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COST In the News | COST In Scientific Publications

January 2022 Press Review

COST Action networks and their impact, in FEBS Network - catch up from last December

The Breakthrough series: non-globular proteins - COST success stories

Extensive practical guide to DNA-based biodiversity assessment methods published as a 'living'document by DNAqua-Net COST Action, reported in 12 media and scientific publications


Dwindling habitats and plummeting partnerships – CA18201 in the Times of Malta

Study abroad and language learning – opportunities and challenges for European students, SAREP COST Action

Climate and extinction crises move too slowly for us to pay attention – here's the answer, new COST Action (CA20105) contribution in the Conversation and Yahoo

Female researchers who built space nuclear physics, ChETEC COST Action released its calendar 2022 reported in several Japanese outlets


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COST In the News
 
Federation of European Biochemical Societies | 4/01/2022  
COST Actions have helped thousands of researchers in Europe and beyond to network, share expertise and innovate. On its 50th birthday, and to mark the end of Horizon 2020 and the start of Horizon Europe, COST conducted an impact assessment study. Here is a summary of the report findings. European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)
Alpha Galileo | 10/01/2022  
In the summer of 2021, COST published a Horizon 2020,Final Impact Assessment, portraying the scientific and societal impact of COST. The ...
to showcase those advancements. The first scientific breakthrough identified is from COST Action “Non-globular proteins – from sequence to
Scienmag Science Magazine | 11/01/2022  
Between 2016 and 2021, over 500 researchers collaborated within the DNAqua-Net international network, funded by the European Union’s ...
their peers. COST Actions are bottom-up networks with a duration of four years that boost research, innovation and careers. The COST Action
Times of Malta | 16/01/2022  
Habitat loss poses a major threat to biodiversity, affecting species interactions, such as those between plants and their pollinators. This ...
their populations. Sílvia Castro and João Loureiro (member of COST Action CA18201: ConservePlants), in collaboration with other researchers
Alpha Galileo | 24/01/2022  
Since 1987, the European Commission student programme, Erasmus, then rebranded Erasmus+ in 2014, has attracted millions of students, making ...
education and study abroad at both European and international level, the COST Action, Study Abroad Research in European Perspective (SAREP)
Yahoo! News UK | 27/01/2022  
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. Read the original article. The Conversation Jenny Wüstenberg receives funding from European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST).
The Conversation | 27/01/2022  
It seems we are having a hard time paying sufficient attention to the climate and extinction crises. This is because the causes for the ...
goo ニュース | 31/01/2022  
【▲「宇宙核物理を築いた女性研究者たち」2022年日本語版カレンダー表紙(Credit:ChETEC)】 「宇宙核物理を築いた女性研究者たち」2022年日本語版カレンダーが出版されました。 「Women Scientists Who Made Nuclear ...
きな貢献を果たした12名の女性研究者を紹介するカレンダーで、「欧州における宇宙核物理研究アクション」(COST Action ChETEC)の副議長であるMaria Lugaro博士とChristine Hampton博士らによって制作されました。 このカレンダーは、女性研究者
 
