New Film “The Long Goodbye”
Getting to grips with the realities of an ageing global population: The second film of the 2014 Nature Video series “A Picture of Health” is out now.
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Academia and Pharmaceutical Industry – Strange Bedfellows?
Sooner or later, we all rely on the results of clinical trials.
New Film Series “A Picture of Health”
The trailer of the 2014 Nature Video film series and the film “HIV in hiding” are out now!
The Art of the Nobel Prizes
As Nobel Week 2014 is approaching Linda Moussakova shares an overview of the various art projects related to the Nobel Prizes.
Walter Gilbert: Big data and genome sequencing not good for medical purposes
The Laureate who devised the DNA sequencing method discusses his apprehensions about medical applications of big data and genome sequencing.
Françoise Barré-Sinoussi’s Fight Against AIDS
Why HIV research always has a political dimension and why a renowned researcher can also be an international political activist.
Neurosciences: Bringing the TReND to Africa
The Lindau-alumni founded NGO TReND in Africa is dedicated to improve research conditions on the continent.
Panel Discussion: Science for the Benefit of Mankind
Now available at the Lindau Mediatheque: the complete Video of this year’s Closing Panel Discussion “Science for the Benefit of Mankind”.
Oliver Smithies: The Origin of Ideas
Professor Oliver Smithies (Nobel Prize in Physiology, 2007) shared the different sources of his ideas in research – good teachers, childhood memories, and overcoming fear.
A Tough Balance: Cancer Research and Motherhood
Dr. Christiane Opitz – Studying cancer cell metabolism, treating terminally ill patients, pursuing an academic career and enjoying motherhood.
Science in Spain: Bridging the Gap
Guest Blogger and meeting participant Cristina Balbas comments on the need for science communication in her home country of Spain.
What’s needed to succeed in science in developing nations?
More interdisciplinary research and less bureaucracy –