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Next-gen optical tweezers

April 2, 2019
Optical tweezers require laser beams to hold particles in place. But the high intensities of light involved can damage live biological specimens. To remedy this, UK researchers have developed optically...

New influenza virus could spread via pets

March 28, 2019
Two influenza strains could combine to form a dangerous new influenza virus that spreads via our beloved domestic pets.According to a 10-year Korean study, the canine influenza virus (CIV) could...

Melanin shows promise for bioelectronics

March 28, 2019
The electrical conductivity of a melanin pigment has been increased a billion-fold by Italian chemists, giving it applications in bioelectronics.   The team, from the University of Naples heated thin films of...

Silver lining kills superbugs

March 25, 2019
An silver coating has been found to reduce antimicrobial resistance aboard the International Space Station.AGXX, a silver and ruthenium based antimicrobial coating, was tested on contamination-prone surfaces on the ISS.After...

Making a human connection

March 25, 2019
As organ-on-a-chip technology advances at pace, the next step is to connect them and understand a new drug’s effects on the entire human body – without having to go to...

Making the Crick… tick

March 20, 2019
An intriguing invitation took Dr Emily Scott-Dearing behind the scenes of The Francis Crick Institute to create an exhibition celebrating the technicians, engineers and specialist staff that make the life-changing...

Spending a penny to battle pandemics

March 11, 2019
As the seat-belt light stubbornly refuses to go out, and the three G&Ts sunk even before the pilot even levelled out begin to nip at the bladder, a visit to...

Chameleon embryo

March 5, 2019
This incredible image was awarded 'Honorable Mention status in the 2018 Nikon Small World competition.

The bigger the better

March 4, 2019
A UK-wide prohibition on the use of plastic microbeads in some cosmetic and personal care products came into effect in 2018, but what fundamental lessons can we learn from this...

The era of monetised DNA?

February 21, 2019
The next generation of genomics platforms will usher in a personalised healthcare revolution, but will they also allow individuals to monetise their DNA? You better believe it says Dr Axel...

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