Bob - The Marine Bacterium and its use in biotechnology
Meet BOB, the marine bacterium! Marine bacteria can be found in every corner of the ocean, either free-floating or attached to surfaces (such as of objects or animals) and in sediments. Some have adapted their metabolism to survive and thrive in extreme conditions (extreme temperatures, pressure, pH, salinity and combinations of these). These adaptations can provide us with unique properties, such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antifouling and others. The properties are used in various industries.
However, BOB and similar bacteria are often not easy to catch or grow in laboratory conditions. Hence, biotechnology demands collaboration between many experts, from biotechnologists, microbiologists, chemists, business, legal experts and more!
Pulsars: A tale of cosmic clocks
COST Action PHAROS, was awarded 1st prize for its scientific short film ‘Pulsars: A tale of cosmic clocks’ by Ciencia en Acción. Combining live action and animation, the film aims to share scientific knowledge about the universe with a younger audiences. It tells an engaging story about the space travel of a teenage girl with a mysterious lady. The film also addresses the issue of women in science and the role they play in STEM today.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Estonian participation in COST the Estonian Research Council interviewed two Estonian COST Action Chairs – Prof Anu Toots and Prof Mart Susi – who share their experiences.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Estonian participation in COST the Estonian Research Council interviewed two Estonian COST Action Chairs – Prof Alireza Fazeli and Dr Katri-Liis Lepik – who share their experiences.
Due to the value and impact communication and dissemination activities can have on the wider research community, COST actively encourages and supports COST Actions to share outcomes with researchers, policymakers, the private sector and civic society such as NGOs.
As the main contact point between participants, the Grant Holder Manager (GHM) holds a strategic position, enabling the successful implementation of many of the Actions’ activities. But what exactly does a GHM do in a COST Action?
ITC conference grants are grants aimed at young researchers and PhD students from ITCs to attend beneficial international conferences that are not organised by COST Actions.
Short-term scientific missions (STSMs) are exchange visits for researchers within their COST Action. STSMs are great opportunities for researchers to share techniques and gain skills that may not be available at their home institution or laboratory.
COST Training schools are intensive coaching opportunities for Action participants that last for up to 15 days. This COST networking instrument aims to facilitate capacity building on a topic relevant to the theme of the respective COST Action through the delivery of intensive training on a new or emerging subject.