Ιούλιος 2013

Human cells and tissues play an important role in biomedical research. EU funded scientists conducted a comprehensive survey of regulations across EU countries in order to harmonise policies and enhance collaboration in the field.

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People in developing countries tend to eat far more food than they need, partly because it is pleasurable and highly processed, calorie-rich foods cost less. Scientists are uncovering the role that various hormones play in our food intake and how they can help to curb obesity.

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In the last 15 years, almost 5 000 people have died in earthquakes in the EU. An EU-funded programme is providing researchers at a seismic research institute in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia with the necessary resources to help them find ways to reduce economic losses and save lives.

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At a time when fossil fuels are rapidly depleting, it has become increasingly important to find sustainable alternatives. An EU-funded project aims at achieving renewable hydrogen (H2) production from environmentally friendly resources.

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