Debate on synthetic biology and sustainability ‘Synthetic biology may contribute to a sustainable society if it is used in a responsible and thoughtful manner.
More breast cancer detected in women aged 50 to 60 since digitisation of population screening This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Dutch national breast cancer screening programme. A major change during those 25 years was the transition from analogue to digital images.
Meteorological transmission model calculates the risk of Q fever infections Using a meteorological transmission model, humans and animals at risk of becoming infected with Q fever can be mapped at street level resolution.
Disease transmitted by animals: Palestinian Territories and Israel work together and exchange expertise with RIVM A delegation of scientists from the Palestinian Territories and Israel visited RIVM between 2 and 7 September 2015.
iSPEX goes Europe: citizens measure air pollution with smartphone In the coming weeks, citizens from major European cities will measure fine particles in the air with their smartphone.
No health risks associated with foods and food supplements containing Krill and microalgae oils Consumption of foods and food supplements that contain oil from microalgae Schizochytrium sp. and Krill oil do not cause harm to our health.
No evidence of increased incidence of breast cancer with insulin glargine Insulin glargine is used in the treatment of diabetes.
Lower salt contents in some foods, but similar saturated fat contents Some foods contain less salt in 2014 compared with 2011. According to research by RIVM the salt content of bread was 21 percent lower in 2011.
Risk assessment of dyes and flame retardants; there’s room for improvement On request of the Dutch food and product safety authority, RIVM has developed a prioritization method for substances used in textile production.
RIVM designated as WHO Collaborating Centre Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiology and Surveillance AMR is one of the major global challenges in infectious disease control.