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A sub-atomic solution

June 7, 2019
Feature
Neurodegenerative diseases are becoming a major focus for an ageing population. Here we learn how neutrons are helping us understand the misfolded proteins thought to underlie many of these conditions.
Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, In Depth
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Plague bacterium located in Britain

June 6, 2019
News
The first genetic evidence of the Justinian Plague in the British Isles suggests multiple strains of the same bacteria.
Life Sciences
Biology, Microbiology
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Lab-grown insect meat

June 6, 2019
News
Researchers have outlined proposals for lab-grown insect meat as an alternative to harmful livestock farming.
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
Biology, Cell Biology, Food & Bev, Food and Drink, Food Science
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Innovation in data collection

June 5, 2019
Insight
There are many examples of product enhancements using improved design and or different materials to create better equipment for the lab….
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Atmospheric Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Comment And Analysis, Drug Discovery, Earth & Environmental, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Food & Bev, Food and Drink, Forensics, Geology, Health & Safety, Materials, Materials Science, Medical Diagnostics, Medical/Health, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Physics, Policy, Volcanology
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CRISPR edit linked with increased mortality risk

June 5, 2019
News
The genetic mutation made last year by a Chinese scientist using the CRISPR technique has been associated with an increased risk of death by more than a fifth.
Life Sciences
Biology, Biotech, Biotechnology, Genetics
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Blooming marvellous

May 31, 2019
Feature
Aquaculture, cosmetics and even a unique superfood… microalgae are proving to be a rising star for synthetic biologists. Andrew Spicer takes us through the benefits of their biochemical and metabolic...
Life Sciences
Biology, In Depth, Microbiology
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Korea claims advance on 3D-printed corneas

May 29, 2019
News
A research team in South Korea have used a 3D printer to improve the transparency of artificial corneas.
Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering
Biology, Biophysics, Biotech, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Engineering
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Living the single life

May 27, 2019
Feature
Scientists are increasingly taking advantage of microfluidic technology for single cell applications to understand individual cells and their role in health and immunity. Here we look at latest advances in...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Health/Diagnostics, In Depth, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical
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Brexit causing pesticide regulatory fears

May 23, 2019
News
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union includes the removal of a blanket ban on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), according to the UK Trade Policy Observatory, which would weaken regulation...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Health/Diagnostics, Medical/Health
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The secret microbiome

May 21, 2019
Feature
Auto-immune disease, obesity and even cancer… the microbiome is clearly involved in much of human health. No surprise really, we are as much microbe as we are human. What is...
Chemistry, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Biotech, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Health/Diagnostics, In Depth, Medical/Health, Pharmaceutical, Pharmacology
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