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Transforming cells to transform lives

July 19, 2016
A company in Scotland has devised a novel way to treat type 1 diabetes – producing lab grown islets of Langerhans for transplantation. But how does this work and what...

Artificial nose capable of detecting nerve gas created

July 14, 2016
An electronic ‘nose’ has been created by scientists in Belgium to detect molecules found in pesticides and nerve gas.

Who’s your daddy?

July 8, 2016
AlphaBioLabs provide DNA paternity, drug and alcohol testing services and are the only lab used by The Jeremy Kyle Show for paternity tests. This year they are due to receive...

Nanotechnology boosts oil recovery chances

July 6, 2016
A new method utilising nanoparticle-containing solutions that allow for enhanced recovery of oil at low cost, has been discovered by scientists at the University of Houston.

The beauty of the beast

July 5, 2016
The enigmatic Tully Monster has become something of a palaeontological icon, yet there is much to learn about this mysterious beast. Here Thomas Clements takes us along for the ride...

Nanoparticle embedding method created

July 5, 2016
Tools such as ‘smart display’ 3D glasses or remote radiation sensors could be more easily created after a recent breakthrough allows light-emitting nanoparticles to be embedded in glass.

Material discovered to lower nuclear fuel recycling costs

July 4, 2016
A computer model has helped scientists find a new material that could help nuclear fuel recycling by capturing gases released during reprocessing.

Stem cell

July 1, 2016
A single human stem cell with a diameter of approximately 15 micrometres.

Old dog, new tricks

June 21, 2016
Have we overlooked some incredible pharmacological properties of aspirin? Martyna Petrulyte takes a look at the growing body of evidence and wonders if patients will soon be able to ask:...

IUPAC names new elements

June 8, 2016
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry has proposed the names for four recently discovered elements.

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