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How do we recognise a face?

February 8, 2012
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The left side of the brain is analytical, and the right side is creative so goes the adage – but what happens when the brain tries to recognise faces?Using a...
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The microchip at 50: its medical triumphs to date

February 7, 2012
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As last year marked the 50th anniversary of the microchip, Laboratory News investigates the microchip’s potential in the world of medicine, including restoring vision to previously blind patientsThe first silicon...
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Tracking enhancers during development

February 6, 2012
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Genetic sequences known as enhancers act like remote controls switching genes on and off and scientists in Germany can see and predict exactly when each remote control is activated in...
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Creating the perfect laboratory

February 3, 2012
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Oxford University’s new research laboratories have been designed by Make Architects and Nightingale Associates – Laboratory News learns what goes into making the perfect labWhat does it take to remain...
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AstraZeneca restructure to affect 7,300 jobs

February 2, 2012
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Following the publication of their full year 2011 results, AstraZeneca have announced a restructuring programme that could deliver annual benefits of $1.6 billion, but affect 7,300 jobs globally.The company estimate...
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Starbursts and galaxies

February 2, 2012
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Astronomers have found a link between starbursts in the early Universe and the most massive galaxies found today.The international team – including researchers from the University of Durham – combined...
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Magnetic soap created

February 2, 2012
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A soap that can be controlled by magnets has been created by scientists at the University of Bristol, who hope it can be used to clean up after oil spills.Researchers dissolved...
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Mind-expanding’ mushrooms decrease brain activity

February 2, 2012
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Instead of increasing brain activity, psilocybin – the active ingredient in magic mushrooms – suppresses brain activity while helping people to experience memories more vividly.In the first of two studies,...
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Graphitic naowiggles

February 2, 2012
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Caterpillar-like graphitic nanowiggles have exceptional conductivity and magnetic properties which can be tuned for purpose say American researchers.A team from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute used the one of the world’s...
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The colour of our galaxy

February 1, 2012
Insight
We know a lot about our celestial neighbourhood. The galaxy in which our solar system resides has been the focus of many outstanding minds for many generations.We know, for example,...
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