Press Releases - May 2008
30 May 2008 - EMBL
X chromosome exposed
Researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, and the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) in Hinxton, UK, have revealed new insights into how sex chromosomes are regulated.
28 May 2008 - EMBL
Securing the future of Europe's biological data resources
In a contract signed today, the European Commission has awarded €4.5 million to a pan-European consortium to decide upon the best way to unite Europe's biological data resources into a sustainable, integrative bioinformatics network for the life sciences.
27 May 2008 - ESA
EarthCARE satellite contract signed
The European Space Agency and Astrium GmbH have today signed a contract worth €263m to provide the EarthCARE satellite, the sixth Earth Explorer mission of ESA’s Living Planet Programme. As prime contractor, Astrium GmbH is responsible for the satellite’s design, development and integration.
15 May 2008 - ESA
Berlin Air Show ILA2008: space showcased all under one roof
As it does every two years, Berlin will soon be showcasing European and international space activities at the ILA2008 Air Show from Tuesday 27 May to Sunday 1 June. In Hall 9, an International Space Village spanning over 2500m2 will be exclusively devoted to space, presenting the entire range of activities, products and services available in Europe and elsewhere.
13 May 2008 - ESO
A Molecular Thermometer for the Distant Universe
Astronomers have made use of ESO's Very Large Telescope to detect for the first time in the ultraviolet the carbon monoxide molecule in a galaxy located almost 11 billion light-years away, a feat that had remained elusive for 25 years. This detection allows them to obtain the most precise measurement of the cosmic temperature at such a remote epoch.
7 May 2008 - EMBL
Platypus genome sequence published
UK-based researchers at the Medical Research Council Functional Genomics Unit in Oxford and the European Molecular Biology Laboratory's European Bioinformatics Institute in Cambridge have revealed the genetic makeup of the one of the world's strangest mammals.
7 May 2008 - ESA
GIOVE-B transmitting its first signals
Following a successful launch on 27 April, GIOVE-B began transmitting navigation signals today 7th of May.
5 May 2008 - EMBL
Getting wise to the influenza virus' tricks
Getting wise to the influenza virus' tricks
Influenza is currently a grave concern for governments and health organisations around the world. Now one of the tactics used by influenza virus to take over the machinery of infected cells has been laid bare by structural biologists at the EMBL and the joint Unit of Virus Host-Cell Interaction of EMBL, the University Joseph Fourier and National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), in Grenoble, France and at CSIC, Spain.