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Shining a light on insulin

May 15, 2014
As a protein insulin is well known and it has now proved to be an ideal model to examine the oligomeric states of therapeutic proteins using light scattering techniques  ...

Laboratory health & safety…it’s elementary

May 14, 2014
Just what do those facts and figures in a safety report really mean? Nathan Watson invokes a familiar analogy to investigate the wider issue of compliance In the Sherlock Holmes...

Plant sciences in the UK – under nurtured?

May 13, 2014
A new report by the UK Plant Sciences Federation (UKPSF) reveals that a shortage of investment in plant science research and skills is preventing the UK from effectively tackling important...

The psychology of safety showers

May 12, 2014
Psychological factors can play a role in the poor usage of safety showers – Ivan Zytynski explores why, and how we can overcome the fear of public nudity Accidents do...

Sticking to the letter of the law

May 9, 2014
Transporting hazardous goods and chemicals requires not only careful handling but also strict adherence to legislation on labelling and documentation. James Killerby, explains how to stay within the law and...

The changing face of scientific publishing

May 8, 2014
Many think scientific publishing is reaching a crucial point and must evolve. But how to increase speed and maintain peer-review quality?  Dr John Hammersley thinks he knows the answer… In...

Going green to keep it safe

May 7, 2014
We look at how the 12 principles of green chemistry can lower risk to human health in the laboratory Green Chemistry has seen great expansion over the past 20 years...

Celebrating Great British Science

May 6, 2014
As part of our Celebrating British Science campaign we want you nominate the scientific breakthrough that means the most to you. You may well delve into some of the past...

Managing a healthy and safe laboratory

May 2, 2014
Tim Collins of the British Laboratory Managers Association explains what can be done to ensure a safe laboratory As a laboratory manager, Health & Safety matters will inevitably be very...

A problem blooms…

April 29, 2014
Microcystins are cyclic peptides produced by cyanobacteria in surface water that experience seasonal algal bloom. They are toxic to humans and animals, with effects ranging from liver damage to increased...

The future of human evolution

April 23, 2014
It is a continuous and lengthy process happening right under our noses; but what does the future hold for human evolution? As a species, we are still evolving; we look...

How safe is your data?

April 17, 2014
What would you do if you lost your data? Mark Hahnel explores options for storing your research safely and in the process discovers that all data – even negative –...

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