Human health depends largely on the harmony of the body's cells with the trillions of microorganisms that co-exist with them. Discovering the genetic diversity of this microbial population is the goal of Human Microbiome Project, a scientific challenge that will improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of many diseases beyond the classic infectious illnesses

GONZALO CASINO | NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Advances in human stem cell research and their applications to so-called regenerative medicine are going slower than expected, although significant progress has been made, says a new report on the subject by the European Science Foundation. The report recommends, among other things, the continued public support for this research and the clarification of the legal landscape with respect to patents.

Malén Ruiz de Elvira | 6 de julio de 2010

The science that deals with agriculture has to undergo a "radical change" in the next 40 years. The goal, feeding a population that in 2050 probably will reach 9,000 million people worldwide. And at the base, taking into consideration the impact of climate change on crops and review the knowledge on plant molecular biology and agro-technologies.

Xavier Pujol Gebellí | 18 February 2010