Bern [ENA] Proteins are the building blocks of life – and the docking sites for pharmaceutical compounds. Therefore, understanding exactly how proteins function and react to stimuli opens up new possibilities in pharmaceutical research. Four researchers have now been awarded a prestigious ERC Synergy Grant to investigate how proteins respond to electric fields. Their method will be prototyped using the X-ray free-electron laser   [Full story...]

The Netherlands [ENA] Over the next two years, US President Donald Trump is expected to face significant limitations on his ability to govern. This follows the midterm elections held in the United States on November 3, 2026, which dramatically reshaped the country’s political landscape and resulted in a historic and decisive victory for the Democratic Party, widely described as a “tsunami”.   [Full story...]