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This week TiGenix reported positive safety data for its stem cell therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. The news highlights the potential of regenerative medicine as Science|Business publishes a special report examining how Europe can build on its leading position in this fast-paced field of research

A bill proposing “technical amendments” to the American Invents Act is silent on the approaching problem of “secret prior art”

Once in force the Act will streamline international registration of industrial designs

A peek inside the world’s largest energy bioscience research center

After more than four decades of negotiation, impasse and posturing, 25 member states agree to create a unitary patent. MEPs who voted for the move promise simplification, lower costs and time-saving for hard-pressed SMEs.

Experts say public procurement of innovation will help spur more start-ups. But a ‘bottom-up’ approach to designing EU programmes is also vital.

Study says deployment of carbon capture and storage technology can deliver major economic benefits in the race to slash greenhouse gas emissions

The European Parliament’s Research, Industry and Energy Committee has adopted a tough negotiating position on the EU’s next research funding programme.

EU budget negotiations may be stalled, with possible consequences for future R&D funding. But at least one collaborative science project – the European Space Agency - has agreed its long-term funding

IEA Executive Director Maria van der Hoeven discusses how Energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies will play a vital role in the transition to a secure and sustainable energy future