The Council has adopted new rules to improve the quality, availability and traceability of forest reproductive material (FRM), whilst supporting innovation and competitiveness in the EU seed sector. “Today’s decision marks a crucial step towards more resilient and sustainable forests in Europe. It improves the quality of forest reproductive material, supports innovation and provides Member […]
Can ageing be slowed down? CORDIS answers
A novel approach to studying fibroblasts – cells that are important for the formation of connective tissues – could be a route to new therapies for atherosclerosis and other diseases of the vascular system. With age, arteries lose their elasticity. This increases the risk of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis which can lead to heart […]