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Researchers have established the International Human Microbiome Consortium to help further our understanding of the role of microbes in health and disease.

Computer science experts from Goldsmiths University in London and University College London (UCL) have initiated a project that will combine expertise from both universities.

With an estimated 40 per cent of the EU population lacking computer skills, it’s no wonder that the European Commission is launching a series of initiatives to promote digital literacy.

Global research spending soared in 2007, with Microsoft pulling into the lead. But don’t expect a repeat this year, warns Commissioner Potočnik.

Cash-rich pharma is dropping any pretence they are buying cash-strapped biotech for access to innovative technology. What it wants is products. Let’s hope it doesn’t suffocate the feedstock of innovation in the process.

Europe’s bid to lead the world in developing hydrogen and fuel cells risks failure because the planned investment is too little, the trade group Fuel Cell Europe heard.