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#	Title	Abstract	Date
1	Brain researchers think outside the box	European scientists have now confirmed that neuronal networks in the brain function much like the 'hubs' of activity found all around us, from the internet to air traffic flow.	29. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
2	Identifying more cancer genes helps combat the disease	Pinpointing key cancer genes can help diagnose and prevent the disease, as well as develop novel testing methods and treatments.	29. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
3	Mini-probe to shed light on neurodegenerative diseases	Thanks to the development by European scientists of a new miniature probe, observation and control of neurodegenerative diseases is coming of age.	29. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
4	New discoveries in prostate cancer testing	Better diagnosis and testing of the molecules that cause prostate cancer is set to avoid wrongful diagnosis and to contribute to treatment.	29. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
5	Tackling rare diseases on a pan-European level	European doctors and medical experts are developing new ways to handle rare diseases such as cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation.	29. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
6	Catching sight of gene therapy potential	Gene therapy, although in its infancy, is advancing into mainstream medicine very rapidly. European scientists are applying this breakthrough treatment to inherited conditions that cause blindness.	22. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
7	Constructing the links from genotype to phenotype	European research has embarked on an ambitious project to establish a European-centred but globally networked series of genetic databases. Storing vast amounts of genomic and biomedical information, the data banks will be grid-linked and accessed with a genome browser.	22. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
8	Delicate balance between tuberculosis and humans	Despite the early promise of vaccines and antibiotics, tuberculosis is still spreading. A massive European study has begun to extend databases with bio-information on the TB mycobacterium responsible and genetic profiles of patients.	22. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
9	Molecular activator for cellular senescence	European scientists have discovered a molecular switch for cellular senescence that can make a significant contribution in the fight against cancer.	22. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
10	When scientists say it with flowers	European research is opening the door to the secrets of how plants bear flowers that form to perfection. The research results promise increasing crop yields for Europe's farmers.	22. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
11	Nutrition in early days key to later health	Can what we feed our children influence their long-term health, mental and behavioural development? This question will be addressed by a number of international leading experts on child nutrition within the EU-backed Nutrimenthe project.	15. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
12	Research cooperation between EU and Mediterranean partners	The 'Mediterranean innovation and research coordination action' (MIRA) is facilitating scientific and technological cooperation across the region to the mutual benefit of all its partners.	15. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
13	Cell interactions unveil the mysteries behind immunity	White blood cell interactions or crosstalk may help reveal how immune reactions and inflammation work, leading to better understanding of the immune system.	08. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
14	Chips for drug trials	Testing drugs can be a long drawn out and expensive process. A European project is aiming to remedy this by incorporating cell components and drugs on trial onto a biosensor chip.	08. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
15	Molecular secrets of red blood cells	European scientists are investigating the most basic molecular nuts and bolts of red blood cell manufacture. Therapies for blood disorders such as anaemia could be revolutionised as a result.	08. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
16	Setting the standard for handling medical samples	We need to do a better job of collecting, storing and transporting human blood, plasma, tissue and other samples before they are analysed in the laboratory. Discoveries made during the Spidia project are making sure we do just that.	08. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
17	Taking cell research one molecule at a time	A prototype workstation integrating several advanced microscopy techniques is expected to propel molecular biology research to the next level. The first experiments addressing immunology and cancer research have already begun.	08. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
18	The evolution of natural selection	Evolutionary studies have contributed enormously to our understanding of chemistry, biology and the origins of life. There is still uncertainty however over how exactly natural selection - the passing on of traits conducive to survival through our genes - works.	08. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
19	Chemistry of cell division	The path from conception to reproduction needs a highly orchestrated set of chemicals for its control. Scientists from a European project have made major headway unravelling the role of protein kinases in the biological management of cell division.	01. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
20	Drugs shape up to be more effective	Change its shape and a molecule can behave in a very different way. European researchers are changing the structure of basic materials to make so-called fluorinated nitrogen-containing heterocycles for new, highly specific therapies.	01. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
21	New tools for healthier cows and better milk	The Robustmilk project has harnessed the combined efforts of six of Europe's leading cattle breeding research organisations to enhance milk quality and improve the health of dairy cows. The results will then be disseminated to the industry.	01. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
22	Research and policy team up for more effective health care	A conference for European research experts has highlighted the information needs of health policy makers to make sure a more efficient, refined health care system will be available in the future.	01. 11. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
23	Controlling animal diseases	Developing countries, especially in Africa, suffer from high levels of zoonoses: diseases that are spread from animals to humans. The ICONZ project aims to control this problem that poses considerable social and economic difficulties in developing countries.	25. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
24	Tiny sensors for better food quality	An ongoing research effort is taking food production to the microscopic level with the development of sensor systems to help manufacturers improve the quality of their products and businesses.	25. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
25	Putting a stop to genetic pollution in wild salmon	Fish farming has been undeniably successful in preserving our wild stocks and boosting production. European researchers are trying to find an answer to one of the disadvantages of aquaculture - the introduction of unwanted genes into fish stocks when the wild and farmed fish interbreed.	18. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
26	So our fish do not disappear without trace	A European project is devoting three years and EUR four million to find the best possible ways to boost dwindling ocean fish stocks.	18. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
27	The very basics of cell management	Unravelling the causes of diseases like cancer and dementia require knowledge at the atomic level in a cell. An EU-funded project is making headway in this field through a study of nuclear receptors, key molecules in cell maintenance and development.	18. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
28	A brain wave for imaging technology	From its psychology to physiology, the brain and its function still poses many mysteries. European researchers have developed a new scanning technique for the brain that combines the best qualities of two tried and tested systems.	11. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
29	Food exposure risk: flavour of things to come	You are what you eat, they say. European efforts to better understand the ingredients and handling of food for human consumption are an important safeguard in the food production system.	11. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
30	Mapping the success of nanobiotechnology	European researchers have drawn up a roadmap as a guide to success for perhaps one of the most important and exciting technologies to emerge last century - nanobiotechnology.	11. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
31	New imaging technique gives a clearer picture	Accurate diagnosis is one issue; appropriate therapy is another. Together, they are the key to eradication of many diseases. With EU funding, researchers have pioneered a hybrid imaging technique to achieve both ambitious objectives.	11. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
32	Purity for yeast products	Food, drugs and even vitamins are produced by microbes at factory scale but some processes are still inefficient. European scientists have pioneered a way of extracting pure proteins from yeast cells using high intensity electric pulses.	11. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
33	Seaweed derived fibre for a healthy gut	The 'Hydrocolloids as functional food ingredients for gut health' (HYFFI) project is looking for a commercial opportunity to produce low molecular weight polysaccharides (LMWP) from alginate- and agar-bearing seaweeds. The collaborative research effort of three SMEs hopes to introduce these novel prebiotics in food, health and wellness products.	11. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
34	Sustainable farming of bluefin tuna	Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) (Thunnus thynnus) is one of the most magnificent fish in the sea and has been highly prized since the time of the Ancient Greeks. Sadly, the numbers of bluefin tuna are rapidly decreasing due to overfishing fuelled in part by the demand for sushi and sashimi in Japan, Europe and North America.	11. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
35	Rediscovering the roots of Biopolitics	The ability of medicine and biology to intervene in all facets of human life is at the core of an ongoing research and intellectual debate, which is being conducted on an international scale. The 'The epistemology of biopolitics' (Biopolitics) project under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) delves into deeper understanding of this issue, seeking a new theoretical framework to apply to the debate.	04. 10. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
36	Integrating injury statistics for accident prevention	Injury reporting can be enhanced by an innovative method of linking prevention-oriented statistics with routine data. The new system takes into account important indicators which are necessary to help prevent accidents.	27. 09. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
37	Seeking optimum care for cancer patients	A multinational interdisciplinary research approach seeks the best palliative care for cancer patients.	27. 09. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
38	The genetics of perfect timing	Timing is crucial for survival as well as being able to function in activities such as sport and music. European researchers are uncovering the molecular secrets of the interval timing mechanism, responsible for very basic instincts up to performance of sophisticated tasks.	20. 09. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
39	Project Success Stories - Crystal gazing into protein molecular structure	Knowledge of protein structure down to the level of the individual atom is pivotal for biotechnological applications like tailored drug design. A new product, Naomi's Nucleants™ has been launched to produce high-quality crystals in the quest to map the molecular structures of important proteins.	13. 09. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
40	Free travel for marine life	Ballast water carried by ships from port to port is an unwitting vehicle for invading exotic species of marine life. European researchers have looked into the development of a system to stop this often unwelcome microbial immigration.	06. 09. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
41	Project Success Stories - Multi-scale modelling in healthcare	The work of one European project, which is helping scientists and researchers achieve a better understanding of a serious coronary heart condition, has opened the door to multi-scale modelling across a whole range of bio-medical disciplines.	26. 07. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
42	Project Success Stories - Brain wave hits computer science research	Scientists working in an EU-funded project believe that a better understanding of the neocortex, the most sophisticated computer on the planet, could lead to a new era of revolutionary computer science research and, at the same time, vastly improve our understanding of neurology.	09. 07. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
43	Sometimes it takes two for nerve cell development	Researchers have helped to outline the interlinked role of two particular chemicals in nerve cell development in the gut of the mammal. Details of the chemical partnership could help stroke sufferers and patients with neurodegenerative diseases.	31. 05. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
44	Making the right connections in the brain	EU researchers have researched into a molecular duo that plays an important role in development of brain cell connections. Together, they help to make sure that there is a precise nerve cell architecture for the release and subsequent docking of neurotransmitter chemicals.	25. 05. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
45	Sand eel survival in the balance	There is undoubtedly complex interaction between marine ecosystems and fisheries management in the North Sea. An EU-funded project Impress has tried to unravel a food web to save the waning population of sand eels.	25. 05. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
46	Breeding virus out of salmon stocks	Intensive farming practices in aquaculture encourage the development of disease such as pancreas disease. Harnessing natural resistance of Atlantic salmon to this insidious virus could be a sustainable solution to the problem of stock infection.	10. 05. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
47	Laminination signals tumour invasion	Different stages of cancer have their own molecular signature. Researchers in the EU-funded Proteases project have identified a protein that could act as a chemical indicator of the extent of tumour invasion.	10. 05. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
48	An early warning system for cancer	In the fight against cancer, gauging how inherently susceptible a person is to the disease can be an important diagnostic tool. EU researchers have looked to changes in chromosome structure for cytogenetic biomarkers.	03. 05. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
49	Fast tracking endocrine disruptors	Endocrine disrupting compounds interfere with the function of hormones in animals. Members of the EU-funded project ACE have developed new analytical methods to speed up their detection at much reduced concentrations.	03. 05. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
50	Activators and repressors in the same family	Which genes makes a plant grow, and how, is crucial information for improvement of crop performance. Researchers have investigated a group of genes with diverse roles in the universal process of cell division.	26. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
51	Activators and repressors in the same family	Which genes makes a plant grow, and how, is crucial information for improvement of crop performance. Researchers have investigated a group of genes with diverse roles in the universal process of cell division.	26. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
52	Jumping genes bridge the information gap	Inserting genes into foreign DNA can replace faulty code and identify gene function. Researchers with the EU-funded project JUMPY have devised a new way of delivering these genes that avoids several genetic pitfalls.	26. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
53	The dangers of live vaccines	Vaccination can help to control outbreaks of bluetongue virus (BTV) but safety is a key issue. Working in the field, European researchers have identified specific risks linked to the use of live vaccine viruses.	26. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
54	Zinc for the Zenith of health	Cell damage due to the accumulation of highly reactive free radicals has been implicated in many diseases associated with old age. Researchers with the European project Zenith have investigated whether zinc supplements can reduce this so-called oxidative stress.	26. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
55	Zinc for the Zenith of health	Cell damage due to the accumulation of highly reactive free radicals has been implicated in many diseases associated with old age. Researchers with the European project Zenith have investigated whether zinc supplements can reduce this so-called oxidative stress.	26. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
56	Effects of ageing on immune status	Healthy elderly Europeans were part of a study which uncovered important findings on factors affecting the immunological status of this age group.	19. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
57	The science of slowing down in life	European funding has enabled researchers to see if zinc levels affect metabolic rate during ageing. Possible factors investigated included thyroid hormone levels, body fat, age, and even the country of residence.	19. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
58	Transportation aid for the immune system	Peptides from within the cytoplasm are transported and then ultimately presented at the plasma membrane as an indication of the 'health status' of a cell. Recent research has focused on how to make these sequences more transportable within the cell.	19. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
59	Effects of ageing on immune status	Healthy elderly Europeans were part of a study which uncovered important findings on factors affecting the immunological status of this age group.	12. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
60	Feeding vegetable oils to farmed fish	European aquaculture provides consumers with a healthy yet economical option for meals and therefore plays an important role in the economy of the EU. One obstacle to expansion, however, is the sector's dependence on fish oils (FOs), which are used as a source of essential fatty acids in feed.	12. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
61	Gene jumping success for DNA transfer	Genome mapping is accelerating beyond the point where it can be used to understand gene function. Researchers for the EU project JUMPY have studied the frog model vertebrate Xenopus tropicalis to bridge this growing gap.	12. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
62	On the hunt for food poisoning bacteria	An EU-funded project, Bacillus cereus, has harnessed genomics to identify the food spoilage bacterium with the same name. Rapid and yet accurate, the new process has closed loopholes in previous methods.	12. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
63	Awakening the Sleeping Beauty transposon system	Gene therapy, inserting genes into the cells and tissues of a patient to treat disease, is a technology in its infancy. The EU-funded project JUMPY has explored a rapid non-viral means of inserting the genes into their alien environment.	06. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
64	Microbes excel at vitamin B production in yogurt	The scope for the production of naturally nutritionally enriched foods using microbial nutraceuticals is enormous. A European funded project Nutra Cells has concentrated on increasing B group vitamins in fermented foods.	06. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
65	New assay tracks bluetongue virus in livestock	Bluetongue virus poses a significant threat to the European livestock industry. Researchers from a European project have developed a test that will help to streamline the implementation of more effective control measures.	06. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
66	Olive oil the best candidate for a fish oil substitute	Rainbow trout are an excellent source of essential fatty acids but farmed trout are becoming expensive to feed. Scientists have investigated if vegetable oils can replace increasingly unsustainable fish oils in feed without compromising the nutrient content of the fish.	06. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
67	Regulating cell division in plants	Understanding cell division can help unlock the secrets behind plant growth. European researchers have investigated the regulation of proteins involved in the cell division's control mechanism, the cell cycle.	06. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
68	Top up for tomato anti-oxidants	European scientists have researched into side-stepping the biochemistry of the tomato plant to enhance its natural levels of anti-oxidant flavonoids.	06. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
69	Zinc and taste sensitivity in the elderly	Key findings from the EU project Zenith have led to an understanding of the important role zinc plays in the diet of the elderly. The effects of this micronutrient even extend to taste sensitivity.	06. 04. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
70	Accelerated radiation therapy investigated	The differential effects of low and high linear energy transfer radiation on tumour cells were investigated. The findings may contribute to new therapies for radiation resistant cancers.	29. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
71	Genetic control from flower to seed	Harnessing the genes behind cell division means that the plant geneticist could control a crop's development. The European funded project ECCO has investigated genes from the cell cycle controlling functions as diverse as sexual reproduction to chromosome repair.	29. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
72	Zinc and mood swings in elderly people	European researchers have concluded a study to see if zinc can affect the psychological wellbeing of elderly people.	29. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
73	Advanced backcross analysis to map milk production traits	The use of advanced backcross quantitative trait loci analysis by cattle breeders and animal researchers can broaden a population's gene pool and increase its genetic diversity. Scientists working under the auspices of the European BOVMAS project used the advanced backcross technique to introgress loci relating to milk production into the Flekveih breed of cattle.	22. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
74	Electronic stimulation device for incontinence	Scientists working with an EU funded project have developed and improved neurostimulation signals to be used during therapy for patients with neurogenic bladder incontinence.	22. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
75	Impact of zinc on vitamin status	A study was conducted to examine the role of zinc supplementation and its interaction with micronutrients in the elderly.	22. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
76	The beauty of a smear cheese is skin deep	Smear ripened cheeses can be host to Listeria bacteria and so pose a potential health threat to the consumer. Researchers isolated and identified 900 yeast and bacteria on the surface of a European cheese that may help combat this food spoilage microbe.	22. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
77	Cast iron therapy for overload	European researchers have investigated the molecular mechanisms behind impairment to liver function due to excess iron.	15. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
78	Integrated pest management for olive groves	Olive growers from southern Europe to northern Africa will benefit from new knowledge acquired during the TRIPHELIO project that calls for more intelligent application of insecticides.	15. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
79	When the sound reflects the action	An awareness of facial expression is crucial for infant development as well as an important means of non-verbal communication generally. European researchers have investigated whether sound modulates the response to visual actions.	15. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
80	Zinc supplements for older people	Zinc is vital for proper nutrition and is particularly crucial for those in late middle age or older. The ZENITH project explored the effect of zinc supplements on aging citizens as part of a Europe-wide health initiative.	15. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
81	Livestock parasites halved with a single dose vaccine	A European funded project has completed major research into the formulation of a new one-dose vaccine for the control of indigenous parasitic diseases in Latin American countries.	08. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
82	Safer vaccine for a dangerous bacterium	The search for safer vaccines against virulent human pathogens like Streptococcus pneumoniae continues. European researchers have developed anti-pneumococcal antigens using genes from a bacterium normally used to produce cheese and buttermilk.	08. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
83	Genomic identity parade for smear cheese bacteria	The EU-funded project SCM has constructed a database to house details of newly characterised bacteria living on five of Europe's cheeses. The microbial ecology of cheeses determines not only the taste of a cheese but helps keep the food free of pathogenic bacteria.	01. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
84	Improving human health with antioxidants from tomatoes	The experimental results of the PROFOOD project suggest that selective breeding of tomato plants could greatly enhance the nutritional value of their fruit.	01. 03. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
85	Choice of bacteria is the key to a perfect sausage	Fermented sausages like salami are an ideal way to preserve meat. Researchers have selected bacterial strains that will produce a delicious sausage with the correct texture as well as being free from food spoilage microbes.	22. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
86	Choice of bacteria is the key to a perfect sausage	Fermented sausages like salami are an ideal way to preserve meat. Researchers have selected bacterial strains that will produce a delicious sausage with the correct texture as well as being free from food spoilage microbes.	22. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
