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Industry welcomes biotech report

EuropaBio, the European association for bioindustries, welcomed the results of a socio-economic impact study of biotechnology published last week.
24 Apr 2007

UK and Brazil in biotech link

UK Trade & Investment is hosting a delegation of Brazilian biotechnology executives this week, with a view to developing collaborations between the two countries.
24 Apr 2007

Peering into the future of review

A report published by the European Science Foundation has showcased a number of options for peer review that could lead to a greater openness to innovative research.
24 Apr 2007

ParisTech wins official status

As France goes to elect a new president, the leading engineering schools constituting ParisTech have obtained their first official recognition by the French government.
24 Apr 2007

Researchers race to stem pandemics

Leading researchers seeking to stave off modern plagues are making progress in understanding the mechanisms of diseases such as influenza and anthrax.
24 Apr 2007

A tale of two sheikhdoms

The United Arab Emirates are leading a Gulf spending spree to invest their oil billions in science and technology – and Western universities are counting the rewards.
17 Apr 2007

European biotech bounces back

Ernst & Young’s 21st annual analysis of the standing of the biotechnology industry shows grounds for cautious optimism as European biotech perked up after a miserable four years of restructuring.
17 Apr 2007