Scientists have used 3D printing technology to make the most advanced artificial corneas to date. Although the corneas are not yet ready for use in human eyes, the technique could
Archive for May 2018
Artificial intelligence might be better than dermatologists at correctly identifying skin cancer, according to new research. The findings could help improve strategies to detect cancerous skin lesions early on and
The European Commission has proposed changing intellectual property rules to allow generic and biosimilar drug manufacturers to sell their products in markets outside the EU before the patents expire in
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It will soon be six months since European Scientist launched. Since the first publication in late December 2017 over 600 articles have been published in English, French and German. The
With this opinion piece from Professor Aleksander Nawrat, European Scientist launches its tour of research financing across Europe. We want to give various decision makers the opportunity to lay out
The number of daily smokers in France dropped by 1 million in 2017 compared to 2016, according to a new report from France’s health ministry. The ministry attributed the decline
The European Commission formally unveiled a proposal on Monday to ban many single-use plastics in the European Union after a first draft was leaked earlier this month. The EU executive
Irish citizens have voted to repeal the constitution’s Eighth Amendment, which has effectively banned abortion in Ireland since 1983. Although polls in the weeks leading up to the referendum showed
Unhealthy lifestyles are contributing to a rise in cases of cancer around the world, according to new research from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). The analysis evaluated evidence spanning
The European Union adopted a decision on Thursday to impose binding obligations on Russia’s Gazprom that will address competition concerns. The announcement settles a seven-year antitrust dispute with the state-owned