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Oxidative Stress and TGF-β2 Increase Heat Shock Protein 27 Expression in Human Optic Nerve Head Astrocytes
Reactive astrocytes of glaucomatous optic nerve heads (ONHs) are characterized by an increased expression of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β2 and heat shock proteins (Hsps) such as Hsp27.
Screening Tests for Detecting Open-Angle Glaucoma: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
To assess the comparative accuracy of potential screening tests for open angle glaucoma (OAG).
Development of a Reconstructed Cornea from Collagen–Chondroitin Sulfate Foams and Human Cell Cultures
To develop an artificial cornea, the ability to coculture the different cell types present in the cornea is essential. The goal is to develop a full-thickness artificial cornea
The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)
The Joint Research Centre is a research based policy support organisation and an integral part of the European Commission.
Several calls for proposals published
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Research has launched a number of calls for proposals under the 2008 and 2009 work programmes of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
European research: “a major work in progress”
Europe’s scientific research sector underwent a series of upheavals in 2007.
A new era for stem cells
The news that human skin cells had been converted into stem cells hit the world headlines in late 2007.
Drug giant shows its commitment to stem cells
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced the formation of its new stem-cell research unit, Pfizer Regenerative Medicine, which will be based in two locations on either side of the Atlantic.
Finnish model tops the ranking
Finland, guest of honour at the forthcoming European Research and Innovation Exhibition, has gambled heavily on the research and development sector.
The European Research Council concludes first Advanced Grant competition
The ERC Scientific Council announces the results of the first ERC Advanced Grants competition, which has just been successfully concluded.
DNA: Too Much - or Too Little - Can Be a Bad Thing
There's more variety to DNA than you might think: Deletions or additions of genetic material between individuals, called copy number variations (CNVs), are a common source of genetic diversity.
EURAXESS - The European Services Network- Researchers in Motion
EURAXESS Services is a network of more than 200 centres located in 35 European countries.
Researchers discover link between gene and cause of blindness
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over the age of 60 and a trans-Atlantic study may have found the culprit behind this problem.