Neurodegenerative diseases are set to become a major challenge in medicine in the near future, as most of these diseases are associated with older age. Recently, several new studies have found that viruses could also be the culprit behind neurodegenerative diseases.
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Balancing Innovation With Risks
Artificial intelligence is growing by leaps and bounds. How will the EU AI Act affect the uncharted territory of AI? What is the impact on healthcare systems and medical research?
The Nobel Prize-winning discovery of the Higgs boson was the end of a clear path towards discovery for the Physics community. How to describe the current situation? What to expect for the future?
Queuing with Laureates – Personal Lindau Impressions of Young Economist Tumisang Loate-Ntsoko
Tumisang Loate-Ntsoko, a researcher at the University of Pretoria in South Africa presented her findings during #LINOecon. Here, she reflects on the time she spent in Lindau. The final post on the Lindau experiences of Laureates and Young Economists/Scientists.
With Passion and Dedication – Benjamin List’s Personal Lindau Impressions
Benjamin List was greatly moved by his first participation in a Lindau Meeting. Afterwards, he shared his thoughts and impressions from his week at Lake Constance.
Paola Libertad García Medel participated in #LINO22. Afterwards, she reflected on being a female scientist and her experiences in Lindau in regard on diversity and scientific networks.
Young Scientists at #LINO23 – Autoimmune Diseases and Cardiovascular Risk
Nathalie Conrad recently completed a research project, which shows that patients with autoimmune disorders live with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The scientist from KU Leuven will participate in #LINO23.
Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences 2022: Improving How to Deal With Financial Crises
The three economists who will share the 2022 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences receive the award for demonstrating the importance of preventing widespread bank collapses, particularly during financial crises.
Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine 2022: Cavemen Relatives
Nobel Laureate Svante Pääbo forged an entirely new field in evolutionary biology: paleogenomics. The sequencing of DNA from a Neanderthal bone and publishing the genome were the milestones in his research.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022: Chemistry That ‘Clicks’ Into Place
Three researchers whose work has revolutionised synthetic chemistry by allowing unprecedented insights into living cells will receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022.