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Radio waves offer gentler and more efficient way to alter bacteria DNA

March 3, 2024
Radio waves have been successfully harnessed to provide a less traumatic means to alter the DNA of bacteria cells.

Jellyfish inspire fast forensics fingerprint breakthrough

March 3, 2024
A new water soluble, non-toxic fluorescent spray that renders fingerprints visible in 10 seconds is being pioneered by an Anglo-Chinese university team – with inspiration from jellyfish.

Nine in 10 life scientists surveyed don’t understand US or European AI rules

February 25, 2024
Just 9% of life science professionals polled say they understand either EU or US laws on the use of artificial intelligence in their sector, claims a new survey.

Gates Foundation grant opens door to PhaSER project acceleration

February 25, 2024
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has granted Edinburgh’s PhaSER Biomedical a US$2.3 million grant for its three year programme accelerating drug discovery and development.

Stat… fact… friction?

February 19, 2024
Do the figures speak for themselves? Rarely, warns Russ Swan.

Million dollar beep

February 19, 2024
Digital hackers may be the bigger threat but don’t overlook the need for safeguards against more commonplace errors, details Ellie Gabel.

Surrey makes history with two pinches of salt

February 19, 2024
Scientists at the University of Surrey are claiming a first with their observations on the effects of electrical current caused by combining different salts in liquid.

Report underlines economic returns on public investment in science

February 11, 2024
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council-commissioned research estimates that the organisation has supported more than 450 spin-outs that have contributed £5.2 billion to the UK economy over a quarter century.

Aston-Warwick initiative wins key UKRI funds

February 11, 2024
A joint team from Aston and Warwick universities and the University of Warwick have won nearly £2 million in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Keep it clean

February 5, 2024
Chemical disinfectants are hazardous to lab staff, and if discharged into the wastewater, pose a health risk to wildlife, ecosystems and the general public. Paul Birchmore makes the case for...

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