‘Unprecedented progress’ against neglected tropical diseases

“Unprecedented progress” against neglected tropical diseases World Health Organization officials said last week that “unprecedented progress” had been made in reducing the spread of neglected tropical diseases in some of the world’s poorest communities. “WHO has observed record-breaking progress towards bringing ancient scourges like sleeping sickness and elephantiasis to their knees,” WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said in…

Montreal’s Concordia University leads research into new sources of alternative energy

Montreal’s Concordia University leads research into new sources of alternative energy Concordia University researchers are pioneering new technologies that could revolutionize the way we produce and use energy. Specialists from a number of disciplines — from biologists to engineers and chemists — are working together to create a new generation of cleaner fuels. The work…