87	Foot and mouth virus traced within cells	The precise location of viral genetic material in animals with foot and mouth disease has been identified. Anti-viral agents can then be developed to combat this serious threat to the European livestock industry.	22. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
88	Reducing lignin biosynthesis in transgenic tomatoes	Plant scientists boosted levels of health-promoting phenolic compounds in genetically altered tomato plants by reducing lignin biosynthesis.	22. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
89	Milking sheep for all they are worth	Using a backcross population, researchers have combed the sheep genome for complex traits linked to milk production and quality.	16. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
90	Neural progenitors for Parkinson's treatment	Stem cell therapy is providing hope for the treatment of many human diseases. Research has uncovered a method to identify progenitor cells that differentiate into mature functioning neurons for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.	16. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
91	Revolutionising fish processing with radio waves	A leading German research institute successfully demonstrated that radio frequency heating outperforms conventional fish processing techniques.	16. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
92	Increasing the vitamin B content of yogurt	Scientists in the Netherlands have discovered how to enrich the vitamin content and thus nutritional value of yogurt using special bacteria.	08. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
93	Premature return of infested sea trout to freshwater	Fish farming and angling can play an important role in the economies of the EU's peripheral regions by creating new opportunities for employment. The SUMBAWS project was established to help in the development of both industries by determining sustainable levels of salmon and trout stocks.	08. 02. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
94	Biochemical pathway to male infertility	Male infertility is on the increase and the evidence points to endocrine disruptors as one of the chief causes. Scientists of the GENDISRUPT project have studied one key biochemical pathway to help elucidate a genetic basis for this male reproductive disorder.	26. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
95	Boosting the functional value of milk	Milk is a natural source of conjugated linoleic acid. Researchers have investigated the possible effects of dietary control over endogenous production of this important fatty acid in dairy cattle.	26. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
96	Molecular chimera drug delivery system	Delivery systems designed for cellular drug and gene transport are set to revolutionise the medical and pharmaceutical industries. As part of this drive, a team of scientists have developed a novel lipopeptide molecule that self-assembles to form a nano-carrier.	26. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
97	Multivaccine for cattle parasites in Latin America	European research has opened the way for the development of an effective vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by parasites.	26. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
98	Another chance to cut teeth	Hard tissue healing and regeneration through biological processes marks a major step forward for the elimination of skeletal tissue trauma and deterioration. A new protocol for producing enamel proteins has been developed as an integral part of tooth replacement.	18. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
99	Functional food from fungi	Microbes are the miniscule workhorses of biotechnology. A new method to isolate fungal spores with the potential to produce an increase yield of carotenoids has been developed.	18. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
100	Tracing genes through the generations	Genomic methods are increasingly being incorporated into conventional animal and plant breeding programmes. Researchers have investigated the feasibility of applying the technique of marker assisted selection in the improvement of cattle for the dairy industry.	18. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
101	Combating iron overload	Iron, the component of supplements and fortified food, causes adverse effects both in excess and deficient supply. Research into the biochemistry of overload can lead to the development of more effective therapies for this condition.	11. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
102	Optimising plant cryopreservation	Plants not only provide abundant food; they are also the source of many compounds used in pharmaceuticals and crop protection. The EC-funded CRYMCEPT project used cryopreservation techniques to help protect and maintain biodiversity so that species do not become lost to future generations.	11. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
103	Tracing the evolution of elderly care in Germany	An extensive report has been derived as a result of a collaborative analysis of services and care facilities in Germany designed to help reintegrate the elderly.	11. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
104	'Vive la difference' in protein identity parade	The differential expression of proteins in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients could be part of the key to its cure. Researchers from an EU-led project have developed a novel method to separate proteins from a CF cell prior to peptide sequencing.	04. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
105	New starter for designer cheese	Research by a European funded project promises to take the uncertainty out of soft cheese manufacture. Use of a new routine to make designer starter packs delivers the desired cheese according to manufacturer's requirements.	04. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
106	Protein family p53 keep the cell under control	Cures for cancer can be found by unravelling the complex biochemical webs and pathways of the cell. To this end, scientists have investigated the effects of a key family of cell regulators, the p53 family.	04. 01. 2010	Mám záujem o viac info
107	Chemical counterfeit countermeasures	Coming up with a foolproof way of beating pharmaceutical patent pirating has up to now proved difficult. In response, researchers have developed a tagging method based on metabolisable molecules to protect against counterfeit chemical products.	21. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
108	German nursing under scrutiny	In order to avoid the prolonged negative consequences of a chronic nursing shortage, a far-reaching study of the profession was undertaken.	21. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
109	Iron and atherosclerosis link	Iron overload, whether acquired in the diet or through a genetic predisposition, can be the cause of organ damage. European researchers have focused on finding out how excess iron may be one of the causes of atherosclerosis.	21. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
110	At the backbone of disc problems	Tissue changes in spinal discs may reflect the mechanical strains they have to bear. A cell phenotype has been observed in intervertebral discs under severe mechanical pressure that may form an integral part in pathology diagnosis.	14. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
111	Mapping milk production traits in dairy cattle	Studies into the genetic makeup of cattle have increased understanding of how traits affecting milk production are inherited. This information was gained through mapping the position of Quantitative trait loci (QTL) on the bovine genome.	14. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
112	Tagging DNA speeds up genome mapping	After genome mapping, the task of assigning a function to a gene using mutant phenotypes can be an expensive and time-consuming task. As an answer to this problem, a high-throughput single nucleotide fine mapping technique has been developed to map mutations rapidly and accurately.	14. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
113	Mapping for mastitis resistance	Faced with costly treatments and reduced prices for milk, the farmer pays a high price for outbreaks of mastitis. Mapping of relevant quantitative trait genes will mean that sustainable resistance mechanisms against the disease could be incorporated into dairy herd populations.	07. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
114	Microsporidia - biomolecular detection in bumblebees	Europe is the world leader for breeding bumblebee colonies and supplying them to farmers for the pollination of crops. This success has been protected by a new genetic technique that can quickly and effectively identify the infection of colonies by parasites.	07. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
115	The door for organic opportunities opens wider	A particularly in-depth survey of organic marketing initiatives has been conducted throughout Europe. Analysis of the data will pave the way towards maximum utilisation of employment and business opportunities in this dynamic market.	07. 12. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
116	Animal feed clean-up using new chemical assay	Consumer concern regarding antibiotic additives in livestock feed is growing. To keep in line with European limits for these growth promoters, a highly reliable chemical assay has been developed by scientists based in Belgium.	30. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
117	Iron overload and heart disease	Statistics have suggested that an iron overload can predispose individuals to an increased risk of heart disease. A large study of post-menopausal women has been conducted in the Netherlands to collate valuable data for further analysis.	30. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
118	Making feeding easier for a parasitic nematode	The biochemical relationships between plant parasitic nematodes and their host crops have been investigated to form the basis for research into developing sustainable resistance mechanisms.	30. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
119	Safer, more efficient plasmid DNA extraction	An novel method for the isolation of plasmid DNA provides an alternative to the use of solvent purification systems for screening genes found in aquaculture sites for antimicrobial resistance.	30. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
120	Accessing information on chromosomal disorders	Studies indicate that within the European Union between 2,000 to 4,000 children are born each year suffering from some form of rare chromosomal disorder. A database was developed to allow medical experts to exchange cytogenetic and clinical knowledge while maintaining patient confidentiality.	23. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
121	Dietary influence from conception to old age	Epidemiological studies have strongly indicated that early life events, even as early as the foetal stage, can play a significant role in a range of adult diseases. Scientists have investigated the effect of protein restriction in the maternal diet on the cell mass of the foetal pancreas.	23. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
122	Sustainable stock health management in aquaculture	Based on the results of an extensive study of aquaculture in Southeast Asia, researchers with Universiti Putra Malaysia recommend avoiding the use of chloramphenicol as an antimicrobial agent.	23. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
123	Mapping toxic fungi in grapes	Through the use of geographical maps, researchers were able to pinpoint sources of toxic fungi which attack grape berries at various growing stages in order to help implement corrective action.	16. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
124	Mapping toxic fungi in grapes	Through the use of geographical maps, researchers were able to pinpoint sources of toxic fungi which attack grape berries at various growing stages in order to help implement corrective action.	16. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
125	Non-invasive test for endocrine disruptors in fish	A new non-invasive method was developed for monitoring endocrine disruptors in the aquatic environment. A major strength of the new technique was that it is non-destructive and harmless to fish, thereby reducing fatality risk factors in laboratory testing.	16. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
126	Physical activity for improved well-being in the elderly	A study addressing the links between physical frailty and psychological well-being in the elderly was conducted in order to help improve the overall quality of life for this population group.	16. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
127	Cows grazing fresh pasture produce better milk	Cows grazing on fresh pasture produce milk rich in health promoting nutrients according to the coordinated studies of scientists from five European countries. The BIOCLA project consortium found that the milk contained significantly higher levels of Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are known for their health benefits.	09. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
128	Identifying endemic parasites in bumblebees	Biologists have come to the aid of bumblebees by developing a molecular toolkit that can identify microsporidian parasites with greater accuracy than conventional techniques.	09. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
129	Pathways towards more effective chemotherapy	Mechanisms underlying resistance to chemotherapy in cancer cells pose a largely unresolved challenge to researchers. Molecular pathways involved in resistance to oxaliplatin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic agent, have been investigated by an EU funded project.	09. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
130	Assessing the impact of fish biomass export	The export of fish biomass from marine protected to surrounding areas has been evaluated in order to formulate a common management strategy for coastal fisheries.	02. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
131	Improved speech therapy online with new language library	Swedish and Greek language libraries have been compiled for application in an Internet-based speech therapy program.	02. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
132	Increased protein, methionine and starch in potatoes	Top European academic and commercial plant research laboratories collaborated to improve the quality of potato crops. This was achieved by increasing the protein, methionine and starch content.	02. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
133	Wine making process reduces ochratoxin A content	The effect of wine making on levels of the fungal toxin ochratoxin A (OTA) was studied by researchers from the WINE-OCHRA RISK project. The project was a European-wide initiative set up to minimise the amount of OTA entering the animal and human food chain.	02. 11. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
134	Barley controls blood sugar levels	European researchers measured the extent of increased glucose tolerance after including fibre and resistant starch in a meal.	26. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
135	Faba bean resistance to Orobanche crenata	Studies were carried out on faba beans to identify and characterise resistance to the parasite crenate broomrape, Orobanche crenata.	26. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
136	Human renal hypodysplasia gene investigated	Long-term survival rates of children with chronic renal failure are severely compromised by precocious atherosclerosis and excessive cardiac morbidity. Researchers under the umbrella of ESCAPE_TRIAL contributed to genetic studies of renal hypodysplasia, a major cause of this condition.	26. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
137	Mutation risk from wood dust	The risks of long-term heavy exposure to wood dust are well known. Scientists have delved into the genetic mechanisms behind one of the main occupational diseases, sino-nasal cancer.	26. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
138	Polymerase chain reaction for parasite identification	Mariculture stocks are frequently under threat from parasites due to their rearing conditions - high density monoculture. European research has contributed to protection against enteromyxosis, a parasitic disease common in gilthead sea bream.	26. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
139	Early departure from nursing in France	Reasons for early departure from the nursing profession in France were examined in order to find solutions to lessen this expanding trend.	19. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
140	Epitopes hold the key to autoimmune disease therapy	Autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and arthritis exact a high price in terms of health care costs and social welfare. Scientists have been screening for epitopes that stimulate T cell responses to use in immunotherapy for these debilitating conditions.	19. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
141	Improved genome mapping for dairy cattle	Cattle breeding specialists have tested a new method of fine mapping the cow genome. The novel protocol promises to reduce the high cost of progeny testing in cattle and overall improve the effectiveness and efficiency of existing test methods.	19. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
142	Oxygen supply for fish in northern European waters	The incidence of particulate matter, eutrophication and resulting hypoxic conditions within our aquatic ecosystems is increasing. The oxygen binding properties of blood in four different types of marine fish have been studied to determine how fish could adapt to the effects of this type of pollution.	19. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
143	Abnormalities in larval rearing of Atlantic halibut	The Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) is highly prized both for its great size and for its tasty white flesh; however wild stocks are under pressure. As a result, the European aquaculture industry has sought to commercially farm the species although the occurrence of deformities during larval rearing has become a cause for concern.	12. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
144	Hope for winter wheat blight eradication	An artificial inoculation method for winter wheat was tested in hope of finding solutions for a common grain attacking disease brought on by a residue borne fungus.	12. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
145	Saving Europe's bumblebees from microsporidia	Research performed under the aegis of the Fifth Framework Programme attempted to establish genetic markers to facilitate differentiation of species of microsporidia that attack bumblebees.	12. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
146	Accelerated genetic improvement for the sea bass	The European sea bass is reared extensively in Mediterranean aquaculture. Researchers have compiled an extensive DNA sequence library and genetic maps as tools for the genetic improvement of the species.	05. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
147	Enriched milk fights diet related diseases	Scientists at the Scottish Agricultural College supported by the EU, conducted demonstration trials that would allow dairy farmers to produce milk with improved fatty acid content, which has been proved to contain several health promoting attributes.	05. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
148	The intention to leave nursing analysed	High turnover of nursing staff at many hospitals in the EU prompted a comprehensive survey to find out exactly why European nurses are so prone to premature departure from their chosen career.	05. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
149	The key to quality care for seniors	In order to achieve optimum integrated care for Europe's senior citizens, key indicators were established based on an analysis of quality of life variables.	05. 10. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
150	Cell cargo delivery efficiency determined	The future for cell penetrating peptides (CPPs) as vehicles for biomolecular cargo into cells looks promising. Researchers in the European project CPP have used site-specific recombinase activity to screen the effectiveness of these vectors.	28. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
151	Critical low doses of endocrine chemicals	As research continues, the fine details of adverse effects of endocrine disrupting chemicals are being confirmed. Researchers have investigated the means by which the effects of low dose levels of these compounds can be best determined.	28. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
152	Differentiating the role of cystic fibrosis proteins	Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common monogenic lethal disease in all European countries. Research into the nature and role of the proteins involved in this disease have revealed new insight into the associated pathways and mechanisms.	28. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
153	Diversity database helps conserve rare pig breeds	An extensive pig diversity database of European and Chinese breeds has been set up. This provides comprehensive data about genetic variation within and between the breeds.	21. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
154	Interference with protein-protein interactions	As part of an initiative to develop new therapies for cancer, researchers developed and patented an assay for screening drugs which interfere with protein-protein interactions in live cells.	21. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
155	Model predicts toxicity of pesticides to honey bees	Researchers produced an advanced computer model for predicting acute contact toxicity in European honey bees (Apis mellifera). The model enables animal experimentation to be reduced by facilitating research on new pesticide formulations.	21. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
156	Healthier cheese makes for a healthier heart	It has long been known that our diet directly impacts upon our health. Researchers at an Italian university propose increasing the content of a particular fatty acid in cheese in order to help fight heart and other disease.	14. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
157	Selecting for the ideal cut of meat	Breeding for increased meat yield has been highly successful but, by comparison, selection for meat quality has largely been ignored up until the last decade. Accordingly, researchers from an EU funded project have endeavoured to improve meat quality using genetic technology and breeding programmes.	14. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
158	Cell penetrating peptides deliver the goods	An efficient delivery system is required to transport functional biological cargo for the purposes of gene therapy. European scientists have studied a range of cell penetrating peptides as carriers and gauged their effectiveness in terms of uptake efficiency and cytotoxicity.	07. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
159	Good goat diet means healthier milk	Goat's milk has a reputation for being suitable for consumers with an allergy to cow's milk and for making soft cheeses like feta. Now, scientists have researched into ways to increase levels of conjugated linoleic acid in goat dairy products to produce a highly functional food.	07. 09. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
160	Better use of sulphur for amino acid biofortification	Increasing pressure on world food supplies means that maximisation of amino acid content in food and fodder crops is becoming increasingly important. European researchers are using a combination of genomics, proteomics and traditional breeding strategies to achieve this goal.	31. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
161	Dry chemistry concept for speedy automated toxin assay	Intensive rearing methods in the agricultural sector can lead to the build-up of toxic residues in food. In response to this, researchers have devised a simple, high-throughput, fully automated assay to detect the presence of coccidiostats in poultry products.	31. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
162	Reversible male sterility in crops	Genetic modification of crops can produce vastly improved yield in increasingly disease-free crops. Researchers have developed breeding protocols which avoid the possible release of transgenic pollen into the environment as a result of deliberate genetic manipulation.	31. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
163	The genetic web of Hirschsprung's disease	Hirschsprung's disease is the cause of chronic constipation and poses a significant health threat, particularly in newborn babies. Researchers are well on the way to unravelling the complex genetic pathways of this disease.	31. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
164	Good measures for coercive psychiatric treatment	A European case study gathered data on coercive means of psychiatric treatment in order to comprise a best practice approach for patient care.	24. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
165	Helium and oxygen mix for easy breathing	Chronic airflow limitation can cause a serious loss of quality of life for sufferers. Therapeutic exercise regimes involving the manipulation of inhaled gas ratios have been devised by research scientists as part of the drive to alleviate this situation.	24. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
166	Early B12 deficiency diagnosis for healthy minds later	Psychiatric morbidity is a distressing and debilitating condition for sufferers and can be caused by deficiency of vitamin B12, particularly in the elderly. This research team has analysed the use of a test capable of predicting with accuracy the need for therapy for B12 deficiency.	18. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
167	Endocrine disrupting chemicals and sticklebacks	A standard operating procedure developed in the United Kingdom will help standardise the way in which researchers test the impacts of endocrine disrupting chemicals on fish.	18. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
168	Putting together the Okazaki fragments	European funded research is digging deeper into the biochemistry behind DNA replication. To achieve this, they are enrolling our distant microbial relatives for the assembly of model systems.	18. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
169	Hormonal effects of dibutyl phthalate	Scientists have developed an assay for Insl3 in rats and measured levels of this hormone after exposure to the endocrine disruptor dibutyl phthalate. The role of Insl3 in sexual development was also studied.	10. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
170	Incidence of mutation in renal development genes	A genetic basis for renal hypodysplasia has been characterised by researchers in the ESCAPE_TRIAL project. The incidence of mutations in seven genes involved in early kidney organogenesis was tracked in a trial group of patients with the disease.	10. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
171	Unexpected domains in novel proteases	Gene mining of metagenomic libraries is uncovering a wealth of genetic sequences of commercial value. Partners in the GEMINI project have concentrated on proteases and discovered an enzyme with a unique unexpected structure.	10. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
