Berries have the highest concentrations of polyphenols, but coffee and cereal products are the main contributors to intake, due to their high consumption. In this study, the daily intake of polyphenols was 863 mg.

Adipose Tissue: A key target for prevention of the metabolic syndrome, COST Action BM 0602. The main objective of the Action is to advance our knowledge on the pathogenesis and prevention of obesity and the specific role of adipose tissue in the development of the metabolic syndrome. Dr. Marjukka Kolehmainen and Dr. Mustafa Atalay at University of Kuopio are the Finnish management committee representatives. More information: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Welcome to Finland in 2008!

The 5th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications provides a great opportunity to share the latest scientific data and experiences on the prevention of diabetes and its complications, practical models and the tools for prevention of type 2 diabetes, and national, regional and global strategies for combating the scourge of diabetes.

http://www.diabetes.fi/index.php?lk_id=57

Manchester Central Convention Complex, UK
17 - 19th March 2008
The Consortium for Post-Genome Science http://www.postgenomeconsortium.com

Genomes to Systems 2008 - Call for posters and bursary application:
We are pleased to invite you to enter a poster abstract for a place in the Genomes to Systems 2008 poster presentation sessions, to be held on 18th & 19th March 2008.