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Bionic nerve grown from fat cells

November 21, 2007
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Researchers have transformed fat tissue stem cells into nerve cells - and now plan to develop an artificial nerve that will bring damaged limbs and organs back to life.
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The story of the pharmaceutical spin doctors

November 20, 2007
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Nobel prizes, the ability to 'see' the 3-D structure of compounds and a big headache for the drug counterfeiters – we trace how NMR has given rich pickings to the...
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Stay faithful or die early

November 19, 2007
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In humans and many other animals, males age faster and die earlier than females. Now scientists think they may have discovered why – sex.
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Scientists play weighting game as Kg redefined

November 16, 2007
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Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory have released new research results that could affect how we measure a kilogram – the last SI unit based on a manufactured object.
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Keeping the emerald isle green

November 15, 2007
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As companies across all sectors struggle to gain control of their carbon footprint – Olympus Ireland have taken the environmental bull by the horns and gently led it to a...
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Shiny nature leads the way

November 14, 2007
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A plant-like micro-organism mostly found in oceans could make the manufacture of products, from iridescent cosmetics, paints and fabrics to credit card holograms, cheaper and greener.
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Scientists find key to individuality

November 13, 2007
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Have you ever wondered why you inherited your mother’s smile but not your father’s height? Researchers are one step closer to unravelling how nature combines both maternal and paternal DNA...
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Automated sample preparation for Bluetongue testing

November 13, 2007
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In the past month Bluetongue has hit livestock on these shores for the first time – in order to keep on top of the outbreak it is essential that we...
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Schools and industry must bolster science

November 12, 2007
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Former Science and Innovation Minister, Lord David Sainsbury, has told UK schoolteachers and industry volunteers they must take responsibility for the future of science and engineering.
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Not just the delivery boy

November 9, 2007
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As it is pumped through blood vessels and delivers oxygen to brain cells, blood may actually help us think.
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