172	Eco-engineering accelerates soil detoxification	Strategies to minimise the levels of herbicides like atrazine in soils include the application of alternative farming practices. However, for cases of already polluted soils, researchers have investigated the genetic potential of resident microbes to reduce contamination.	03. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
173	New biomarkers for endocrine disruptor chemicals	New, fast testing techniques for determining levels of Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the aquatic environment were developed as part of the LIFE QUALITY initiative. Biologists used a model organism to study the effects of environmental exposure to four hormonally active agents and to develop new biomarkers for them.	03. 08. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
174	'Waste not, want not' in the olive industry	Olive production can be made even more sustainable by detoxifying the mill waste. Researchers have investigated both biotic and abiotic methods to achieve this worthy economic and environmental goal.	27. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
175	Analysing chronic disease health care cost	A vast study was conducted in order to assess health care costs of chronic diseases such as Inflammatory bowel disease.	27. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
176	Bioengineered skin substitutes	Within the field of tissue engineering there is a need to develop new approaches to achieve effective wound closure in patients with extensive skin burns or chronic ulcers. The growth of living skin cells on bioresorbable polymeric films was investigated by the INTELLISCAF project as an intermediate stage for making implantable skin substitutes.	27. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
177	Birth cohort effects on serum testosterone	Serum samples from Scandinavian men were analysed to determine possible changes in hormone levels over time. The work was undertaken as part of an EU initiative into reproductive health.	27. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
178	Identifying population structures in herring stocks	Fishery experts studied the composition of shoals of Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus). The aim of the investigation was to develop the scientific basis for sustainable fisheries and preserve local herring populations.	27. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
179	Innovative sensor to aid coeliac disease patients	A novel sensor developed in Italy aims to improve the quality of life of coeliac disease patients by helping them avoid consumption of foods that contain potentially harmful levels of gluten.	27. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
180	Keeping toxins out of Europe's wines	Research in vineyards across Europe has provided important insight into how to protect grapes against possible contamination by a well-known toxin.	27. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
181	Change of expression for oncogenes	Research centred on the malfunction of important developmental and regulatory genes can elucidate details of their function. Mutations in an important proto-oncogene have shed light on the development of human cancer.	20. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
182	Intercropping peas and barley to reduce weed growth	Intercropping, where two or more crops are grown at the same time on the same land, is an environmentally friendly way of improving crop production in organic farming systems. The ability of this technique to control weeds and prevent nitrogen loss was investigated through experiments carried out in four European countries.	20. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
183	Keeping deadly bacteria off the dinner plate	Mad cow disease and other similar epidemics have made the public increasingly conscious of the threat of disease transmission through the food chain. In response research was aimed at reducing the risk of other unwanted bacteria finding their way to the dinner table.	20. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
184	Optimal floors alleviate dairy cow lameness	A study was conducted in search of the best possible material used in flooring for commercial herds in order to help lessen causes of lameness in dairy cows.	20. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
185	The MIRROR of our actions	Studies conducted by a group of leading neuroscientists have shed light in the understanding the cognitive functions of action imitation and furthermore, of understanding others' intentions.	20. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
186	Controlling late blight with resistant potatoes	Farmers of organic potatoes have traditionally used copper-based fungicides to combat the late blight potato pathogen (Phytophthora infestans). The limitation or elimination of these fungicides in order to improve environmental and food safety means that new strategies are required to combat the disease.	13. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
187	Impact of endocrine disruptors on cell systems	Concern about the widespread occurrence of endocrine disruptors at all levels of the food chain and their effects on hormonal systems has triggered many research initiatives. Partners in the EU project MENDOS have developed a novel protocol based on cell exposure to validate sensors that detect and identify these synthetic chemicals.	13. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
188	Improving therapies for stroke patients	Enabling people to cope better with disability can dramatically increase the quality of life of those affected. This is especially the case with stroke patients, for whom physiotherapy and occupational therapy are consistently used in the rehabilitative process.	13. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
189	New ways to assess early prediction of psychosis	A novel measure for assessing the predictability for the transition to psychosis has been developed.	13. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
190	Ryegrass single nucleotide polymorphism detection	Studies were undertaken to identify genes for the forage quality of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), an important component of agricultural systems and the natural landscape. An improved genetic knowledge base helps scientists and plant breeders develop crops for new applications, which can also adapt better to a changing climate.	13. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
191	Endocrine disruptors and disorder in the KISS-1 gene	Evidence is increasing as regards the havoc that endocrine disruptors can cause during sexual development. Researchers have assessed the effects of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamic-pituitary unit using gene expression studies to identify potential biomarkers.	06. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
192	Locating and tracing the origins of cod	Establishing the origin of cod, has been the goal of an EC funded project CODTRACE. As such, one of its objectives was to develop and test a methodology suitable for that purpose.	06. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
193	Locating faba bean resistance to disease	Gene mapping was carried out for faba bean (Vicia faba) to identify desirable breeding and quality characteristics. This information was used to improve crop health through increased resistance to plant pathogens and parasites.	06. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
194	Making continence management easier	A novel slimline urinal device aiding in continence management and particularly helpful for women with limited mobility now has an improved filter design.	06. 07. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
195	Breeding tannins out of faba beans	Spanish scientists involved in the EUFABA project identified specific genetic markers that will enable the cultivation of tannin-free faba beans.	29. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
196	Computer models help prevent lameness in cattle	A computer model was developed which allowed researchers to visualise the deformation of a cow's foot on hard and soft surfaces. This has enabled risk factors for lameness in cattle to be identified and improved flooring designs to be tested.	29. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
197	Identification of RNA binding proteins	Experts in the cellular transport of bioactive molecules created a consortium under the auspices of the CPP project. The group developed a novel technology for the identification of RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), based on Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) and Cell penetrating peptide (CPP) conjugates.	29. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
198	Genetic weapons against bacterial resistance	To counter the inappropriate use of antimicrobials, both the members of the public and policy-making bodies must be aware of the means of resistance in bacteria. As an integral part of a European study, genomic tools were developed and validated to analyse mechanisms that render antibiotics useless.	22. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
199	Glucose syrup and beer safer for coeliac disease patients	A novel test with high sensitivity has been developed to detect coeliac disease toxic prolamins. The assay is for use on beers and glucose syrups and so promises to make food 'treats' safer for patients with coeliac disease.	22. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
200	Telomere association with DNA repair proteins	The role of the telomere and DNA repair proteins in telomere related radiosensitivity has been further elucidated by European researchers.	22. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
201	Assessing biodiversity in epibenthic communities	A sustainable approach to commercial fishing in Europe must aim at maintaining healthy levels of biodiversity throughout the entire ecosystem, including the ocean floor.	15. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
202	Trawling disturbance in the north west Mediterranean	Some organisms which dwell on the seabed are more vulnerable than others to the physical impact of commercial fishing. Marine scientists have therefore studied changes in benthic communities to determine the level of disturbance resulting from these activities.	15. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
203	Healthy nutrition from the foetus to old age	A research study was undertaken on the reversal of effects of protein restriction in the maternal diet during the neonatal and foetal periods. One team of scientists focused on the effects of taurine supplementation on restoration of function in affected organs.	09. 06. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
204	Guidance on mixture effects of endocrine disruptors	Guidance notes were drawn up for the effect of low doses and mixtures of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on testing strategies and risk assessment procedures. The work was part of the EDEN project, an interdisciplinary effort which addressed key issues surrounding the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals in the environment.	25. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
205	Modifying the metabolism of cysteine in maize	The nutritional quality of maize crops was enhanced by improving the composition of protein bound amino acids. This was achieved through modification of the cysteine metabolism pathway.	25. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
206	New ways to monitor Botrytis fabae resistance	Scientists conducted field and laboratory evaluations in order to screen for Botrytis faba resistance.	25. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
207	Fluorescent proteins light up the way to cancer therapy	The potential for molecular intervention in the cascades leading to cancer cell development are immense. Scientists in a European project have screened for peptide candidates that prevent the inactivation of a tumour suppressor protein.	18. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
208	From the ocean to human body	Pioneering the use of materials made from natural marine algae in orthopaedic applications, the ALGISORB project partners worked on ensuring their consistent quality by accurately determining their crystal structure.	18. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
209	Frost tolerance selection in faba beans	Tolerance to frost was used to indirectly select for winter hardiness in faba beans (Vicia faba). It was shown that Marker assisted selection (MAS) was more efficient at identifying traits than Classical phenotypic selection (CPS).	18. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
210	Individual-based modelling of stocks of Atlantic cod	Research during the CODYSSEY project demonstrated the usefulness of behavioural models for studying the migration of fish stocks.	18. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
211	Linking individual growth and puberty in salmon	Experiments were conducted in order to examine the correlation between individual growth and puberty in sibling groups of farmed salmon.	18. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
212	Transgenic zebra fish report endocrine activity	Transgenic ZER-CALUX® zebra fish were used to detect the endocrine activities of chemicals and polluted environments in a study by the EDEN project. The results demonstrated the complexity of a genetic response to oestrogenic chemicals.	18. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
213	For advanced monitoring of nuclear reactor components	Detection of flaws or defects in the piping system of light water nuclear reactors is a key part of the overall safety assessment of nuclear power plants. While operators and regulators have developed effective assessment procedures to address this issue, their reliability needs to be rigorously checked as plants accumulate many years of service.	11. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
214	Identifying resistance to fungus in faba beans	Faba beans were analysed and their sources of resistance to the fungus, Ascochyta fabae, were identified and characterised. The aim was to improve the crop's resistance to disease.	11. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
215	Monitoring endocrine disruptors in humans and fish	The results of an investigation into the presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals in humans and fish have been united in a single, highly valuable database.	11. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
216	ProViz - interactive visualisation of protein interactions	Many biological concepts can be abstracted as networks, yet their analysis and visualisation is still an open problem. ProViz was developed by the TEMBLOR project to help discover interesting biological relations hidden in large and dense networks of interacting proteins through direct visualisation.	11. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
217	Temperature tolerance impacts sense of space in cod	An in-depth assessment was conducted which covered the impact that environmental factors such as temperature range have on the spatial distribution of cod.	11. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
218	Action mode of key reproductive proteins elucidated	Endocrine disruptors are a major cause of concern due to their effects on reproductive system development. In order to further elucidate their impact, researchers have investigated the action of two key proteins in testicular development in rats.	04. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
219	Action of retinoic acid on cancer cells elucidated	In the search for advanced cancer therapies researchers have investigated the action of retinoic acid (RA). Its impact on cancer cells when combined with other cellular and chemical agents was also observed.	04. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
220	Overactive immune response reduced by tree extracts	Researchers have turned to nature's vast store of bio-active compounds to isolate substances that will moderate an overactive immune response. They tested extractive compounds from knots and bark extracts of Populus deltoides, a tree used for lumber and pulpwood production.	04. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
221	Reducing the invisibility of early psychosis	Health care involving early recognition and intervention at the first stages of psychotic disorders has been improved.	04. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
222	Ridding faba beans of chocolate spot	Researchers in Spain have identified a number of varieties of the faba bean plant that show increased resistance to the deadly Botrytis fabae fungus.	04. 05. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
223	Endocrine disrupting chemical mixture risk assessment	Guidelines for determining the threat associated with simultaneous exposure to multiple endocrine disrupting chemicals were established during the EDEN project.	27. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
224	Marker-assisted selection of tannin-free faba beans	Genetic research supported by the LIFE QUALITY Programme will help eliminate unwanted tannins from faba beans.	27. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
225	T-helper response aids swine fever vaccine development	Severity of outbreaks of classical swine fever has emphasised the need for a complete understanding of the immune mechanisms underlying protection against this disease. To this end, researchers in the EU funded project IMPCSF have classified the frequency and type of a range of peptide-induced immune responses.	27. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
226	Biomarkers point to reproductive disorders	Evidence is increasing of the damaging effects of endocrine disruptors on humans and wildlife alike. Scientists with the EU project EDEN have investigated specific effects of dibutyl phthalate on the rat reproductive system, drawing parallels with disorders of the testes in humans.	21. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
227	Effects of antinutrients on hen membrane ghosts	Vicine and convicine are antinutritional factors that can be present in the faba bean. As part of the drive to improve the crop's nutritional value, scientists have determined the effects of a faba bean vicine/convicine enriched diet on red blood cell membrane proteins.	21. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
228	Immunisation improves innate immunity	Researchers have investigated immunisation of pigs as a means of upregulating the production potential of interferon-alpha. Incorporating this fact in the formulation of control strategies could contribute to the control of outbreaks of classical swine fever.	21. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
229	Recovering anti-oxidants from timber waste	In the search for compounds with beneficial anti-oxidative properties, scientists in Finland turned their attention to parts of trees normally overlooked, such as sapwood, knots and bark. Their curiosity was rewarded.	21. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
230	Renal development gene mutations traced to their origin	The inheritance of a particular gene associated with renal hypodysplasia was investigated in a pan-European study.	21. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
231	Allele frequency indicates effect of genes in ryegrass	Breeding programmes for perennial ryegrass are undeveloped and do not reflect its economic importance and the extent to which it is used as a fodder crop in Europe. Researchers have sought to remedy this by developing a new method to evaluate the effects of selected genes on desirable traits.	13. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
232	Blood pressure rhythms in renal failure children	Ultradian but not circadian blood pressure rhythms were found to be linked to renal dysfunction in children with chronic renal failure.	13. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
233	Carbohydrase assay with metagenomics application	Metagenomics and the culture of genetic material as small as a single gene has unbounded potential for biotechnology. Partners from the EU funded project GEMINI have developed a carbohydrase assay as a screening tool in this rapidly expanding field.	13. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
234	Enzyme-aided extraction for bioactive components	European scientists have developed novel enzyme-aided processing technologies for berries and grapes in order to increase yield and improve the quality of juice or wine. Particular emphasis was given to resveratrol and other polyphenols in grapes and wine.	13. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
235	Intelligent waste management for aquaculture	A fish waste processor spawned during the ZAFIRA project represents a more intelligent approach to waste management for aquaculture.	13. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
236	Markers for oestrogen in zebra fish	Zebra fish (Danio rerio) are often used in scientific research as a vertebrate model organism. Researchers investigating environmental exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) used transgenic zebra fish to establish green fluorescent protein (GFP) as a marker for oestrogen exposure.	13. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
237	Plasma-treated polymers for tissue regeneration	The choice of polymers for various biomedical applications depends on their surface properties that subsequently influence their interaction with living tissue cells. Plasma treatment of polymers can change their surface characteristics to optimise their performance when in contact with the human body.	13. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
238	Creation of metagenomic insert libraries	Researchers investigated techniques for the creation of small insert libraries. The work combined micro-organism biodiversity with cutting edge microbiology and screening technology.	06. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
239	Genetic marker for diabetic nephropathy	Development of complications in diabetes can cause early mortality. The European funded project EURAGEDIC used data from a large sample group of diabetic patients throughout Europe to identify the genes involved.	06. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
240	Screening the faba bean for broomrape resistance	The development of enhanced faba bean genotypes, which can be used as a sustainable alternative to non-EU produced plant protein, was the subject of this project. In order for this to be achieved, part of the study focused on recommending suitable methods for screening the bean for parasitic resistance.	06. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
241	Size effects: male reproductive health and smoking	A comprehensive Europe-wide study of the effects of maternal smoking on the reproductive health of their male offspring supported the case for pregnant women to steer clear of smoking.	06. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
242	Tele-rehabilitation for spinal cord injured patients	A protocol was designed as part of the THRIVE project to provide tele-rehabilitation to patients as part of the after-care they receive once they have returned home. Following testing and consultations with medical specialists, patients and their carers, this protocol is ready to be integrated into health systems throughout Europe.	06. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
243	Telomere maintenance curbs DNA damage	Scientists working in the EU project TELOSENS have furthered research on the link between telomere integrity and DNA damage response mechanisms.	06. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
244	Turbulent flow and the adherence of Listeria	Researchers from the EU have investigated ways of controlling the presence of the food pathogen Listeria monocytogenes in cheese making dairies. The work has included studies into the effect of turbulent flow on Listeria attached to surfaces.	06. 04. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
245	A molecular chaperone and its activator	EU scientists have researched into the action of the heat shock protein, Hsp90 and its activator molecule, Aha1. Elucidation of the mechanisms and pathways involved may have applications in the field of therapeutic proteins.	30. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
246	Database for rice reverse genetics	Cereals are the staple of the world population and rice is agriculture's model cereal. To extend the scope of functional genomics in rice, researchers have created a large mutant population by insertion of maize transposons.	30. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
247	Gene mining in the human colon	A novel resistance gene to the antibiotic tetracycline has been isolated whilst combing through a metagenomic library.	30. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
248	Markers lead to better bean breeding	One of the most economically important diseases of the faba bean, rust, can cause major crop losses. Researchers from the European project EUFABA have identified genetic markers linked to a resistance gene.	30. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
249	Total effective xenoestrogen burden in tissue	Hyperfractionation was used to determine levels of xenoestrogens, man-made compounds which mimic the effect of naturally occurring oestrogens. Scientists studied their occurrence in the tissue of humans and wildlife to gain a better understanding of environmental exposure to these substances.	30. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
250	Tracking from the farm to the fork	Improving upon available methods for tracing the meat people eat is a priority for health and consumer protection regulation at EU level, and also, a primary concern for the individual consumer.	30. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
251	Using light to control puberty in farmed fish	Sensitivity to light of different intensities and spectral variations was studied in two species of fish in vivo and in vitro in an effort to alleviate the problem of early puberty in farmed fish.	30. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
252	Common genetic variation in kidney disease	The onset of complications in kidney disease is influenced by genetic factors. An inventory was, therefore, made for common genetic variation in 150 genes for cardio-vascular complications.	23. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
253	Documenting rehabilitative therapy sessions	As part of a collaborative project with the overall aim of improving the quality of rehabilitation of stroke patients, a scoring catalogue was developed. This scoring list allowed for comparisons to be made between the content of individual therapy sessions conducted in different settings.	23. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
254	Factors for biofilm formation in Listeria	Listeria is a common and potentially dangerous food pathogen particularly in the dairy industry. To help combat this threat to food safety, scientists have investigated its modes of resistance to disinfection.	23. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
255	Genetic susceptibility to inflammatory bowel disease	Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a complex, polygenic disorder which mostly affects young people, resulting in a major reduction in their quality of life. Researchers from the GENETICS OF IBD project used sophisticated genotype-phenotype analysis of target populations to identify the genes responsible for this debilitating disease.	23. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
