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Stem cells, quantum physics and fight or flight: The Nobel winners 2012
October 20, 2012
The most prestigious and publicised awards in the science world were announced last month. Stem cell research, ground-breaking quantum methods and the mechanism behind one of the most important group...
A new dawn for forensics
October 16, 2012
Partnership provides unique approach to forensic provision and police investigations LGC Forensics has nine sites in the UK and two in Germany and employs circa 600 scientists, technicians and support...
Molecule to reverse fragile X syndrome
October 15, 2012
A compound that shows promise in therapy for one of the diseases closely linked to fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition that is the only known single-gene cause of autism,...
Renewable energy success: hydrogen fuel cell produced using inexpensive catalyst
October 3, 2012
University of Cambridge scientists have produced hydrogen from water using an inexpensive catalyst, under industrially relevant conditions. The researchers, whose findings are published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition,...
Mathematicians solve biologists’ problem
September 19, 2012
Mathematicians may have solved a long-standing biological puzzle that had confounded molecular biologists – how protein production is regulated by microRNAs. Until the 1990s, biologists believed the major role of...
Nuclear fuel in a jar
August 22, 2012
A ‘trophy molecule’ that has eluded scientists for decades has been created in a stable form for the first time by researchers in Nottingham.Chemists from the University of Nottingham have...
How proficient is your microbiology laboratory?
August 21, 2012
Microbiology laboratories have a vital role to play in the food and drink industry, protecting consumers' health by helping to ensure that products are safe to eat and drink. But...
London delivers clean games
August 16, 2012
London 2012 produced one of Team GB’s most successful medal hauls, but it might also be one of the least polluted games in history.Scientists have taken to the skies around...
Society of Biology offers professional recognition and development
August 16, 2012
The Society of Biology has launched a new professional register to support the development of biologists. Acceptance onto the register is based primarily upon competency rather than formal qualifications, and...
New technique for radiation detection
August 13, 2012
A new technique could see radiation detection of cargo and baggage become more effective and less costly.Spectral shape discrimination (SDD) – developed at Sandia National Laboratories – uses metal organic...
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