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POWER to the people

June 6, 2013
Citizen science is experiencing a renaissance and with numerous projects available, non-scientists are proving that a PhD doesn’t have to be a prerequisite to the scientific endeavour. You can even...

Out on a LIMS

June 4, 2013
 Mobile devices are now ubiquitous in our personal lives – and it’s time for the revolution to move into the laboratory says Seamus Mac ConaonaighImagine that you’re a field technician...

Why are some fathers left holding the baby?

May 23, 2013
Sex-role reversal in the animal kingdom, where it’s the father, not the mother that takes care of its young has mystified researchers since Darwin. But new research at Bath and...

Let’s do lunch

May 21, 2013
 Materials testing is a laboratory technique that knows almost no bounds. By the addition of the appropriate sample grips, fixtures and accessories, a single test instrument can be transformed into...

Inner space – a review of microinjection

May 16, 2013
The manipulation of genetic material is perhaps the single greatest biological advance of the last century. Here we examine the past, present and future of the most important tool of...

Building a home for innovation

May 14, 2013
Scheduled to open in 2015, the National Graphene Institute will be a world-leading research and incubator centre dedicated to the development of graphene, helping keep the UK at the forefront...

Overcoming the barrier to ALS

May 9, 2013
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative condition for which there is currently no effective treatment. Here we highlight the importance of enhancing drug delivery to the brain of potential treatments of...

All creatures great and small

May 7, 2013
If we want secure food supplies and an ability to tackle emerging disease – we need to turn our attention to animal health. No longer considered the poor cousin to...

Mind the (size) gap

April 25, 2013
 Large biological molecules continue to be strong candidates in drug development pipelines. Stephen Ball describes some of the techniques being used to measure protein aggregation in these biopharmaceuticals  As biological...

Digital PCR – replacement or addition?

April 18, 2013
A digital version of the gold standard for nucleic acid quantification is allowing new levels of precision, but the analogue equivalent still has its advantages. Can you find a place...

Are you moving on?

April 18, 2013
Lab moves can be a genuine ‘once in a lifetime’ experience. Professional office and lab relocation specialist Mark Whitehead gives his us his ten step guide on how to survive...

Close that deal!

April 16, 2013
Selling redundant equipment could generate vital funds – but how do you go about it, and what are the pitfalls? Here is our guide to becoming an equipment trading expert   ...

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