Animal genomics in the spotlight
Brussels, 6 November 2006 A meeting on farm animal genomics was held in Brussels in July 2006 under the auspices of the EC-US Task Force on Biotechnology Research. Comparing experiences across the...
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Industry affirms support for innovative finance mechanisms for vaccines
Geneva, 6 November 2006 The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) welcomes the forthcoming presentation of the inaugural bond for the International...
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Germany launches nano action plan
Brussels, 6 November 2006 'We are going to make sure in Germany, that scientifically excellent results in nanotechnology are turned faster and more efficiently into the products of tomorrow,' said...
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European scientists make important advances in stroke research
Brussels, 6 November 2006 German researchers have made new discoveries that may significantly reduce the harmful effects of a stroke. Scientists from several different research institutions and...
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Cardiovascular disease in the EU
Brussels, 6 November 2006 Cardiovascular diseases (mainly coronary heart disease and stroke) are the main cause of illness and premature death in the European Union. This group of medical problems...
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Report warns of brain drain as academics claim dissatisfaction with institutions
Brussels, 6 November 2006 A new report reveals the extent to which Scottish universities could be facing a brain drain of professors, lecturers and researchers who say they are planning to work...
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African Union debates measures to strengthen science
Brussels, 6 November 2006 The European Union is not the only bloc examining how to boost a continent's science and technology prowess. At a meeting convened by the African Union, scientists and...
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Draft recommendation for second reading on common position for adopting FP7 programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities, 2007-13, with amendments (links)
Brussels, 6 November 2006 PROVISIONAL 2005/0043(COD) 9.10.2006 DRAFT RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council common position for adopting a Decision of the European Parliament and of the...
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Universities launch project on internet's social implications
Brussels, 6 November 2006 The University of Southampton in the UK and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US have announced a new project to study the social and technological...
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ESA joins UN climate talks in Kenya
Paris, 6 November 2006 The United Nations annual summit on climate change this week in Nairobi, Kenya, seeks to negotiate a successor to the Kyoto Protocol strategy, which becomes obsolete in 2012,...
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Research into neglected infectious diseases: international conference - Brussels, 8-9 November
Brussels, 6 November 2006 Conference on "Europe's international research cooperation in the field of Neglected Infectious Diseases" 8-9 November 2006 (conference starts at 10:30 sharp) European...
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EFSA conference on health and nutrition claims - Bologna, 8-10 November
Brussels, 6 November 2006 The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is holding a three day international conference on nutrition and health claims from 8 to 10 November in Bologna, Italy. The...
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National launch event for FP7 - Dublin, 15 November
Brussels, 6 November 2006 A National Launch Event for the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) will take place on 15 of November in Dublin, Ireland. The new National Director for FP7 in Ireland will be...
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Lombardy hosts FP7 information days - 22-23 November
Brussels, 6 November 2006 The three universities of Lombardy, Italy, are organising information days on the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) which will take place on 22 and 23 November 2006, in both...
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British talent deserting universities Universities will be dominated by foreign academics soon unless more British graduates are persuaded to stay in higher education, the Vice-Chancellor of...