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Quantum computing – a real gem

May 5, 2015
It’s a symbol of love, success and wealth, but the colour centers that make a diamond that extra bit special could also hold the key to quantum computing.

From genomic revolution to healthcare revolution

May 1, 2015
Genomic testing will inevitably become common medical practice says Richard Holland – but in order to give the best care whilst safeguarding personal information we need to develop the technical...

A head for identification

April 30, 2015
There is a need for techniques that can assist crime scene investigators in narrowing down the number of suspects when DNA analysis is not possible or does not provide any...

The power of partnership takes on HIV

April 28, 2015
Having already made notable contributions to our understanding of how HIV works, Professor Andrew Lever talks about how his team’s most recent research is being driven forward through open collaboration...

Getting the measure of success

April 27, 2015
European environmental legislation covers a vast array of pollutants – but how robust are the standards they are founded upon? There is a clear challenge to analytical chemists to fully...

Eating into the skills gap

April 24, 2015
The food and drinks industry is facing a looming skills crisis says Bertrand Emond. But there are several ways the next generation of food scientists can be encouraged…

How age is affecting your mind

April 23, 2015
Prevailing theories of ageing suggest that higher cognitive abilities decline as part of a single process, due to changes in the frontal part of the brain. New research, part of...

A light touch to fighting crime

April 21, 2015
Exploring how the uptake of digital technologies in light microscopy is changing the face of forensics, Markus Fabich discusses the work of researcher Dr Kevin Farrugia and his team at...

Forensic Science – Whither Quality?

April 20, 2015
To find the best way forward in the new Forensic Science landscape, we must understand and address the mistakes of the past says Professor Bob Flanagan…

Going out on a LIM to improve food safety

April 16, 2015
The stringent standards expected of food production are vital to ensure safety, but compliance can be difficult. However if food scientists adopt a data driven approach they can transform a...

Unlocking innovation in austere times

April 14, 2015
In the current climate of tightening budgets and complex relationships between service providers and police forces – just how can forensic scientists get their innovations to the market place? Here,...

The flying squad! Designer drugs and how to beat them

April 9, 2015
New ‘designer drugs’ are constantly emerging, and this presents increased challenges for forensic toxicologists involved in drugs of abuse screening. Here, Tony Drury discusses the use of time-of-flight MS to...

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