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Kaja Kallas on foreign and security policy — live updates – POLITICO
If not for Russia’s full-scale assault on Ukraine, Kaja Kallas might not have emerged as one of the most prominent voices on European foreign affairs. As prime minister of Estonia, Kallas rang the alarm bells about Russian aggression, pushing the EU to supply Ukraine with… Continue Reading
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Teresa Ribera seeks powerful economy-meets-climate post — live updates – POLITICO
Why stop at climate? Let’s toss in economic transformation and competition as well. It’s an approach the EU has never tried before, making Teresa Ribera a fascinating test case as she glides toward becoming one of the EU’s most powerful commissioners of all… Continue Reading
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Raffaele Fitto on cohesion and reforms — live updates – POLITICO
Keep your moccasins on and the espresso at the ready because things are about to get awfully Italian in Brussels. Giorgia Meloni’s man, Raffaele Fitto, hits the auditorium to defend his expertise and diplomatic credentials while being considered for an executive vice… Continue Reading
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Finland’s commissioner hearing: Henna Virkkunen on tech sovereignty, security and democracy — live updates
Finland’s commissioner hearing: Henna Virkkunen on tech sovereignty, security and democracy — live updates Continue Reading
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Don’t prejudge Trump on Ukraine, French foreign minister urges – POLITICO
Trump has repeatedly claimed he would end the war in Ukraine in one day and has vowed to stop aid to Kyiv. He also said Ukraine should have “given up a little bit” to appease Moscow. “Any deal, even the worst deal, would’ve been better than what we have right now,” Trump said… Continue Reading
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IMF mission, Ukrainian authorities start discussions on sixth review of EFF Arrangement
Officials from the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, the National Bank of Ukraine, and staff from the International Monetary Fund have commenced discussions on the sixth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement. That is according to the Ministry of… Continue Reading
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Super microscope shows nanoscale biological process for the first time
In Nijmegen, the world’s first microscope has been installed that is capable of live imaging of biological processes in such detail that moving protein complexes are visible. This new microscopic technique was developed by researchers led by Nico Sommerdijk from Radboud university medical… Continue Reading
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Scientists use microcellular drones to deliver lung cancer-killing drugs
Lung cancer, specifically Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)-the most common subtype of cancer contracted by patients who do not smoke, is a leading cause of cancer mortality and the second most diagnosed cancer globally. The rapid and inevitable emergence of drug resistance mechanisms caused by… Continue Reading
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Study leads the way to early detection and treatment of aggressive prostate cancer
“Through comprehensive lab and mice tests we found that this SNP, although associated with reduced prostate cancer risk, is also associated with an aggressive type of this cancer,” Dr Srinivasan said. “This SNP contributes to reduced serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels that may lead to… Continue Reading
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Patients may become unnecessarily depressed by common heart medicine
All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a Swedish study conducted earlier this year, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ability. Now a sub-study at Uppsala University shows that there is… Continue Reading
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