Six Utrecht researchers receive ERC Starting Grant

Yang Yao Six researchers at Utrecht University have been awarded an ERC Starting Grant.  The European Research Council awarded the €1.5 million grant to  Yang Yao , Frederik Verweij , Daan Weits , Niko Wanders , Floris Schuiling and  Daan van Uhm. The grant helps them to set up their own research project, assemble a research team and develop scientific ideas. Projects and laureates. The Possibility of Artificial Life at Subzero Temperatures: The Role of Water in Cell-mimicking Compartments. This project provides a new platform for bioengineering below the freezing point of water, and will shed light on astrobiology. Project ArtWater .