PerformFISH: A new era of consumer-driven development in Mediterranean aquaculture
PerformFISH is a €7 million European Commission-funded project with the aim of exploring and tackling the underlying causes behind the stagnation of the Mediterranean Marine Fish Farming (MMFF) sector, as this analysis by Katerina Moutou, Associate Professor at University of Thessaly reveals.
Can vegetarianism lead to hair loss?
October 1st marks the official World Vegetarian Day, a day created to spread awareness about the benefits of a vegetarian diet. But what are the effects of avoiding meat on hair loss?
Aesthetics must sit at the heart of landscape security design
Jaz Vilkhu, Managing Director for Marshalls Landscape Protection argues that aesthetics must sit at the heart of landscape security design.
Severe mental illness sufferers experience worse physical health
Public Health England have released a report which shows those suffering with severe mental illnesses experience worse physical health compared to the general population.
PM announces ten cities shortlisted for major transport funding
The Prime Minister has announced ten cities that have been shortlisted for the next stage of the £1.7 billion Transforming Cities Fund.
Working to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
Dr Richard Hodes, Director of the National Institute on Aging within the U.S. National Institutes of Health, explores the importance of working together to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Could escalating diabetes rates reverse success in reducing heart disease deaths?
Simon Gillespie, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation ponders if escalating diabetes rates could reverse success in reducing heart disease deaths
The priorities for tackling infectious diseases in Africa
In this interview, public health specialist Dr Wilfred Alexander Chalamira Nkhoma from the World Health Organization (WHO) Office for the Africa Region speaks to us about the priorities for tackling infectious diseases in Africa, with a particular focus on Tuberculosis (TB) and viral hepatitis.
Nanomaterials: Is there such a thing as nano-risk?
Dr Dimiter Prodanov from IMEC vzw explains if there is such a thing as nano-specific risk in the world of nanomaterials.
Can current suppliers survive the coming revolution?
Ethical Healthcare Consulting asks if current suppliers can survive the coming revolution as the company looks to the future of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR).
Climate Hazards Group: Strengthening defences against food insecurity
The Climate Hazards Group contributes to Food Security Outlooks that strengthen food security
Health research: The challenge of cleaving proteins in the membrane
Regina Fluhrer from the LMU & DZNE in Munich explains an aspect of health research that concerns how proteases embedded in cellular membranes hydrolyse other proteins and the challenges they must overcome.
Deep Learning Approaches to Electron Microscopy
Electron microscopy is the primary method for analyzing nanostructures. Senior researcher Thomas Willum Hansen discusses the new challenges in this field.
Meeting the challenges of climate change for dryland cereal production
The effects of climate change threaten food security worldwide. What needs to be done to improve the resilience of vital dryland cereals to more extreme weather?
Why governments must do more to help people with diabetes and their families
Professor Nam H. Cho, President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) explains why governments across the world could and should do more to help people with diabetes and their families.
Rett syndrome: Research on severe neurodevelopmental disorders
Jennifer J. McComas from the University of Minnesota discusses the current evidence for communication intervention for individuals with Rett syndrome
Mental Health Europe explores Europe’s ability to face challenges in mental health
Claudia Marinetti, Director from Mental Health Europe gauges if Europe can meet the emerging challenges around mental health.
Another successful year for Blockchain Live at the Olympia
Following its inception last year, the Blockchain Live event returned to the Olympia in London yesterday (Wednesday 26th October), to host another stellar line up of Blockchain founders and innovators.
New recycling project could ensure that no plastic is left behind
Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland sheds light on a new recycling project which aims to ensure that no plastic is left behind.
Why thousands of people with asthma could be missing out on life-changing treatment
Asthma UK’s recent report explores the barriers to life-changing treatment for people with uncontrolled asthma, as Joe Farrington-Douglas, Head of Policy and External Affairs at Asthma UK explains.