Two children in Ukraine were reported to be paralysed after contracting polio from a rare strain of the virus (cVDPV1).

‘Synthetic biology may contribute to a sustainable society if it is used in a responsible and thoughtful manner.

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.

Using a meteorological transmission model, humans and animals at risk of becoming infected with Q fever can be mapped at street level resolution.

A delegation of scientists from the Palestinian Territories and Israel visited RIVM between 2 and 7 September 2015.

In the coming weeks, citizens from major European cities will measure fine particles in the air with their smartphone.