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New understanding and treatment for Cystic Fibrosis

July 20, 2012
In a breakthrough study, Irish researchers have discovered that women with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) suffer more than men because oestrogen promotes the presence of bacteria which results in more severe...

There’s no story quite like our own – Jon Agar

July 12, 2012
There’s no story quite like our own – we catch up with an author who has tackled the history of science in the twentieth centuryScience since the beginning of the...

Pitcher plants catapult prey

July 6, 2012
Pitcher plants have developed a novel mechanism for capturing their prey – they use heavy rain to catapult insects into their fluid-filled pitcher.Nepenthes is able to colonise nutrient-poor habitats because...

What happens when the lights go out?

July 4, 2012
While the flash might draw attention, the female of the species looks for substance over show – at least for fireflies.Initially, female Photinus fireflies are very picky and respond –...

Vision restored in night blind mice

July 3, 2012
Mice suffering from night blindness had their vision restored after scientists from University College London injected light-sensitive photoreceptors directly into their retinas. The mice – models for diseases like retinitis...

Tomato genome sequenced

July 2, 2012
The tomato is a major crop plant and model for fruit development, and scientists have released a high-quality genome sequence for the domesticated variety and a draft sequence for its...

New technique to improve epigenetics research

June 29, 2012
Scientists have developed a new chemical technique that will significantly improve their ability to perform epigenetics research and help them understand how cells develop and function.One of the most studied...

Harnessing the power of plants with Professor George Lomonossoff

June 1, 2012
Nature can provide the starting point for many drugs, pharmaceuticals and vaccines – and plants are no exception. Professor George Lomonossoff has recently been named Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research...

Exploring the world under our feet with Paul Younger

May 3, 2012
One scientist plays Indiana Jones to explore the world beneath our feetPaul Younger has photographed some of the most exceptional rocks on the planet – including some of the very...

Dating agency for scientists – not quite says Andrew McElroy

April 2, 2012
A kind of dating agency for scientists; The Research Network at Discovery Park aim to find the right person for the right job.Last year, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced they were...

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