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Plankton’s survival dependent on climate change

July 21, 2016
Climate change could jeopardise the viability of phytoplankton responsible for a tenth of the oceans’ biomass, according to scientists.

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...

Researchers discover THC’s ‘dual effect’ on brain cells

July 18, 2016
A study at the Salk Institute has found that cannabinoids can remove the plaque-forming protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease, amyloid beta.

Cartilage grown using algae scaffold

July 13, 2016
Cartilage has been created by a team of engineers using a 3D printer and bioink — a material made from living cells.

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...

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...

Stem cell

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

Call for epigenetic drug targets for respiratory ailments

June 29, 2016
An initiative has been launched to find new epigenetic drug targets for respiratory diseases.

Bubbly oxygen drink could aid cancer treatments

June 27, 2016
A drink containing oxygen microbubbles is being developed to make treatment of hard to reach tumours easier.

Research begins on animal-human antibiotic resistance link

June 23, 2016
A team of Bristolian scientists have started a large-scale study to investigate how antimicrobial resistant organisms can be transferred from farm animals to humans.

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