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The past, present and future: 40 years of genomics

October 20, 2011
Feature
One of the most amazing advances in the last 40 years of science is our insights into genomics. Since the 1970s and 1980s when Frederick Sanger established initial techniques for...
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The future of medical device design

October 19, 2011
Feature
As implementation of the Third Edition of the medical electrical equipment standard draws ever closer, Jean-Louis Evans has a few pointers for developersThe transition period for the Third Edition of...
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UK scientists beat crystal maze

October 19, 2011
News
Birefringent crystals can be calibrated and used as highly accurate temperature gauges, but their ability to measure temperature is compromised by changes in the thickness and orientation of the crystal.However,...
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Patterned plastic for growing stem cells

October 18, 2011
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A nanopatterned surface could provide a new way to culture adult stem cells, which could lead to revolutionary therapies for arthritis, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from the Universities of...
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Forty years of change in the UK laboratory supply market

October 18, 2011
Feature
Forty years is a long time, but what has happened in the laboratory supply industry over that period? This article celebrates those forty years by looking at how the UK...
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STEM on the up – but schools still need to do more

October 17, 2011
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A new report suggests careers advice plays an important part in encouraging uptake of science subject at A-levels; but we shouldn’t get complacent, there’s still more to be done.Choosing A-levels...
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Happy Birthday Prospero

October 17, 2011
Insight
In today’s hi-tech world, where new technology is out of date almost as soon as it hits the shelf, isn’t it wonderful that scientists are attempting to make contact with...
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Speeding up cholera diagnosis

October 14, 2011
Feature
Laboratory News learns how the latest molecular diagnostics technology is helping to manage the cholera crisis in HaitiA recent study published in the Lancet predicts that there may be as...
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Fungal aid for biofuel production

October 14, 2011
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A fungus may help unlock the full potential of waste plant matter as a fuel source say an international team of researchers.The researchers – including scientists from the Universities of...
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Protein coat key to male fertility

October 13, 2011
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The loss of a protein that coats sperm and enables it to swim through cervical mucus may explain a significant proportion of infertility in men worldwide say an international team...
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