Σεπτέμβριος 2013

The study of infectious diseases is crucial not only in developing countries, but also in industrialised countries as new and re-emerging diseases threaten populations.

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An EU-funded project has developed new tools that will allow scientists to better understand the neural responses involved in the perception of pain.

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From biotechnology to digital media, from energy to cloud computing, almost every job area today is strongly affected, if not entirely reshaped, by scientific and technological advancements. Still, according to surveys, young people in developed countries do not place a high value on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Stem cell research is of huge importance because it could lead to dramatic changes in the way we treat certain diseases. These cells, which can differentiate into specialised cells and also divide to produce more stem cells, are already used in a number of medical cases, such as bone marrow transplants and the treatment of leukemia.

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