256	Safer and more effective intelligent tissue engineering	An improved 'smart scaffold' has been engineered with the objective that it can be used to regenerate bone tissue. The scaffold could make a significant difference in present procedures, which are only partly successful in restoring all functions of the damaged tissues.	23. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
257	The special case of adolescence for vascular parameters	For children with chronic renal failure there are cardiovascular consequences both as a result of the disease and application of therapies. Accordingly, specific techniques for data handling for cardiovascular assessment of adolescents were developed by partners in a European funded project.	23. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
258	Use of genomic responses in testing guidelines	As part of an EU study into endocrine disruptor chemicals an investigation was carried out into the use of genomic responses for enhancing testing guidelines in fish. A number of recommendations were then made.	23. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
259	Biodegradable bone forming material for in vivo tests	Various techniques were compared for in vivo evaluation to determine new bone formation and bioceramic degradation abilities of specially selected materials. These can be applied to products consisting of biodegradable bone forming materials for use in bone defect medical treatment.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
260	Effect of combining endocrine disrupting chemicals	An investigation was carried out into the combination effects of similarly acting endocrine disruptor chemicals (EDCs), using cell-based assays and fish and rat models. The results were used to enhance risk assessments.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
261	Eliminating toxicity in the faba bean	After faba bean consumption, humans and animals experience a temporary decrease in levels of glutathione, which protects red blood cells from oxidant insult and haemolysis. Scientists observed laying hens fed on faba beans, in order to analyse the negative effects of toxic compounds found in the bean.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
262	Genes and pathways involved in diabetic nephropathy	Scientists studied the genes and pathways involved in diabetic nephropathy (DN) in order to create a record of candidate genes. The results were used to achieve a better understanding of DN as an aid to developing new medication and improved preventative strategies.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
263	Genetic links for abnormal kidney development	Childhood end-stage renal disease is a rare but distressing disease with poor life expectancy and quality of life. Researchers from an EU funded project ESCAPE_TRIAL studied mutations in two particular genes associated with abnormal kidney development.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
264	Healing bones all by ourselves	Improved scaffolds which can be used in reconstructive craniofacial surgery have been developed by scientists working on an EU-led project. The new intelligent scaffold material supports bone, skin and cartilage regeneration.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
265	Self-movement perception in the elderly	Vision is a dominant source of information for the control of self-movement. Models that link the properties of neurons to the motion experienced as a result of walking or driving a car have been developed to elucidate possible underlying control mechanisms.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
266	Supporting society's elderly through disability	The health care and social needs of older people with disabilities have been addressed in this project. The findings made up the basis for policy recommendations.	16. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
267	Aquaculture's answer to bone defects	A technique was developed for evaluating the density and growth rates of a coral weed used for a bio-degradable bone-forming material for the treatment of bone defects.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
268	Chronic renal failure and hypertension in children	Trials were conducted on the use of ramipril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor commonly used to treat hypertension, particularly for its effectiveness on children with chronic renal failure-associated hypertension.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
269	Consumer response to grape and berry processing techniques	New processing techniques were developed to enhance the health benefits derived from grape and berry products. Research was carried out to test the perceived benefits and marketability of such products.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
270	Enzyme production success in Streptomyces lividans	The economic importance of commercially valuable proteins by microbes cannot be overstated. Researchers have developed and tested a new cloning vector for, and successfully extracted, a xyloglucanase in Streptomyces lividans.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
271	Genetics combats rust in Vicia faba bean	The precise histology and biochemistry of faba bean rust has been characterised by the EU project EUFABA to identify sources of resistance.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
272	Intelligent materials to regenerate bone tissue	Advances in the field of tissue engineering have encouraged physicians to introduce innovative techniques into clinical practice. Biochemical and biophysical stimuli of cell growth have been proposed as potent tools to improve reparative bone formation in vivo.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
273	Profile of kidney gene expression for diabetic mice	Diabetic nephropathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus and patients often require dialysis as a result. European research has focused on mutations to elucidate the genetic components behind kidney complications arising as a result of diabetes.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
274	Proteomic strategies strike at the pathways to disease	A proteomics approach was adopted by researchers to analyse the modifications of proteins involved in the molecular cascades leading to inflammatory bowel disease.	09. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
275	Detection of gluten by optical biosensors	The autoimmune disorder coeliac disease causes genetically predisposed individuals to develop inflammation of the small intestine through exposure to gluten, which is found in wheat products. Scientists from the CD-CHEF project developed a microsystem module which detected gluten through the use of optical biosensors.	03. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
276	Endocrine disruptors and early puberty in girls	An investigation was carried out into endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their ability to affect the hypothalamic-pituitary (HP) unit causing precocious sexual development in girls.	03. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
277	Genomic solutions for fish egg cryopreservation	For efficient, disease-free broodstock management in the aquaculture industry, gamete preservation is essential. Integral to the success of cryopreservation, researchers have devised a genomic test to determine oocyte viability.	03. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
278	Listeria in dairies producing traditional cheeses	Listeria monocytogenes is a highly virulent and potentially fatal food-borne pathogen, which can be found in some dairy products. Therefore, researchers have studied ways of controlling its presence in cheese-making dairies.	03. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
279	Metagenomic libraries for the glacial habitat	During the GEMINI project, a German university took up the challenge of trying to extract valuable genetic material from the harsh climate of mountain glaciers.	03. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
280	Metagenomics yields potentially new chitinases	Microbial genetic material recovered directly from the environment stored in gene banks appears to be an unlimited resource for the biotechnology industry. Researchers have screened these metagenomic libraries for enzymes with antifungal activity.	03. 03. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
281	Breeding crops tolerant to drought conditions	As part of an EU-led initiative, a team of scientists sought to breed a leguminous crop to be used for animal feed, one which also holds the characteristics important to sustainable agriculture. In order to achieve this, the scientists set to work to understand sources of improved drought tolerance.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
282	Coordinating bio-monitoring research across Europe	A synchronised human bio-monitoring research project, one which involves researchers from all over Europe, is an ambitious project to implement. A coordinating tool using EXCEL software was designed to help with the optimisation of the resources designated to such an effort.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
283	Effect of the prion gene on traits in sheep breeds	The genetic relationship between the PrP locus and production or functional traits was studied in meat, hardy and dairy sheep breeds.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
284	Extensive investigation of rust disease in faba beans	Rust epidemics can wreak havoc upon faba beans. In response, the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas in Spain led a multi-million Euro research project aimed at preventing rust in faba beans.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
285	Identifying genetic factors in diabetes complications	THESIAS (Testing haplotype effects in association studies), one of the most complete software packages for defining haplotype associations in unrelated individuals, has been upgraded and extended. Besides new functionalities, a graphical interface has been added to guide the user through each logical step of the association analysis.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
286	Improving our knowledge about child kidney disease	Paediatricians in Poland worked with children suffering from chronic kidney disease in an effort to gain insight into the evolution of the disease and its potential treatment.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
287	Improving upon mobility perception in the elderly	Optic flow perception in the elderly was tested in the EUROKINESIS project in order to evaluate and provide solutions to an individual?s diminishing mobility faculties due to ageing.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
288	Micromodule for detecting coeliac disease toxic gluten	Scientists produced and validated a device for metering, diluting and mixing reagents for the detection of coeliac disease (CD) toxic gluten.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
289	Molecular markers improve meat safety measures	Meat traceability lies at the heart of ensuring that livestock and meat are disease free. In line with tougher EU regulations for tracking meat and animals, researchers have developed methods to sample and profile DNA from livestock.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
290	New hope for patients with chronic or traumatic wounds	Patient recovery following a wound such as an ulcer, cancer wound or traumatic wounds such as burns are reliant on the care available. New products invented by scientists at Coloplast, allow for advanced wound care which supports the natural regeneration process with living cells, growth factors and structural elements.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
291	Pituitary hormones and puberty in farmed fish	One of the biggest factors affecting production levels in aquaculture is premature puberty in stocks. To help control this, researchers in the European project PUBERTIMING have characterised novel receptor variants for sex hormones in farmed fish.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
292	Radiation sensitivity in human mammary tissue	Researchers have investigated the roots of genetic instability at chromosomal level in human mammary epithelial cells on exposure to radiation.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
293	Regenerating injured tissue by converging technologies	Plasma treatment of polymeric materials has been a topic of extensive investigation pertaining to a wide range of applications. By sterilising and modifying the surface of biodegradable polymers in a controlled way, it can optimise interactions with proteins and cell adhesion for improved biocompatibility.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
294	Role of telomeres in the development of cancer	Telomeres are specialised structures found at the ends of chromosomes. Researchers addressed the question of whether telomere integrity is a factor involved in oncogenesis in human cells.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
295	Selective sheep breeding for scrapie eradication	A monitored genotype programme was used as an experimental study on a Sardinian flock in an effort to help eliminate scrapie in sheep through selective breeding.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
296	Unified format for the exploitation of proteomic data	With the recent achievements in sequencing the human genome and the genome of other organisms vital to medical research, scientists are faced with an enormous overload of data. A bioinformatics tool developed by the TEMBLOR project promises to allow them to search seamlessly across different databases of information.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
297	Virtual and interactive book of marine microbiology	Marine microbiologists are set to benefit from the development of a metagenomic interactive database which allows access to information on microbial ecology. It consolidates all current research in the field including that which has been published, but not previously incorporated, into the discipline?s mainstream.	23. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
298	Decoding neural signals	Mathematical models of oscillating neurons involved in processing the electrical activity generated by artificial stimulation of the skin have been developed. Aiming to shed light on how internal representations of real-world stimuli are created, the ROSANA project partners have developed the essential tools to define the desired stimulation patterns.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
299	Europe's population under the genetic microscope	Human genome research promises to deliver health benefits in the form of screening, prevention and treatment of common diseases. As an integral part of this drive, researchers have conducted a study of genetic diversity in populations across Europe.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
300	Improving accuracy in cod stock management	The success of stock management in protecting cod stocks hinges on the reliability of the methodology it uses. European researchers assessed the use of the model of virtual population assessment and its hypotheses and found them to be too limited, various recommendations ensued.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
301	Increasing expression of recombinant proteins	Researchers improved the use of cells as factories for therapeutic proteins. They developed a technique which enabled them to increase the expression of recombinant proteins in mammalian cells.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
302	Maternal markers for vertebrate embryo development	Researchers in the CRYOCYTE project created a catalogue of messenger RNA stored at the end of oogenesis in zebrafish germ cells. This promises to form part of the initiative to identify functionally important sequences and proteins involved in oogenesis and development of the embryo.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
303	Microsystem modules for identifying gluten	Coeliac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder which causes inflammation in the small intestine of sufferers as a reaction to gliadin and glutenin, gluten proteins found in wheat. Researchers developed an integrated microsystem capable of extracting and detecting coeliac disease gluten from both raw and cooked foodstuffs.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
304	Recommendations for human biomonitoring in Europe	The ESBIO project, funded through the Sixth Framework Programme, represented a concerted effort to define a roadmap for the future of human biomonitoring in Europe.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
305	Screening faba bean for Ascochyta fabae resistance	Scientists studied different methods for screening faba bean (Vicia faba) for resistance to the plant pathogen Ascochyta fabae. The aim was to provide tools for developing genotypic resistance in faba beans in order to turn it into the ideal candidate for sustainable agriculture.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
306	Shedding Growth factors and light to forestall fish maturation	Early maturation of farm based fish correlates directly to production inefficiencies. The PUBERTIMING project, supported by the EC, looked into the genetic, environmental, hormonal and even the nutritional sources that might trigger precocious maturity.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
307	Standards for DNA micro-array data	DNA micro-array experiments have become one of the most commonly used source of expression data for genes. The lack of standards for their presentation and exchange, one of the major barriers to accessing experiment data on a genomic scale, has been addressed within the TEMBLOR project.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
308	Statistical tools for genetic association studies	Statistical tools were developed to help in genetic association studies which employed population-based case-control studies.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
309	Tissue implants for knee injury	The menisci in the knee provide the structural integrity for the joint when it is under tension or torsion. Tissue regeneration of this vital part of the knee has been tested in an animal model in a bid to prevent the pain and deterioration commonly associated with injury.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
310	Transplantation and identifying cod origins	Techniques were developed to provide legally indisputable evidence for the harvesting site of unidentified cod. These were verified through tests involving the transplant of eggs and as a result of double blind tests for samples of cod.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
311	Wood knots tied in with anti-cancer agents	Bioactive substances isolated from wood frequently confer protective properties to tree cells. Researchers have therefore investigated the anti-tumour potential of extractives from bark and knots in three types of trees.	16. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
312	Breeding scrapie out of European flocks	The prion disease scrapie, is the equivalent in sheep of bovine spongiform encephalopathy and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. An EU-led research team conducted experiments to evaluate the most effective breeding strategies for reducing prevalence of the disease.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
313	Circumstances necessary for the bystander effect	The consequences of radiation are not always limited to the cells directly under bombardment. Researchers have investigated this so-called bystander effect in order to determine its relevance in both radiation protection and therapy.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
314	Complete ryegrass genome is within grasp	Breeding of prime fodder species is essential for sustainable agriculture. Researchers have concentrated on genotyping one of the main forage crops, perennial ryegrass.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
315	Continual light spells new insight on maturity of fish	Regulating maturity in an effort to reduce annual loss of profit in aquaculture, an EC funded project PUBERTIMING investigated the use of photoperiod control.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
316	DNA extraction from extreme environment microbes	The DNA from micro-organisms living under extreme conditions of heat, acidity and alkalinity was extracted and used to build a metagenomic library.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
317	Improved ELISA for coeliac disease patients	The accurate detection of glutenins and gliadins for patients with coeliac disease is a crucial part of management of the condition. Researchers have developed new ELISA-based assays to detect these proteins at very low levels.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
318	Left ventricular hypertrophy and kidney disease	Researchers studied left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in children suffering from chronic kidney disease.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
319	Low vicine and convicine content in faba beans	Researchers used cleavage amplified polymorphism (CAP) markers to select low levels of antinutritional factors (ANF) in the faba bean, Vicia faba L..	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
320	Predicting osseo-integration of dental implants	Researchers developed computer models to help create one-stage placements for dental implants. The methodologies developed were combined with results from guinea pig and human studies to predict integration between the living bone and the implant.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
321	Successful deep freeze for fish eggs	Successful cryopreservation of fish gametes is essential for optimum broodstock management in aquaculture. As part of the development of a protocol for oocyte preservation, researchers have determined the toxicity levels of cryoprotective agents used.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
322	Targeting eye deficiencies in senior citizens	It is well known that ageing has an effect on a number of motor and perceptual functions. Furthermore, research has found that these effects are often subtle. Therefore necessary measures for remedy have been taken.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
323	The crucial control of telomere maintenance	The telomere is a protective region of repetitive DNA at the very tip of chromosome which confers a protective role on the genetic material during cell division. The molecular basis for the maintenance of these vital structures has been investigated by a team from the EU project TELOSENS.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
324	Understanding TSE in fish	Europe's leading scientists are taking steps to ensure that transmissible spongiform encephalopathy never again reaches the dinner table.	09. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
325	Effect of endocrine disruptor chemicals on cells	Researchers successfully developed advanced tools for diagnosing and assessing endocrine disruption in fish and mammals.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
326	Heat shock protein a cell saver	Cell apoptosis is the focus of intense research due to its significance in differentiation and disease. Scientists with an EU funded project have investigated the role of Heat shock protein 70 in the execution of the process.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
327	Human biomonitoring linked to environment and health	Measures have been taken to examine the possibilities of linking human biomonitoring with that of environmental and health monitoring and transferring the results through a response system.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
328	Investigating the burden of disease in the elderly	An interdisciplinary report was created which covered conclusions and recommendations regarding the burden of disease in the elderly population.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
329	New gene vehicles for the journey to Streptomyces	Protein production using bacteria as factories has vast potential. A European research team has developed a cloning vector able to transfer selected genes for production in Streptomyces.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
330	Portable test for food gluten	Coeliac disease is estimated to affect one percent of the European population. The EU funded CD-CHEF project researched into means by which coeliac disease toxic gluten can be extracted and detected in all food stuffs.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
331	Preventing cheese contamination	Scientists assessed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in cheese-making dairies in various locations, in order to ascertain a better understanding of what causes contamination.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
332	Smart tags for tracing animal carcasses	Researchers developed a real time tagging and tracing system for farm animals and meat, thereby demonstrating the advantages of using electronic identification to protect consumers.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
333	Trait specific genetic markers in ryegrass	Scientists developed a trait specific marker tool kit to identify ryegrass (Lolium perenne) genes affecting forage quality and stress tolerance. This new knowledge benefited both public institutions and private companies involved in breeding high quality forage grasses.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
334	Understanding information uptake for organic farming	The adoption of organic farming has been somewhat slow in certain regions and an EC funded research and development project IDARI, has investigated means to accelerate and encourage its wider acceptance.	02. 02. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
335	Anti-allergy vaccinations	Allergic reactions in humans affect a great number of individuals and can often result in life-threatening situations.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
336	Effect of fishing on species diversity	Fishing has an effect on the marine ecosystem beyond the particular species being targeted. Therefore, theoretical models were developed to show the impact of trawling on biodiversity.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
337	Environmental change and cod stocks	Fish biologists have carried out studies into the environmental factors which affect cod stocks.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
338	Evolution of scrapie resistance in French sheep flocks	Scientists used a genotype programme to monitor the reduction of the incidence of scrapie in flocks of sheep. Two groups of sheep were used to demonstrate the effect of using rams possessing the ARR/ARR genotype for scrapie resistance.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
339	Expression Profiler regenerated with user algorithms	Establishing the order of sequences in genomes has been a huge step in genetic research. To fully capitalise on these maps, the TEMBLOR project has developed algorithms to identify the function of these genes.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