 
COST In Scientific Publications
 
Springer | 5/01/2022  
Abstract The surface of a titanium-based alloy Ti6Al4V was subjected to modifications by a near-IR femtosecond Ti:Sapphire laser, emitting ...
. We also acknowledge the support from European Community, COST Action CA17126. Author information Affiliations Institute of General and
Springer | 6/01/2022  
Abstract Studies have been carried out on the effects of the phenyl glycoside myconoside, extracted from the relict, Balkan endemic ...
2020-2027 (Imaging platform). The authors also acknowledged COST Action 17 121: Correlated Multimodal Imaging in Life Sciences-COMULIS by
Springer | 9/01/2022  
Abstract While positive parenting programs are an initiative aligned with the Family-Centered Care model and the Council of Europe’s ...
Education (grant number FPU16/01039) and European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Action CA18123) supported this research. Open
Nature | 10/01/2022  
Heterostructures comprising of different materials provide the possibility to engineer devices with specific properties based on the ...
, D.M., and F.T. also thank NANOCOHYBRI project (COST Action CA 16218). Author information Author notes These authors contributed equally:
Nature | 10/01/2022  
Forest dynamics are monitored at large scales with remote sensing, but individual tree data are necessary for ground-truthing and ...
This work utilised the network of dendrometer observations established by the COST Action network STReESS (grant FP1106). We acknowledge the
Pensoft | 11/01/2022  
Between 2016 and 2021, over 500 researchers collaborated within the DNAqua-Net international network, funded by the European Union’s ...
international network, funded by the European Union’s European Cooperation in Science and Technology programme (COST), with the goal to
Nature | 12/01/2022  
While metal organic frameworks offer highly tunable materials for photocatalytic applications, catalytic site accessibility is a crucial ...
Technion Energy Program (GTEP, upon work from COST Action CA18234, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), M.C.T
Springer | 15/01/2022  
Abstract Exposure to chemical contaminants found in foods has been associated with diverse adverse health effects. The aim of this study ...
the networking support from COST Action CA18218 (European Burden of Disease Network, www.burden-eu.net), supported by COST (European
AZoLifeSciences | 17/01/2022  
Between 2016 and 2021, over 500 researchers collaborated within the DNAqua-Net international network, funded by the European Union’s ...
-Net international network, funded by the European Union’s European Cooperation in Science and Technology program (COST), with the goal to
Springer | 17/01/2022  
Abstract Natural, semi-natural, and extensively managed oak woodlands and forests are prevalent across the world. These lands fulfil a ...
paper was made possible due to the framework provided by the EU COST Action 19128 on 'Pan-European Network for Climate Adaptive Forest
Science Direct | 19/01/2022  
Abstract Background The organizational structure of maternity services determines the choice of which professionals provide care during ...
, multicentre, cross-sectional study was carried out as part of COST Action IS1405 at 44 public hospitals in Spain in the years 2016–2019.
MDPI | 20/01/2022  
Drawing is a well-established method to improve the mechanical properties of wet-spun fibers, as it orients the polymer chains, increases ...
is based upon work from COST Action FUR4Sustain, CA18220, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Data
Springer | 20/01/2022  
Abstract Many cases of wildlife poisoning in Europe have been reported causing population declines, especially in raptors. Toxicovigilance ...
Raptor Biomonitoring Facility COST Action (ERBFacility, CA16224) is supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) and
Springer | 20/01/2022  
Abstract We propose a method for computing numerically integrals defined via i \epsilon iϵ deformations acting on single-pole singularities ...
-UGR18 and P18-FR-4314 (FEDER), and by the COST Action CA16201 PARTICLEFACE. The work of BW was partially supported by STFC HEP consolidated
MDPI | 20/01/2022  
The prevalence of inflammatory skin diseases continues to increase with a high incidence in children and adults. These diseases are ...
/00015/U/001). The authors are also thankful to the COST Action EpiLipidNET, CA19105—Pan-European Network in Lipidomics and EpiLipidomics.
MDPI | 21/01/2022  
Spectroscopic observations of stars belonging to open clusters, with well-determined ages and distances, are a unique tool for constraining ...
on 6 December 2021). L.M. and C.V.V. thank the COST Action CA18104: MW-Gaia. D.V. acknowledges financial support from the German-Israeli
MDPI | 21/01/2022  
A thick film and a monolayer of tetrathiafulvalene-based Fe2+ spin-crossover complex have been deposited by solution on a Au (111) ...
