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Greener diagnostics: The sustainable revolution

December 17, 2024
From eco-friendly materials to innovative technologies such as spectroscopy, molecular diagnostics is evolving to reduce its environmental footprint while improving accessibility and efficiency. Rachel Sully explains how rethinking materials, workflows...

Making tough choices digestible

December 16, 2024
"To eat is to compete in an arms race," says Dr Chris van Tulleken, whose thoughts on evangelising through science, engaging food producers and self-experimentation promise another absorbing series of...

Organ on a chip tracks gut-to-brain toxins for Parkinson’s clues

December 16, 2024
Researchers have developed a new multiple organ-on-chip system to help study how neurotoxins move from the gut to the brain.

Stick-on monitor offers cheap and precise warning system for critical conditions, say researchers

December 16, 2024
A novel breathing monitor created by university and commercial partners is capable of providing a low cost, accurate early warning system for a range of critical conditions, claim its inventors.

Biobanks: a vital investment in precision medicine

December 8, 2024
Despite limits in size and investment, biobanks such as Estonia’s are providing deeper understanding of the factors influencing public health and diseases, explains PacBio’s Neil Ward.

British Heart Foundation Heart Hero Awards highlight breakthrough pioneers

December 8, 2024
Cardiovascular research pioneer professor Adam Greenstein has been awarded the prestigious Research Story of the Year prize for devising a potential new approach to treating vascular dementia at the British...

New body aims to deliver on chemicals sector green pledge

December 8, 2024
A new body designed to speed the transition to sustainable chemicals and materials in the UK has been officially launched, a move likely to drive further lab science resource investment...

Airflow controller and monitors with integrated gas sensor promote lab safety

December 3, 2024
Fume cupboard manufacturers now have access to a new airflow controller and monitors with integrated gas sensor, enabling laboratory managers to efficiently monitor carbon filter saturation status and protect operatives...

LLMs’ neuroscience predictions leave the experts trailing

December 1, 2024
They’ve long since proved their effectiveness in information retrieval. Now large language models have outstripped humans at predicting science study outcomes.

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