340	Genes and radiation	Sensitivity to radiation varies among different individuals and as of yet there is still no clear knowledge of the mechanisms behind radiation-induced carcinogenesis.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
341	Improving the fixation of dental implants	Scientists investigated new improved ways of fixing and supporting dental implants in patients.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
342	Living substitute for injured meniscus tissue	Recovery takes time and it is rarely complete, as many thousands of Europeans undergoing treatment for injuries to the knee meniscus will verify. A novel material composed of the patient's own cells has been developed to help the regeneration of the knee joint meniscus and provide lifelong relief from further knee degeneration.	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
343	Understanding lactic acid bacteria	Fermentation is a key chemical process in the preparation of food stuffs, made possible through the action of lactic acid bacteria (LAB).	26. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
344	Bioreactors for producing meniscus material	A large number of European citizens suffer from meniscus defects, causing persistent pain, loss of mobility and a reduced quality of life. Scientists from the EU have undertaken research into state-of-the-art tissue engineering technologies to reconstruct the living material of the meniscus.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
345	Collection of expressed sequence tags for ryegrass	Forage grasses comprise an important part of the diet of livestock reared on Europe's farms. The GRASP project aimed to enhance the quality of these grasses through genetic research.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
346	Comparing stroke rehabilitation centres across Europe	In order to evaluate the differences which exist between care professionals and the amount of therapy delivered to patients, observations were made and analysed by researchers based in four stroke rehabilitation centres based in different European countries.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
347	Cost effective livestock traceability	Researchers in Barcelona as part of the European project EID + DNA TRACING have identified the best way to introduce advanced traceability techniques to European livestock at the lowest possible cost.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
348	Drugs that cut cholesterol also halt prion diseases	Scientists have researched the possibility of a treatment for prion diseases based on anti-cholesterol drugs.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
349	Effect of protein supplements on dairy cows	The use of protein-rich concentrates was investigated on dairy cattle fed with silage made from grass or maize. Scientists studied the effect on rumen-buffering, glucose supply, the provision of essential amino acids and the impact on feed intake and milk production.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
350	Focusing on DNA repairing	Sensitivity to radiation varies among the population, although the source of this variation is not clear.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
351	For a taint-free wine cork	Cork stoppers are a natural means by which to seal that perfect bottle of wine. Researchers have developed and assessed protocols to eradicate the source of cork taint, an arch-enemy of cork and wine manufacturers.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
352	Lighting up the way to controlled fish puberty	The phenomenon of precocious puberty in farmed fish causes significant losses in production levels. The EU funded project PUBERTIMING investigated the hormonal and cellular basis of testis development under different light regimes in salmon.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
353	Measuring otoliths for behaviour patterns	In order to understand whether the policies governing fisheries and their management principles are working, it has become imperative to understand the factors causing changes in fish behaviour. To do so, an EC funded project CODYSSEY has investigated the horizontal and vertical dynamics of the cod and related the data to the management and impact of fishing activities.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
354	Rehabilitation for patients via tele-videoconferencing	A new approach to rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries has been developed, allowing patients to receive follow-up care from their home via a video-teleconference platform.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
355	Sea bass sperm bank freezes genetic resource	A sperm bank was established for the European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, by the FREEZEBASS project. For the first time and under strictly controlled conditions, the bank brought together all the wild genetic resources currently known for this species of fish.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
356	System for incontinence management	Researchers at Brunel University in the UK have developed a system to ease the difficulties of urinary incontinence.	19. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
357	Advanced grape and berry processing	Processing technologies for grape and berry applications were examined for their bioavailability and bioactivity effects and possible health benefits in consumer products and ingredients.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
358	Body measurements for identifying origins of cod	Scientists developed a pan-European diagnostic model for identifying the population origin of cod. The different methodologies developed were used to determine the location of spawning and of harvest of individual fish during different times of year.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
359	Bone regeneration supported by intelligent scaffold	A team of scientists in the EU funded project INTELLISCAF have developed synthetic scaffolding material for use in bone repair and regeneration.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
360	Brain tissue characteristics diagnose prion diseases	The overall aim of a European project was to improve the diagnosis and determination of the progression of human prion diseases. Non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging techniques were investigated as a means of achieving this goal.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
361	Breeding for milk yield and scrapie resistance	Breeding programmes to increase the genetic resistance to scrapie appear to be one answer to its control. Researchers have designed models to select optimal programmes, not only for scrapie resistance, but to maximise mild yields.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
362	Human bystander cells avoid radiation damage	Researchers have investigated the bystander effect in human skin cells exposed to radiation. This has important implications for cases of radiation damage and determining dosage in radiotherapy.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
363	Microsystem for electrochemical detection of gluten	Researchers have developed and validated a microsystem module for the electrochemical detection of gluten.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
364	Optimisation of dairy cattle protein diets	Scientists have formulated new rationing matrices and incorporated them into existing commercial models to optimise utilisation of dairy cattle protein supplements.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
365	Programming the death of a cell	The role of R proteins in the induction of programmed cell death has been investigated by the European project INSIGHT INSIDE.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
366	Selective breeding of ryegrass is within our GRASP	Knowledge acquired during the GRASP project has been transformed into practical tools that will enable breeding of better forage grass.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
367	Wood waste to provide medical benefits	Knot-wood often proves to be the bane of wood processing in mills, as it requires additional attention and resources to process. However, its potential for other industries such as the biochemical industry has been explored through CERBERUS, an EC funded project investigating the multi-faceted exploitation potential of knots and wood bark.	12. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
368	Blood grouping using the genetic approach	Testing for donor and recipient compatibility for blood transfusions is usually based on serological testing. A European funded project, BLOODGEN has researched into genotyping blood groups for safety of individuals with rare blood group antigens.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
369	Clearing the pathways to anti-cancer therapy	European scientists have researched the pathways involved in the development of cancer cells. In particular, the role of metalloproteases has been elucidated, some of which are potent promoters of malignancy.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
370	Communication support for human biomonitoring	A strategy has been designed to provide efficient and effective communication in European human biomonitoring (HBM), particularly concerning research and surveillance which focuses on children. The approach has provided a common base for exchange that is flexible and adaptable.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
371	Exploring bioactive compounds in knot wood and bark	The anti-microbial and anti-adhesive effects of 21 wood extracts were tested and their health promoting and preservative potential explored. This project represents a concerted effort to explore the up until now undervalued potential of European forest resources in this research area.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
372	Increasing resistance to scrapie in sheep flocks	Researchers introduced genetically resistant breeding rams to flocks infected with scrapie and the infected flocks were then carefully monitored. Results showed, for the first time, that selective breeding could be effective in combating scrapie in commercial flocks.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
373	Molecular markers for analysing the wheat genome	Molecular markers were used to carry out a genetic analysis of bread wheat and identify the positions of quantitative trait loci (QTL).	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
374	Neurology of self-motion awareness	Researchers have identified previously unknown neural pathways involved in the perception of self-motion.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
375	Stats for cod migration modelling	The preservation of cod (Gadus morhua) has been the focus of a number of management methods and policies. Cod is one of the world's most commercially important fish, and assessing the effectiveness of such policies is a key element behind the EC funded project CODYSSEY.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
376	Tackling depression via onset prediction	An innovative risk tool has been developed, marking the first instrument in the field of psychiatry able to predict the onset of clinical depression in primary care.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
377	Vegetative methods for ash propagation	Systems for the vegetative propagation of ash plants from adult trees were developed, resulting in enhanced genetic resources for European farmers and foresters.	05. 01. 2009	Mám záujem o viac info
378	Screening for prion therapies	Prion diseases, although relatively rare, are still of major concern to the general public and health authorities alike. An EU funded project has researched into novel therapeutic agents for conditions like bovine spongiform encephalopathy.	29. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
379	Assessing post-stroke depression and anxiety	A comparison study was conducted on the prevalence and severity of post-stroke depression and anxiety among four rehabilitation centres across Europe. Efforts were made in the hope of better rehabilitation services for stroke patients in order to improve their quality of life.	22. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
380	Tracing the Atlantic cod by its bacteria	European researchers have discovered how to trace cod by analysing the communities of bacteria that inhabit their epidermal mucous.	22. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
381	Bio-engineering tissue good enough for the knee	Damage to the meniscus is a common debilitating condition. Researchers have investigated different cell types and their ability to generate meniscus tissue substitutes for use in knee joint arthroscopies.	15. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
382	Identifying the origin of harvested Atlantic cod	Searching for a means to identify where captured fish have spawned, researchers with the University of Bergen in Norway found the answer inside their inner ear.	15. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
383	Need-based approach to care for the disabled	Special efforts focusing on the approach and services of caregivers and health professionals have been made in order to help provide a better quality of life for people with disabilities.	15. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
384	Special biochip detects endocrine disrupting compounds	A highly specialised biosensor developed with European expertise can detect extremely low concentrations of harmful pollutants present in the environment.	15. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
385	The best genetic markers for herring conservation	In order to develop sustainable management strategies for our endangered fish stocks, their populations must be identified using appropriate genetic information. Scientists have now identified markers that can enable the accurate recognition of distinct populations of herring.	15. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
386	Uncorking the functional food potential of wine	The difference between a good and a bad wine is a matter or chemistry. Scientists have evaluated winemaking methods in terms of the polyphenolic content of the wine and its impact on wine flavour, colour, nutritional content and body.	15. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
387	Understanding the effect of radiation	The cancer risk induced by radiation exposure in humans is still not easy to calculate.	15. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
388	Egg envelope proteins provide a key to cryopreservation	Cryopreservation of fish gametes is an important process in intensive aquaculture and the conservation of fish biodiversity. Faced with difficulties in the freezing of oocytes, scientists have researched into the biochemical properties of egg envelope proteins.	08. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
389	Future new approaches for bowel disease treatment	Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can seriously impact the patient's quality of life. Understanding the genetic basis of the pathology could pave the way for new therapeutic developments.	08. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
390	New database tool for microarray researchers	Many achievements in molecular biology research have been made across Europe, yet up until this research there had not existed a public repository from which this data can be shared. ArrayExpress is a database which uses Oracle technology to allow scientists access to microarray data, that is, snapshots of gene expression levels at a genomic scale.	08. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
391	The importance of long telomeres	The European project TELOSENS focused on research to further ascertain the role of the telomere in predisposition to radiation damage and sensitivity to genotoxic agents.	08. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
392	A portable micromodule for gluten extraction	Scientists have been working on a micromodule to extract coeliac disease toxic gluten from food samples as a precursor to performing an assay. This technology could make life a lot more bearable for individuals who suffer with this often debilitating condition.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
393	Advances in mushroom pest control	An effective and efficient strategy for the biological control of the principal insect pests (sciarids and phorids) of mushroom cultivation was developed along with ways to put it to practical use.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
394	Allergic diseases bite the dust	Scientists have moved one step further in the treatment of allergic diseases using plasmid constructs to deliver allergen encoding vaccines.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
395	Gut feeling for bacterial variations in Europe's babies	The composition of gut bacteria is increasingly seen to be important in many aspects of health. Researchers have surveyed infants across Europe to determine what factors are responsible for population variations in intestinal bacteria.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
396	Integration of natural predators in crop management	In protecting crops, it has long been known that an integrated approach often works best. Exploring the manner in which integration can best be applied in oilseed rape crops was the aim of the MASTER project.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
397	Interferon-a responses in acute phase of swine fever	Outbreaks of Classical swine fever in pigs exact a high cost in the agricultural sector. Partners in the IMPCSF project have researched into the role of interferon-a in the pathogenesis of the disease.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
398	Propagating and preserving the best European ash	The LIFE QUALITY Programme funded a team of forestry experts to identify and preserve important genetic information for the European ash, an essential component of forests spread across the continent.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
399	Putting drinking water to the public health test	This in-depth study examined the effects on the human body of consuming the naturally occurring arsenic found in drinking water. It looks at its association with bladder, skin and kidney cancers and in particular the risk, mechanism and susceptibility of the arsenic component in relation to these cancers.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
400	Rapid genotyping for complex bowel disease	Inflammatory bowel disease is a complex pathology with a polygenic basis and influenced by multiple environmental factors. Researchers have devised means to implement high throughput genotyping to store in an integrated database established by an EU project.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
401	SPR sensor for detecting endocrine disruptors	A new concept of high-throughput surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors was developed to detect the presence of endocrine disrupting chemicals.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
402	Testing chambers for wiring standards	Safety in the home, the office, warehouses - in fact in any building in which there is electric cable and power appliances is a very serious concern. Hundreds of instances exist in which fires have been attributed to old or poor wiring in buildings.	01. 12. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
403	Breast milk best for averting obesity risk	Dietary factors in early life can play a significant role in overall development. The differences between infants who are breastfed and those who are formula fed, in terms of how this may 'programme' risk of becoming obese, was investigated in this study.	21. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
404	Experimental design in herring population genetics	A detailed knowledge of the population structure of Atlantic herring is required for the proper management of stocks. This meant that a comprehensive method was needed for differentiating between members of different populations, both in surveys and in samples from fisheries.	21. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
405	Extraction of bioactive compounds from berries	Researchers have developed new enzyme and processing tools, leading to improved extraction of health-giving bioactive compounds from berry and grape residues. This has resulted in less waste plus healthier products for the consumer.	21. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
406	Improving ash tree genetic resources for sustainability	The Common Ash tree produces a highly valuable wood used in furniture; it is also planted for reforestation of abandoned farmland. This project explores the little-known subject of ash genetic structure and hybridisation between Common Ash and other species.	21. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
407	Interleukin and interferon assay for sheep	In the search for an effective vaccination strategy against small ruminant lentiviruses, researchers have developed real time assays for interleukin and interferon in ovine peripheral blood cells.	21. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
408	Key regions mapped for bowel disease genes	Researchers have investigated the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using cytogenetic methods. The scientists applied the resources from global human genome databases, cloning and genomic techniques to then characterise the mutations discovered.	21. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
409	Skin penetration of TiO2 nanoparticles in sunscreens	Uncoated ultra-fine particles (less than two nm) of titanium dioxide (TiO2) have been used in sunscreens over the last decade. The NANODERM project investigated the ability of skin to act as a barrier to ultrafine particles, preventing them from entering vital tissues.	21. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
410	Biosensor detects endocrine disrupting compounds	ARC Seibersdorf research GmbH in Austria led the development of an effective, inexpensive biosensor capable of detecting endocrine disrupting compounds in water samples.	17. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
411	Fibrocytes stimulate immune response for swine fever	Outbreaks of classical swine fever (CSF) exact a high financial and social cost. Partners of the European project IMPCSF have researched into the development of novel vaccines to impart a fast effective immune response to the virus responsible.	17. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
412	Genetic fitness of fish under scrutiny	A cut in numbers can reduce the intraspecific genetic variability within any population. Consequently, as part of a bid to further protect European fish stocks, scientists are continuing studies to determine the degree of genetic variation in Atlantic herring.	17. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
413	Immunisation research challenges the maedi visna virus	Small ruminant lentiviruses cause persistent inflammatory infections in goats and sheep. Researchers in the MVAC project have developed a new protocol for the detection and quantification of one these, the maedi visna virus, in blood and tissues.	17. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
414	Lowering protein in infant foods	In the quest to reduce obesity in Europe, the CHOPIN project looked at whether formula-fed babies were more prone to latter-life obesity than their breast fed peers.	17. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
415	Microbial inoculants for tropical agriculture	The scientists from the UBENEFIT project created molecular tools for determining the quality of microbial inoculants used in tropical agriculture and forestry. These tools were safe, inexpensive and easy to reproduce and can be used in laboratories that are only basically equipped.	17. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
416	Testing for a better sylvan industry	The ash is a native tree to many parts of Europe but current ash tree populations suitable for reforestation however are too few. The import of seed from abroad must therefore be considered and an EC funded project RAP has evaluated what potential impact these non-native trees will have.	17. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
417	Breathing easily using a new therapy	Chronic airflow limitation is a major cause of disability as it prevents the patient from exercising and carrying out routine activities. A team of scientists have devised a non-invasive method of detecting expiratory flow limitations.	10. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
418	Immunoregulatory cells aid allergic disease therapy	Novel DNA vaccines have been developed and tested as a therapy for allergic reactions to the house dust mite and pollen. As part of this research, the inhibitory action of T regulatory cells and mesenchymal stem cells on allergic response was investigated.	10. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
419	Improved mutation screening for malignant melanoma	Cutaneous malignant melanoma causes the greatest number of deaths from skin cancer, worldwide. A team of scientists with a European project have identified and defined gene mutations associated with this cancer using a novel mutation analysis protocol.	10. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
420	Infant protein and energy intake in relation to obesity	A dietary assessment which examined the energy and macronutrient intakes in the first two years of life was conducted producing results that may help combat a contributor to adult obesity.	10. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
421	Managing species diversity in the North Sea	The fisheries management advice process is complex and must take into account many possible consequences if it is to be effective. This project has compiled a database of results which have contributed to the creation of a model for management protocol which will preserve species diversity in the North Sea.	10. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
422	Pharmacogenetic data for inflammatory bowel disease	Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is affected by environmental factors but has a polygenic basis. Research by the European project GENETICS OF IBD was conducted on a pharmacogenomic level to identify suitable drug therapies geared to the individual genotype.	10. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
423	Questionnaire for better health in kids	In determining the quality of life of children suffering from chronic illnesses, an EC funded project KIDSCREEN developed a means by which to attain more accurate and reliable information. By turning to the children, and asking them to report on themselves, the project attained greater value feedback and a more accurate, standardised screening tool.	10. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
424	Binding sites are the key to anti-cancer therapy	Retinoids and rexinoids have well-documented anti-cancer properties. Scientists have investigated this anti-tumourigenic action at the molecular level.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
425	CPPs and the functional mimicry of proteins	New methods were studied for the delivery of DNA single and double strand cargoes into cells. This included the potential for cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) to mimic the functions of proteins.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
