the microbiome
A better understanding of microbial communities could bring profound benefits to the agri-food sector. The EU-funded MASTER project has developed a wide range of microbiome products, foods, services and processes.
Facts and figures
Latest
Info days for EU Missions and cross-cutting activities to take place between 25 and 26 April 2024
The info days dedicated to the five EU Missions under Horizon Europe will be held online on 25 and 26 April 2024.
Republic of Korea to join Horizon Europe programme
Today, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Lee Jong Ho, Korean Minister for Science and Information and Communication Technology concluded negotiations on Korea's association.
23 cities awarded with the EU Mission Label for their efforts towards climate-neutrality
Today, the EU Mission Label was awarded to 23 cities part of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. The Label recognises the cities' plans to achieve climate-neutrality already by 2030 and aims to facilitate access to public and private funding towards that objective.