Did you know that chloride transport in epithelia cells, i.e. the cells that line many organs of our body including skin and blood vessels, is fundamental for the creation of barriers against pathogens? Not such a positive mechanism in concrete, unfortunately!

 

Oh-Oh-Oh!!! RILEM wishes all its members and newsletter subscribers a serene and warm Christmas festive period. A special Christmas message from the RILEM team is available here. The Newsletter Bits&Bobs on T&T will take a break during this festive season and it will be back on Tuesday 7 January 2020. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY 2020!!!

 

Here comes a list of the 7 most anticipated buildings of 2020. The world is going taller, bigger and crazier every year!!!!

 

• 3rd RILEM Spring Convention, 10-14 March 2020, Guimarães, Portugal (register online now)

 

• 74th RILEM Annual Week, 30 August-4 September 2020, Sheffield, UK

 

• More RILEM events