to the published version of the manuscript. Funding The European COST Action CA15128 MOLSPIN, the European Commission through the ERC-CoG
MDPI | 21/01/2022  
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous ...
of France and FEDER. SM also acknowledges the support of the TRANSAUTOPHAGY COST Action (CA15138) and the Club francophone de l’autophagie (
Springer | 21/01/2022  
Abstract Hydrogel have been a great material for biomedical applications. In this study, fluorescent hydrogels formulated from carrageenan ...
is based upon work from COST Action CA17120 Chemobrionics, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). TPH would
MDPI | 23/01/2022  
In this study, novel experimental total electron detachment cross sections for O2− collisions with benzene molecules are reported for the ...
from COST action CA18212—Molecular Dynamics in the GAS phase (MD-GAS), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).
MDPI | 24/01/2022  
Studies suggest that incorporating core academic subjects into physical education (PE) stimulates the development of both motor and ...
by European Cooperation in Science and Technology grant: European Network on Brain Malformations (Neuro-MIG) (COST Action CA16118). COST is
MDPI | 24/01/2022  
African swine fever (ASF) is a major threat to pig production, and real-time PCR (qPCR) protocols are an integral part of ASF laboratory ...
is partly based upon work from COST Action 15116 ASF-STOP supported by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology and was partially
MDPI | 25/01/2022  
Xylanases are the enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of the main hemicellulose present in plant cell walls. They have attracted attention ...
based upon work from COST Action “Nonconventional yeasts for the production of bioproducts” (YEAST4BIO) CA18229, supported by COST (European
MDPI | 25/01/2022  
Monocrystalline barium fluoride (BaF2) slab targets were irradiated by focused 46.9-nm laser radiation at various fluence levels above the ...
Science Foundation (Grant No. 20-08452S), the COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action TUMIEE (Grant. No. CA 17126), and
Springer | 26/01/2022  
Abstract The compound 3-iodo-2-(aryl/alkyl)benzo[b]thiophene (4A-F) has been synthesized as an anode catalyst using the Sonogashira ...
Kivrak) would like to acknowledge networking contribution by the COST Action CA17104 “New diagnostic and therapeutic tools against multidrug
MDPI | 26/01/2022  
Genetic diagnosis of affected individuals and predictive testing of their at-risk relatives, combined with intensive cancer surveillance, ...
This article is based upon work from COST Action CA17118, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology), www.cost.eu,
MDPI | 26/01/2022  
In times of environmental crisis, Education for Environmental Citizenship (EEC) is argued to be of great significance in the development of ...
for Environmental Citizenship (CA16229) supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Conflicts of Interest The
MDPI | 27/01/2022  
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease. It is characterized by a complex network of ...
). This article is based upon work from COST Action CA20121, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) (www.cost.eu
MDPI | 27/01/2022  
Overheating effect is a crucial issue in different fields. Thermally conductive polymer-based heat sinks, with lightweight and moldability ...
, and the Bulgarian Science Fund contract KP-06-COST 11 (COST Action CA19118). Institutional Review Board Statement Not applicable. Informed
Springer | 28/01/2022  
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Download references Funding This article is based upon work from COST Action CA18233 “European Network for Innovative Diagnosis and
MDPI | 28/01/2022  
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to deliver parenting and mental health ...
COST Action EurofamNet: The European Family Support Network (CA18123), supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology,
MDPI | 28/01/2022  
Familial colorectal cancer (CRC) is only partially explained by known germline predisposing genes. We performed whole-genome sequencing in ...
is based upon work from COST Action CA17118, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). Institutional Review Board
U.S. National Library of Medicine | 29/01/2022  
This community resource paper introduces the range of materials developed by the INDEPTH (Impact of Nuclear Domains on Gene Expression and ...
(Impact of Nuclear Domains on Gene Expression and Plant Traits) COST Action made available through the INDEPTH Academy. Recent rapid growth
MDPI | 30/01/2022  
The advancement of human genomics has revolutionized our understanding of the genetic architecture of many skeletal diseases, including ...
The authors acknowledge the COST Action GEMSTONE consortium, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology CA18139). DK