Issue 47 of the research*eu results magazine: Tackling diabetes in Europe
On 14 November the world will be celebrating the World Diabetes Day for the 15th time since its launch in 1991. A lot of things have changed since then: treatments and prevention have improved, but that didn’t prevent diabetes from becoming a more pressing issue and, according to WHO estimations, diabetes prevalence in 2030 will be twice that observed in 2005. This is largely blamed on unhealthy diet, aging, stress and lack of physical activity. In Europe, the Commission does not have legal competence in the matter and can only rely on active support from national governments. But the EU is nonetheless contributing actively to research in this field. Since 1991 some 892 projects directly or indirectly impacting diabetic patients have been funded, with research work including novel treatments, beta-cell imaging technologies, artificial pancreas, immunotherapies or solutions to counter diabetes side-effects. This edition of the research*eu results magazine focuses on some of the latest results brought thanks to these EU-funded initiatives. Other topics in this edition include the following highlights: • Cutting edge video technology brings new anti-malaria concepts • Online resource provides insights into perceptions of populist ideas • Demo plants show potential of algae as sustainable energy source • Cleaner skies over Athens • Turnkey solution for a connected self-shopping experience • Robotic co-worker for Europe’s ship services sector • New devices to contain blasts on airplanes • Advanced protection from solar storms The research*eu results magazine is the main source of information for all findings related to EU-funded science projects. It covers a large spectrum of topics including biology & medicine, environment, energy, transport, ICT, industrial technologies, social sciences, security, food & agriculture, physics & mathematics and space. It is published 10 times per year in English. For more information, sign up for a free subscription and to download the new edition, please visit: http://cordis.europa.eu/research-eu/magazine_en.html(opens in new window)
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