Νοέμβριος 2013

A large European consortium is addressing the challenging issue of HIV vaccine development. Using novel HIV-1 envelope proteins as candidate antigens, they successfully demonstrated the generation of neutralising antibodies in rabbits and non-human primates.

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Mobile communication is growing exponentially, requiring more spectrum to be found and used. One promising option explored by an EU-backed project is cognitive radio, which taps into underutilised spectrum.

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To increase plant productivity under sub-optimal conditions requires in-depth knowledge of plant metabolic mechanisms. European scientists have studied links between photosynthesis pathways and environmental stress.

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Researchers have developed new fault-detection technologies for aircraft to bridge the gap between theoretical methods and real-world practices in the industry. The innovations will enable greener flying technologies and improve the competitiveness of the aeronautics industry.

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