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Data: 24/02/2014
Hunting for Europe’s most-wanted vaccines
Horizon The EU
During the month of February, Horizon follows the research that is closing in on some of the world’s biggest diseases. We speak to the scientists ready to start human tests of a vaccine against tuberculosis, we hear about a universal vaccine for the flu, and interview the researchers who are working to provide timely information on vaccines so they can help prevent vaccination scares. We also take you to the centre of the debate about innovation in Europe, hearing from some of the speakers at the EU’s 2014 Innovation Convention.
IN SEARCH OF IMMUNITY: the science of vaccines
• Vaccination fears lead to new measles, mumps threat
A fall in vaccination rates means the disease is starting to make an unwelcome comeback in Europe and European scientists have found a way to help.
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• Life-saving TB vaccines ready for human tests
Researchers are ready to start human tests of new experimental vaccines for tuberculosis, one of humanity’s oldest diseases, thanks to an international collaboration.
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Innovation Convention 2014 - 10 - 11 March
• Entrepreneurs need to travel to the centre of their industry - Storify’s Xavier Damman
Entrepreneurs need to travel to the region that specialises in their industry to have the best chance of success, says Xavier Damman, the co-founder of online news site Storify.
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• Aspiring computer programmers should start early, says 14-year-old entrepreneur Jordan Casey
Jordan Casey, a 14-year-old IT entrepreneur, explains how computer programmers should start early in order to get ahead.
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• Europe needs a digital single market to stimulate innovation – Ann Mettler
Ann Mettler, of the Lisbon Council, believes that growth and innovation will emerge from a more open, wired and digital Europe.
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Upcoming articles
Here’s a preview of what’s to come…
• Targeting the tick
Scientists are studying the mechanisms of how ticks feed in order to fight tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.
March monthly focus
• Preparing for disaster
After areas of Europe experienced the wettest January since records began, we take an in-depth look at how researchers are helping us to prepare for the risks of natural hazards such as flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions.
Horizon e-magazine is written by independent journalists on behalf of the European Commission to highlight the achievements of EU-funded research and its impact on citizen’s lives.
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