426	Infant protein diet has an impact on obesity risk	Obesity represents a major challenge to the health of nations worldwide. An EU funded project has researched into the impact of protein intake in infants on the risk of obesity in later life.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
427	Innovative plasmids for DNA vaccination	The development of lentivirus vaccines has been hampered by limited knowledge on a variety of physiological issues.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
428	Innovative plasmids for DNA vaccination	The development of lentivirus vaccines has been hampered by limited knowledge on a variety of physiological issues.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
429	Linking breast cancer to diet	Breast cancer can be attributed partly to specific genetic factors. Predisposition however is not the only influencing factor.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
430	Linking breast cancer to diet	Breast cancer can be attributed partly to specific genetic factors. Predisposition however is not the only influencing factor.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
431	Measuring youngsters' quality of life	Researchers developed a report instrument to assess the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents living in Europe.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
432	Measuring youngsters' quality of life	Researchers developed a report instrument to assess the health-related quality of life of children and adolescents living in Europe.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
433	Peas for better fish feed	Peas are high in protein content and an EC funded project has investigated means by which they can be used as substitutes for fish meal. The developed protein fractionation process aims to reduce Europe's reliance on imported fish feed, making Europe's industry more sustainable and competitive.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
434	Telling herring apart by their ears	New metrics developed by the Danish Institute for Fisheries Research proved extremely valuable for differentiating among herring caught in the open sea.	03. 11. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
435	Cod with chips	The CODYSSEY project developed a tagging system to investigate and understand the movements of cod in relation to their spawning grounds. This drive was ecologically motivated and aimed to improve the long-term sustainability of cod fisheries.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
436	Food allergen tests speeded up	Food allergies may pose a serious threat to health. Partners in REDALL, a European project, have devised rapid, sensitive new tests for the detection of trace amounts of allergens in food.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
437	Integration for ultimate information retrieval	Genomics related research serves to link multi-disciplinary academic fields and institutions. The European project TEMBLOR participated in a massive drive to integrate the wealth of proteomic and genomic data available throughout the continent, extending globally in many cases.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
438	New vaccine gives a rough ride for brucellosis	B. melitensis is one of the species of bacteria that causes brucellosis in small ruminants as well as humans. Researchers have developed a new vaccine that overcomes the limitations presented by the Rev 1 vaccine.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
439	Peptide-based vaccine for farmed fish	Research by the PEPTIDEX project in developing efficient vaccines against viral fish pathogens could reduce the economic cost of disease outbreaks to producers. Aquaculture will become a major industry in the future and will bring jobs to rural areas; activities which aid fish farms can therefore help the local economy.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
440	Recycling waste from fish farms	Carbon supplemented waste from a pilot-scale fish farm was studied for its suitability to act as a substrate for the production of heterotrophic bacteria.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
441	Replication for herpes virus made more efficient	Kaposi's sarcoma is caused by Human herpes virus 8. Scientists from the EU funded project ANTICANCER RETINOIDS have developed a new protocol whereby a cell-free inoculum can be produced for this carcinogenic virus.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
442	RNA probes for infant allergy research	Scientific research points to a link between diet, particularly in infancy, and development of infectious diseases and allergies. Partners in the European project INFABIO have developed a probe for two micro-organisms implicated in the underlying mechanisms involved.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
443	Stepping up immune responses against swine fever	Classical swine fever is a contagious viral disease that exacts a high social and economic cost. A European project has developed rapid screening and evaluation protocols for a range of novel vaccines and their delivery methods.	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
444	Synthesis of CPPs as gene delivery vectors	Molecular biologists sought alternatives to the use of viruses for delivering genetic material into cells. In their search for non-viral vectors they investigated the mechanisms of cell penetrating peptides (CPPs).	27. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
445	Antimicrobial resistance on the rise	The problem of antimicrobial resistance is escalating. The project EU funded project ANTRES researched into the extent and possible causes of resistance in Peru and Bolivia.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
446	Cod movements studied through otolith growth	Scientists studied otolith growth rates in cod populations in four ecosystems. The results provided information on the individual movements and seasonal distribution of cod populations.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
447	Immunological response to swine fever virus	Classical swine fever remains a serious threat to the pig industry. Scientists with a European project have researched into the immune response of pigs infected with swine fever with the overall aim of development of vaccines.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
448	Melanoma and intermittent UVB exposure link	Despite widespread media regarding the danger of exposure to the sun, the incidence of melanoma is still on the increase in many countries. Scientists have investigated the effects of the ultraviolet light that reaches the Earth, UVA1 and UVB, in the proliferation of melanocytes and ultimately development of melanoma.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
449	Novel means for assessing early trauma and distress	A new approach to assessing early traumatic experiences and distress which may contribute to the development of psychotic disorders has been developed.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
450	Physical representation of the subarachnoid space	Physical models representing the subarachnoid space and the spine were created to aid in the development of the latest generation of microendoscopes.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
451	Preserving the genetic biodiversity of Atlantic herring	The Danish Institute for Fisheries Research coordinated a LIFE QUALITY Programme RTD project to investigate genetic biodiversity in Atlantic herring, a species threatened by over-fishing.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
452	Prompt primer toxin test for cheese	Histamine is a source of food poisoning in fermented foods. Scientists from the EU project DECARBOXYLATE have developed a sensitive rapid method of detection for the amine and the identification of the bacterium responsible.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
453	Removal of ASP contamination in scallops	Sales of shellfish are enjoying a boom thanks mainly to their healthy image; but in order to keep this image they need to remain contamination free. A method has been developed to remove algal toxins from scallops, providing a major benefit to consumers and all aspects of the shellfish supply chain.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
454	Super-efficient cargo carrier molecules	The efficient delivery of a biomolecule into a cell where it will have therapeutic value requires a carrier molecule. European research workers have evaluated cell penetrating peptides for their ability as vectors using a novel assay.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
455	Uncovering poverty risk through policy	The risk factors leading to socio-economic inequality have been studied to reveal the role of policy as a means to overcome this societal occurrence.	20. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
456	Alternative pathways lead to allergic response assay	Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have the potential to change the nature of an immune response in vitro. A European project has researched into using TLRs as the basis of a simple assay for testing the extent of an immune reaction.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
457	Asthma protection in children brought up on farms	Protection against asthma and atopy in children brought up on farms was confirmed in a recent study. The investigation showed that children living on farms suffered less as a result of outdoor allergens than the control group.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
458	Member of the cabbage family for dietary supplements	Scientists have researched into the genetic basis of vitamin C and folate production in the model plant species Arabidopsis. The plant's close relatives, cabbage and broccoli, could therefore be used to supply these important nutrients.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
459	Online diagnosis and treatment for skeletal dysplasia	A European project, ESDN has developed an on-line case manager system for patients with skeletal dysplasia.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
460	Phenological activity tables for oilseed rape pests	Crop protection strategies for oilseed rape currently rely on the use of pesticides. The use of phenological activity tables will allow for a more economic and environmentally friendly approach to pest control.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
461	Reducing the MVV provirus load in blood	Sheep immunised systemically with gag + gagIFN showed a marked reduction in maedi visna virus (MVV) provirus load in their blood.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
462	Successful manoeuvres in the subarachnoid space	Researchers with the MINOSC project have analysed Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the subarachnoid space of the spine. Their aim was to facilitate the treatment of spinal cord lesions.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
463	Towards effective therapy for mantle cell lymphoma	Members of the project consortium ANTICANCER RETINOIDS have investigated the action of retinoic acid against mantle cell lymphoma at molecular level.	13. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
464	Drug screening hits poultry producers	Food safety is, and always must be a non-negotiable, inviolate issue. Despite stringent laws and the highest of standards, consumer health may be at risk. Recent research reveals that in the case of EU poultry, preserving the integrity of food is sometimes a double-edged sword.	06. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
465	Integrating tourism links	A framework has been established in order to analyse integrated tourism's links, impacts and benefits.	06. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
466	Knowledgeable solutions to societal inequalities	Improved coordination and knowledge distribution between national and local levels of administration has been highlighted as a holistic approach to counteract the transfer of poverty and social inequality.	06. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
467	Patient-friendly test for CF within spitting distance	European researchers, as part of the EUROPROCF project, have developed the foundations for a non-invasive test for cystic fibrosis based on the glycoprotein content of saliva.	06. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
468	Surgical synergy for the spinal cord	Project partners in the EU project MINOSC have developed a novel endoscope with superior navigational ability. Its accuracy and efficacy were evaluated during spinal cord surgical procedures.	06. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
469	Wood dust inflammation in lungs	The EU funded project WOOD-RISK has shed light on the inflammatory action of wood dust during in vitro and in vivo trials.	06. 10. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
470	Post harvest treatment for toxin-free wine	Wine making requires scrupulously clean conditions to restrict the growth of microorganisms not involved in the fermentation process. Scientists from the project WINE-OCHRA RISK have tested the efficacy of post-harvest sterilisation and storage techniques to prevent the production of the mycotoxin, ochratoxin A.	29. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
471	Plasmid vaccines in the fight against allergies	Allergen-based DNA vaccines promise to be an effective therapy against the unprecedented increase in allergy related diseases. Researchers from the EU funded project ALLDNAVAC have developed a plasmid DNA vaccine and evaluated its potential mode of action.	22. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
472	Cattle breeding potential mapped	In terms of genetic tools, a map of the genome can form a solid basis for further research and breeding. In response to this, European researchers have compiled two bovine radiation hybrid maps using independent methodologies.	15. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
473	Chest wall mechanics and changes in PSV	Researchers investigated the effects of different pressure support ventilation settings (PSV) on the mechanics of the chest wall of patients with acute lung injury.	15. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
474	Slow release glucose from wholemeal bread	There is a growing body of evidence that slowly digestible starch may help prevent type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Project partners from the EU funded 13C-STARCH project have measured the effects of different types of glucose availability on metabolism in nutritional studies.	15. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
475	Antibodies for toxin-free chicken	The presence of harmful chemicals in food is of great concern to both consumer and producer. European researchers have developed a sensitive antibody-based assay for common coccidiostat drugs used in the poultry industry.	08. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
476	Improvement of expression for sheep virus proteins	Small ruminant lentiviruses can cause significant economic losses for European sheep farmers. The European project MVAC has investigated the production of antigens for immunological testing for one of these viruses, the maedi visna virus.	08. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
477	Sulphur transport increases plant nutrient production	Crops like maize and potato are high-yielding, but their amino acid content can be low reducing their nutrient supply potential. European researchers within the OPTI-2 project have bred new lines that can absorb extra sulphur, required for methionine production.	08. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
478	Biogenic amines in cheese and wine	In recent years there has been some concern over biogenic amines (BAs). These compounds are found in cheese and wine and may cause allergic reactions when consumed.	01. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
479	Improved detection of drug residues in chicken	The poultry industry has come under attack for the presence of xenobiotics in it products. Researchers in the EU-funded project POULTRY-CHECK have refined a technique to detect coccidiostat residues from food additives used in poultry rearing.	01. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
480	Source of wine contamination studied	Fungi that contaminate food and drink can cause food poisoning by the production of toxins. A European project has investigated the occurrence of the mycotoxin, Ochratoxin A that causes wine spoilage.	01. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
481	Targeting metastasis and invasion prevention	Through an integrated approach to cancer therapy, a system was developed which analyses inhibitors of interactions of G-proteins in their active, bound state.	01. 09. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
482	Assessing the role of pollution in inflammation	Air pollution has often been linked to health defects. Examining the impact of air pollution on human health is an important aspect in designing and implementing prevention strategies.	25. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
483	Effect of exercise on chest wall volumes in COPD	Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of disability throughout Europe and the rest of the world. The CARED project studied the effect of exercise on regional chest wall volumes in patients suffering from this condition.	25. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
484	Glucosinolate and resistance to insects in plants	Some plants employ organic compounds called glucosinolates to deter the insects and other pests that attempt to feed on them. Scientists from the NATURAL project used the plant Arabidopsis to study the genetics of glucosinolate biosynthesis.	25. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
485	Natural light can purify drinking water	While water disinfection with chlorine is under attack because of potential health and ecological concerns, an environmentally friendly way of cleansing drinking water may be on the horizon. Solar-assisted water disinfection takes advantage of the ultraviolet component of natural sunlight to inactivate water-borne bacteria.	25. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
486	Effective treatment for narrowed airways	Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can severely affect a patient's quality of life. Scientists with the European project CARED researched into the use of bronchodilators and their effects on exercise capacity.	18. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
487	Enzymatic activity in biogenic amine formation	Biogenic amines pose specific health threats to consumers and can be a major cause of food poisoning.	18. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
488	Identifying genes affecting growth in Arabidopsis	The study of natural variation in the model plant Arabidopsis is a highly effective method of discovering genes. This approach was applied to the identification of genes responsible for growth in the plant.	18. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
489	New methods to protect from sour rot	The risk posed to the food industry by toxin-producing fungal species is substantial among European Member States.	18. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
490	The highs and lows of glycaemia from diet	A team of scientists from the European 13C-STARCH project have researched into the metabolic effects of low versus high glycaemic index diets.	18. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
491	Genetically engineered lactic acid bacteria	Molecular biologists with Spain's Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas were able to improve the properties of several strains of lactic acid bacteria through genetic engineering.	11. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
492	Model to prevent toxins passing from vine to wine	Ochratoxin A (OTA) can cause kidney damage and is a potent renal carcinogen. One of its sources is wine made from grapes infected with Aspergillus carbonarius.	11. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
493	Estimating workers' exposure to inhalable wood dust	An investigation was undertaken into occupational exposure to wood dust within the EU Member States. The information was used to improve health and safety in the workplace.	04. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
494	Fast and cheap DNA based analyses for E. Coli	A rapid and inexpensive protocol using DNA probes was developed for identifying Escherichia coli.	04. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
495	Gaining information on lactic acid bacteria	Lactic acid bacteria are involved in the fermentation of food products in the dairy and wine industries. New insights now allow scientists to isolate novel strains with improved profile and characteristics.	04. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
496	Seagrass mirrors ecosystem damage	Seagrass or Posidonia oceanica is a common inhabitant of Mediterranean coastal waters and an integral part of coastal ecosystems. Ecologists in the EU funded project MED-CORE have researched into the decline of this important inhabitant.	04. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
497	Tracing the fate of plasma fatty acids	Nutritionists are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of the production of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) from dietary starch. A new refined means for their detection in plasma has been developed.	04. 08. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
498	Blocking the path to amine production in food	Biogenic amines are a major source of food spoilage. Partners in the European project DECARBOXYLATE have researched as to how to prevent the production of one of these contaminants tyramine in fermented foods.	28. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
499	Do allergies start from the womb?	Living in a world increasingly bombarded with chemicals comes at a cost. The University of Bristol in the UK led an effort to determine if exposure of pregnant mothers to toxins can predispose their children to allergies.	28. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
500	Probiotics stop Salmonella in its tracks	There is evidence to suggest that probiotics offer health benefits. Scientists have gathered experimental proof that certain strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium can act against salmonellosis.	28. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
501	Surveying antibiotic resistance in children	A household survey was conducted to examine antibiotic resistance in children in low income countries.	28. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
502	Unexpected health benefits of starch	Starch is an important energy source of the diet. Scientists have researched into other previously unknown benefits of this carbohydrate.	28. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
503	Wood dust links with sino-nasal cancer	Even prior to mechanisation and the production of vast amounts of fine airborne wood dust, adverse effects of contact with wood were well documented. New studies have investigated the molecular basis behind these deleterious effects.	28. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
504	Innovative intervention of antibiotic use	In an effort to reduce widespread antimicrobial use, an intervention campaign was launched to educate providers and increase public awareness of the benefits and risks of antimicrobial therapy.	21. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
505	Placenta transfers pesticides to foetus	The incidence of allergic diseases like asthma has increased over the past few decades. As part of the drive to find the reason for this, scientists have investigated the transfer of environmental chemicals across the placenta to the foetus.	21. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
506	The effects of inhaled wood dust	Experiments were undertaken to determine the effects of wood dust on cells from the lining of the lungs. The data collected indicated that the dust caused pulmonary inflammation.	21. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
507	Viral vectors for tumour capillary inhibition	Tumour development depends in part on the development of new blood vessels or angiogenesis. A team of scientists working under an EU project have researched into prevention of this process using viral gene vector therapy.	21. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
508	Antimicrobial resistance under the microscope	Resistance to antimicrobials is increasing especially where use is unnecessary and uncontrolled. Researchers with the EU funded project ANTRES have carried out a survey of E. coli resistance in low-income countries.	14. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
509	Cow diets for healthier milk	Conjugated linoleic acids have been hailed as a preventive agent against cancer, heart disease and obesity. A European research team has been investigating the optimum bovine diet to encourage their production in cow's milk.	14. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
510	Fighting cholesterol with olive oil waste water	During the milling process, some of the olive's natural antioxidants perish in the waste water. Pioneering research has uncovered a way to retrieve these highly valuable substances from the waste stream.	14. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
511	Gaining insight into hyperthermophile DNA	DNA replication remains perhaps the most fundamental biochemical activity in all living organisms. Expanding our knowledge base on this important biochemical reaction can also prove beneficial for a number of industrial applications.	14. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
512	PCR detection of lactic acid bacteria in cheese	The dairy industry uses lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as fermentation starters. These bacteria begin the fermentation process when preparing foods such as cheese and yoghurt.	14. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
513	CHL-resistance in SE Asian aquaculture products	South eastern Asia is now a major producer of farmed fish and shellfish. As a result the ASIARESIST project has studied the possibility of transferable antibiotic resistance genes in the region's aquaculture environment.	07. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
514	Dental data predicts onset of osteoporosis	Osteoporosis is a major concern especially in an ageing population as in Europe. Under the umbrella of the European project OSTEODENT, researchers have investigated the validity of using dental radiographs as a diagnostic tool.	07. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
515	Effect of vaccenic acid on CLA plasma	Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a naturally occurring component of milk fat and is associated with a number of health related benefits. The BIOCLA project is part of an initiative to develop foods enriched in CLA for consumers.	07. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
516	Finding the reasons for histamine in wine	Wine production is of major economic importance in Europe. Scientists from the European project DECARBOXYLATE have investigated wine spoilage by biogenic amines.	07. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
517	New method for the oxidation of saccharides	A new technique for the oxidation of mono or oligosaccharides was developed by the HEPARANASE project.	07. 07. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
