Biology fights computer viruses

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Stephanie Forrest is a pioneer in the field of computer immune system research which proposes that computer scientists could learn some powerful lessons form biology about how to develop security systems that can cope with software ecosystem. Forrest and her team have come up with a new security system program for computer systems as a way to stop outside attacks and can stop the virus form replicating.

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Scientists, meet politicians

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Melissa Bateson a scientist describes her experience in developing a new appreciation for the challenges Member of European Parliaments (MEPs) face when making decisions about science. She states that in the course of a ten-minute expert briefing, the politician has to grasp the subject and formulate a position.

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Building vaccine consensus

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Klaus Stohr has described his experiences since he joined Novartis in February 2007 after leaving the World Health Organization (WHO). Stohr has given his views on pandemic threat and the necessity of developing and delivering vaccine to as many people as possible.

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