Day: February 5, 2019

Research Headlines – New therapeutic potential for chronic inflammatory diseases

Substances that trigger prolonged immune responses contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. An EU-funded project is identifying these substances and the underlying mechanisms involved, opening the door to new management strategies for chronic inflammatory diseases. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – To see the sea… for what it’s worth

Oceans are a vital resource for energy, food, transport, recreation and more. And with mounting evidence of serious pollution, marine litter, overfishing… the world is finally waking up to the importance of Marine Protected Areas to preserve the complex and delicate balance between ecosystems and the services they provide. A

Events – Annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) – 14-17 February 2019, Washington DC, USA

The AAAS annual meeting is among the world’s largest and most prestigious general scientific events, gathering thousands of international scientists, policy makers and science journalists. The programme typically includes keynote speeches, scientific symposia, an exhibition, and press briefings on recent scientific discoveries. This year’s event focuses on “Science without boundaries”,

Research Headlines – A novel, preventive approach to treating rheumatoid arthritis

Novel therapies being developed by EU- and industry-funded researchers could prevent and cure rheumatoid arthritis by tackling the autoimmune disease in the very early stages, before debilitating symptoms occur. Powered by WPeMatico