518	Direct-plating method for detecting microbial resistance	The ANTRES project investigated resistance to antimicrobials in healthy children from rural and urban communities in Bolivia and Peru. Researchers developed a method for rapidly screening antimicrobial resistance in bacteria in the human gut.	30. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
519	Measuring cavitation in white poplars	The ESTABLISH project studied stress resistance in white poplar trees with a view to reforesting eroded and saline soils. As part of its investigation into stress tolerant tree species the project measured the extent of cavitation in small tree organs.	30. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
520	Modelling waterways in semi-arid regions	The challenge of modelling transient waterways has been met by the tempQsim consortium and their suite of three models: PESCAS, tempQsim-STREAM and tempQsim-REACH.	30. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
521	Pollution affecting frog reproductive system	Monitoring pollutant levels is a key step towards predicting potential toxicity to humans and other mammals.	30. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
522	Studying ecological change using genetic diversity	The MED-CORE project selected Talitrus saltator, a type of sandhopper, for use in monitoring ecological changes on beaches in the Mediterranean.	30. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
523	The quest for a histamine free glass of wine	Histamine is an unwanted product of the fermentation process in food and wine. Project partners of DECARBOXYLATE have researched the genetics behind histamine production in a broad range of lactic acid bacteria.	30. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
524	New strategies to prevent tumour growth	The creation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis) is an essential part of tumour survival. Preventing the process of angiogenesis can be an effective therapeutic modality against cancer.	23. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
525	Preserving the fine bouquet of wine	The taste and aroma in wine and cheese is a matter of complex biochemistry. Scientists from the European funded project DECARBOXYLATE have researched the genetic cause of a very undesirable chemical in wine, putrescine.	23. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
526	Sheep feeding regimes give healthier milk	Conjugated linoleic acids are recommended in the diet for their anti-oxidant properties. Researchers in the BIOCLA project have investigated optimum feeding regimes for sheep to maximise their content in the milk.	23. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
527	Test for E. coli under field work conditions	Researchers identify Escherichia coli by studying the structure of colonies on plates of McConkey agar. However, this method is not specific enough, particularly if undertaken by poorly trained laboratory staff.	23. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
528	Under pressure to keep food fresher	With major technical and engineering hurdles having been overcome within the SAFE ICE project, the full benefits of high-pressure processing of frozen food may be delivered to consumers in the near future.	23. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
529	Understanding DNA replication	The molecular armoury of cells includes a host of enzymatic tools which, apart from their true function, could also find application in a host of biotechnological uses.	23. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
530	Effect of environment on sprat bioenergetics model	Bioenergetics, the flow of energy through living systems, has been used to explain behaviour in European sprat. The ETHOFISH project developed a bioenergetics model, which included the flow of both energy and oxygen through the system.	17. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
531	Genetic information on microsporidian pathogens	The use of bumble bee species as pollination tools is widespread across numerous farming communities. Protecting these species from infection is therefore vital not only to the ecosystem but also to the economic viability of these communities.	17. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
532	Making yogurt even healthier	Fermentation to produce a range of foods carries the risk of production of histamine. Members of the European project DECARBOXYLATE have researched into its production in yogurt.	17. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
533	Research gives an even healthier goat's cheese	Cheese is a tasty, versatile, functional food. Scientists have investigated how to maximise the food's health-promoting conjugated linoleic acid content without compromising its texture and sensory qualities.	17. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
534	Use of DNA microarrays for studying soil microbes	DNA microarrays were developed for investigating links between cell physiology and the breakdown of organic substances. These DNA arrays were used to study communities of microorganisms in soils polluted by herbicides.	17. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
535	Wheat plants with inbuilt anti-infection protection	Preventing, rather than treating, fusarium infections in European wheat farms is an approach that is clearly advantageous. Biotechnology is now making this approach possible.	17. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
536	Escape performance of the grey mullet	The golden grey mullet, Liza aurata lives in the coastal areas of European oceans and the Mediterranean. Scientists have undergone a study of how reduction of oxygen can affect its survival rate.	09. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
537	Genetic control for the holes in your cheese	The production of a good cheese is dependent on many factors but naturally includes flavour and texture. European scientists have unraveled the complex biochemistry behind the cheese properties we tend to take for granted on a visit to the deli.	09. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
538	Online project information exchange tool	Antimicrobial resistance is emerging as an extremely serious threat for the well being of citizens the world over. Minimising this risk is currently the subject of intense research across a number of European-funded projects.	09. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
539	Solving the genetics of nematode resistance in sheep	The safety and quality of all food products is a priority for European officials across all Member States. New research efforts are trying to guarantee that quality and good health can be ensured pre- as well as post-natally for the animals.	09. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
540	The effects of Microsporidia infection in bumblebees	The study investigated the effect of infection by Microsporidia on bumblebees and their colonies. The results will help the bumblebee breeding industry to develop sound control strategies against the parasite.	09. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
541	Finding the genetic path to nematode infection resistance	The safety of the food chain is a matter of urgent importance for the EU as a whole at a time of continuous health challenges originating from a variety of food stuffs.	02. 06. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
542	Murky waters are bad news for Atlantic cod	Increasing turbidity in Atlantic coastal waters is of increasing concern. As part of the European project ETHOFISH, researchers have investigated the effects of this environmental change on the behaviour of juvenile Atlantic cod.	26. 05. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
543	Handbook for using CareKeys toolkit	CareKeys was a three and a half year research project which developed and validated methodologies and performance indicators for the care of older persons. The results were disseminated as a handbook for the CareKeys toolkit.	12. 05. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
544	Pre- and post-operation gait assessment	A multi-modal and multi-sensor software application framework has been developed capable of evaluating a patient with muscle or skeletal problems. The chance of patients' rehabilitation will be greatly accelerated.	12. 05. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
545	Blood supply cut for cancer cells	All cells require an adequate blood supply for their continued growth and survival. Scientists have researched this fundamental process in relation to the development of vascular tissue in cancers.	05. 05. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
546	Addressing the rural-urban divide	Rural areas are experiencing new relationships with their urban counterparts, but not without cost. A study examining rural areas from Spain to Finland published its findings in a report which stresses the importance of sustainable development.	21. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
547	Computing optimal food freezing and thawing conditions	In response to rising food safety standards and the growing complexity of the food supply chain, elaborate software tools have been developed capable of assessing safety and quality of frozen food products.	21. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
548	Getting rid of the worm in your apple	A novel pest control management technique was conceived in the framework of the NEW INSECT CONTROL project that uses pheromones to deal with the codling moth.	21. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
549	ID cards for tracking lame cows	Recording biometric data on the individual cow and herd is now possible using a handheld PC recording system, developed as part of the LAMECOW project.	21. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
550	Relief for neurogenic incontinence	Neurogenic incontinence is a very common problem particularly among those with spinal cord injuries. A consortium of scientists has researched into the development of a novel system for conditional neuromodular stimulation to alleviate this condition.	21. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
551	Spongy bones diagnosis more accessible	Osteoporosis is a chronic, yet in most cases, curable and preventable condition which often manifests itself at a later stage as a fracture. As a novel means of early diagnosis, researchers have measured bone porosity in the jawbone and compiled a database.	21. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
552	Antibiotic resistance in Asian fish farms	Resistance to antibiotics within all food webs is of major concern. Researchers have investigated the incidence of resistance in the intensive rearing situations found in South-East Asian fish farms.	14. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
553	Chemical models predict toxicity	For each biochemical reaction, the reacting molecules must bind together like pieces of a jigsaw. Scientists have exploited this fact and developed methods to assess the toxicity of pollutants through their structure, without the use of animal testing.	14. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
554	Healthy fatty acids increased in sheep milk	Conjugated linoleic acid is a commonly used dietary supplement. Researchers in Europe are investigating genetic means to increase its concentration in sheep milk.	14. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
555	Helping Alpine farmers	Despite the sector's decline, farmers have resorted to different strategies to ensure that agriculture remains dynamic in the Alps. Promoting sustainable agriculture at the local level is the aim of the IMALP project.	14. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
556	Knowledge dissemination on paratuberculosis	Paratuberculosis poses a serious threat to domestic animal welfare and consequently affects the viability of European farming economy on a large scale.	14. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
557	Sweet success for cryopreservation techniques	European scientists have researched the means by which the pretreatment of sucrose can enhance the survival of plant tissue that is preserved using freezing techniques.	14. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
558	Drinking to the success of mountain wine producers	Fine wines are available from the mountainous areas of Europe. In order to preserve their existence, scientists have studied the intricate details of the wine making process and the vines themselves.	07. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
559	Essential udder traits for quality sheep milk	European researchers from the project GENESHEEPSAFETY have investigated the effects of udder morphology on milk yield and quality in the Lacaune sheep breed.	07. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
560	Intelligent plant breeding	Improving selection strategies to accelerate resistance breeding may well lead to improved quality wheat cultivars and better conditions for European farmers and consumers.	07. 04. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
561	Bumble bee parasite under the microscope	Intricate details of the cytology of a parasite can lead to an accurate diagnosis within a host. Scientists in the European project POLLINATOR have applied this to a bumble bee parasite, the fungus Nosema bombi.	31. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
562	Complex genetic goals scored in dairy cattle	Improvement in the herds of the European dairy industry is a matter of the collation and analysis of a vast amount of data. Researchers in the EC project BOVMAS have simulated selection procedures and evaluated the results from a genetic and an economic point of view.	31. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
563	Lameness in cows tackled	Bovine laminitis is a painful debilitating disease that causes extreme discomfort and consequent economic losses. Researchers in LAMECOW have investigated the pathology of this incompletely understood disease.	31. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
564	NIKE tool predicts toxicity	The determination of toxicity of bioactive molecules is fraught with complexities. The European project DEMETRA has developed user-friendly software to predict molecular toxicity using optimal algorithms designed for hybrid combinative models.	31. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
565	Self-healing wheat	Ensuring food safety is very much dependant on developing a set of risk-reduction metholodogies applicable at every step of the food production process, from farm to fork.	31. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
566	Combined QSAR model predicts toxicity in quail	A fully predictive QSAR model for pesticides has been produced by combining two individual QSAR models. These models have used a training set of 96 pesticides, whose toxicity values were obtained from the most trustworthy pesticide databases.	24. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
567	Endocrine response to pollution	Understanding the mechanisms behind the effects of pollutants on all affected species, including humans, is a crucial first step towards the development of protective methodologies.	24. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
568	Genetic resistance battle against Fusarium	Fusarium infection of wheat is of major concern to Europe's agricultural sector. Research into the genetics of resistance to the disease has revealed promising results for future plant breeding programmes.	24. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
569	Optimising sheep populations	Genetics combined with innovative biotechnological methods can prove beneficial in improving the quality of animal-based food products as well as animal welfare.	24. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
570	Protecting plant cells during cryo-processing	Cryopreservation can be extremely beneficial for the long-term storage of cell and tissues. It can also prove as a useful aid in environmental preservation efforts, allowing germplasms of plant species under threat to be stored in controlled conditions.	24. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
571	Super-plants against nematodes	Parasitic nematode worms can have a deleterious effect on the quality of agricultural produce, with devastating impact on rural economies.	24. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
572	Violence tracked in mental health care settings	Violence in the form of physical and verbal attacks is an ongoing problem in the hospital and community based mental health workforce. Partners in the European project OSCAR have devised means whereby these incidents can be recorded and therefore subject to analysis.	24. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
573	Manufacturing industry up to speed with competition	Users in Spain, Germany and the UK have partnered to design a solution which deals with a problem felt by manufacturers across Europe. Essentially, this is that the industry is lagging behind in building effective, modern, business relationships with its customers.	17. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
574	Modelling dietary toxicity data for pesticides	Data on pesticide toxicology including structure and biological activity has been collated in order to develop QSAR models. These were able to realistically predict the dietary toxicity for the bobwhite quail.	17. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
575	Monitoring paratuberculosis in the wild	Paratuberculosis can have a negative impact on livestock as well as on the livelihoods of European farmers. Understanding the role of all environmental factors on the epidemiology of the disease is key in developing novel protective methodologies.	17. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
576	Optimising milk production	Quantitative trait loci (QTL) are specific stretches of DNA linked to a specific phenotypic trait. Understanding how traits are inherited across generations and how QTL are involved can be of great importance in the food and agriculture industries among others.	17. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
577	Standardised trials for toxin free wheat	Fusarium infection in wheat continues to cause crop losses and a threat to human health by the production of mycotoxins. The European project FUCOMYR has investigated the introduction of standardised trials as a step towards accurate assessment of control methods.	17. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
578	Acceptance levels of IF-enriched foods in Europe	A survey has described the acceptance of IF-enriched food products that were not yet on the market. The results were based on focus group interviews with women in Italy, France, Finland, the UK and the Netherlands.	11. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
579	Chrohn's diagnosis reflects recurrence rates	Chronic non-fatal diseases pose unique challenges for health care regimes. Scientists from a European project have collected information on Chrohn's disease with the aim of maximising the efficacy of planning, treatment and counseling.	11. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
580	Improved analysis of poplar wood	More efficient methods for the evaluation of growth and material properties of poplar wood have been created.	11. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
581	Monitoring poplar response to drought	The Life Quality Programme funded the ESTABLISH project consortium to investigate the suitability of poplar trees for reforestation projects in arid regions. One of the objectives was to assess the response of Populus euphratica to drought conditions.	11. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
582	Motor cortex mirrors action	Researchers have observed brain activity that provides compelling evidence for motor cortex involvement and mirror system activation during the observation of actions.	11. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
583	Prediction power for Map transmission	Control of Map in cattle has proved to be a difficult task due to the elusive nature of the disease. Scientists have therefore developed models to predict the prevalence levels in herds in a range of scenarios.	11. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
584	Cell membranes resist freezing	Resistance to freezing injury is crucial for the survival of plant tissue on cryopreservation, as well as when frost threatens crop. A team of scientists from a European project has investigated the biomolecular basis for the mechanism of resistance to the freezing procedure.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
585	Disease resistance genes tracked in sheep	The livelihood of sheep farmers is often threatened by the susceptibility of their flocks to parasitic diseases. European researchers have studied the possibility of breeding for genetic resistance to sheep nasal botfly.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
586	Identifying links between bowel disease and pregnancy	A study was conducted on the pregnancy outcome of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients in Europe.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
587	Improved mapping for dairy cattle genome	Researchers within the European project BOVMAS have validated methods for chromosome mapping and selection of improved milk production traits within four resource herds of dairy cattle.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
588	Mirror images in the brain refine motor skills	According to recent research, the brain learns and refines motor skills with the help of the mirror neuron system. European scientists have investigated how this system is activated in people who are expert in a particular motor activity.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
589	Modelling microsporidia epidemics in bumblebees	The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zuerich created an epidemiological model to simulate the infiltration and spread of microsporidia parasites in bumblebee colonies.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
590	Real-time detection and analysis of micro-emboli	The UMEDS project work has resulted in an automated embolus detection system that allows inexpensive on-line analysis of detected micro-embolic signals (MESs).	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
591	Revisiting forest management	Introducing a potentially new era in European forest management, silviculture could provide answers for the long-term conversation of genetic and ecophysiological diversity in forests.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
592	Scientists model Map transmission	Economic losses within the European agricultural community from the ruminant disease Map can be reduced by the improvement of sustainable control measures. Scientists from a European funded project have incorporated the results of their studies to produce realistic models to aid this process.	03. 03. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
593	Bumble bee disease studied	The health of commercial colonies of bumble bee used for pollinating greenhouse crops is in jeopardy due to transportable parasitic infections. To help combat this threat, a European study has analysed the genome of one fungal parasite.	25. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
594	Starving nematodes from infection	Inducing ''natural'' resistance to plant parasites like the nematodes is the key to reducing the use of environmentally-harmful pesticides.	25. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
595	Developing methods to detect banned nitrofurans	Monitoring the enforcement of an EU-wide ban in nitrofuran antibiotics in the food production chain is a challenging task given the nature of nitrofuran compounds.	19. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
596	Innovative animal breeding techniques	Ensuring the safety of the food chain depends on a variety of parameters at different stages of the production process.	19. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
597	Nematode feeding sites investigated	Root-knot and cyst nematodes pose a serious economic threat to Europe's horticultural and agricultural crops. Researchers have investigated nematode proteins that may be responsible for the development of pathogenic factors within the host.	19. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
598	Speedy immunoassay for isoflavins	Research into the effects of therapies at a biomolecular level requires efficient bioassay techniques to test the efficacy of these methods. Scientists in the project consortium PHYTOS have developed a rapid assay procedure for quantitative analysis with a high degree of sensitivity.	19. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
599	Understanding paraTB epidemiology	Protecting domestic livestock from disease is an important aspect, not only of animal welfare, but also of agricultural policy across the EU.	19. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
600	Genetic marker test for mastitis	Mastitis is a serious threat to the integrity of the milk production industry in Europe. Researchers have identified important genetic regions that could facilitate the implementation of breeding programmes to reduce the incidence of the disease.	11. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
601	High-pressure processing for food safety	With the impact of high-pressure processing on foods established within the SAFE ICE project in terms of quality and safety, a new market, still unexplored, may open for frozen products.	11. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
602	Higher rewards for greater efforts in nursing	An analysis of high efforts and insufficient rewards within the nursing profession has been conducted.	11. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
603	Microsatellite DNA study for stress tolerant trees	Increasing levels of urbanisation and industrialisation have caused unprecedented levels of soil deterioration. Using molecular ecophysiology, scientists have researched into the selection of stress resistant trees as a way to reclaim desertified land.	11. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
604	New data in the study of nematode-induced disease	Protecting plants from disease is no longer based on outside factors such as pesticides. Biotechnology can provide the answer, with the emergence of new plants resistant to a variety of pathologies.	11. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
605	Protocols for cryo-conservation of plant germplasm	The conservation and preservation of plant diversity is vital to European industries, farmers and consumers. For the long-term storage of plant germplasm, cryogenic preservation is the only available method.	11. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
606	How policies affect family care of the elderly	A report which analyses how current EU policies affect family carers of the elderly has been produced in the hope of highlighting both opportunities for improvement and obstacles to overcome.	04. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
607	Positive aspect of ageing nurses	The demographic change in Europe which is causing challenges and problems for the nursing profession has been examined by the NEXT project.	04. 02. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
608	The meaning of marginalisation	Marginalisation of vulnerable members of society can instigate the devaluation of their status in society. European researchers have thrown fresh light on the meaning of social exclusion to form a platform for further studies in order to prevent this process.	28. 01. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
