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There are many challenges for the implementation of a European patent.

Basic research and applied research need to work together in a systematic way.

It is a difficult balancing act to share personal patient's data so that it can be used for personalized medical treatments.

People who refuse vaccination underestimate the personal and social risks of not being protected, says Odile Leroy.

Many challenges need to be addressed before bringing research out of the laboratory and of turning it into applications.

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Developing drugs tailored for different types of patients is the trend of today's industry, says Christophe Thuriau

Targeted therapies for tumours are not there yet, but we can expect them in the near future, says Gilles Favre

How a rare inherited disorder sheds light on the mechanism of aging.

The emerging, holistic field of system biology is a true revolution unfolding before our eyes, says Charles Auffray

An artificial pancreas will help people to live a more normal life until a cure can be found, says Peter Cleary

Reprogramming stem cells is one of the most promising advance towards curing neurodegenerations, says Bernd Evert

A vaccine for candida and other vaginal infections is very much needed and may become a reality in the next few years, says Antonio Cassone

Venture capital often provides initial investment to innovative research, says Anne Horgan

Antimicrobial gels may prevent HIV transmission where condoms are not used, says Charles Kelly

Antibodies against caries-producing bacteria could be the ultimate drug to prevent tooth decay, says Charles Kelly