(biodiversa+) The main objective of the BIG_PICTURE project is to bring together the enormous amount of species data that is collected by the thousands of wildlife camera traps (automatic cameras) distributed across Europe by professional researchers, citizen scientists and other private individuals. By developing the appropriate electronic infrastructure (databases and artificial intelligence-driven image processing capability) and statistical tools for data analysis, the BIG_PICTURE project will facilitate the sharing, integration and joint analysis of data collected by many different institutions, allowing continental-scale assessments of species’ status.

(ASI) The BIOMIRATE project aims to investigate and exploit DNA repair mechanisms found in extremophilic organisms to develop innovative strategies for mitigating ionizing radiation-induced damage. The primary objective is to identify and molecularly characterize DNA repair pathways in radiation-resistant organisms, with the intent of translating this knowledge into biotechnological applications for radioprotection and bioremediation.

(Biodiversa+) Il progetto AirBiD, finanziato attraverso il partenariato europeo per la biodiversità Biodiversa+, si propone di investigare la composizione e la dinamica delle comunità aeromicrobiche e aeropalinologiche in ecosistemi urbani di diverse città europee. L'obiettivo primario è di caratterizzare la biodiversità dell'aria, analizzando la presenza e la distribuzione di bioaerosol (batteri, funghi, virus) e pollini, e di valutare il loro impatto sulla salute umana e sull'ambiente.

EFSA - The BIODROB project focuses on the study of a xylem-feeding insect called Draculacephala robinsoni, a leafhopper recently introduced in Europe and suspected of being a vector of Xylella fastidiosa, a very dangerous plant bacterium.
The main goal is to gather detailed information about the biology, ecology, and behavior of this insect. Specifically, researchers will use advanced techniques, such as EPG (Electrical Penetration Graph), to closely observe how the insect feeds and how often it transmits the bacterium to different plants.
Furthermore, the project will analyze how these insects communicate with each other through vibrations. This research could lead to the development of "semiochemicals," that is, chemical or physical signals that attract or repel the insect, offering new strategies to control the spread of Xylella fastidiosa.
In summary, the BIODROB project aims to better understand a potential vector of a plant disease, with the goal of finding innovative solutions to protect our crops.