Brussels – The University of Parma, led by Professor Roberto Corradini of the Chemistry Department, is taking part in a major European project for the early detection of colorectal cancer. Ultraplacad, presented by the Interuniversity Consortium “Biostructures and Biosystems National Institute” within Horizon 2020, received European funding for €6 million covering the 42 months of operation. After a preparatory research period, the experimental activities at the Parma laboratories have kicked off in recent days. (9colonne)