609	On-line measurement tool for wine industry	The latest advances in computer technology are being introduced to the ancient art of wine making. The ELEN-TOOL system seeks to improve the quality of wine for all involved.	21. 01. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
610	Processes for producing lupin protein isolates	A European project has developed economically competitive processes for preparing lupin protein isolates. This was undertaken while ensuring the optimal technological, sensory and nutritional characteristics of the lupin seeds.	21. 01. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
611	Reasons for leaving the nursing profession	The NEXT study contributed to sustaining future health care provision in ageing societies. This was achieved through investigating the reasons behind the loss of trained staff from the nursing profession.	15. 01. 2008	Mám záujem o viac info
612	Using plants to decrease methane emissions	Plant based solutions have been developed to alleviate methane emissions caused by imbalances in digestion in ruminants.	24. 12. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
613	New generation of acidosis inhibitors	Ruminant diets have a great effect on the general well being of the animal and, in particular, the amount of methane and nitrogenous products it excretes.	17. 12. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
614	Electronic bladder control	Bladder incontinence exacts a high price in terms of quality of life for the patient. An EC-funded project has investigated the development of an electronic system for bladder control.	10. 12. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
615	Meadow plants reduce unwanted protozoa	Scientists, as part of the EC funded project RUMEN-UP, investigated the effects of protozoa in ruminants on the efficiency of protein utilisation.	10. 12. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
616	New therapeutics for iron overload disorders	Within the context NUTRIENT IRON TOXICITY project novel iron binding polymers were designed for hereditary haemochromatosis disorder.	10. 12. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
617	High sugar grass for nitrogen efficiency	The livestock industry is an important component of the European agricultural economy. SWEETGRASS, an EC funded project, has investigated the increase of nitrogen utilisation efficiency in ruminants under a regime of high sugar grass feed.	03. 12. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
618	Manual for quality assurance of health services	A manual based on the theory of planned behaviour has been designed as a tool to help researchers and health workers in providing quality assurance.	26. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
619	New lupine drinks developed	Researchers developed processes to produce new lupine-based drinks. These products were tested for nutrient content and evaluated by a panel of consumers.	26. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
620	Too hot to handle?	For a wide range of microorganisms high temperatures of above 80^(o)C provide the perfect conditions for growth. These microorganisms, termed hyperthermophiles can provide answers to a number of key biotechnology questions.	26. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
621	Family care for Europe's senior citizens	Background reports focusing on family care of senior citizens and their situation in Europe have been created. These reports examine how services do and do not assist those who supply an immense amount of care and support at both the family and informal level.	13. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
622	New era in social care for the elderly	As life expectancies have risen over recent decades, so has the number of the elderly across Europe. Dealing with the changes in Europe's demographic profile has been a challenging exercise and one which poses a number of vital questions to all stakeholders.	13. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
623	Methods for evaluating and modelling fisheries	A generic software framework for fisheries modelling and the evaluation of management strategies has been developed.	05. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
624	New breakthrough for Parkinson's disease patients	The treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease (PD) has been particularly challenging due to the inability of nerve cells to regenerate.	05. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
625	Novel iron overload assessment technique	Iron overload is a serious subject for concern regarding those with iron-related metabolic disorders and individuals whose diet supplies an overdose of this mineral. Researchers have developed a new means of detection for toxic iron within tissues and plasma.	05. 11. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
626	Magnetism aids detection of DNA sequences	Researchers have devised an innovative method to sequence the cystic fibrosis gene. The result was the development of a fast yet accurate magnetic sensor platform housed in a portable device.	29. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
627	Overcoming tumour resistance	One of the main obstacles to the success of anticancer therapies is tumour resistance to chemotherapeutic agents and radiation. Rendering these tumours sensitive to treatment would signal a new era in the cancer field.	29. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
628	Potential new therapy for gliomas	Development of effective anticancer therapies often involves combining innovative treatments with groundbreaking delivery systems.	29. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
629	Shedding light on platelet-related diseases	Reduced platelet counts are likely to lead to bleeds, which in their most severe form can occur in the brain.	29. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
630	Understanding iron metabolism in cells	Recommended dietary levels of iron can prove harmful to patients suffering from Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HH). The condition leads to excess iron absorption and elevated levels of non-transferrin-bound iron (NTBI) in plasma.	29. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
631	New stabiliser for biomaterials	A low molecular mass solute has been isolated from microorganisms that can withstand high temperatures and salinity. As such, it promises to be a novel stabiliser for a large range of biological systems under extreme conditions.	15. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
632	Quality improvement interventions in healthcare	A novel software program, Northstar, has been designed by the REBEQI project to assist in the evaluation of implementation strategies of quality improvement interventions in health care systems.	08. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
633	Shedding light on platelet disorders	Platelet-related conditions can vary in severity and disease prognosis. A new generation of diagnostics is aimed at reducing the incidence of events attributed to low platelet counts.	08. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
634	Microarray technology to assess extent of genetic disruption	The effect of endocrine disruptors (EDs) on various mammalian tissues and systems is still not clear. Further understanding is essential in order to develop sound protective policies against these environmental contaminants.	02. 10. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
635	Efficacy assay for pig vaccines	Classical swine fever virus (CSFV) causes severe economic losses in the pig industry as it is highly pathogenic and can be responsible for widespread deaths. In the quest for control of this disease, a new quantitative bioassay has been developed to measure vaccine effectiveness.	24. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
636	European database for newborn disease	Neonatal alloimmune thrombosytopaenia (NAIT) is a disease where the newborn has a low platelet count. Software has been developed to store and analyse data from NAIT clinical databases.	24. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
637	New solutions against animal diseases	Protecting European livestock against infectious diseases depends largely on the development of sound vaccine products able to induce adequate immune responses.	17. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
638	Opening new avenues for stroke care	Stroke remains a challenging pathology to monitor and diagnose early on.	17. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
639	Catalytic routes for fine chemicals synthesis	Fine chemicals are widely utilised as pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals, contributing greatly to an improved quality of life. Novel techniques and methodologies identified on the basis of the state-of-the-art in green chemistry and catalysis can further offer reduced toxic wastes resulting from their manufacturing processes.	10. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
640	Vaccines to protect against viral disease in pigs	New innovative vaccines are being investigated against classical swine fever virus (CSFV).	10. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
641	Effective inactivated Bluetongue vaccine	Successful inactivated vaccines against bluetongue virus have been developed on an industrial scale. These have been tested in ruminant populations in Southern Europe.	03. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
642	Lycopene extracted from tomato waste	A method to extract lycopene under optimal conditions at an industrial level has been developed. This has wide-ranging applications in the food and cosmetics industries.	03. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
643	Miniature manipulators for biological cells	The current bioscience revolution has relied on the introduction of new technology to characterise biological systems at cellular and sub-cellular level. Atomic force microscopy has been identified as a promising means for atomic-scale resolution imaging of biological materials and robotic manipulation tasks.	03. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
644	New sensors against illegal androgen use in animals	Use of biosensor technology has spread into numerous sectors. New approaches are being developed aiding the use of biosensors in the food industries.	03. 09. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
645	Innovative engineering for hip prosthetics	New ceramic materials with suitable processing techniques have the potential to improve the long-term reliability of hip prosthetics of various sizes, in particular those used for smaller hip bearings.	27. 07. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
646	Application of friendly bacteria in the food industry	Food safety is an extremely important heath issue affecting the well being of citizens but with implications for the agricultural industry as a whole.	16. 07. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
647	Keeping European foods pathogen-free	Developing methods through which to protect Europeans from food borne pathogens depends on the accurate and early detection of virulent microorganisms.	16. 07. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
648	Examining the effects of innovative fish feeds	Aquaculture is an important sector of the European economy. Combining cost efficiency with environmentally sound and humane practices is now the goal of the European Commission.	22. 01. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
649	The role of zinc in bone formation	The role of zinc in human metabolism is an important one. New studies are now focused on determining the acceptable levels of zinc supplementation in humans.	22. 01. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
650	Key to virulence in food poisoning	The characteristics of Bacillus cereus offer important information on how different strains of the bacterium cause gastroenteritis that may be fatal.	15. 01. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
651	Highly specific and sensitive detection of enterotoxins	The BACILLUS CEREUS project resulted in new immunoassays that are more specific and sensitive for a food borne pathogen, the Bacillus cereus.	08. 01. 2007	Mám záujem o viac info
652	Innovative technology for dental and orthopaedic implants	Bone implants made of titanium or titanium alloys are widely used in orthopaedics and dentistry to treat irreversible damages of teeth, bones or joints. New developments in the field now focus not just on the toxicity of the used materials, but also on their bioactivity.	18. 12. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
653	Structure-dependent properties of wheat allelochemicals	A modelling framework for assessing the allelopathic properties of agricultural crops has been developed within the framework of the FATEALLCHEM project to cover knowledge gaps in their toxic action from structural information.	18. 12. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
654	For next generation cryo-preservation applications	An innovative water-based breakthrough development enhances typical cryo-protective agents and media acting as a solvent for the cryo-preservation of cells and semen in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) applications.	11. 12. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
655	Novel method for a more ''ethical'' testing of skin products	An innovative method based on the chorioallantoic membrane of the avian egg has been modified for conducting pre-clinical dermatological testing of drugs and chemicals.	11. 12. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
656	Innovative intubation device	As a medical procedure, intubation is of crucial importance for a patient's short-term and long-term health.	04. 12. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
657	Innovative methods towards food safety	Food safety is an extremely important point of focus for the European Commission authorities, which seek to minimise the health hazards associated with food products.	04. 12. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
658	Skin imaging in cancer prevention	Melanoma is a serious and sometimes life-threatening cancer. However, with early diagnosis and treatment, the chances of recovery are very good. To this end, an Israeli SME has developed a prototype camera to monitor potentially cancerous moles.	04. 12. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
659	Improving cosmetics with nanotechnology	A group in Israel has designed and tested a new process that uses nanoparticles to manipulate the physical characteristics of water, enabling bonding with normally hydrophobic molecules.	27. 11. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
660	New methods to ensure food safety	Ensuring the safety of food consumed throughout the EU is high up on the agenda of European officials. In an effort to rid farming of potentially harmful practices, the EU is seeking to put in place tighter controls and develop new ways with which to monitor meat products.	23. 01. 2006	Mám záujem o viac info
661	Suggestions for agricultural land use policies	The impact of climate change on land use and biological resources in managed ecosystems has been assessed. As a result, a policy tool box for regulating agriculture land use has been developed.	05. 09. 2005	Mám záujem o viac info
662	Analysing trout and seabream consumption	A study involving the consumption patterns of trout and seabream within certain market conditions was conducted. In turn, a better understanding of both production and well as feeding costs can facilitate the role of vegetable-origin feed in the future.	18. 07. 2005	Mám záujem o viac info
663	Consumer criteria for high quality smoked salmon	The EUROSALMON project conducted a study on consumer preferences for smoked salmon whose results are expected to enable the complete salmon industry to improve the quality of the final product.	06. 06. 2005	Mám záujem o viac info
664	Understanding obesity via progressive measures	Following an extensive study on the diagnosis and treatment of obesity, guidelines have been established. The hope is that their aid will span across industry, health care professionals and consumers for intervention, treatment and prevention of this condition.	31. 01. 2005	Mám záujem o viac info
665	Aiding information dissemination on obesity	The NUGENOB project was set up to specifically examine the links between nutritional habits and genetic variations among Europeans. The overall aim was to acquire, and make available, further knowledge on obesity and thus improve therapeutic and preventative methods against the condition.	10. 01. 2005	Mám záujem o viac info
666	Examining inpatient treatment links to eating disorders	There are still questions relating to the links between inpatient treatment of young obese individuals and the onset of anorexia or bulimia nervosa (AN, BN) or binge eating disorder (BED). There are data linking self-conducted dieting to eating disorders but very little is known about the effects of treatments carried out at weight-loss facilities.	04. 01. 2005	Mám záujem o viac info
667	Indicators addressing irrigated agriculture	Based on OECD research, the Universidad de Cordoba has come up with a set of thirteen environmental indicators addressing irrigated agriculture to assist policy makers.	13. 12. 2004	Mám záujem o viac info
668	Risk factors associated with eating disorders	The incidence of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, among a variety of population groups has been well documented. However, little is known about the risk factors associated with these conditions. It has been suggested that environmental and genetic factors might be linked, in spite of very little scientific data to support this claim.	13. 12. 2004	Mám záujem o viac info
669	Are Europeans at risk of myocardial infraction?	A recent study reveals the influence of dietary habits and lifestyle on the prevalence of cardiovascular risk across three European communities. The derived information shatters common beliefs and is expected to greatly contribute to national and European public health policies.	01. 11. 2004	Mám záujem o viac info
670	Replacing sight with sound	Sensory substitution, an innovative concept in neuroscience, has given new insight to the behavioural abilities of the visually impaired. This project demonstrated that the information from a defective sensory system can be used by an intact sensory system and carried to the brain via corresponding pathways.	01. 06. 2004	Mám záujem o viac info
671	Lesser tobacco chemical compounds for healthier smoking	A new revolutionary method for cutting down toxic protein compounds reduces smoke condensate in tobacco, while preserving its taste and aroma.	05. 04. 2004	Mám záujem o viac info
672	Harmonisation of biological monitoring practices	One of the key issues concerning biological monitoring is the potential lack in accuracy in the derived results, which may be closely related to the practices followed by laboratories. Challenged by this, a European Thematic Network related to External Quality Assessment (EQA) aims to set a common framework for laboratory performance and promote occupational and/or environmental medicine standards.	15. 12. 2003	Mám záujem o viac info
673	New telemedicine system for diabetes sufferers	A new system pioneered within the M2DM project promises to make the steps of diabetes self-diagnosis, communication and effective treatment radically simpler.	01. 09. 2003	Mám záujem o viac info
674	E-counselling against depression	A Polish university group proposes an anti-depression counselling approach based on their philosophical theory about the cosmological meaning of human life. The approach is presented on a web site with the aim to provide assistance to people suffering from depression.	11. 08. 2003	Mám záujem o viac info
675	Scientifically assessing irradiated foods	Irradiation is a highly effective manner in which to destroy bacteriological contaminants as well as extend the shelf life of food products. High speed X- rays or Gamma Rays are used to bombard meat, for example, in order to kill harmful bacteria. While this may be the case, irradiation has not currently met with much consumer confidence.	27. 01. 2003	Mám záujem o viac info
676	Salmonella research in pork	Human salmonellosis, which is a food-borne illness from the salmonella bacteria, is of great importance to public health officials. A European project examined the role of pork in salmonellosis cases by looking at salmonella in pig herds and feed.	20. 01. 2003	Mám záujem o viac info
677	Novel anatomical hip prosthesis	Trials are underway for the development of a new hip replacement technique, which will eliminate the problems with current replacement methods. This total anatomical hip prosthesis will restore the features of the hip, allowing it to function naturally.	27. 09. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
678	New device helps burn victims recover faster	The Ancient Greeks used to wrap burn victims in animal fat while the Romans preferred a combination of herbs, ash and oil. The science of burn treatment has advanced greatly since that time. An Italian company has developed an innovative prototype that protects the burned area against infection and helps the skin to regenerate.	13. 09. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
679	Improving animal monitoring	Stress, disease, food contamination, reproduction failure, housing afflictions, environmental impacts and even human handling can severely affect animals, and hence, food quality. A minute telemetric device, injected into the animal and providing a unique electronic ID tag for the animal now offers a means by which to minimise these influences before they become critical factors.	30. 08. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
680	A virtual network for healthcare	The Internet is one of the most popular means of information retrieval and exchange. Under the umbrella of the TELEMATICS 2C programme, an innovative system has been developed that offers advanced services for the on-line HIV and AIDS information exchange. The so-called SEAHORSE allows both the collaborative knowledge production and content management and hence, addresses the needs of both users and communities.	05. 07. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
681	Helping women with menopause	Menopause, where both physical and emotional changes occur is an extremely confusing and stressful experience for women. In an effort to make this transition period easier for women and provide them and their doctors with a vast amount of helpful information and services, an Italian company designed a multilingual web reference site that provides audience-targeted information, excellent supportive services,	27. 06. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
682	Telematics brings more services to healthcare	Telematics is a large part of Europe's future in terms of technology and services, and one area that could benefit from telematics applications is the medical and health sector. With this in mind, a consortium of European researchers designed HealthLine as a way of creating an international network that improves health services via an extensive IT network.	10. 06. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
683	Technological care for the elderly	Hand in hand with the rapid development characterising modern society, has come the sense of alienation; that society is too complex and too fast paced to recognize all its facets. Technology has made such tremendous leaps and bounds that in the blink of an eye, it's impact somehow changes even before we become aware of its development and we're left with the feeling, its no longer the same world it once	20. 05. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
684	Improving breast cancer prognosis	Breast cancer is one of the leading, and most feared, types of cancer among women. In Europe, an average of about 160,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Favourable prognosis and complete recovery is based on early detection and appropriate, timely treatment of the tumour at the initial stages of the disease, while taking into account the aggressiveness that it displays. With these	02. 04. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
685	Optimising breast cancer diagnosis	Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. Since breast cancer cells are often oestrogen dependent, one of the methods currently used for its treatment is endocrine therapy. Nevertheless, a large majority of such tumours fail to respond to this therapy. This research study has focused on the extensive examination of a specific gene that correlates with oestrogen dependent immunochemistry	04. 03. 2002	Mám záujem o viac info
686	Decision support for medical practices	Providing high quality medical services involves making correct medical decisions about complex, multidisciplinary issues. It is, therefore, imperative that clinical and hospital authorities remain well informed about the latest developments in treatments or medicines, as well as the medico-legal implications. For this reason the AREZZO decision support system has been developed, based on safety-critical	25. 09. 2001	Mám záujem o viac info
687	Ground breaking research aims to cure Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia	Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare congenital disease with a variety of disparate symptoms though mainly manifested as a chronic lung disease. The current project has initiated research on the genes responsible for this syndrome that will ultimately lead to the understanding of the disease pathophysiology and eventually produce a cure.	02. 07. 2001	Mám záujem o viac info
688	Web based open learning improves Motor Disability Assessment (MDA)	Globally, a substantial proportion of the elderly and disabled population are suffering from slight, or more severely disturbed motion behaviour. The current project is targeted at helping specialists assess motor disability and disseminate good practise methods among their colleagues working at remote sites.	23. 04. 2001	Mám záujem o viac info
689	European co-operation creates ethical information database	Several European countries have joined together to produce a comprehensive database of literature concerning ethics in medicine and biomedicine.	12. 01. 2001	Mám záujem o viac info
690	Decline in male fertility prompts government concern	European governments are becoming increasingly concerned by the decline in male reproductive health.	09. 01. 2001	Mám záujem o viac info
691	Consumers wary of GM foods	An investigation into consumer acceptance of genetically modified food reveals that consumers remain very sceptical about genetic modification.	07. 01. 2001	Mám záujem o viac info
692	Implanted needle for blood sugar measurement	A fine needle-like electrode, which can be implanted in the body without discomfort, allows monitoring of glucose and lactic acid in the patient.	09. 12. 2000	Mám záujem o viac info
693	Biosensors monitor the critically ill	The condition of critically ill patients can now be monitored using biosensors to predict shock state.	23. 11. 2000	Mám záujem o viac info
694	Fibre optics reduce risks in early pregnancy	New technology has been developed for the earlier examination of foetuses in the womb.	23. 11. 2000	Mám záujem o viac info