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The art of Science

December 18, 2012
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Take 10,000 physicists from over 600 institutions and 100 different countries around the world, place them around a 27km ring and then introduce a lone artist into their midst –...
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New armour against a post-antibiotic era

December 13, 2012
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As antibiotic resistance rises, there is a real need for new drugs to tackle this very modern problem. David Livermore takes us through the major issues surrounding antibiotic resistance and...
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Time for a green wash

December 4, 2012
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‘Going green’ should now be a top priority for laboratory planners. Selecting an eco-friendly washer for the laboratory is a good place to start…Environmental sustainability — or “going green” —...
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The importance of gene editing

November 27, 2012
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In order to fully understand how the human genome impacts on human biology, researchers need to carry out experiments in living human cells where the effects of altering the genetic...
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Gas analysis: under pressure

November 22, 2012
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Busy laboratories are under pressure to provide accurate analysis quickly; Gary Yates explains the role of ultra-high purity gases in this task Laboratories are getting busier and busier and of...
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – the latest research and clinical trials

November 20, 2012
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Nick Catlin, Founder and Head of Research at charity Action Duchenne, explains the condition Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and gives an update on the various research and clinical trials that are...
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A rum deal for LIMS

November 15, 2012
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When Bacardi needed to comply with new legal requirements by improving sample management, data recording and traceability – it turned to LIMS For a long time, the food and beverage...
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Bridging the X/Y divide

November 13, 2012
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Science is only beginning to face up to the fact that it has a chronic gender bias. And while some moves have been made to correct this, many of them...
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Unlocking the secrets of illuminated manuscripts

November 8, 2012
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The application of fibre optic spectroradiometry for pigment analysis is bringing the art and science worlds together The Fitzwilliam Museum has recently launched a new interdisciplinary research project, MINIARE (www.miniare.org),...
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A new approach to Bioprocess Optimisation

November 6, 2012
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Commercial production of biologics requires accurate and timely monitoring – Frederic Portait says Nuclear Magnetic Resonance can do this and help meet stringent regulations to boot… When producing biologics on...
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The impact of air quality on staff health and research

November 1, 2012
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Airborne contaminants can have a marked impact on staff health and can have a direct negative impact on research results. Traditional ventilation systems and fume cupboards used by laboratories are...
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Navigating the choppy waters of legislation

October 30, 2012
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Hazel Davidson discusses the increasingly stringent EU and UK legislation which has led to changes in requirements for the environmental analysis of waterThe Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) has had a...
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