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Database of 4 million race starts enables major study of Thoroughbred sudden death

October 31, 2022
The first study ever made on a large scale of sudden death in Thoroughbred race horses has suggested a commonly employed drug could be a potential increased risk factor.

Global initiative aims to identify disease-linked genome variations

October 31, 2022
A newly formed international collaborative science project created with the aim of identifying variations in the human genome linked with disease is calling for dataset contributions.

Online games and brain stimulation offers hope for combating working memory decline

October 15, 2022
Tailored online games combined with a form of brain stimulation appear to show significant results in mitigating cognitive decline in old age.

Global project to measure carbon footprint of clinical trials

October 15, 2022
A new international initiative is developing a methodology to assess the respective environmental impact of on and off-site clinical trials.

Nikon Small World hands awards first place to photogenic gecko image

October 15, 2022
The three millimetre hand of a lizard embryo captured on camera in incredible detail has won first place out of 1,300 entries to this year’s Nikon Small World photo competition.

Professional rugby players may have greater neurodegenerative disease risk, suggests research

October 8, 2022
Former international rugby players included in a recent health study showed risks of neurodegenerative diseases that averaged more than 2.5 times that for the general population.

Ukraine conflict leaves a hole in clinical trials enrolment in region

October 8, 2022
Clinical trials in Ukraine and Russia have plunged by around 50% during 2022, according to the latest information examined by data analytics leader Phesi.

Quantum, click and evolution provide Nobel Science-winning ingredients 

October 5, 2022
Quantum physics, click chemistry and evolutionary breakthroughs were the dominant themes for this year’s winners of the world’s best known science accolades, the Nobel Prizes for Chemistry, Physics and Medicine/Physiology

AI-enhanced chromatography aims to boost analysis accuracy and speed

September 29, 2022
Fujitsu has signed a deal with the French firm Phytocontrol to integrate artificial intellegence to offer a faster and more accurate contamination analysis.

Vitae Three Minute Thesis victor is second Kingston Uni winner in a row

September 29, 2022
Bioengineer Sadaf Akbari beat rivals from nearly 70 universities across the UK and Ireland to win an annual ‘elevator pitch’ contest presenting her thesis in just 180 seconds.

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