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1. The Laboratory shall promote co-operation among European States in fundamental research, in the development of advanced instrumentation and in advanced teaching in molecular biology as well as in other areas of research essentially related thereto, and to this end shall concentrate its activities on work not normally or easily carried out in national institutions. The results of the experimental and theoretical work of the Laboratory shall be published or otherwise made generally available.
2. In order to fulfil its purposes the Laboratory shall carry out a programme which provides for:
a. the application of molecular concepts and methods for the investigation of basic biological processes;
b. the development and use of necessary instrumentation and technology;
c. working accommodation and research facilities for visiting scientists;
d. advanced training and teaching.
3. The Laboratory may establish and operate the facilities necessary for its programme.
The Laboratory shall include:
a. the necessary equipment for use in the programme carried out by the Laboratory;
b. the necessary buildings to contain the equipment referred to in a above and for the administration of the Laboratory and the fulfilment of its other functions.
4. The Laboratory shall organise and sponsor international cooperation, to the fullest possible extent, in the fields and programme of activities defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, and in harmony with the General Programme of EMBC. This co-operation shall include in particular the promotion of contacts between, and the interchange of, scientists and the dissemination of information. So far as is consistent with its aims the Laboratory shall also seek to co-operate, to the fullest possible extent, with research institutions by collaborating with and advising them. The Laboratory should avoid duplication of work carried out in the said institutions.